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Articles tagged ‘Geico Racing’

Jun 06
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Resilient Papis Scores Top-20 Qualifying Effort in Pocono Debut

Max Papis Long Pond, PA (June 6, 2010) – A prerequisite for being a champion is the ability to bounce back quickly when trouble strikes.  Max Papis, the 2004 Grand-Am Series Champion, rolled into Pocono Raceway this weekend looking to rebound from a disappointing weekend in Charlotte that found him not qualifying for the Coca-Cola 600. Papis must have the resilience gene because he wasted little time shooting to the top of the practice charts when the #13 GEICO Toyota Camry took to the track for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ opening practice session on Friday.  The last couple of weeks, Papis must have felt like he was fighting mountains, but this week he ... FULL STORY »

Max Papis Prepares for Charlotte’s Festival Atmosphere and Highly Contrasting Races—Sprint All Star and Coca-Cola 600

Max Papis May 19, 2010 (Mooresville, N.C.) - Max Papis has raced the Nurburgring. He’s raced the Hockenheimring. He’s raced been to victory lane at Laguna Seca, Homestead and Portland. But the mention of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... FULL STORY »

Like A Caged Animal, Paul Tracy Ready To Let Loose In Indy

Paul Tracy Las Vegas, NV (May 10, 2010) – It is hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since Paul Tracy made his first return visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 2002. While a questionable call by the ... FULL STORY »

PAPIS SPENDS AN EVENING WITH ‘THE LADY IN BLACK’

Max Papis Darlington, SC (May 8, 2010) – Mother’s Day weekend is always special to family man, Max Papis, and with his wife and children in tow they set their sights on Darlington Raceway this weekend.  A year ago, ... FULL STORY »

Papis a Victim of the ‘Big One’ in ‘Dega

Max Papis Talladega, AL (April 25, 2010) – Fresh off of a 22nd place finish in Texas a week ago, ‘Mad’ Max Papis aimed to continue his progress this weekend in Talladega. To date, Papis has achieved notable success ... FULL STORY »

Max Papis & the Gecko Tear Into the Lone Star State

Max Papis Fort Worth, TX (April 19, 2010) – There are many skills required to be a racecar driver, but probably none more important than having a short-term memory. When Max Papis and the GEICO team arrived at Texas Motor ... FULL STORY »

Max Papis Nets Top-10 Finish In Martinsville NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race

Max Papis Martinsville, VA (March 29, 2010) – Making his third visit to Martinsville Speedway, GEICO driver Max Papis was looking to capitalize off of the experience he gained in his previous visits. His experience would pay dividends, as qualifying ... FULL STORY »



No. 13 GEICO Toyota - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Papis & The Gecko Celebrate One-Year Anniversary in Vegas
Posted 03.01.10
Las Vegas, NV (February 28, 2010) – After laying over in Los Angeles for a few days with his wife and children after the Fontana race, Max Papis made the four-hour drive from Southern California to Las Vegas looking to improve upon last year’s marks. This weekend ...FULL STORY »
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Max Papis Nets Improvement on Return Visit to Fontana
Posted 02.21.10
Fontana, CA (February 21, 2010) – Just a week removed from a storybook weekend at Daytona International Speedway, Max Papis and the GEICO team had to get back to real life, so to speak. Now that the sports biggest event is out of the way, the Germain ...FULL STORY »
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Emotional Papis Turns in Impressive Week in Daytona
Posted 02.14.10
Daytona Beach, FL (February 14, 2010) – Racing is a tough sport.  At times it appears as though it is designed to break your heart.  It will pat you on the back one day and then kick you in the butt the next.  Max Papis experienced the ...FULL STORY »
‘Mad’ Max Papis Getting Busy in Daytona
Posted 02.08.10
Daytona Beach, FL (February 8, 2010) – Time management is the phrase of the day for GEICO NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Max Papis. Aside from his duties in the #13 GEICO Camry, Papis will continue to gain much needed seat time when he slides behind the wheel of ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis Ready for Daytona 500 after Impressive Rolex Run
Posted 02.02.10
Mooresville, NC (February 2, 2010) – A year ago, many critics questioned whether or not 2004 Grand-Am Series champion Max Papis would be able to make it in NASCAR.  Those critics are now supporters, as Papis prepares to begin his second season in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis Impresses in Phoenix; Geared up for Final Race
Posted 11.16.09
Avondale, AZ (November 15, 2009) – A week ago, Max Papis and the GEICO Racing team left Texas Motor Speedway heartbroken that they did not qualify for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Some would ponder their disappointment, considering they had qualified for the previous six consecutive races. ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis’ Strong Run Goes Up in Smoke; Martinsville Next
Posted 10.19.09
Concord, NC (October 17, 2009) – Savoring the opportunity to sleep in their own beds, Max Papis and the GEICO Racing team arrived at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Thursday in hopes of qualifying for Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. A week ago in Fontana, Papis and the ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis Best Qualifying Effort in Fontana; Home Race Up Next
Posted 10.11.09
Fontana, CA (October 11, 2009) – Coming off of a good run at Kansas Speedway a week ago, Max Papis and the GEICO team were looking to make continued improvement when they arrived in Fontana, CA. Kansas marked the second consecutive race where they would be forced to start ...FULL STORY »
Max Papis Impresses in Kansas; Gecko is Headed West
Posted 10.04.09
Kansas City, KS (October 4, 2009) – Arriving at Kansas Speedway with qualifying on his mind and his dad in his heart, GEICO driver Max Papis aimed at continuing his improvement on oval tracks. While he has recorded an 18th place finish at Talladega and a qualifying effort of ...FULL STORY »


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