Feb 07
Tuesday
Fain Skinner; DGM Racing Pair For ARCA Racing Series Season-Opener
Fain Skinner is pleased to announce his entry in the 2012 ARCA series Slick Mist 200. Fain will be driving a car fielded by DGM Racing. Carport Empire.com will be the primary sponsorship with associate sponsors American Steel Carports, Rimrock Flooring.com, and CSBdirect.com.
“I’m very excited about the race. We have very competitive car and the very best horsepower under the hood I know that we have a realistic shot at winning this race and I’m looking forward to putting on a good show for all the sponsors. I have always dreamed of racing at Daytona since I was a little kid sitting in the stands, and now thanks to everyone that came on board I’m able to live ... FULL STORY »
Pee Dee’s Yarborough Honored at NASCAR Hall of Fame
By Caught in the Catchfence™
By: Hunter Thomas - Guest Contributor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a long, rough career, Timmonsville’s Cale Yarborough was finally inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday, January 20.
From farming in nearby Sardis, S.C. in the hot summers, to racing underneath the Friday night lights at Florence Motor Speedway, Cale Yarborough was able to capture three championships, 83 victories and 69 poles in NASCAR’s premier series, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. During his 31 year career, no moment was more memorable than at 9:05 p.m. on Friday night when he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
“I’m going to remember that this was one of the best days of my life,” Cale Yarborough said. “This is what I have ... FULL STORY »
Jeff Brehmer Promoted to Executive Vice President and CFO as ARCA Aligns Plans for Continued Stability, Responsible Growth
(TEMPERANCE, Mich.) - Entering its 60th Anniversary Season, the Automobile Racing Club of America has developed several initiatives in order to best position the racing organization for a sustained pattern of growth and stability.
Founded in Toledo, Ohio in 1953, the ... FULL STORY »
Double Dose For ModSpace At Daytona; Brandon Davis Joins Andy Belmont Racing
SALISBURY, North Carolina (February 6, 2012) - - Officials from ModSpace and Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) jointly announced today that Hunting Beach, California native Brandon Davis will join the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards tour in a second-car effort ... FULL STORY »
NASCAR Driver and Duke Student, Paulie Harraka Teams with Venturini Motorsports for Daytona ARCA Race
CONCORD, N.C. (February 6, 2012) — Duke University honor student and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Paulie Harraka will join Venturini Motorsports for a single race effort in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at ... FULL STORY »
Max Gresham To Realize Lifetime Dream At Daytona Speedweeks
KERNERSVILLE, NC (February 1, 2012) – Max Gresham was an interested observer last February when the season-opening Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) race rolled off at Daytona International Speedway.
Just over a year later, Gresham will be more involved ... FULL STORY »
ARCA, University of Northwestern Ohio Extend Sponsorship Agreement; Race Officials Train, Refresh at University
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - The University of Northwestern Ohio, located in Lima, has renewed its position as the Official and Exclusive Educational University of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for the 2012 season.
The agreement includes a continuation of ... FULL STORY »
Brennan Poole and Venturini Motorsports Are Ready for Daytona
“The Bull” Looks to Shows His Horns at Daytona"
Concord, NC (February 01, 2012) — Brennan Poole, who catapulted himself onto the national racing spotlight last year by winning his ARCA Racing Series debut at Salem Speedway and winning the ... FULL STORY »
The Road to Daytona 2012: Road to a Record-Breaking Championship? (Frank Kimmel)
no responses - Posted 01.31.12
"Nine-time ARCA Racing Series Driving Champion Frank Kimmel Seeks to Shatter His Own Record with a 10th Driver Championship & Potential All-time Victories Record with ThorSport Racing" Sandusky, Oh. – (February 1, 2012) – Frank Kimmel isn’t the type to brag. One is more apt to find him out ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.31.12
"Nine-time ARCA Racing Series Driving Champion Frank Kimmel Seeks to Shatter His Own Record with a 10th Driver Championship & Potential All-time Victories Record with ThorSport Racing" Sandusky, Oh. – (February 1, 2012) – Frank Kimmel isn’t the type to brag. One is more apt to find him out ...FULL STORY »
2012 ARCA Safety Initiative: Participant Accident Insurance Coverage Increases
no responses - Posted 01.30.12
(TEMPERANCE, Mich.) - Entering its 60th Anniversary Season, the Automobile Racing Club of America continues to focus significant efforts on keeping its competitors safe. Founded in Toledo, Ohio in 1953, the Temperance, Mich.-based company will begin 2012 with an enhanced participant accident insurance plan. ARCA president and CEO Ron Drager announced ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.30.12
(TEMPERANCE, Mich.) - Entering its 60th Anniversary Season, the Automobile Racing Club of America continues to focus significant efforts on keeping its competitors safe. Founded in Toledo, Ohio in 1953, the Temperance, Mich.-based company will begin 2012 with an enhanced participant accident insurance plan. ARCA president and CEO Ron Drager announced ...FULL STORY »
Ansell Celebrates Long History of “Protecting” Toyota Plants and Employees through Racing Partnership
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Sponsors the No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry in the ARCA Racing Series in 2011, Supporting Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development)" Red Bank, N.J. (January 23, 2012) – Ansell Protective Products Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial protective solutions, is proud to celebrate a long-standing history of ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Sponsors the No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry in the ARCA Racing Series in 2011, Supporting Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development)" Red Bank, N.J. (January 23, 2012) – Ansell Protective Products Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial protective solutions, is proud to celebrate a long-standing history of ...FULL STORY »
Ty Dillon, Scott Naset learn on the fly
no responses - Posted 01.27.12
Those who drive race cars for Welcome's RCR Enterprises and its organization's owner, Richard Childress, know there's no doubt they will do so with state-of-the-art cars, engines and support equipment. But what happens when a driver and crew chief enter a new nationally recognized sanction where they've never seen the ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.27.12
Those who drive race cars for Welcome's RCR Enterprises and its organization's owner, Richard Childress, know there's no doubt they will do so with state-of-the-art cars, engines and support equipment. But what happens when a driver and crew chief enter a new nationally recognized sanction where they've never seen the ...FULL STORY »
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell On Passing Of Joe Mattioli
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell on the Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway: “Doc Mattioli was larger than life. His smile and personality took over a room when he entered. He left an indelible mark on our sport and his loss leaves a huge void. He set a ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell on the Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway: “Doc Mattioli was larger than life. His smile and personality took over a room when he entered. He left an indelible mark on our sport and his loss leaves a huge void. He set a ...FULL STORY »
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a good friend of mine and he was true patriarch in our sport for many years. He cared for Pocono Raceway, its staff and its fans like a proud father. NASCAR will certainly miss ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a good friend of mine and he was true patriarch in our sport for many years. He cared for Pocono Raceway, its staff and its fans like a proud father. NASCAR will certainly miss ...FULL STORY »
ARCA Makes Statement on the Passing of Joseph “Doc” Mattioli
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - The following is a statement from Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) president Ron Drager regarding the passing of Pocono Raceway founder Joseph "Doc" Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a visionary, but he was unique in that he had the fortitude to follow through and fulfill his vision. ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
(TOLEDO, Ohio) - The following is a statement from Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) president Ron Drager regarding the passing of Pocono Raceway founder Joseph "Doc" Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a visionary, but he was unique in that he had the fortitude to follow through and fulfill his vision. ...FULL STORY »
ARCA and CRA Clarify First ARCA / CRA Event: April 14 at Anderson
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
(TEMPERANCE, Mich.) - ARCA and CRA officials clarified today that the first event for the ARCA CRA Super Series will be April 14 at Anderson Speedway, when the official point season begins. The events for this weekend's SpeedFest 2012 will be conducted as in the past, as a CRA South ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
(TEMPERANCE, Mich.) - ARCA and CRA officials clarified today that the first event for the ARCA CRA Super Series will be April 14 at Anderson Speedway, when the official point season begins. The events for this weekend's SpeedFest 2012 will be conducted as in the past, as a CRA South ...FULL STORY »