Feb 03
Friday
Matt Carter Teams Up With Lone Survivor Foundation With Clear Mission; Intent
DENVER, North Carolina (February 3, 2012) - - Officials from Matt Carter Racing (MCR) announced today that NASCAR Nationwide Series veteran Matt Carter has teamed up with the Texas-based Lone Survivor Foundation, which will be his charity of choice for the 2012 season. The upcoming season commences with the season opener on Saturday, February 25 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
The Lone Survivor Foundation was organized in 2010 by Petty First Class United States Navy Seal (ret.) Marcus Luttrell and is headquartered in Houston, TX. The Foundation’s mission is to “…restore, empower and renew hope for our wounded warriors and their families using therapeutic support, health and wellness, inspiration, and nature, while emphasizing camaraderie, understanding, respect, and pride."
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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 »
MAKE Motorsports to run full 2012 NNS season with T.J. Bell
MAKE Motorsports’ #50 Chevrolet will be competing for the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) championship with driver T.J. Bell and crew chief Brad Parrott. The team, owned by Mark Beaver and Tracy Lowe, has been participating in NASCAR ... FULL STORY »
Hyland’s Inc. Hits NYC Times Square with Legendary Race Driver, Morgan Shepherd
Conover, NC – February 1, 2012 – With 45 years in stock car racing, Morgan Shepherd has inspired millions of fans to pursue their dreams and to stay active. Now at age 70, Morgan Shepherd has joined Hyland’s as ... FULL STORY »
Randy Hill Racing Announces 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Plans
MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (February 1, 2012) - - Officials from Randy Hill Racing (RHR) announced today that they will once again return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) with their No. 08 Randy Hill Racing Ford Mustang beginning with the ... FULL STORY »
JRM and Speedco Announce Partnership in Multiple Racing Divisions
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 31, 2012) – Speedco Truck Lube and Tires, a national company that specializes in quick lubes and tire services for the trucking industry, will join the JR Motorsports team as primary sponsor of the company’s late model ... FULL STORY »
Brad Keselowski Announces Twitter Contest For Fans Around Season-Opener NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
MOORESVILLE, NC (Jan. 30, 2012) - Brad Keselowski announced today that he and Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) will conduct an online contest that will provide fans an opportunity to have their Twitter handle featured on the No. 19 BKR ... FULL STORY »
Kyle Busch Kicks Off 2012 Season with Third Career SpeedFest Win
Date: Jan. 29, 2012
Event: SpeedFest 200
Series: ... FULL STORY »
JD Motorsports and Mike Wallace determined about Daytona and 2012 season
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Newt Moore brought on as crew chief" GAFFNEY, S.C. (January 27, 2012) – JD Motorsports has been a whir and blur of activity the last few weeks at their South Carolina shop. Johnny Davis, team owner, has hired on some key personnel to build on the achievements from the team’s 2011 ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Newt Moore brought on as crew chief" GAFFNEY, S.C. (January 27, 2012) – JD Motorsports has been a whir and blur of activity the last few weeks at their South Carolina shop. Johnny Davis, team owner, has hired on some key personnel to build on the achievements from the team’s 2011 ...FULL STORY »
Richard Petty Motorsports Forms Nationwide Team for Michael Annett
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Nationwide Series Rising Star will drive the No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang Full Time in 2012" CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2012) – Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today the formation of a new NASCAR Nationwide Series team with driver Michael Annett and his long-time partner Pilot Flying J. The ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Nationwide Series Rising Star will drive the No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang Full Time in 2012" CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 26, 2012) – Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today the formation of a new NASCAR Nationwide Series team with driver Michael Annett and his long-time partner Pilot Flying J. The ...FULL STORY »
Snap-On Extends Its Relationship With Penske Racing In 2012
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Will Sponsor No. 22 In Nationwide Series" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – One of Penske Racing’s longest-tenured sponsors is building on its relationship with the organization in 2012. Entering its 30th year as a Penske Racing sponsor, Snap-on Tools will enhance its role with the organization to serve as ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Will Sponsor No. 22 In Nationwide Series" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – One of Penske Racing’s longest-tenured sponsors is building on its relationship with the organization in 2012. Entering its 30th year as a Penske Racing sponsor, Snap-on Tools will enhance its role with the organization to serve as ...FULL STORY »
Tommy Baldwin Racing Expands NASCAR Nationwide Series Program
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Ryan Truex to compete in season-opener at Daytona; Bobby Santos to run Daytona in July" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 25, 2012) – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) expands NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) program with the addition of Ryan Truex and Bobby Santos, who will split driving duties with Ryan Blaney. Truex will ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Ryan Truex to compete in season-opener at Daytona; Bobby Santos to run Daytona in July" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 25, 2012) – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) expands NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) program with the addition of Ryan Truex and Bobby Santos, who will split driving duties with Ryan Blaney. Truex will ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis to Compete at Road America for Richard Childress Racing
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Road-course Specialist to Serve as Driver Coach" WELCOME, N.C. (January 25, 2012) - Richard Childress Racing announced today road-course specialist Max Papis has been tapped to pilot its No. 33 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet when the NASCAR Nationwide Series visits Road America on June 23. In addition to competing at the 14-turn road ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
"Road-course Specialist to Serve as Driver Coach" WELCOME, N.C. (January 25, 2012) - Richard Childress Racing announced today road-course specialist Max Papis has been tapped to pilot its No. 33 Rheem/Menards Chevrolet when the NASCAR Nationwide Series visits Road America on June 23. In addition to competing at the 14-turn road ...FULL STORY »
SPEED Announces Changes to NASCAR Programs
no responses - Posted 01.23.12
NASCAR ON SPEED™ ROLLS INTO 2012 TRACKSIDE EXPANDS TO TWO NIGHTS A WEEK; STUDIO SHOWS UPDATE SETS TROTTA ADDS NASCAR PERFORMACE HOST ROLE NASCAR on SPEED opens its season tonight, as NASCAR Race Hub returns at 6 p.m. ET with hosts Steve Byrnes and Danielle Trotta, along with analyst Larry McReynolds and race team veteran Matt Clark. The Hub, ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.23.12
NASCAR ON SPEED™ ROLLS INTO 2012 TRACKSIDE EXPANDS TO TWO NIGHTS A WEEK; STUDIO SHOWS UPDATE SETS TROTTA ADDS NASCAR PERFORMACE HOST ROLE NASCAR on SPEED opens its season tonight, as NASCAR Race Hub returns at 6 p.m. ET with hosts Steve Byrnes and Danielle Trotta, along with analyst Larry McReynolds and race team veteran Matt Clark. The Hub, ...FULL STORY »
AdvoCare Launches “AdvoCare No. 3 Bus” with Richard Childress and Austin Dillon to Promote NASCAR No. 3 AdvoCare Chevrolet Impala
no responses - Posted 01.22.12
"The No. 3 Bus tour of the U.S. combines motorsports with health and wellness" Plano, TX, January 20, 2012 – AdvoCare, an award-winning premier health and wellness company, today launched its biggest Success School on record with keynote addresses by NASCAR icon Richard Childress and NASCAR driver Austin Dillon. Childress and ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.22.12
"The No. 3 Bus tour of the U.S. combines motorsports with health and wellness" Plano, TX, January 20, 2012 – AdvoCare, an award-winning premier health and wellness company, today launched its biggest Success School on record with keynote addresses by NASCAR icon Richard Childress and NASCAR driver Austin Dillon. Childress and ...FULL STORY »
Go Green Racing Signs Paul and Tim Andrews; Forms NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
Go Green Racing is excited to announce the addition of Paul and Tim Andrews to an already impressive list of talented crew members to Go Green Racing for the 2012 NASCAR season. Paul Andrews, a former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Crew Chief, will lead the No. 19 Go Green ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
Go Green Racing is excited to announce the addition of Paul and Tim Andrews to an already impressive list of talented crew members to Go Green Racing for the 2012 NASCAR season. Paul Andrews, a former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Crew Chief, will lead the No. 19 Go Green ...FULL STORY »
American Ethanol Announces Partnerships with Richard Childress Racing And RAB Racing with Brack Maggard
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
CHARLOTTE, NC - In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol today announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season. Austin Dillon, 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
CHARLOTTE, NC - In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol today announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season. Austin Dillon, 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, ...FULL STORY »
Bristol Motor Speedway Going Green With Danica Patrick For St. Patrick’s Day Race Celebration With Special Ticket Package
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
"George "Norm" Wendt of Cheers Fame Lending A Hand With Festivities" BRISTOL, Tenn. (Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012) - Bristol Motor Speedway is "Going Green" in a big way with Go Daddy Girl Danica Patrick during a special St. Patrick's Day celebration for the Nationwide Series event March 17. Breaking a ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.21.12
"George "Norm" Wendt of Cheers Fame Lending A Hand With Festivities" BRISTOL, Tenn. (Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012) - Bristol Motor Speedway is "Going Green" in a big way with Go Daddy Girl Danica Patrick during a special St. Patrick's Day celebration for the Nationwide Series event March 17. Breaking a ...FULL STORY »