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Articles tagged ‘TriStar Motorsports’

May 13
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Mike Bliss and the Fix-A-Flat Camry Survive Dance with the “Lady in Black”

TriStar Motorsports Mooresville, NC (May 13, 2013) – There’s no other track on the NASCAR Nationwide Series circuit remotely comparable to Darlington’s leading lady. To leave unscathed after 147 laps of choreography at the “Lady in Black” is considered a successful effort. New sponsor Fix-A-Flat made its’ NASCAR Nationwide Series debut on Mike Bliss’ No. 19 Toyota Camry. Ironically, Bliss and the Fix-A-Flat Camry started Friday night’s VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 from the 19th starting spot. Bliss’ race car was lively from the start. Fighting a tight condition, Bliss and Crew Chief Paul Clapprood were quick to talk adjustments. Over the radio, Bliss said, “I’m loose off four and I’m not getting into one and two comfortably.” A caution came at ... FULL STORY »

Mike Bliss Can Fix-A-Flat: New Sponsor for TriStar Motorsports at Darlington Raceway

No. 19 Fix-A-Flat Toyota Camry Darlington, SC (May 10, 2013) – The No. 1 brand in tire repair, Fix-A-Flat, will debut on Mike Bliss’ Toyota Camry for tonight’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway. On a track that is notorious for ‘eating-up’ tires, ... FULL STORY »

TriStar Motorsports (Jeff Green / Eric McClure / Hal Martin) 2013 NNS VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Race Preview

TriStar Motorsports Drivers have been taking Dance Lessons; Ready to Tango with the “Lady In Black”: There’s a lot that goes into a two-step routine with famed Darlington Raceway. Car handling and driving ability are two elements that help ‘balance’ the driver’s efforts ... FULL STORY »

Hal Martin 2013 NNS VFW Sport Clips Help a Hero 200 Race Preview

Hal Martin (Photo Credit: Jerry Markland / Getty Images North America) Charlotte, NC- May 8, 2013 - Hal Martin and the crew of the TriStar Motorsports No. 44 American Custom Yachts Toyota Camry team are preparing to travel to Darlington, SC to compete on a track that has been slated ... FULL STORY »

Early Race Incident Dashed Hal Martin’s Dreams of a Strong Showing in Talladega

Hal Martin (Photo Credit: Jerry Markland / Getty Images North America) Charlotte, NC- May 6, 2012 - It is common knowledge amongst NASCAR drivers, crews and fans alike, anything is possible in superspeedway racing. This was proven evident this weekend, both with unseasonably cold and rain filled weather and with the ... FULL STORY »

Hal Martin Prepares for First NASCAR Nationwide Series Start at Talladega Superspeedway

Hal Martin Charlotte, NC- April 30, 2013 The excitement in the air is palpable as Martin and the TriStar Motorsports crew of the No.44 American Custom Yachts Toyota Camry complete final preparations on their racecar and begin the journey to Talladega. ... FULL STORY »

Eric McClure 2013 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Preview

Eric McClure, driver of the #14 Hefty/Reynolds Toyota, stands on the grid - Photo Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Aaron’s 312 QUOTES & NOTES: Talladega Superspeedway Eric McClure Quotes What are your thoughts heading in to your first race at Talladega Superspeedway since your horrific accident one year ago? “Obviously it’s something that crosses my mind, occasionally. People still talk to me ... FULL STORY »



Hal Martin
Hal Martin Resilient in Richmond
Posted 04.29.13
"Fourth Top 25 Finish for Martin in 2013 Season" Charlotte, NC- April 29, 2013 - Martin and the crew of the No. 44 American Custom Yachts Toyota Camry team traveled to Richmond, VA for Martin's first NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Richmond International Raceway. Despite difficult handling characteristics both in testing ...FULL STORY »
Hal Martin
Hal Martin Prepares for first series start at Richmond International Raceway
Posted 04.23.13
Charlotte, NC- April 22, 2013 - Following an early race transmission failure at Texas Motor Speedway, Martin and the crew of the No.44 American Custom Yachts Toyota Camry team are ready to tackle Richmond. Martin and crew are looking forward to the test session on Thursday and plan on ...FULL STORY »
Hal Martin
Transmission Failure Sends Hal Martin Home Early From Texas Motor Speedway
Posted 04.16.13
Charlotte, NC- April 15, 2013 - Spritis were high as Martin traveled back to Texas to make his second career start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Motor Speedway. Qualifying 32nd, Martin had climbed to 25th when a transmission failure forced him and his No.44 American Custom Yachts Toyota ...FULL STORY »
No. 14 Hefty® / Reynolds Wrap® Toyota Camry
Eric McClure Sidelined with Stomach Flu; Jeff Green Posts 30th-place Finish in No. 14 Hefty® / Reynolds Wraps™ Toyota Camry
Posted 04.15.13
Ft. Worth, TX (April 12, 2013)— With a combined effort from drivers Eric McClure and teammate Jeff Green, the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds® Racing team posted a 30th-place finish in Friday night’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway. Consequently, the TriStar Motorsports team slipped one position to 24th ...FULL STORY »
Hal Martin
Hal Martin Prepares For Second NASCAR Nationwide Series Start At Texas Motor Speedway
Posted 04.10.13
New Orleans, LA- April 9, 2013 -- Following a two week break in the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule, Martin and the No. 44 American Custom Yachts Toyota Camry team prepare to travel to Fort Worth, TX for Martin's second series start at this track. Martin has competed at Texas ...FULL STORY »
Eric McClure
Eric McClure 2013 NNS O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Race Preview
Posted 04.09.13
O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 QUOTES & NOTES: Texas Motor Speedway Eric McClure Quotes How have you enjoyed your two off-weekends? “Basically I relaxed with the kids and watched the local boys race at the track where I grew up racing, Lonesome Pine Raceway. We also celebrated our oldest (Mabreigh) and youngest (Merritt) ...FULL STORY »
Hal Martin
Auto Club Speedway, Here We Come (Hal Martin)
Posted 03.20.13
Mooresville, NC- March 18, 2013 - After a difficult finish in Bristol, TN last Saturday at Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300, Hal is ready to head back out west to compete in the Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway. This will be Martin's first time competing at this venue ...FULL STORY »
Eric McClure
Eric McClure 2013 NNS Royal Purple 300 Race Preview
Posted 03.20.13
Royal Purple 300 QUOTES & NOTES: California Speedway Eric McClure Quotes You survived one of your most difficult tracks last weekend, and now you head to another; what are your expectations for this weekend? “We came out of Bristol with the car in one piece and had a respectable finish. We survived ...FULL STORY »
Eric McClure
Eric McClure 2013 NNS Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips 300 Race Preview
Posted 03.13.13
Jeff Foxworthy’s Grit Chips QUOTES & NOTES: Bristol Motor Speedway Eric McClure Quotes Last weekend was your second engine failure in as many weeks; does it weigh on your mind going into Bristol? “It does a little. But to be honest, it’s nothing I can control so I will try to put it ...FULL STORY »


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