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Archive for February, 2012

Feb 29
Wednesday

Team Falken Tire Concludes Successful Test at Sebring International Raceway

Team Falken's 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Indianapolis, IN. (Feb. 29) - This afternoon, Team Falken Tire concluded the second test of the winter season at Sebring International Raceway in preparation for the American Le Mans Series season opening race in two weeks. The 60th Anniversary of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida March 17 will be the race debut of the team's new 2012 Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. With testing opportunities few and far between, the team worked around the clock to ensure maximum productivity from the second test with the new vehicle. With one test already in the books, Team Falken Tire dedicated the second two day test to optimizing the race car configuration. "We already rebuilt the race car to ... FULL STORY »

It’s time for Phoenix racetrack to come to the aid of Smith, Furniture Row Racing

2012 NSCS 78 car (Regan Smith) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR DENVER, Colo. (Feb. 29, 2012) – The Regan Smith/Phoenix International Raceway relationship can be categorized as one-sided. Unfortunately for Smith, his fondness for Phoenix’s 1-mile oval isn’t being reciprocated, especially at the two previous Sprint Cup races in the Valley of ... FULL STORY »

Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500k Pre-Race Notes and Quotes

Team Chevy Logo TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE SUBWAY FRESH FIT 500 PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY AVONDALE, AZ MARCH 4, 2012 DID YOU KNOW? A low emission model of the 2012 Chevrolet Volt electric car is on its way to California, where customers will qualify for a $1,500 state rebate and ... FULL STORY »

Sukup Manufacturing Co. Back as Race Sponsor and Official Partner

Sukup 100 Sukup 100 will be Saturday, June 23, prior to the Iowa Corn Indy 250 NEWTON, Iowa – February 29, 2012 – Iowa Speedway is pleased to announce Sukup Manufacturing Co. will be back as the official sponsor of the Sukup 100 ... FULL STORY »

No. 34 Ford Gets ‘Muscle Car’ Look with Barrett-Jackson

2012 NSCS David Ragan - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Ragan Ready to Rebound after Daytona Disappointment Statesville, N.C. (February 29, 2012) - The No. 34 Ford Fusion won't be up for auction, but Barrett-Jackson will be all over it at Phoenix (Ariz.) International Raceway this weekend. The famed automotive auction ... FULL STORY »

Jamie McMurray & Juan Pablo Montoya, 2012 NSCS SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500k Race Previews

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates NOTES Follow EGR on Twitter:  Continue to follow Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) on their official team Twitter page.  Find in-race updates and weekly news on the No.1 and No.42 teams throughout the 2012 season by following “@EGRTeams”.        ... FULL STORY »

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Returns to Tommy Baldwin Racing After Successful Daytona 500

2012 NSCS 36 car (Dave Blaney) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Blaney will pilot the No. 36 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Chevrolet at Phoenix MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 29, 2012) – On the coattails of great exposurein the Daytona 500, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will return to Tommy Baldwin Racing this weekend at Phoenix International ... FULL STORY »



Andy Belmont Racing (ABR)
Thomas “Moose” Prayor To Drive For Andy Belmont Racing At Mobile
Posted 02.29.12
The reigning Gulf Coast Ironman, Thomas “Moose” Praytor, has been tapped to drive an ABR Ford in the ARCA-Mobile 200 for Andy Belmont Racing on March 9th and 10th. “I can’t thank Mrs. Jennifer and Mr. Andy (Belmont) enough for the opportunity. From racing biggest stage in Daytona to Mobile’s ...FULL STORY »
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MAKE Motorsports Turbine-Powered for Phoenix International Raceway
Posted 02.29.12
SHELBY, NC (February 29, 2012) – It is quite a transition from a superspeedway to a shorter oval, but the MAKE Motorsports NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) team is ready for the challenge. The #50 MAKE machine, driven by NASCAR veteran T.J. Bell, survived the Daytona NNS round, finishing a respectable ...FULL STORY »
the NecksGen frontal head restraint system by the Southern California-based company NecksGen, Inc.
Introducing the Next-Generation Frontal Head Restraint
Posted 02.29.12
All-New ‘NecksGen’ System Latest To Be SFI Certified for Worldwide Motor Racing EL CAJON, Calif. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Race drivers from all motorsports disciplines around the world have a revolutionary new option in head and neck protection with today’s introduction of the NecksGen frontal head restraint system by the Southern ...FULL STORY »
Jonathon Gomez
Jonathon Gomez Set for Phoenix Return
Posted 02.29.12
"Gomez Plans Ambitious Race Schedule in 2012 and a Run at the NASCAR K&N Pro Series Championship" TWIN FALLS, IDAHO (February 29, 2012)- Jonathon Gomez, driver of the No. 22 Approved Memory / Century Boatland Chevrolet in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series, started last season with a runner-up finish at Phoenix. ...FULL STORY »
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Erik Jones Set to Become ARCA’s First 15-Year-Old Driver at Mobile; Other Young Drivers Aiming for Short Track Success
Posted 02.29.12
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - Beginning with next week's Mobile ARCA 200 at Mobile International Speedway, the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will allow approved and certified 15-year-old drivers to compete on tracks one mile in length or shorter. Erik Jones, a Byron, Mich. driver who will not turn 16 until late ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Martin Truex, Jr., 2012 NSCS SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500k Race Preveiw
Posted 02.29.12
CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. didn’t lead the lap he wanted to lead in Monday night’s Daytona 500. But, he led the second most important lap. Truex collected the $200,000 “Daytona 500 Mid-Race Leader Award” for leading at the completion of the 100th ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Greg Biffle - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Greg Biffle, 2012 NSCS SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500k Race Preview
Posted 02.29.12
Greg Biffle – NSCS ADVANCE Team:          No. 16 3Mwraps.com Ford Fusion Crew Chief:  Matt Puccia Chassis:      Primary: RK-778   Last ran New Hampshire – finished third; Backup: RK-759    Last ran Phoenix as the No. 6 – finished 33rd Biffle on racing at Phoenix International Raceway: “I think we showed in Daytona that we have a team capable of competing for wins and ...FULL STORY »
Coulter Motorsports
Dylan Presnell To Run Full NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Schedule For Coulter Motorsports In 2012
Posted 02.29.12
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (Feb. 29, 2012) – Coulter Motorsports has joined forces with up-and-coming driver Dylan Presnell to compete full time in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East for the 2012 racing season. Presnell hails from Sevierville, Tenn., and brings 10 years of racing experience to Coulter Motorsports. After a brief ...FULL STORY »
Brett Thompson
Brett Thompson Set for Phoenix Return With New Car; New Attitude
Posted 02.29.12
"NASCAR K&N Series Veteran Will Make his 113th Series Start" JEROME, IDAHO (February 29, 2012)- Brett Thompson driver of the #61 RTTI Chevrolet in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series will make his 113th series start this weekend at Phoenix Int'l Raceway in the Talking Stick Resort "50". Thompson will run ...FULL STORY »


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