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Articles tagged ‘Richard Petty Motorsports’

May 23
Thursday

Richard Petty & “The King’s Cup” Charity Go-Kart Event Raises $82,000 for Paralyzed Veterans

Richard Petty Motorsports Quicken Loans Team & NASCAR Driver Corey Lajoie Takes Home the Trophy CHARLOTTE, NC (May 21, 2013) - With the Coke 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway looming, and NASCAR activities in and around the Charlotte-area ramping up, Richard Petty kicked off Charlotte race week Tuesday night by hosting the fifth-annual "King's Cup - Karting for a Cause" presented by D&B Motors and Xtreme Motorsports at Victory Lane Karting in Charlotte, NC. Through this premier charity event, "The King" Richard Petty, NASCAR personalities and loyal sponsors have helped raise over half a million dollars to support Paralyzed Veterans of America ("PVA") and the veterans and families it serves. This year's event alone raised over $82,000. This event is critical in helping advance Paralyzed ... FULL STORY »

Michael Annett Returns to the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford

Michael Annett - Photo Credit: Rainier Ehrhardt / Getty Images "No. 43 Team to run EFS paint scheme at Charlotte" CONCORD, N.C. (May 21, 2013) - Announced earlier today, Michael Annett will return to the driver's seat of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford. Annett suffered a ... FULL STORY »

Michael Annett Cleared By Medical Officials, Returns This Weekend

2013 Michael Annett - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images "RPM Driver Sidelined Following Accident at Daytona International Speedway" CONCORD, N.C. (May 21, 2013) - After being sidelined for eight races, Michael Annett will return to the driver's seat of the No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford this weekend at the ... FULL STORY »

Ambrose Aims to Repeat Front Row Starting Spot in 600

2013 NSCS Driver Marcos Ambrose Climb into the No. 9 DEWALT Ford Fusion - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images No. 9 DEWALT Ford Team Looks for Speed and Good Luck in Series' Longest Race CONCORD, N.C. (May 21, 2013) - Marcos Ambrose heads into Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway looking for the speed he found last year when the team qualified ... FULL STORY »

Almirola Honors Air Force with Patriotic Paint Scheme in Coca-Cola 600

2013 NSCS Driver Aric Almirol (US Air Force) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images No. 43 Air Force Ford Team Hope to Repeat Top-Starting Spot CONCORD, N.C. (May 21, 2013) - Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Air Force Ford team look to repeat last year's speed in the Coca-Cola 600. Almirola and team won ... FULL STORY »

Watkins Glen Win Earns Ambrose a Spot in the Sprint All-Star Race

2012 NSCS Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen Winner, Marcos Ambrose, and the No. 9 Stanley/Richard Petty Motorsports Team in Victory Lane. No. 9 DEWALT Ford Team Have Speed at Charlotte, Expect to Contend for Million-Dollar Prize CONCORD, N.C. (May 14, 2013) - Marcos Ambrose earned a spot in this weekend's Sprint All-Star Race with his dramatic win at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International last ... FULL STORY »

Almirola Aims to Win Showdown, Compete in All-Star Race

Aric Almirola - Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images No. 43 Smithfield Ford Team Fast at Charlotte Motor Speedway CONCORD, N.C. (May 14, 2013) - Aric Almirola will compete in Saturday's Sprint Showdown looking for a win to gain a spot in the headline Sprint All-Star Race. To qualify for ... FULL STORY »



2013 NSCS Driver Aric Almirola (Smithfield) in Car - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Q&A with Driver Aric Almirola
Posted 05.10.13
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford Fusion, comes to Darlington Raceway this weekend with four straight top-10 finishes to his credit. He spoke about why his team has been so consistent and what he’s hoping for this weekend at Darlington. ARIC ALMIROLA – No. 43 Smithfield Ford Fusion ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Aric Almirola in the No. 42 Smithfield Ford Fusion on track testing at Sonoma Raceway - Photo Credit: M. Finnegan/Sonoma Raceway
Ambrose, Amirola Complete Two-Day NASCAR Test at Sonoma Raceway
Posted 05.08.13
SONOMA, Calif. (May 8, 2013) – Richard Petty Motorsports teammates Marcos Ambrose and Aric Almirola completed a successful two-day test session at Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday. It marked the first test for the new Gen-6 car on a NASCAR-sanctioned road course, and the debut of the new car on the 10-turn, ...FULL STORY »
Sonoma Raceway
Ambrose, Almirola Unveil Gen-6 Car, New Concession Concept at Sonoma Raceway
Posted 05.07.13
Raceway Also Breaks Ground on New Raceway Garden  SONOMA, Calif. (May 7, 2013) – Race fans enjoyed a sneak peek of tasty things to come at Sonoma Raceway this summer during a special NASCAR test session on Tuesday. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Marcos Ambrose (No. 9 Stanley Ford) and Aric Almirola (No. ...FULL STORY »
Reed Sorenson, driver of the #43 Pilot Travel Centers Ford - Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Reed Sorenson Carries Momentum to the Lady in Black
Posted 05.07.13
"No. 43 Team Continues to Improve; Looks for Strong Finish at Darlington" CONCORD, N.C. (May 7, 2013) - Despite a 22nd place finish last week at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, the No. 43 Pilot Travel Centers team is headed to Darlington (S.C.) Raceway with a lot of momentum. The last two ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Driver Aric Almirola (Smithfield) in Car - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images
Almirola and No. 43 Team Attempt History at Darlington
Posted 05.07.13
No. 43 Smithfield Ford Team Look to Make RPM History with Fifth Consecutive Top-10 CONCORD, N.C. (May 7, 2013) - Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Smithfield Ford team are looking to make history this weekend at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway with a fifth consecutive top-10 finish. If the team can finish ...FULL STORY »
Marcos Ambrose - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
Busy Week for Ambrose Concludes with a Date with Lady in Black
Posted 05.07.13
Stanley Driver Spent Week in California Testing at Sonoma CONCORD, N.C. (May 7, 2013) - Coming off their second top-15 finish of the season, Marcos Ambrose and the No. 9 Stanley Ford team wasted no time getting back onto the track this week. The team spent Tuesday and Wednesday at the ...FULL STORY »
Sonoma Raceway
Ambrose, Almirola Set to Test New Gen-6 Car at Sonoma Raceway, May 7
Posted 05.01.13
Fans Invited to Enjoy Test, New Food Options SONOMA, Calif. (May 1, 2013) -- Race fans will be treated to a FREE NASCAR test session and also get a sneak peek at some tasty new food options on Tuesday, May 7, at Sonoma Raceway. The test will also mark the debut of ...FULL STORY »
Richard Petty Motorsports
Richard Petty Motorsports Adds to Marketing Staff
Posted 05.01.13
New Hires Bring Additional Depth to Marketing-Driven Company CONCORD, N.C. (May 1, 2013) - Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today it has recently hired two new additions to its marketing staff. The company is proud to welcome Rob Keith to serve as Vice President of Business Development and Hannah Moody as ...FULL STORY »
Aric Almirola - Photo Credit: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Almirola Rides the Draft of Three Top-10 Finishes to Talladega
Posted 04.30.13
Debuts the No. 43 Gwaltney Ford This Weekend CONCORD, N.C. (April 30, 2013) - After three consecutive top- 10 finishes, Aric Almirola and the No. 43 team are one of the most successful teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series right now. This weekend, they are hoping to extend their streak ...FULL STORY »


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