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		<title>Against All Odds; Ryan Reed, Race Car Driver with Type 1 Diabetes, Prepares for Historic Debut at Daytona with Venturini Motorsports</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini MotorsportsConcord, NC (February 08, 2012) — Exactly one year to the date of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), ARCA newcomer, Ryan Reed is set to make his historic debut with Venturini Motorsports in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18th, 2012. The...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2012/arca/02/08/against-all-odds-ryan-reed-race-car-driver-with-type-1-diabetes-prepares-for-historic-debut-at-daytona-with-venturini-motorsports/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-93212" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Venturini-Motorsports.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports" title="Venturini Motorsports" width="250" height="221" class="alignright size-full wp-image-93212" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Venturini Motorsports</div></div><strong>Concord, NC (February 08, 2012) —</strong> Exactly one year to the date of being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), ARCA newcomer, Ryan Reed is set to make his historic debut with Venturini Motorsports in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18th, 2012. </p>
<p>The 18 year-old from Bakersfield, California will be behind the wheel of the No.15 JDRF– Venturini Motorsports race car for the ARCA Racing Series Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona. Ryan and his team are also excited to announce support from Advance Auto Parts for Ryan’s superspeedway debut. </p>
<p>“Racing at Daytona is a dream-come true,” said Reed. “Since I was a kid I dreamed of the day I would have the opportunity to compete on the historic track. And then to go to the test with Venturini Motorsports in December and be at the top of the charts on the first day was unreal!” </p>
<p>Reed was diagnosed with T1D exactly one year ago &#8211; February 2011. </p>
<p>His untimely diagnosis changed his life forever and threatened his promising racing career. After being told his racing career was over, Reed made a decision not to allow T1D to dictate his legacy behind the wheel. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-94065" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Ryan-Reed.jpg" alt="Ryan Reed" title="Ryan Reed" width="181" height="250" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-94065" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:181px;">Ryan Reed</div></div>Armed with the passion and determination to fulfill his dreams, Reed shifted his focus and poured all his energy into managing his health and educating himself on the disease. </p>
<p>Reed’s tenacity and ‘never quit’ attitude has allowed him the good fortune to return to the race car and use his racing platform and personal story to inspire others living with T1D to continue living life to its fullest. </p>
<p>Reed’s off-track goodwill has made him a National Celebrity Advocate of JDRF, the world’s largest funder of research toward curing, treating and preventing T1D and its complications. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ght size-full wp-image-94066" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/RM2012.jpg" alt="Ryan&#039;s Mission (Ryan Reed)" title="Ryan&#039;s Mission (Ryan Reed)" width="123" height="123" class="alignright size-full wp-image-94066" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:123px;">Ryan&#039;s Mission (Ryan Reed)</div></div>“JDRF has an amazing group of people that are involved in the organization. We’ve been working with them locally, and on a national level more recently. I feel like part of the family whenever we do events together,” said Ryan. “I just feel so fortunate that I can inspire others and create such a positive atmosphere after being diagnosed with a life-long disease.” </p>
<p>Today, Reed is only one of three professional race car drivers in the world to compete at the highest levels of racing with T1D. Indy Racing League driver, Charlie Kimball was diagnosed with T1D in 2007. The two drivers not only share the same circumstances but also share the same doctor, Dr. Anne Peters, MD of USC Clinical Diabetes Program in California. </p>
<p>Reed’s partnership with JDRF will be prominently on display when his JDRF themed racecar is unveiled next week when the ARCA Racing Series returns to Daytona. </p>
<p>To commemorate this historic moment, Reed teamed up with NASCAR’s first officially licensed artist and design icon, Sam Bass to create the paint scheme for Reed’s JDRF car. </p>
<p>Although Bass has designed hundreds of paint schemes for many of today’s NASCAR superstars, the JDRF project with Ryan Reed has a very personal meaning to the motorsports artist. </p>
<p>Like Reed, Sam Bass is also living with T1D. He was diagnosed in 1992. </p>
<p>Bass used this opportunity and his heart to design a show piece and leave his personal imprint on this project to help create more awareness to JDRF and the millions of people affected by this life-long disease. </p>
<p>“I am thrilled to be working with such a talented, young, up and coming driver as Ryan Reed,” said Sam Bass. “His partnership with JDRF has a tremendously special meaning to me, as I also have type 1 diabetes, and have dealt with the disease all of my life. I can relate first hand to the goals and initiatives JDRF has set to help people living with diabetes, and to find a cure. JDRF does very impactful work, and I am extremely proud to assist them in their marketing efforts with the Venturini Motorsports Team and Ryan.” </p>
<p>While November is the official National Diabetes Awareness Month on a worldwide initiative, February marks a significant month for diabetes in Ryan’s life. </p>
<p>Ryan was diagnosed with T1D in February 2011 and 1-year later he will be running the JDRF painted racecar for the first time at Daytona International Speedway in honor of everyone that is affected by T1D.</p>
<p>Practice for the season-opening race starts on Thursday, February 16, while qualifying is Friday, February 17 at 2pm. The race, scheduled to be televised live by SPEED-TV, is Saturday, February 18 at 4:30pm ET. </p>
<p><strong>About Venturini Motorsports </strong></p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. The 2012 season marks the teams 30th Anniversary of competition in the ARCA Series. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports.</p>
<p>Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Steve Arpin, Brian Scott, Max Gresham, Miguel Paludo, Josh Richards, Mikey Kile and Scott Lagasse, Jr.</p>
<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<title>NASCAR Driver and Duke Student, Paulie Harraka Teams with Venturini Motorsports for Daytona ARCA Race</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paulie HarrakaCONCORD, N.C. (February 6, 2012) — Duke University honor student and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Paulie Harraka will join Venturini Motorsports for a single race effort in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18th, 2012. “I’m excited to be competing in the...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2012/arca/02/06/nascar-driver-and-duke-student-paulie-harraka-teams-with-venturini-motorsports-for-daytona-arca-race/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-93413" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Paulie-Harraka..jpg" alt="Paulie Harraka" title="Paulie Harraka" width="175" height="250" class="alignright size-full wp-image-93413" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:175px;">Paulie Harraka</div></div><strong>CONCORD, N.C. (February 6, 2012) —</strong> Duke University honor student and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver, Paulie Harraka will join Venturini Motorsports for a single race effort in the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 18th, 2012. </p>
<p>“I’m excited to be competing in the ARCA race at Daytona with Venturini Motorsports. Daytona international Speedway is certainly the hallowed grounds of motorsports, and I’ve looked at the high banks there in awe for years. To have the opportunity to compete for the first time on those high banks, and to be doing it with this team, is extremely exciting for me.” Paulie Harraka. </p>
<p>Harraka, a former NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver will be a part of Venturini’s 5-team effort at Daytona piloting the No.55 Venturini Motorsports Toyota. </p>
<p>In addition to competing in the ARCA series opener at Daytona, Harraka has teamed with veteran NASCAR crew chief Richie Wauters and will compete for the Sunoco Rookie of the Year title with newly formed Wauters Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-93889" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/PH.jpg" alt="Paulie Harraka" title="Paulie Harraka" width="166" height="250" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-93889" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:166px;">Paulie Harraka</div></div>As a senior at Duke University, Harraka is not your typical college student. This 22-year old from Wayne, New Jersey is an overachiever in every sense of the term. </p>
<p>During his collegiate career, Harraka has won countless NASCAR races while juggling a full load of academic studies; focusing on engineering, sports psychology, leadership and business. He’s also interned at Joe Gibbs Racing in their research and development division as well as interning in Corporate Marketing at NASCAR’s New York office. </p>
<p>Harraka is a past champion in in NASCAR’s Whelen All-American Series, and has posted (2) different NASCAR Rookie of the Year titles: NASCAR Whelen All American Series and NASCAR Camping World Series West (Now K&#038;N Pro Series West). Most recently, Harraka posted three victories in the NASCAR K&#038;N Pro Series West. </p>
<p>Beyond his racing and academic focus; Harraka is a Celebrity Ambassador for Childhelp, a national nonprofit that works with abused, neglected, and at risk children. No wonder Harraka has been featured on everything from ESPN and Sports Illustrated to Fox News and The New York Times. </p>
<p>Practice for the season-opening race starts on Thursday, Feb. 16, while qualifying is Friday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. The race, scheduled to be televised live by SPEED-TV, is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ght size-full wp-image-93212" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Venturini-Motorsports.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports" title="Venturini Motorsports" width="250" height="221" class="alignright size-full wp-image-93212" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Venturini Motorsports</div></div><strong>About Venturini Motorsports </strong></p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. The 2012 season marks the teams 30th Anniversary of competition in the ARCA Series. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports. </p>
<p>Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Steve Arpin, Brian Scott, Max Gresham, Miguel Paludo, Josh Richards, Mikey Kile and Scott Lagasse, Jr. </p>
<p>For more information please visit: </p>
<p><a href="http://www.PaulieHarraka.net">www.PaulieHarraka.net</a>  / <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorpsorts.com ">www.VenturiniMotorpsorts.com </a> / <a href="http://www.ArcaRacing.com">www.ArcaRacing.com</a></p>
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<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<title>Brennan Poole and Venturini Motorsports Are Ready for Daytona</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[“The Bull” Looks to Shows His Horns at Daytona&#8221; No. 25 Adcetera / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet ImpalaConcord, NC (February 01, 2012) — Brennan Poole, who catapulted himself onto the national racing spotlight last year by winning his ARCA Racing Series debut at Salem Speedway and winning the 2011 UARA-STARS National Championship, is now preparing for...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2012/arca/02/02/brennan-poole-and-venturini-motorsports-are-ready-for-daytona/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
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<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ght size-thumbnail wp-image-93790" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/25-Daytona-150x87.jpg" alt="No. 25 Adcetera / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet Impala" title="No. 25 Adcetera / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet Impala" width="150" height="87" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-93790" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:150px;">No. 25 Adcetera / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet Impala</div></div><strong>Concord, NC (February 01, 2012) — </strong> Brennan Poole, who catapulted himself onto the national racing spotlight last year by winning his ARCA Racing Series debut at Salem Speedway and winning the 2011 UARA-STARS National Championship, is now preparing for the next chapter in his racing career.    Poole, hoping to chase down his next championship, will drive the team’s flagship No. 25 Adcetera / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season-opening Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway. The 20 year-old driver will make his Daytona International Speedway debut with Venturini Motorsports (VMS), with Billy Venturini as the team’s crew chief.</p>
<p>“Brennan has been impressive every time he’s been in the seat for VMS,” Venturini said. “He tested well in December and has been preparing for this race the entire off-season. I think he’s got a great shot, and we expect him to shine at Daytona.” </p>
<p>In just four selected ARCA Series starts with Venturini Motorsports, the Woodlands, Texas, native has captured a series victory (Salem Speedway) and a pole award (Pocono Raceway) and has led laps in all but one of his series starts. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-93791" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Poole.jpg" alt="Brennan Poole" title="Brennan Poole" width="203" height="227" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-93791" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:203px;">Brennan Poole</div></div>“We’ve had a lot of success at every step, but to race for a storied team like Venturini Motorsports, especially at Daytona, certainly is the highlight,” Poole said. “The Venturinis have high standards and very high expectations every time they go to Daytona. It’s my job not to let them down.” </p>
<p>Nicknamed “The Bull,” Poole was the 2002 Quarter Midget Grand National Champion, and he followed that up by winning 42 of 61 Pro National Legends races and the national race of champions feature in 2006. He also was the 2009 UARA-STARS Rookie of the Year and 2011 UARA-STARS Champion. He has won 10 times in the past two UARA-STARS seasons. </p>
<p>Poole’s car will be painted in a retro color scheme originally used by Billy Venturini during his 10-year driving career. </p>
<p>Practice for the season-opening race starts on Thursday, Feb. 16, while qualifying is Friday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. The race, scheduled to be televised live by SPEED-TV, is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. </p>
<p><strong>About Adcetera </strong></p>
<p>Adcetera is a strategic marketing &#038; advertising firm. Since 1982, we&#8217;ve been developing creative solutions to our clients&#8217; marketing, brand and communication challenges. Sometimes, the way is clear. Other times, we work to help them define what they&#8217;re up against. When our clients don&#8217;t know the &#8220;what,&#8221; we help them define it. When they&#8217;re not sure about the &#8220;how,&#8221; we help them do it. When they don&#8217;t know the &#8220;where,&#8221; we provide the map. And when they don&#8217;t know the &#8220;when,&#8221; we say, &#8220;Let&#8217;s get started.&#8221; <a href="http://www.Adcetera.com">www.Adcetera.com</a></p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ght size-full wp-image-93212" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Venturini-Motorsports.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports" title="Venturini Motorsports" width="250" height="221" class="alignright size-full wp-image-93212" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Venturini Motorsports</div></div><strong>About Venturini Motorsports</strong></p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. The 2012 season marks the teams 30th Anniversary of competition in the ARCA Series. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports.</p>
<p>Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Steve Arpin, Brian Scott, Max Gresham, Miguel Paludo, Josh Richards, Mikey Kile and Scott Lagasse, Jr.</p>
<p>For more information please visit: <a href="http://www.BrennanPoole.com ">www.BrennanPoole.com </a >and/or <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorsports.com">www.VenturiniMotorsports.com</a> </p>
<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<title>Venezuelan Nelson Canache Jr. Signs with Venturini Motorsports for 2012 ARCA Season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini MotorsportsJanuary 24, 2012 (Concord, NC) – Nelson Canache Jr., a two-time champion in the Venezuelan Super Touring GT Class Series has signed with Venturini Motorsports (VMS) in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for the upcoming 2012 season. “The ARCA racing series gives me the best opportunity to make the transition into stock...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2012/arca/01/24/venezuelan-nelson-canache-jr-signs-with-venturini-motorsports-for-2012-arca-season/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-93212" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Venturini-Motorsports.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports" title="Venturini Motorsports" width="250" height="221" class="alignright size-full wp-image-93212" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Venturini Motorsports</div></div><strong>January 24, 2012 (Concord, NC) –</strong> Nelson Canache Jr., a two-time champion in the Venezuelan Super Touring GT Class Series has signed with Venturini Motorsports (VMS) in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards for the upcoming 2012 season.</p>
<p>“The ARCA racing series gives me the best opportunity to make the transition into stock car racing and prepare me for NASCAR Tucks or Nationwide racing in the future.   Venturini’s reputation and the success they’ve had working with many drivers was a major factor in my decision to join the team and the series,” says Canache.  </p>
<p>Canache, a native of Caracas, Venezuela is a standout driver on the international stage and is ready to take the next big step in his professional racing career under the guidance of VMS’s competition director, Billy Venturini.</p>
<p>“It’s an honor to represent my country and build more awareness to US stock car racing.  I feel I have the support of everyone back home and look forward to making them proud,” added Canache.</p>
<p>“It’s going to be a challenge but working with the best team gives me the confidence I need to succeed at this level and prepare myself for the future.  I have limited oval racing experience; every week will be a challenge and test me physically and mentally.  Driving for Venturini gives me the best chance to learn and show people here in the states my skills.”</p>
<p>Canache, who spent his 2011 season competing in the Seat Leon Super Cup in Mexico and the NASCAR Whelen All American Series under the Lee Faulk Racing banner, is now looking to bolster his racing resume and pursue the highest ranks of American stock car racing.</p>
<p>“There’s no question ARCA and NASCAR has attracted world class talent to our sport.  Nelson has proven himself as an international driver and comes to our team with tremendous talent and determination to succeed at this level in a relatively unknown series.  He’s a true professional and student of his craft; he’s eager to learn and unwilling to fall back on past accomplishments,” says Billy Venturini.  I expect him to fit into our program well and compete strongly against his competition.  </p>
<p>Canache will drive full time for Venturini; competing in all 20 events listed on ARCA’s 60th Anniversary Season schedule, making his ARCA debut on February 18th at Daytona International Speedway.</p>
<p>ARCA, considered the most diverse racing series on the planet, is the only touring series to include a variety of style race tracks to test the skills and preparation of both drivers and teams competing.  ARCA’s schedule showcases a mix of speedway (1.5 mile+), short track (1 mile or less), dirt track and road course events to determine a national champion.</p>
<p>Canache, who participated in a Chevrolet &#8211; Venturini Motorsports prepared car left a solid impression after three days of ARCA Racing Series testing at the famed Daytona International Speedway.   Canache finished the weekend with a fast time of 48.212 seconds (186.676 mph), securing the 7th fastest lap time (out of 53 drivers) of the entire weekend test session.  </p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports unloaded 5 cars in all during the December test and posted the top speed overall with Alex Bowman’s 188.336 mph lap.  Venturini cars finished the weekend test session with all 5 cars inside the top-7 positions.  </p>
<p>In addition to running the ARCA series, Canache will make his first ever Rolex 24 at Daytona behind the wheel of the No.51 APR Motorsports Audi R8 Grand-Am for this year’s 24 hour classic.  Canache will join teammates, including ‘Endurance Race’ icon, Emanuele Pirro, Dion Von Moltke, Ian Baas and Dr. Jim Norman.  </p>
<p>Canache will also join Ian Baas in the No.41 APR Tuned Audi S4 in the Grand-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS class leading up to the Rolex 24.</p>
<p>Canache will make his ARCA Racing debut with an added sense of national pride, when the series returns to Daytona International Speedway on February 18th for the season opening event, driving the No.35 Venturini prepared &#8211; Venezuela sponsored Chevrolet.  The event will be televised live on SPEED Channel starting at 4:30 EST.  Check your local times and listings for broadcast information.</p>
<p>International flair nothing new to Venturini Motorsports as the team’s on-track success has attracted drivers from all over the globe.   In 2011 the team featured a total of 21 different drivers including four import drivers; Steve Arpin (Canada), Miguel Paludo (Brazil), George Meideke (Australia) and Ali Jackson (Ireland).  Arpin and Paludo are both competing in the ranks of NASCAR in 2012.</p>
<p><strong>About Venturini Motorsports</strong></p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country.  The 2012 season marks the teams 30th Anniversary of competition in the ARCA Series.   Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports.  </p>
<p>Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Steve Arpin, Brian Scott, Max Gresham, Miguel Paludo, Josh Richards, Mikey Kile and Scott Lagasse, Jr.</p>
<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<title>Ryan Reed Set To Run With Venturini Motorsports In 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini Motorsports ThumbnailMOORESVILLE, NC (12-10-11) Ryan Reed will be making the next step in his racing career as he joins Venturini Motorsports for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. Ryan will compete in selective 2012 events under the Venturini banner in preparation for a full season effort. Ryan Reed, at the age...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/12/10/ryan-reed-set-to-run-with-venturini-motorsports-in-2012/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-61543" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Venturini-Motorsports-Thumbnail.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" title="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" width="87" height="19" class="alignright size-full wp-image-61543" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:87px;">Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail</div></div><strong>MOORESVILLE, NC (12-10-11) </strong> Ryan Reed will be making the next step in his racing career as he joins Venturini Motorsports for the 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. Ryan will compete in selective 2012 events under the Venturini banner in preparation for a full season effort. Ryan Reed, at the age of 18, will make his ARCA Racing Series debut at Daytona Int’l Speedway on February 18th, 2012.</p>
<p>Ryan Reed, originally from Bakersfield, CA moved across the country by himself at the age of 17 to Mooresville, NC in order to surround himself with the racing community.</p>
<p>In February 2011, Ryan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as he was preparing his move to North Carolina but he didn’t let that slow him down. The aspiring young NASCAR driver completed his move to North Carolina to pursue his driving career professionally.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-92045" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Ryan-Reed.jpg" alt="Ryan Reed" title="Ryan Reed" width="201" height="250" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-92045" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:201px;">Ryan Reed</div></div>Since February, Ryan has had to change almost everything about his daily routine: diet, exercise, blood glucose readings, on track data, and reporting all of this information weekly to his medical / nutritional team in California.</p>
<p>Focusing on his commitment and determination, Ryan has set records and compiled an impressive list of racing accomplishments. As an outspoken diabetic who puts his passion for racing into “Ryan’s Mission,” helps build awareness and support for people with diabetes around the world.</p>
<p>Since the age of 4, Ryan has moved up through the racing structure with high levels of success and 5 racing Championships in his career. Ryan has continued to show his ability and talent on and off the track.</p>
<p>In 2009, Ryan became the Legends Division Track Champion at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale (Irwindale, CA). Ryan backed up his Championship the following year at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale by becoming the 2010 Rookie-of-the-Year in the Super Late Model Division. He took home one win in the 2010 season becoming the youngest winner at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale in the Super Late Model Divison.</p>
<p>In 2011 season, Reed raced in many different series, racing surfaces, tracks, and cars, including the Pro Allstars Series, NASCAR Whelen All American and the NASCAR K&#038;N Pro Series East. The diversity of racing in the 2011 will better prepare Ryan for the variety of tracks that the ARCA Racing Series offers; including superspeedways, intermediate tracks, short tracks, and a road course.</p>
<p>Ryan Reed looks to achieve high levels of success with the Venturini Motorsports development platform to showcase his talent and put him in position to achieve his professional goals.</p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports, fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR Driver Development Programs in the country. Since 2007, Venturini Motorsports has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse Jr., Brian Scott, John Wes Townley, Marc Davis, Steve Arpin and Mikey Kile.</p>
<p>As an up and coming driver, Ryan Reed looks to add to the storied history of successful drivers and team of Venturini Motorsports.</p>
<p>For more information on Ryan Reed visit <a href="http://www.RyanReedRacing.com">www.RyanReedRacing.com</a></p>
<p>For more information on Venturini Motorsports visit <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorsports.com">www.VenturiniMotorsports.com</a></p>
<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<title>Five Car Effort For Venturini Motorsports At Kansas Speedway</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini Motorsports ThumbnailConcord, North Carolina (October 5, 2011) – Venturini Motorsports is in the midst of another successful campaign eyeing a second consecutive top-5 owners point finish in the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. What makes this year so remarkable is the veteran ARCA team has been able to showcase its strength...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/10/05/five-car-effort-for-venturini-motorsports-at-kansas-speedway/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-61543" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Venturini-Motorsports-Thumbnail.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" title="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" width="87" height="19" class="alignright size-full wp-image-61543" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:87px;">Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail</div></div><strong>Concord, North Carolina (October 5, 2011) –</strong> Venturini Motorsports is in the midst of another successful campaign eyeing a second consecutive top-5 owners point finish in the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season.  </p>
<p>What makes this year so remarkable is the veteran ARCA team has been able to showcase its strength using an unprecedented 21 different drivers while fielding multiple cars in each of the first 17 ARCA events.  With two races remaining in the ARCA season, Venturini has earned (6) Menards pole position awards, (2) victories, (10) top-5 finishes and (18) top-10 finishes.</p>
<p>Entering the final speedway race of the year Venturini will field 5 teams in Friday night’s ARCA Racing Series Kansas Lottery 98.9 event at Kansas Speedway.  Returning to competition under the Venturini banner will be Scott Lagasse Jr., Max Gresham, Alex Bowman, John Blankenship and Tom Berte.</p>
<p>Scott Lagasse, Jr., who won the 2007 ARCA race at Kansas and the 2008 race at Chicago with Venturini Motorsports, will be in the No.20 car.  Lagasse topped the charts during last month’s open test at Kansas Speedway with the best overall time of 31.837 seconds/169.614 mph. Lagasse last drove for Venturini during the spring Talladega race and finished 8th.  </p>
<p>Newly crowned NASCAR K&#038;N East Series champion, Max Gresham, will start in the No.25 car.  Gresham has been solid running a limited ARCA schedule with Venturini, earning a pole position at Pocono and a season high second place finish at Michigan.</p>
<p>Alex Bowman, this year’s NASCAR K&#038;N East Series Rookie of the Year will pilot the No.55 car for Venturini at Kansas.  Bowman won earlier this year at Madison Int’l Speedway in his Venturini/ARCA Series debut.</p>
<p>Dirt late model driver, John Blankenship, will make his third series start for Venturini in the No.15 machine.  Blankenship claimed a top-10 finish in June at Winchester Speedway in his first ever pavement race and series start.</p>
<p>Sixty-Eight year old Tom Berte will make his final appearance of the 2011 ARCA Season in the No.35 car.  Berte has competed in the ARCA Series on a limited basis for the last 8 years and is enjoying his most successful season on the circuit.</p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports qualified 1-2 at last year’s Kansas race with Mikey Kile and Steve Arpin.  Kile captured pole position and finished 4th while Arpin started and finished 2nd to Ty Dillon.</p>
<p>Practice on Kansas Speedway&#8217;s 1.5-mile oval will begin at 9 a.m. Central (10 Eastern) on October 7; the session will last for two hours and 15 minutes. Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell will start at 5:35 p.m. Central, and the race will begin at 7:30 p.m. Central. SPEED will air live television coverage of the race, and <a href="http://www.ARCARacing.com">ARCARacing.com</a> will carry live timing and scoring coverage of the day&#8217;s entire schedule. </p>
<p>- <strong>Venturini Motorsports Press Release </strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet ImpalaKANSAS CITY, Kansas (October 4, 2011) &#8211; - After mechanical failures in the two most recent ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds and Salem (Ind.) Speedway respectively hampered the efforts of a potential win, Tom Hessert III and his Ken Schrader Racing...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/10/04/tom-hessert-eager-for-solid-run-on-kansas-turf/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-84778" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/52.jpg" alt="No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala" title="No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala" width="250" height="141" class="alignright size-full wp-image-84778" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala</div></div><strong>KANSAS CITY, Kansas (October 4, 2011) &#8211; - </strong> After mechanical failures in the two most recent ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards races at the DuQuoin (Ill.) State Fairgrounds and Salem (Ind.) Speedway respectively hampered the efforts of a potential win, Tom Hessert III and his Ken Schrader Racing (KSR) team are prepared to leave their bad luck in the rearview mirror and deliver a strong outing in Friday night’s Kansas Lottery 98.9 at Kansas Speedway.</p>
<p>Hessert III, driver of the No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala for Ken Schrader Racing recently participated in an open-test session at the 1.5-mile oval hoping to give his team an added boost towards the 18th race of the season. </p>
<p>Through the eight-hour test session, Hessert guided his Ken Schrader-owned automobile to the ninth quickest lap around the facility in a time of 32.608 seconds or 165.604 miles per hour, less than a second off the quickest effort posted by Scott Lagasse Jr. </p>
<p>In order to give the KSR organization a shot at their first win of the season, the team has vigorously been working on the No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala looking not only for a path to victory lane but also an opportunity to return Hessert back to the top-10 on the grounds of Kansas Speedway. </p>
<p>Last October, Hessert started 17th before blasting to a respectable sixth place run which mathematically left the Cherry Hill, New Jersey native in the hunt for the 2010 ARCA championship. </p>
<p>“I feel Kansas is a great place to put our No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet Impala back on the right path,” offered Hessert, a former competitor in the USARacing Pro Cup Series. “The test went pretty good. We worked on the car pretty hard throughout the day. Kansas is a very sensitive track so while horsepower is important there, so is handling. I’m looking forward to seeing how the changes will help our car and if we can’t learn a thing or two during practice on Friday.” </p>
<p>Another component that Hessert dwelled upon for Friday night’s dash is the distance of the event. “It’s a short race. 99 laps can go by fast, especially if you get behind early,” he explained. “You can’t afford to have any mistakes and if you do – you hope you can recover from them quickly. More than likely, it’s going to be a two-stop race as far as fuel as tires are concerned. I think you’ll see some strategy come into play and that could be the winning piece to the puzzle. It will definitely be interesting to see how the race unfolds.”</p>
<p>Beginning with Friday night’s Kansas Lottery 98.9, Hessert and his No. 52 Federated Auto Parts Chevrolet will boast a pink paint scheme in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness which is promoted through the month of October. The KSR team will also hoist the identical paint scheme in the season finale, the Toledo ARCA 200 presented by Federated Car Care at Toledo Speedway on Sunday, October 16. </p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-84417" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Tom-Hessert-III.jpg" alt="Tom Hessert III" title="Tom Hessert III" width="250" height="235" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-84417" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Tom Hessert III</div></div>“I’m a big supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness,” sounded Hessert. “It’s a big deal at KSR and I’m honored to be a part of the campaign to help spread the word and encourage men and women to get tested. Real men wear and sport pink. Who knows it might be the medicine to lift our spirit around the garage and on the track.”</p>
<p>In conjunction with the Federated Auto Parts special paint schemes, R&#038;R Enterprises has produced an exclusive line of merchandise to support the team&#8217;s campaign. Schrader&#8217;s wife, Ann, will be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Charlotte, N.C., on October 22 and 23, in honor of two longtime friends, Lisa Meloni and Laura Jones, who have lost their battle with cancer.</p>
<p>KSR, Inc., its partners, and fans will donate to Mrs. Schrader&#8217;s Avon Walk for Breast Cancer fundraising goal through the sale of the &#8220;pink&#8221; campaign merchandise, which will be offered for a limited time.  Direct donations may be made to Mrs. Schrader&#8217;s fundraising efforts at <a href="http://hop.to/legsforlisa">http://hop.to/legsforlisa. </a></p>
<p>“The tee-shirt is really cool looking, it turned out really nice,” continued Hessert. “I encourage not only my fans but also race fans in general to log onto the team’s website and order some merchandise for a really great cause.” </p>
<p>With just two races remaining on the circuit, Hessert occupies the seventh position in the championship standings and within an arm’s reach of fifth. A good run on Friday night would help propel the team towards making up part of that deficit. </p>
<p>“It’s been a competitive season this year and we’re a lot better than seventh,” added Hessert. “We’ve had some really strong runs but some bad runs have kept us from taking a stab at the championship. Hopefully we can have two good showings at Kansas and Toledo and see where the points fall into place and maybe, we’ll inch our way up the ladder.” </p>
<p>The Kansas Lottery 98.9 (99 laps / 148.5 miles) is the 18th of 19 events on the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards schedule. The 11th ARCA event held at Kansas Speedway is a one-day show. Practice begins Friday, October 7 with a two hour and 15 minute practice session planned from 9:00 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Menards Pole by Ansell qualifying is slated to begin later in the day at 5:35 p.m. The field will take the green flag approximately two hours later at 7:30 p.m. The event will be televised live on SPEED with additional race coverage including live timing and scoring throughout the 1,330th race for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards since it was formed in 1953 will be available through the ARCA Racing Network (ARN) online at <a href="http://www.arcaracing.com">arcaracing.com</a> presented by <a href="http://www.ARCANation.com">ARCANation.com.</a> All times are local.</p>
<p>In addition to Federated Auto Parts, Cherry Hill Classic Cars will serve as an associate marketing partner for Hessert’s 82nd career ARCA start. In his previous 81 outings, he has maneuvered one win, 18 top-fives and 42 top-10s. </p>
<p>For more on Tom Hessert III, please visit <a href="http://www.tomhessert.com">tomhessert.com.</a>  </p>
<p>To join Hessert and Ken Schrader Racing in their plan to spread the message about Breast Cancer awareness and to order you own “Pink” KSR memorabilia, please visit <a href="http://www.SchraderRacing.com">SchraderRacing.com.</a>  </p>
<p>- <strong>Tom Hessert Racing Press Release </strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini Motorsports ThumbnailConcord, NC (June 1, 2011) - While Concord, North Carolina may be the home to Venturini Motorsports; Chicago is still considered their true hometown. With a racing legacy that dates back to the 1950s, the Venturini’s cut their teeth in racing in-and-around the Chicagoland area for nearly 40 years prior to relocating their...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/06/02/venturini-motorsports-returns-to-chicagoland-speedway-looking-for-prestigious-win-at-home-track/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ght size-full wp-image-61543" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Venturini-Motorsports-Thumbnail.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" title="Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail" width="87" height="19" class="alignright size-full wp-image-61543" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:87px;">Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail</div></div><strong>Concord, NC (June 1, 2011) -</strong> While Concord, North Carolina may be the home to Venturini Motorsports; Chicago is still considered their true hometown.   With a racing legacy that dates back to the 1950s, the Venturini’s cut their teeth in racing in-and-around the Chicagoland area for nearly 40 years prior to relocating their race operations to the Charlotte area during the early 1990’s.  </p>
<p>Three generations of Venturini’s, consisting of Grandfather Tony Venturini, and current team owners Bill Sr. and Billy Venturini, all took their turn behind the wheel of the family’s famed No.25 racecar.  Over the years the trio of drivers achieved numerous racing accolades cementing their place in racing history.  However, with all their success they’ve never forgotten their racing roots – Chicago, making a win at this weekend’s ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards &#8211;  Messina Wildlife Stopper 150 at Chicagoland Speedway that much more meaningful.</p>
<p>“I’m really excited about our chances at Chicago this year,” said Billy Venturini, Venturini Motorsports GM. “We showed up with an ultra-competitive fleet of cars at the test. Our goal is to end up in victory lane! It is always fun coming home and being a fan favorite.” </p>
<p>Chicagoland Speedway has yielded success for the Venturini’s over the years as they went to victory lane in 2008 with Scott Lagasse Jr. and captured a  2nd place finish in last year’s ARCA event with Steve Arpin behind the wheel.  Arpin recently signed with Turner Motorsports in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and will be making his debut in the<br />
No. 32 Mike’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet Silverado starting at Texas Motor Speedway on June 10th.</p>
<p>After finishing second last week with driver George Miedecke at New Jersey Motorsports Park, the Chicago natives bring momentum and a fleet of competitive cars back to the windy city in search of another hometown victory.   </p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports has entered four teams in this year’s Chicago event.</p>
<p>Piloting the No. 15 Lauren Briant / Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet this week is 18 year-old Kyle Fowler. The Rookie of the Year candidate has two previous starts this season with Venturini Motorsports; Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway.   Despite qualifying on the outside pole at both events, his best finish is 16th.</p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports returns to Chicago with high expectations after a competitive test session last month on the 1.5 mile-oval.  During that test session Venturini driver, Hal Martin topped the morning session, giving the Louisiana native added confidence as he gets ready to make his third start of the ARCA season for Venturini Motorsports.</p>
<p>Driving the No. 55 NOLA Motorsports Park Toyota entry for Venturini, Martin is no stranger to the ARCA Racing Series or Chicagoland Speedway.   Affectionately known as the ‘Ragin Cajun’, Martin finished with an impressive career best 3rd place effort at Chicagoland Speedway in 2009.</p>
<p>Driving Venturini Motorsport’s third entry is the 2009 &#038; 2010 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Champion, Josh Richards. Richards will be behind the wheel of the No. 25 Kentucky Fuel / Texas Coral Toyota.  Chicagoland Speedway marks the first ARCA race of the season for Richards, who has three previous starts with Venturini Motorsports.  While Richards didn’t take part in last month’s Chicagoland test session, he recently turned laps at Michigan International Speedway in preparation for The Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150. </p>
<p>Josh Richards recently signed with Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) and will compete in select NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events in 2011.  The 23-year old Richards will make his NASCAR Truck Series debut at Kentucky Speedway in a KBM Toyota Tundra on July 7th.</p>
<p>Race coverage for The Messina Wildlife Animal Stopper 150 will begin on Saturday, June 4 at 6:00 PM ET live on SPEED. Follow the team on Twitter @venturinimotor for live updates. Additional race coverage, including live timing, scoring and radio broadcast, can be viewed through the ARCA Racing Network at <a href="http://www.arcaracing.com">arcaracing.com. </a></p>
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		<title>Ron Sutton&#8217;s Winner&#8217;s Circle Driver Joey Licata Jr. To Join ARCA In 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Joey LicataLAKE BALBOA, CALIF. (February 7, 2011) – The 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will be joined by talented 19 year-old rookie Joey Licata, Jr. driving for Cunningham Motorsports. Licata, a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program, won back-to-back championship in the ASA TRUCK SERIES and also won his...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/02/08/ron-suttons-winners-circle-driver-joey-licata-jr-to-join-arca-in-2011/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-62498" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Joey-Licata.jpg" alt="Joey Licata" title="Joey Licata" width="219" height="250" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-62498" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:219px;">Joey Licata</div></div><strong>LAKE BALBOA, CALIF. (February 7, 2011) – </strong> The 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards will be joined by talented 19 year-old rookie Joey Licata, Jr. driving for Cunningham Motorsports.</p>
<p>Licata, a member of the Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle driver development program, won back-to-back championship in the ASA TRUCK SERIES and also won his first career NASCAR Modified race in 2010.  Licata also made several starts for Tim Huddleston’s High Point Racing at TOYOTA Speedway in a NASCAR Late Model.</p>
<p>With crew chief Jonathan Davis at the helm, the Kerry Sherer-owned Cunningham Motorsports should be a threat right out of the box at Daytona.  Cunningham Motorsports is most notably known for its success in 2009 with Penske Development Driver Parker Kligerman, who finished second in the standings with nine victories as a rookie.</p>
<p>A litany of talented drivers has competed for the team over the years, including Josh Wise, Kevin Swindell, Scott Lagasse, Jr., and more.</p>
<p>Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle is a NASCAR-oriented driver development program that works with an international roster of talented drivers who have the commitment and potential to succeed in NASCAR racing.</p>
<p>The success Licata enjoyed throughout 2010 on the West Coast earned him the opportunity to test with Cunningham Motorsports last fall.  Licata impressed team representatives in the testing session and was offered the chance to drive for Cunningham in 2011.</p>
<p>Licata made his official ARCA Racing Series debut at Rockingham Speedway, where he practiced in the top-three all day for Tony Marks Racing before a practice crash ended his weekend early.</p>
<p>Poised to make a big impact this season, Licata came out of the gate with a huge performance in the Daytona testing in January.  Although it was his first experience on the freshly repaved Daytona International Speedway, Licata ran sixth overall for the week out of nearly 60 competitors that participated.  His best speed was 185.670 miles per hour.</p>
<p>Licata is looking forward to competing in the “Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200” at Daytona, which will be live on SPEED on February 12.</p>
<p>“Winning the race isn’t that far fetched on this one with all the updates we have made since the test,” Licata said.  “It’s a privilege to be racing for Cunningham Motorsports and a big step in my career.”</p>
<p>Licata will be the first driver from Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle to compete in the ARCA Racing Series</p>
<p>“I truly feel that Joey has earned this opportunity and has the skills to make the most of it,” Driver Coach Ron Sutton said.  “Joey has the talent to race with the best of them and is very prepared to succeed in ARCA and beyond!”</p>
<p>Joey Licata, Jr. Racing and Ron Sutton’s Winner’s Circle thank partners: K&#038;N Filters, Scribner Plastics, Allstar Performance, Sunoco Race Fuels, and Star Racing Supply.  Licata would also like to thank supporters Jordan Kidushim and Luke Forstmann.</p>
<p>Joey Licata, Jr. Racing is online at <a href="http://www.joeylicata.com">www.joeylicata.com</a></p>
<p>- <strong><em>Joey Licata, Jr. Racing Press Release</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Ragin&#8217; Cajun&#8221; Hal Martin Partners with Venturini Motorsports for Five Starts in 2011 ARCA Series Presented by Menards Season</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;Louisiana Native Charges Forward with Daytona Open Testing Jan 11- 13&#8243; Hal Martin(MOORESVILLE, N.C. &#8211; January 11, 2011) - The weather in Mooresville, NC might be snow and ice this January, but 25-year-old Louisiana native Hal Martin, nicknamed &#8220;the Ragin&#8217; Cajun&#8221; in racing &#8211; is ready to kick it up a notch in the ARCA...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2011/arca/01/11/ragin-cajun-hal-martin-partners-with-venturini-motorsports-for-five-starts-in-2011-arca-series-presented-by-menards-season/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
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<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ft size-full wp-image-35856" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/HalMartin.jpg" alt="Hal Martin" title="Hal Martin " width="117" height="200" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-35856" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:117px;">Hal Martin</div></div><strong>(MOORESVILLE, N.C. &#8211; January 11, 2011) -</strong> The weather in Mooresville, NC might be snow and ice this January, but  25-year-old Louisiana native Hal Martin, nicknamed &#8220;the Ragin&#8217; Cajun&#8221; in racing &#8211; is ready to kick it up a notch in the ARCA Series presented by Menards at Daytona. The Gulf Coast native has signed with legendary Venturini Motorsports and its championship team  to run select races in 2011 &#8211; beginning with the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.  Martin, one of only a handful of college graduates in stock car racing &#8211; as a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of New Orleans &#8211; was also a top-10 finisher at the 2010 ARCA race in Talladega for Venturini Motorsports.  Martin will begin his 2011 season piloting a Venturini Motorsports Toyota at the newly-repaved 2.5-mile superspeedway for three days of ARCA Series open testing today through Thursday. </p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really looking forward to hitting the track again at Daytona,&#8221; Martin said. &#8220;I had a bit of a head start on the field by being able to participate in the Hoosier Tire Test here in December for Venturini Motorsports &#8211; so I feel I had a good chance to get somewhat acclimated to the track with some laps logged.  Any seat time is fantastic, so I&#8217;m ready to jump back in for not only three more days of testing, but also a solid year with several starts. We&#8217;re in this for solid finishes for a championship team.&#8221; </p>
<p>Tom Venturini, Public Relations Director at Venturini Motorsports, is optimistic about Martin&#8217;s potential in the Venturini stable in 2011.  &#8220;We&#8217;ve got strong talent among all of our drivers, and our reputation stands behind the equipment and support we&#8217;re able to provide each and every one of them.  Hal has proven his talent for our organization in the past, as well as on the gulf coast late model tracks.  We&#8217;re really excited to see how he&#8217;ll perform this season. He has tremendous talent. We&#8217;re hopeful he will not only add more top 10s to that resume, but also top 5s and maybe even a trip to Victory Lane.&#8221;  </p>
<p>Despite the fact that Martin did not get behind the wheel of his first car until he was 15 years old, his success came at early with the Louisiana State Shifter Kart Championship in 2004. After completing several successful prestigious driving programs, Martin also went on to become the Mobile International Speedway Track Champion in the Pro Late Model Division in 2007.  He was also crowned Louisiana State Champion in 2007 by Late Model Digest and took two more wins at gulf coast tracks in 2008.</p>
<p>&#8220;In 2009 and 2010, I was able to get a good variety in my driving and also get experience at different tracks,&#8221; Martin continued. &#8220;When the call came to race Talladega for the Venturinis, I jumped at the chance. It&#8217;s the opportunity that every driver wants &#8211; to be able to showcase his or her driving skills with a championship organization. We&#8217;re actively working on securing marketing partners for additional racetracks. I know we&#8217;re going to continue this momentum in 2011 together, and I&#8217;m ready to go get some great results for such a respected team.&#8221;</p>
<p>Martin plans to make five official starts with Venturini Motorsports in 2011 &#8211; to include Daytona, Talladega, Chicagoland, Pocono and Michigan. He joins teammates Firestone Indy Lights driver Alastair Jackson, Joe Gibbs Racing development driver Max Gresham and USAC Champion Darren Hagan in an impressive rookie class of 2011 for Venturini Motorsports.</p>
<p><strong>ABOUT VENTURINI MOTORSPORTS:</strong></p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports, fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR Driver Development Programs in the country. Since 2007, Venturini Motorsports has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse Jr., Brian Scott, John Wes Townley, Marc Davis, Steve Arpin and Mikey Kile. For more information on the Venturini Motorsports Driver Development program, visit <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorsports.com">www.VenturiniMotorsports.com</a>. Find them on Facebook at Venturini Motorsports and Twitter: @VenturiniMotor. </p>
<p><strong>ABOUT HAL MARTIN: </strong></p>
<p>Martin, in only four years of stock car racing and limited starts, has 36 top 5 finishes and 37 top 10 finishes under his belt in ARCA Series presented by Menards, Pro Late Models, ASA Late Models. Martin also holds the title of 2007 Mobile International Speedway Track Champion; 2007 Louisiana State Champion; and track record holder at Mobile International Speedway. Off the track, Martin is a certified Mechanical Engineer with a degree from the University of New Orleans. His 2011 plans include driving in the esteemed Venturini Motorsports stable under the ARCA Series presented by Menards.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.HalMartinRacing.com">www.HalMartinRacing.com.</a>  Facebook: Hal Martin (Athlete). Twitter: @HalMartinRacing.</p>
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		<title>USAC Champion, Darren Hagen Joins Venturini Motorsports&#8217; ARCA Driver Development Program</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini Motorsports LogoConcord, NC (December 4, 2010) – USAC star Darren Hagen joins forces with Venturini Motorsports for the 2011-2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards seasons. No secret to racing insiders, Darren has already attracted the attention of many top NASCAR teams. Achieving high levels of success throughout his career, Hagen now turns to...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2010/arca/12/04/usac-champion-darren-hagen-joins-venturini-motorsports-arca-driver-development-program/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-61545" style="auto;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-61545" title="Venturini Motorsports Logo" src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Venturini-Motorsports-Logo.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports Logo" width="249" height="53" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:249px;">Venturini Motorsports Logo</div></div><strong>Concord, NC (December 4, 2010) – </strong> USAC star Darren Hagen joins forces with Venturini Motorsports for the 2011-2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards seasons.  No secret to racing insiders, Darren has already attracted the attention of many top NASCAR teams.  Achieving high levels of success throughout his career, Hagen now turns to Venturini Motorsports for further development and the platform to showcase his talent and put him in position to achieve his professional goals.</p>
<p>The 2011 season will be a transition year for Darren as he’s currently slated to run in selective 2011 ARCA Racing Series events.  Hagen and Venturini Motorsports are working diligently to secure primary sponsorship in order to maximize his exposure during the upcoming season and beyond.  Although Darren’s focus is to compete full-time in the ARCA Racing Series, he will continue his USAC efforts until the right opportunity to advance presents itself.</p>
<p>“Darren possesses all the tangibles to become a great race car driver.  I don’t think anyone can deny his racing ability.  It’s his determination and character on and off the track that makes him standout.  We’re excited to have him join our organization,” says, General Manager Billy Venturini.</p>
<p>Darren Hagen began his driving career with Go-Karts at the age of 11.  By the time he finished his third season, he had won more than 90 races including the So Cal Championship, two Tri C Championships and the California Junior State Championship in Junior Sportsman and Super Box.  In 2005 he made USAC history by becoming the first driver ever to be awarded &#8220;Rookie of the Year&#8221; for both Sprint and Midget racing in the same season.  In 2006, Darren won the &#8220;Hut Hundred&#8221; National Midget Car race at Terre Haute and officially became &#8220;The Fastest Sprint Car Driver in the World&#8221; (2006-2010) by running a lap of 146.145 mph at Iowa Speedway &#8211; Darren held the prestigious title for 4 years.</p>
<p>Collecting more hardware along the way, Hagen won the 2010 USAC National Midget Car Series Pavement Championship, feature winner at Toledo in the USAC National Midget Car Series, won the POWRi National Midget Series at Belle-Clair Speedway, swept the Gold Crown Midget Nationals at Tri-City (highest paid midget race of 2010) and won his Preliminary Night feature at the 2010 Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.</p>
<p>Focusing on his faith and determination, Darren has set records and compiled an impressive list of racing accomplishments.  But what is most refreshing about this 24-year-old from Riverside, California is his humility and good nature.  He sees himself as part of a team and competes to win, not just for himself, but for his crew and his family.  While he dreams of someday driving in the  Sprint Cup Series, he knows his goal cannot be achieved without hard work and dedication in his daily life both on and off the track.  He strives to lead his life in a way that any team or marketing partner would be proud to be represented by him.</p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports, fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR Driver Development Programs in the country.   Since 2007, Venturini Motorsports has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse Jr., Brian Scott, John Wes Townley, Marc Davis, Steve Arpin and Mikey Kile.  For more information on Venturini Motorsports Driver Development program, visit <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorsports.com">www.VenturiniMotorsports.com.</a></p>
<p>- <strong><em>Venturini Motorsports Press Release</em></strong></p>
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		<title>European Formula Driver, Alastair Jackson Joins Venturini Motorsports In ARCA Racing Series</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Venturini Motorsports LogoConcord, NC (11/5/2010) - Veteran Firestone Indy Lights, Asian and British Formula 3 driver Alastair (Ali) Jackson has signed on with Venturini Motorsports for the 2011-2012 ARCA Racing Seasons. A native of Northern Ireland, Ali is the latest top European driver to set his sights on a successful career in NASCAR. Already a...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2010/arca/12/04/european-formula-driver-alastair-jackson-joins-venturini-motorsports-in-arca-racing-series/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-61545" style="auto;"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-61545" title="Venturini Motorsports Logo" src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Venturini-Motorsports-Logo.jpg" alt="Venturini Motorsports Logo" width="249" height="53" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:249px;">Venturini Motorsports Logo</div></div><strong>Concord, NC (11/5/2010)  -</strong> Veteran Firestone Indy Lights, Asian and British Formula 3 driver Alastair (Ali) Jackson has signed on with Venturini Motorsports for the 2011-2012 ARCA Racing Seasons.</p>
<p>A native of Northern Ireland, Ali is the latest top European driver to set his sights on a successful career in NASCAR.  Already a proven Formula driver, Ali has selected Venturini Motorsports to assist with his development and transition from open-wheel to stock car racing.</p>
<p>“Ali has tremendous talent and desire to succeed.  We’re honored to have the opportunity to help him make the transition and achieve his racing goals…he’s an incredible addition to our team,” says Billy Venturini, General Manager of Venturini Motorsports.</p>
<p>Like many top-drivers, Ali started his racing career in Karting before moving up to the professional ranks.<br />
In 2006, Ali began his professional career competing in the Asian Formula 3 Championship Series.  As a rookie, at the age of 17, Ali became the youngest driver to win in series history, capturing 4 victories and 4 pole positions.  In 2007 he moved to the competitive British Formula 3 Series and drove for Raikkonen Robertson Racing team where he finished 9th in the point standings.  In 2009, Ali attracted the attention of United States based RLR-Andersen Racing, where he competed in the Firestone Indy Lights Series, capturing a season best 6th place finish at Long Beach.</p>
<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_ght size-full wp-image-61532" style="auto;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-61532" title="Alastair (Ali) Jackson" src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Alli11.jpg" alt="Alastair (Ali) Jackson" width="250" height="167" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:250px;">Alastair (Ali) Jackson</div></div>Ali will compete in selective 2011 ARCA Racing Series events under the Venturini banner, in preparation for a full season effort in 2012.  Both team and driver are committed to structuring a strategic program in order to achieve their outlined goals.</p>
<p>Venturini Motorsports, fielding cars in the ARCA Racing Series, is one of the premier NASCAR Driver Development Programs in the country.   Since 2007, Venturini Motorsports has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Scott Lagasse Jr., Brian Scott, Steve Arpin and Mikey Kile.  For more information on Venturini Motorsports Driver Development program, contact Tom Venturini at 847.652.0067 or visit <a href="http://www.VenturiniMotorsports.com">www.VenturiniMotorsports.com.</a></p>
<p>- <strong><em>Venturini Motorsports Press Release</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Alex Kennedy / Baker Curb Racing Phoenix International Raceway Preview</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baker Curb Racing (BCR)· In last week’s O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway, started 42nd and finished 31st driving backup car (11/6/10) · In his Nationwide Series debut, started 15th, ran as high as ninth and finished 28th in the Bucyrus 200 at Road America (6/9/10) · One of six drivers to record a fastest...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2010/nationwide/11/10/alex-kennedy-baker-curb-racing-phoenix-international-raceway-preview/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-7220" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bakercurbracing.jpg" alt="Baker Curb Racing (BCR)" title="Baker Curb Racing (BCR)" width="200" height="96" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7220" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:200px;">Baker Curb Racing (BCR)</div></div>·      In last week’s O’Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway, started 42nd and finished 31st driving  backup car (11/6/10)</p>
<p>·      In his Nationwide Series debut, started 15th, ran as high as ninth and finished 28th in the Bucyrus 200 at Road America (6/9/10)</p>
<p>·      One of six drivers to record a fastest lap in the Bucyrus 200 at Road America and one of 10 to record a fastest lap in the Napa Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve</p>
<p>·      Earned a NNS career-best finish of 16th in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International (8/7/10)</p>
<p>·      In NNS oval debut, started 42nd and finished 24th in the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 at Gateway International Raceway (7/17/10)</p>
<p>·      Started 22nd and finished 26th in the Napa Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (8/29/10)</p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY 2010 NASCAR K&#038;N PRO SERIES EAST</strong></p>
<p>·      Started 18th and finished 11th in the Sunoco 150 at Dover International Raceway (9/24/10)</p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY 2010 ARCA RACING SERIES</strong></p>
<p>·      In his ARCA Racing Series debut, started  30th and finished 19th in the Rattlesnake 150 at Texas Motor Speedway (4/16/10)</p>
<p>·      Started 27th and finished 29th in the Talladega ARCA 250 at Talladega Superspeedway (4/23/10)</p>
<p><strong>BAKER CURB RACING NO. 27 2010</strong></p>
<p>·      Kennedy is the 15th different driver to make a start in the No. 27 this season, including drivers from four different countries (United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada) </p>
<p>·      Rank 14th in the NASCAR Nationwide Series owner point standings</p>
<p>·      Two runner-up finishes with Greg Biffle (Auto Club Speedway 2/20/10 and Richmond International Raceway 4/30/10)</p>
<p>·      Four different drivers have registered top-10 finishes in the No. 27 (Biffle, Kelly, Piquet Jr., Wimmer) and two more have registered top-15 finishes (Herring, Sauter)</p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY 2009</strong></p>
<p>·      Started 15th and finished 11th in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale Speedway (1/24/09)</p>
<p>·      Finished 10th in the NASCAR K&#038;N Pro Series East point standings, registering one Top 5 and three Top 10s in 11 starts </p>
<p>·      Made one start in the K&#038;N Pro Series West Series qualifying 15th and finishing 33rd in the Bennett Lane Winery 200 at Infineon Raceway (6/20/09)</p>
<p>·      NASCAR career-best finish of fourth in the K&#038;N Pro East Series Mohegan Sun 200 at Lime Rock Park (8/15/09)</p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY 2008</strong></p>
<p>·      Debuted in the NASCAR K&#038;N Pro Series East, collecting one top-10 finish in five starts</p>
<p>·      Debuted in the NASCAR K&#038;N Pro West Series, finishing 11th in the 2008 Bennett Lake Winery 200 at Infineon Raceway in his only start (6/21/08) </p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY CAREER</strong></p>
<p>·      In 2007, at the age of 15,  finished 10th in the ASA Late Model Series point standings and was the youngest driver in series history to record a podium finish</p>
<p>·      In 2006, at the age of 14,  was the youngest driver to record a top-10 finish in the United States Late Model Association  </p>
<p>·      Won the 2005 World Road Course Young Lions championship for Legends Cars</p>
<p>·      Won the 2004 Silver State Cup Bandolero championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway</p>
<p><strong>ALEX KENNEDY ON PHOENIX INT’L RACEWAY</strong></p>
<p>“I’m looking forward to this weekend’s race at Phoenix.  It’s not too far of a drive from New Mexico, so I have a lot of friends and family that will be at the race.  I’ve never been on the track before, so I’ll use the first practice to get comfortable with the feel of the car and how the track drives.  Everyone I have talked to says that it is a very difficult track, so I plan to talk to some of the drivers I know in the garage to see if they have any pointers they can give a rookie.  I’m looking forward to putting last week behind me and bringing home a solid finish for Baker Curb Racing in Phoenix!”  </p>
<p><strong>CREW CHIEF JOHN REESE ON PHOENIX INT’L RACEWAY</strong></p>
<p>“Phoenix is a track that our team has been very successful at in the past.  We finished fifth in the spring race with Greg Biffle in the No. 27 and Scott Lagasse Jr. finished eighth in the No. 43.  It is a very unique track, turns 1 and 2 are very tight, turns 3 and 4 are sweeping and the backstretch has a dogleg.  You have to run as loose as you possibly can in Turns 1 and 2 to be good in Turns 3 and 4.  We look forward to rebounding from a tough weekend at Texas with a good run at Phoenix!”    </p>
<p>- <strong><em>Baker Curb Racing Press Release</em></strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 Raybestos Rookie of the YearNEWS AND NOTES FROM THE RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE CONTENDERS – NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES · Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was the Raybestos® Rookie of the Race in the July 24 Kroger 200 at O’Reilly (Indianapolis, Ind.) Raceway Park. Stenhouse Jr. claimed an 11th-place finish and grabbed top rookie honors for the fourth time...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2010/nationwide/07/26/raybestos-rookie-news-and-notes-us-cellular-250/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-33119" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/2010RaybestosROTY.jpg" alt="2010 Raybestos Rookie of the Year" title="2010 Raybestos Rookie of the Year" width="273" height="239" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-33119" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:273px;">2010 Raybestos Rookie of the Year</div></div><strong>NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE CONTENDERS </p>
<p>– NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES</strong></p>
<p>·         Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was the Raybestos® Rookie of the Race in the July 24 Kroger 200 at O’Reilly (Indianapolis, Ind.) Raceway Park.  Stenhouse Jr. claimed an 11th-place finish and grabbed top rookie honors for the fourth time in 2010.</p>
<p>·         Brian Scott leads Stenhouse Jr. by 20 points (189-169) in the overall Raybestos® Rookie standings entering the July 31 US Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway.</p>
<p>Michael McDowell was the Raybestos® Rookie of the Race in the 2009 U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway, claiming an eighth-place finish.  Scott Lagasse Jr. also had a good day at Iowa, grabbing a ninth-place finish.</p>
<p><strong>DID YOU KNOW? </strong> Stenhouse Jr. won the pole for the 2009 race at Iowa, capturing his first-ever NASCAR Nationwide Series pole in his sixth-career start.  He also led the race once for seven laps and was credited with a 22nd-place finish.</p>
<p>Justin Allgaier is the only Raybestos® Rookie to lead a lap at Iowa, holding the top spot once for 35 laps. </p>
<p><strong>Top-10 finishes by Raybestos® Rookies at Iowa:</strong></p>
<p>2009:   Michael McDowell, eighth</p>
<p>2009:   Scott Lagasse Jr., ninth </p>
<p><strong>Raybestos® Rookies that have led a lap at Iowa:</strong></p>
<p>2009:   Justin Allgaier (once for 35 laps)    </p>
<p><strong>RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE CONTENDER POINT STANDINGS</p>
<p>DRIVER                                            POINTS</strong></p>
<p>Brian Scott                                          189</p>
<p>Ricky Stenhouse Jr.                            169</p>
<p>Colin Braun                                         152</p>
<p>James Buescher                                     97  </p>
<p>Parker Kligerman                                  46</p>
<p><strong>HIGHEST-FINISHING RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE BY RACE</p>
<p>EVENT                                              HIGHEST-FINISHING ROOKIE</strong></p>
<p>DRIVE4COPD 300                           James Buescher, eighth</p>
<p>Stater Bros. 300                                  Brian Scott, 10th </p>
<p>Sam’s Town 300                                 Colin Braun, 28th </p>
<p>Scotts Turf Builder 300                      Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 25th </p>
<p>Nashville 300                                      Brian Scott, 15th </p>
<p>Bashas’ Supermarkets 200                  Ricky Stenhouse Jr., ninth</p>
<p>O’Reilly Auto Parts 300                     Colin Braun, 13th </p>
<p>Aaron’s 312                                        Brian Scott, 10th </p>
<p>BUBBA Burger 250                           James Buescher, 12th </p>
<p>Royal Purple 200                                Brian Scott, 25th </p>
<p>Heluva Good! 200                              Brian Scott, ninth </p>
<p>TECH-NET Auto Service 300            Brian Scott, 33rd </p>
<p>Federated Auto Parts 300                   Brian Scott, 28th </p>
<p>Meijer 300                                           Colin Braun, 10th </p>
<p>The Bucyrus 200                                 Colin Braun, 11th </p>
<p>New England 200                               Colin Braun, 12th </p>
<p>Subway Jalapeno 250                         Ricky Stenhouse Jr., third</p>
<p>Dollar General 300                              Brian Scott, third</p>
<p>Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250  Brian Scott, sixth</p>
<p>Kroger 200                                          Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 11th    </p>
<p><strong>RAYBESTOS® ROOKIE HISTORY</strong></p>
<p>Justin Allgaier captured 2009 Raybestos® Rookie of the Year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.  Allgaier claimed Raybestos® Rookie of the Race honors 11 times during the 2009 season and his final margin of victory over Brendan Gaughan was 18 points (269-251).  He finished the year with three top-five and 12 top-10 finishes and placed sixth in the series championship standings.  His best finish was a fifth-place effort at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway (race No. 4).  Allgaier won his first career pole this past season at Memphis (Millington, Tenn.) Motorsports Park (race No. 32) and in his 36th career start.</p>
<p>·         DID YOU KNOW?  The most recent Raybestos® Rookie to win a Nationwide Series race is Juan Pablo Montoya.  Montoya captured the 2007 Corona Mexico 200 at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (Mexico City, Mexico), crossing the finish line .750 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin (122 races). </p>
<p>·         DID YOU KNOW?  The most recent Raybestos® Rookie to win a pole position in the Nationwide Series is Justin Allgaier, who captured the top starting position for the 2009 Kroger 250 at Memphis (Millington, Tenn.) Motorsports Park (24 races).   </p>
<p>·         The most recent streak for at least two Raybestos® Rookies to rank inside the top-10 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship standings is 21 consecutive races (2007 race at Kentucky Speedway, race No. 16, through 2008 Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, race No. 1).</p>
<p>·         DID YOU KNOW?  Since 2001, Roush Fenway Racing has won FOUR Raybestos® Rookie of the Year titles in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.     </p>
<p>2007:   David Ragan</p>
<p>2006:   Danny O’Quinn Jr.</p>
<p>2005:   Carl Edwards</p>
<p>2001:   Greg Biffle  </p>
<p>Kyle Busch posted a record-setting year on his way to the 2004 Raybestos® Rookie of the Year title.  In 34 starts, Busch won five times, captured five poles and scored 16 top-five and 22 top-10 finishes.  His second-place finish in the Nationwide Series championship standings is a record for a Raybestos® Rookie.  Other Raybestos® Rookie records Busch owns or shares: most starts (34), most wins (tied with Greg Biffle), most top fives (tied with Greg Biffle), most top 10s, most money won ($2,027,050), most championship points (4,943), most laps led (1,108) and most races led (21). </p>
<p>David Stremme holds the record for fewest starts by a driver to win Raybestos® Rookie of the Year.  In 2003, he started just 18 of the 34 races and was the top rookie finisher in 16 of those starts.  Stremme scored three top-three finishes and had more top-10 finishes (seven) than any other first-year driver.  He led six races for a total of 86 laps.</p>
<p>David Green was the first Raybestos® Rookie to win a Nationwide Series race, at Lanier, Ga., in 1991.  Green captured the Nestle 200 by 1.58-seconds over Jeff Gordon, a fellow Raybestos® Rookie.  A third Raybestos® Rookie, Todd Bodine, placed eighth in the race.</p>
<p>Dennis Setzer was the first Raybestos® Rookie to win TWO or more races in a season.  In 1994, he won the Ford Credit 300 at South Boston (Va.) Speedway and The Pantry 300 at Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway.</p>
<p>Steve Park was the first Raybestos® Rookie to win THREE or more races in a season.  In 1997, he won the BellSouth Mobility / Opryland 300 at Nashville (Tenn.) Speedway, the Detroit Gasket 200 at Michigan International Speedway and the Autolite Platinum 250 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway.</p>
<p>Kenny Wallace was the first Raybestos® Rookie to win a pole in the Nationwide Series.  Wallace grabbed the top starting spot for the 1989 Goody’s 300 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, the first race in the history of the Raybestos® Rookie of the Year program.</p>
<p>Raybestos® brand brake and chassis parts are produced by affiliated companies in Affinia’s Global Brake and Chassis Group, the leading manufacturer of braking systems and chassis parts in the transportation industry.  The brake line includes everything from brake drums to rotors, pads, shoes and hydraulic parts, while the chassis line features tie rods, ball points, idler arms and sway bar links.  Raybestos brand braking and chassis systems are also the only systems used by NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing in competition.  For more information about Raybestos brakes, visit Raybestos.com.  For more information on Raybestos Chassis visit <a href="http://www.RaybestosChassis.com">RaybestosChassis.com</a></p>
<p>Affinia Group Inc. is an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, including extensive offerings of aftermarket parts for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles. With more than $1.8 billion in annual revenue, Affinia has operations in North and South America, Europe, Asia and India. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.affiniagroup.com">www.affiniagroup.com.</a></p>
<p>*Affinia Group Inc.’s affiliated companies include Brake Parts Inc. WIX Filtration Corp LLC, Affinia Products  Corp LLC and other high quality manufacturers of the Affinia family of brands.</p>
<p>- <strong><em>Camp &#038; Associates, Inc. Press Release</em></strong></p>
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		<title>Kevin O&#8217;Connell Set to Drive the No. 43 Taleo Grill Chevrolet at Road America</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baker Curb RacingNASHVILLE, TN., (June 14, 2010) – Baker Curb Racing announced today that they will partner with O&#8217;Connell Racing (www.OConnellRacing.com), a southern California based road racing team, and driver Kevin O&#8217;Connell for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Road America this weekend. The Bucyrus 200 presented by Menards is the first national NASCAR racing...<a href="http://www.catchfence.com/2010/nationwide/06/15/kevin-oconnell-set-to-drive-the-no-43-taleo-grill-chevrolet-at-road-america/">more&#187</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="imagecaptioneasy imagecaptioneasy_top_ft size-full wp-image-7220" style="auto;"><img src="http://www.catchfence.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bakercurbracing.jpg" alt="Baker Curb Racing" title="Baker Curb Racing " width="200" height="96" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7220" /><br style="clear:both" /><div style="margin:0px;max-width:200px;">Baker Curb Racing</div></div><strong>NASHVILLE, TN., (June 14, 2010) –</strong> Baker Curb Racing announced today that they will partner with O&#8217;Connell Racing (<a href="http://www.OConnellRacing.com">www.OConnellRacing.com</a>), a southern California based road racing team, and driver Kevin O&#8217;Connell for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Road America this weekend.   The Bucyrus 200 presented by Menards is the first national NASCAR racing event at the Wisconsin track since the 1950’s and will be televised live on ESPN 2 at 3:00 p.m. ET Saturday.   </p>
<p>“Road America in a Nationwide Series car is a unique opportunity to run at arguably the fastest and most historic road course in North America,” said O’Connell. “We are pleased to be partnering with Baker Curb Racing for this race and presenting Taleo Grill, &#8220;The Taste of the Mexican Riviera”, as our sponsor.  I had not raced at Road America since my rookie season with the Skip Barber Series but got reacquainted with circuit in May by racing the historic full downforce open wheel car.  The seat time was vastly different than I remembered but should be very beneficial for this weekend’s race.  This format is different from how we have raced in the past but I believe we have a great combination of people and we’ll have a strong run this weekend!&#8221; </p>
<p>The No. 43 team was a late addition to the Baker Cur Racing stable but the group has gelled in recent weeks showing their potential on the track.  Lagasse Jr. was fast in practice and qualifying the last two weekends and ran in the top 10 for a majority of last week’s Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway.  After running sixth, a faulty jack on two pit stops placed him deep in the field, but he drove his way back into the top 10 late in the race before a low right tire slowed his progress.</p>
<p>“We are very pleased with Scott Jr.’s performance this season, he has been solid and gotten everything out of the car’s that we give him,” said Baker Curb Racing president Matt Crews.  “In tough economic times, partnering with O’Connell Racing for this weekend is beneficial for both organizations.  Scott Jr. will be back in our cars for additional races this season and we are working hard to secure sponsorship to keep him on the track full-time for the remainder of the season.  We look forward to him building upon the momentum he has gained over the last few races and feel that he is on the verge of consistently running in the top 10 every week.” </p>
<p><strong>About O&#8217;Connell Racing: </strong></p>
<p>O&#8217;Connell Racing is a professional California based road racing team that has competed in North America in the Grand Am Rolex Series and in NASCAR. The team is dedicated to implementing energy efficient and environmentally compatible technologies for motorsports applications, and competes in select motorsports events in an effort to bring the greatest visibility, media and branding opportunities to its sponsors and partners:  General Environmental Management, Inc., Taleo Grill, Mothers Polishes-Waxes-Cleaners, MicroFiberStuff.com, NEO Synthetics, Sparco USA, World Equity Group, Inc., Praxis Wealth Management, PAOCO and Arnett Designs.</p>
<p><strong>About Baker Curb Racing</strong></p>
<p>Combining speed and sound, Baker Curb Racing brings a unique tune to the Nashville and the NASCAR Nationwide Series.  Owners Gary Baker and Mike Curb combine for over 100 years of experience in NASCAR and national marketing and branding.  The team became a vision of Baker and Curb’s passions for racing and a desire to bring a new professional team to the landscape of Nashville and to help satiate the desires of local NASCAR fans.  To keep up with all the happenings of the team, visit <a href="http://www.bakercurb.com">www.bakercurb.com</a></p>
<p>- <strong><em>Baker Curb Racing Press Release</em></strong></p>
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