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Apr 26
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Robert Richardson, Jr. keeps top-20 NNS race streak alive in Talladega

No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR Team moves up two more positions in Owner’s Points standings to 24th CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 26, 2010) – NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Robert Richardson, Jr. knew he was going to have a full weekend of racing when he entered both the NNS and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Talladega Superspeedway. But, because Mother Nature decided to attend another race this weekend, the NNS race was postponed until Sunday. Meaning, Richardson was one of 10 drivers to do something no other has ever done at Talladega  – run both races in the same day. After running the NSCS race for Front Row Motorsports and finishing 26th, Richardson changed uniforms, rehydrated, ate ... FULL STORY »

R3 Motorsports and WAM to host fundraiser for injured and uninsured crew member

R3 Motorsports CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 20, 2010) – R3 Motorsports is continuing their charitable ways by aiding one of their own this time. This comes on the heels of the team donating the decklid space for their Texas ... FULL STORY »

Robert Richardson, Jr. and R3 Motorsports tough it out for 23rd at Texas

R3 Motorsports "Finish also moves team up one more position in the Owner’s Points to 26th" Ft. WORTH, Tex. (April 20, 2010) – Two days of rain delays didn’t dampen the determination of local driver Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 ... FULL STORY »

Robert Richardson, Jr. ready to race in front of hometown crowd in Texas

Robert Richardson Jr. McKinney Pipe & Steel and Simmons Prepared Foods on No. 23 Chevrolet CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 13, 2010) – Robert Richardson, Jr. won’t need to look far for fans when he climbs behind the wheel of ... FULL STORY »

R3 Motorsports donates decklid space to Texas charity for Richardson’s home-state race

R3 Motorsports Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc. wins Limbs for Life Foundation auction item to be on No. 23 Chevrolet CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 13, 2010) – The owner of R3 Motorsports, Robert Richardson, Sr., and driver, Robert Richardson, Jr., donated ... FULL STORY »

Johnny Sauter finishes 15th in R3 Motorsports No. 23 Chevrolet in NNS race at Phoenix

R3 Motorsports CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 10, 2010) – Johnny Sauter utilized his veteran experience, great driving when it was needed most and pit stop strategy to earn a 15th place at Phoenix International Raceway on Friday night. Sauter qualified 31st, after ... FULL STORY »

Robert Richardson, Jr. takes tough route to 23rd-place finish at Nashville

CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 5, 2010) – Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 Chevrolet team of R3 Motorsports had a daunting task ahead of them before they even took to the track at Nashville Superspeedway this past weekend. Just ... FULL STORY »



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R3 Motorsports taps Johnny Sauter to drive No. 23 Chevrolet in Phoenix
Posted 04.05.10
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (April 6, 2010) – For this Friday night’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, Johnny Sauter will make a one-race appearance driving the No. 23 Chevrolet for R3 Motorsports. Sauter, a three-time winner in the series, was called upon to help keep ...FULL STORY »
No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Robert Richardson, Jr. reaching two mini-milestones at Nashville race this weekend
Posted 03.30.10
CHINA GROVE, N.C. – Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 Chevrolet team of R3 Motorsports comes to Nashville Superspeedway as their driver celebrates a mini-milestone in his NASCAR Nationwide Series career; and a personal one. The native of McKinney, Texas will be making his 50th NNS start on Saturday; then ...FULL STORY »
Coleman Pressley to make R3 Motorsports debut at Bristol Motor Speedway
Posted 03.16.10
"Third generation NASCAR driver to wheel No. 23 Chevrolet with purpose" China Grove, N.C. (March 16, 2010) – If a driver was able to pick one track where he might NOT want to make a debut with his new team, Bristol Motor Speedway might be at the top of the list. ...FULL STORY »
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R3 Motorsports signs Coleman Pressley to multiple race deal
Posted 03.02.10
Third generation NASCAR driver is son of Robert and grandson of Bob Pressley CHINA GROVE, N.C. (March 2, 2010) – R3 Motorsports has signed up-and-coming NASCAR driver Coleman Pressley to a multiple-race deal for the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Pressley, 21, of Asheville, N.C. is the son of former NASCAR Sprint ...FULL STORY »
No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Steve Plattenberger Named Interim Crew Chief for R3 Motorsports No. 23 Chevrolet
Posted 03.01.10
CHINA GROVE, N.C. (March 1, 2010) – Steve Plattenberger has been named the interim crew chief for R3 Motorsports and the team’s No. 23 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series; effective immediately. He replaces John Quinn, who is no longer with the team. Plattenberger, who has been ...FULL STORY »
Robert Richardson Jr. - Photo Credit: Sam Greenwood / Getty Images for NASCAR
Robert Richardson’s Nationwide Race Hampered by Pit Road Penalties in Vegas
Posted 02.28.10
CHINA GROVE, NC (February 28, 2010) – Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 Southern Pride Trucking Chevrolet were a far better team than their 26th-place result from Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After struggling with an evil-handling car during the two practice sessions on Friday, ...FULL STORY »
Statement regarding the suspension of crew member for substance violation
Posted 02.28.10
LAS VEGAS (February 25, 2010) – NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Kenneth Luna, crew member for R3 Motorsports, for violating their substance policies. Luna was the team’s gas runner and second –can man on race day and has various shop duties during the week, as well. “This in an unfortunate instance and ...FULL STORY »
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R3 Motorsports statement regarding the suspension of crew member for substance violation
Posted 02.25.10
LAS VEGAS (February 25, 2010) – NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Kenneth Luna, crew member for R3 Motorsports, for violating their substance policies. Luna was the team’s gas runner and second –can man on race day and has various shop duties during the week, as well. “This in ...FULL STORY »
No. 23 Mahindra Tractors Chevrolet Impala - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Robert Richardson, Jr. endures tough time in California Nationwide race
Posted 02.22.10
FONTANA, Calif. (February 20, 2010) – Robert Richardson, Jr. and the No. 23 Chevrolet team of R3 Motorsports endured a trying time at Auto Club Speedway for their second NASCAR Nationwide Series race of the season. From the first practice with the bottom of the car hitting the track to handling ...FULL STORY »


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