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Nov 30
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F1 Driver Mika Salo On Track To Join Nationwide

Filed under Caught in the Catchfence™, Nationwide Series

Pending sponsorship support, F1 driver Mika Salo is set to compete in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series in 2010 after a successful first test, Autosport.com reports.

Salo tested a Sprint Cup-designed Toyota Camry for Michael Waltrip Racing last week, along with fellow former F1 Toyota driver Jarno Trulli.

“Two things were new to me,” the 42-year-old Finn told the Web site. “Driving a big NASCAR and driving on an oval. It felt comfortable in the car from the beginning and I could feel the changes we made to the car.

- SportingNews.com


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ARCA Approves 105-Inch Wheelbase Chassis For 2010 Competition
Comments - Posted 11.11.09
TOLEDO, OH (11-11-09) - Officials of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) have announced that the 105-inch wheelbase chassis currently used in the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World East and West Series has been approved for competition in 2010 in the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX. The ...more»
Toyota Tidbits — November 2 – 8, 2009
Comments - Posted 11.03.09
Here Are the Headlines: • Talladega Tales Topped By Logano • Busch Ready to Score Four in Texas • Todd To Try Pick Six at Texas • Toyota Takes Another Manufacturer’s Title TALLADEGA TALES: In the final restrictor-plate race of the season, Joey Logano (third) was the top Toyota driver to the finish line in ...more»
Brian Vickers Isn’t Afraid of This Monster; Ready to Return to The Monster Mile’s Victory Lane!
Comments - Posted 05.26.09
BRIAN VICKERS QUICK FACTS Dover International Speedway Heluva Good! 200 May 30, 2009 Notes of Interest: · Previous Dover Winner… Vickers made a visit to The Monster Mile’s victory lane in September, 2003 on his way to the Nationwide Series Championship title. · ...more»
Burney Lamar Finishes 22nd In Rain Shortened Race At Lowe’s Motor Speedway
Comments - Posted 05.26.09
CONCORD, NC (May 24, 2009) – Burney Lamar returned to the seat of the Dollar General Toyota Camry this weekend at Lowe’s Motor Speedway but not in the familiar No. 32 ride to which he is accustomed. For the first time this season, Lamar would compete against ...more»
Steve Arpin & Lo-N-Bro Enterprises Ready for New Challenges in Upcoming Pocono ARCA 200
Comments - Posted 05.25.09
"Solid Run At Toledo Foiled by Late Race Mechanical Woes" DENVER, N.C. (May 19, 2009) When this past weekend’s ARCA RE/MAX Series action rolled into Toledo, Ohio things were looking good for Steve Arpin in the Taylor Motorsports entry from Eddie Sharp Racing. The talented young Canadian racer made a ...more»
Another Short Track Experience for Tim George Jr.
Comments - Posted 05.20.09
"Ruby Tuesday Driver Sits Eighth in Championship Points Standings" Date: May 18, 2009 Event: Menard’s 200 by Federated Car Care Series: ...more»


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