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Mar 11
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Frank Kimmel – Strong Showing Ended Early by Unavoidable Incident

2012 ARCA Racing No 44 Ansell Menards Toyota Camry MOBILE, Ala. (March 10, 2012) - Frank Kimmel had a strong showing at the inaugural Mobile International Speedway weekend - with as high as pole-fastest practice speeds on the slick track, as well as running as high as third during the ARCA 200. However, a late-race incident on lap 180, with a podium finish or potential Victory Lane visit in site - ended the No. 44 Ansell/Menards Toyota Camry team's night early with an 18th place finishing position. Kimmel took the green flag in the 11th position and quickly maneuvered through the field during the caution-laden race. Communicating much of the race that he was tight center and loose off, the veteran driver progressed to the second position by lap 69. ... FULL STORY »

Bubba Pollard Takes Aim at the Mobile ARCA 200

Bubba Pollard (IRVINGTON, Ala. - March 8, 2012) - While most of the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards competitors have never raced at Mobile International Speedway, Bubba Pollard will be right at home driving the No. 29 family-owned Pollard Motorsports Chevrolet ... FULL STORY »

Connected to ARCA’s Past, Charlson Has Career Day; News & Notes from ARCA’s Season Opener at Daytona

ARCA's 60th Anniversary Season Logo (TOLEDO, Ohio) - Drew Charlson had made just one ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards start prior to Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200. Last October, he finished an unremarkable 24th at Toledo Speedway, no surprise for a 17-year-old ... FULL STORY »

Disappointing Daytona for Bowman and Cunningham Motorsports

Alex Bowman February 19, 2012 – (Mooresville, NC) – To say that Alex Bowman’s first experience at Daytona International Speedway was disappointing would be putting it mildly. Bowman came into the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 attempting to go 3 for ... FULL STORY »

Nelson Canache Shines at Daytona in ARCA Debut

No.35 Venezuelan Tourism Chevrolet Impala Concord, NC (February 20, 2012) — Nelson Canache, the relatively unknown driver from Caracas, Venezuela, made his professional stock car debut with Venturini Motorsports Saturday in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway. The ... FULL STORY »

Tom Hessert Gathers Top-10 Finish In Wild Daytona Finish

Tom Hessert III DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 20, 2012) - - Tom Hessert III earned his first top-10 finish at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (DIS) since 2008 Saturday in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season-opener, however Hessert’s car returned to ... FULL STORY »

Competition Ruling Leaves Frank Kimmel with a 23rd Place Finish

No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 19, 2012) - Frank Kimmel powered through a field of packed cars at the inaugural ARCA Racing Series opener at Daytona as high as eighth position, but was handed an unfortunate penalty post-race. The No. 44 ... FULL STORY »



Sean Corr (Right) Celebrates Winning The Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell With Father and Car Owner John Corr (Far Left) and Engine Builder Nick Ramey (Center)
Sean Corr Wins First Career Menards Pole Award at Daytona; Four Times Disallowed for Inspection Failure
Posted 02.17.12
(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) - Sean Corr needed just 49.271 seconds to finish his best lap around Daytona International Speedway, but had to wait several hours to win his first Menards Pole Award presented by Ansell. Corr will start first in the opening race of the 60th season for the ARCA ...FULL STORY »
Steve Blackburn
Move to Chevrolet Helps Steve Blackburn Lead Practice at Daytona
Posted 02.16.12
(DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.) - A manufacturer switch may be just what Steve Blackburn needs to contend in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. If Thursday's practice chart from Daytona International Speedway is any indication, Blackburn and his self-owned team are on the right track. The 49-year-old from Prestonburg, Ky. drove ...FULL STORY »
No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry
Frank Kimmel, No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry Daytona International Speedway Preview
Posted 02.14.12
No. 44 Ansell/ Menards Toyota Camry ARCA RACING SERIES - RACE 1 OF 19 - Daytona International Speedway STARTING OFF, OR CHARGING FORWARD? Frank Kimmel and the No. 44 Ansell/Menards team head to sunny Daytona International Speedway to kick off the 60th season of the ARCA Racing Series in full style ...FULL STORY »
No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry
Road to Daytona Digest 3: Influences and Experiences on Nine-time ARCA Racing Series Champion Frank Kimmel
Posted 02.09.12
Red Bank, N.J. (February 7, 2012) – Frank Kimmel, nine-time ARCA Racing Series Champion and driver of the No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry for ThorSport Racing in 2012, is a fixture around the garage. Known to many of the rookies as “the one to ask,” when ...FULL STORY »
Frank Kimmel
The Road to Daytona 2012: Road to a Record-Breaking Championship? (Frank Kimmel)
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 »
Ansell Protective Products Inc.
Ansell Celebrates Long History of “Protecting” Toyota Plants and Employees through Racing Partnership
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 »
ThorSport Racing
The Peanut Roaster / Peanut.com Announce a Partnership with ThorSport Racing in 2012; Debuts “Hot Honeys” NASCAR Camping World Truck Vehicle at Winter Fancy Food Show
Posted 01.13.12
"Gourmet Peanut Business to Offer Variety of Sales Opportunities and Retail Offerings to Trade Show Attendees" Sandusky, Oh. (January 13, 2012) - The Peanut Roaster, delivering gourmet peanuts and products since 1949, announced today that they will be an associate-level sponsor on the No. 13 Toyota Tundra of ThorSport Racing, ...FULL STORY »
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Venturini Motorsports Finishes Daytona Test with Top Four Spots; 79 Drivers Take Laps Over Three Days
Posted 12.18.11
 Buster Graham and Milka Duno each led sessions over the final day of ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open testing at Daytona International Speedway, but Venturini Motorsports ended the weekend with the top four positions on the overall time chart. Graham's morning lap of 48.229 seconds (186.61 mph) in the ...FULL STORY »
Ty Dillon (L) and car owner and grandather Richard Childress (R) celebrate the ARCA Racing Series championship during the annual awards banquet at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center (Photo Credit: ARCA)
Ty Dillon Crowned 29th ARCA Racing Series Champion at Annual Championship Awards Banquet
Posted 12.10.11
(COVINGTON, Ky.) - Richard Childress Racing's Ty Dillon finished the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season as the champion 55 days ago, but has since watched brother Austin win and celebrate a title of his own. This evening was Ty's time to shine, with his brother, parents, ...FULL STORY »


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