Feb 03
Friday
Red Horse Racing Adds Two-Time Truck Series Champion Todd Bodine to Driver Line-Up
"Good Sam Roadside Assistance to Sponsor at Season Opener"
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (February 3, 2012) - Red Horse Racing announced today that two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will drive the No. 11 Toyota Tundra at Daytona International Speedway for the NextEra Energy Resources 250. The Chemung N.Y. native will be backed by Good Sam Roadside Assistance, the sister company to series sponsor Camping World, for the 13th showing at the 2.5-mile speedway.
"We are thrilled to have a two-time Daytona winner as a part of our team." Team Owner, Tom DeLoach said. "Though this is a Daytona sponsor only, we are still looking for sponsors to continue the quest for the 2012 Truck Series Championship."
"We are very proud ... FULL STORY »
Pee Dee’s Yarborough Honored at NASCAR Hall of Fame
By Caught in the Catchfence™
By: Hunter Thomas - Guest Contributor
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After a long, rough career, Timmonsville’s Cale Yarborough was finally inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday, January 20.
From farming in nearby Sardis, S.C. in the hot summers, to racing underneath the Friday night lights at Florence Motor Speedway, Cale Yarborough was able to capture three championships, 83 victories and 69 poles in NASCAR’s premier series, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. During his 31 year career, no moment was more memorable than at 9:05 p.m. on Friday night when he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
“I’m going to remember that this was one of the best days of my life,” Cale Yarborough said. “This is what I have ... FULL STORY »
AM FM-Energy.com Fired Up For 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Season With Joe Denette Motorsports
Kernersville, NC (February 3, 2012) - Joe Denette Motorsports (JDM) announced today that AM FM-Energy.com, the best in alternative energy solutions, will continue its support of the sophomore team as an active player in their 2012 sponsorship line-up. The Virginia-based ... FULL STORY »
SS Green Light Racing Keeps Growing
"Veteran NASCAR team has additional opportunities for 2012"
Mooresville, NC February 2, 2012 – SS Green Light Racing is pleased to announce that Bryan Berry has joined the team as the crew chief for the No. 08 Toyota ... FULL STORY »
Max Gresham To Realize Lifetime Dream At Daytona Speedweeks
KERNERSVILLE, NC (February 1, 2012) – Max Gresham was an interested observer last February when the season-opening Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) race rolled off at Daytona International Speedway.
Just over a year later, Gresham will be more involved ... FULL STORY »
Henderson Motorsports to Run a Limited Camping World Truck Series Schedule in 2012
Abingdon, VA. (February 1, 2012) – The Abingdon, Va. based Henderson Motorsports team plans to compete in a select number of NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series events with Caleb Holman behind the wheel and Food Country USA as the ... FULL STORY »
Justin Lofton Looking to Continue Dominance in the Desert This Weekend
DENVER, NC. -- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driver Justin Lofton will climb back into the driver's seat of his No. 1577 unlimited buggy this weekend in Parker, Arizona for the Best in the Desert (BITD) Racing Association's ... FULL STORY »
Pennsylvania’s Only NASCAR Team Goes “Green”
"Peck Motorsports Works with Various Partners to Race "Green" in 2012"
GLENVILLE, PENN. (February 1, 2012) - Peck Motorsports is proud to announce they are leading the race to "Go Green" in the NASCAR Campig World Truck Series. Peck ... FULL STORY »
Five to Watch in the Camping World Truck Series in 2012
no responses - Posted 01.31.12
NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series is a small series that's big on action, and it's sure to provide some great moments in 2012 - just as it did on more than one occasion last season (who will forget Kyle versus Ron for starters?). These five drivers will make an impact ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.31.12
NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series is a small series that's big on action, and it's sure to provide some great moments in 2012 - just as it did on more than one occasion last season (who will forget Kyle versus Ron for starters?). These five drivers will make an impact ...FULL STORY »
Brad Keselowski Announces Twitter Contest For Fans Around Season-Opener NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race
no responses - Posted 01.30.12
MOORESVILLE, NC (Jan. 30, 2012) - Brad Keselowski announced today that he and Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) will conduct an online contest that will provide fans an opportunity to have their Twitter handle featured on the No. 19 BKR RAM that Brad will pilot in the season-opening NASCAR Camping ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.30.12
MOORESVILLE, NC (Jan. 30, 2012) - Brad Keselowski announced today that he and Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) will conduct an online contest that will provide fans an opportunity to have their Twitter handle featured on the No. 19 BKR RAM that Brad will pilot in the season-opening NASCAR Camping ...FULL STORY »
Ansell Celebrates Long History of “Protecting” Toyota Plants and Employees through Racing Partnership
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Sponsors the No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry in the ARCA Racing Series in 2011, Supporting Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development)" Red Bank, N.J. (January 23, 2012) – Ansell Protective Products Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial protective solutions, is proud to celebrate a long-standing history of ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.28.12
"Sponsors the No. 44 Ansell / Menards Toyota Camry in the ARCA Racing Series in 2011, Supporting Toyota and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development)" Red Bank, N.J. (January 23, 2012) – Ansell Protective Products Inc., a leading global manufacturer of industrial protective solutions, is proud to celebrate a long-standing history of ...FULL STORY »
Ty Dillon, Scott Naset learn on the fly
no responses - Posted 01.27.12
Those who drive race cars for Welcome's RCR Enterprises and its organization's owner, Richard Childress, know there's no doubt they will do so with state-of-the-art cars, engines and support equipment. But what happens when a driver and crew chief enter a new nationally recognized sanction where they've never seen the ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.27.12
Those who drive race cars for Welcome's RCR Enterprises and its organization's owner, Richard Childress, know there's no doubt they will do so with state-of-the-art cars, engines and support equipment. But what happens when a driver and crew chief enter a new nationally recognized sanction where they've never seen the ...FULL STORY »
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell On Passing Of Joe Mattioli
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell on the Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway: “Doc Mattioli was larger than life. His smile and personality took over a room when he entered. He left an indelible mark on our sport and his loss leaves a huge void. He set a ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell on the Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli, founder of Pocono Raceway: “Doc Mattioli was larger than life. His smile and personality took over a room when he entered. He left an indelible mark on our sport and his loss leaves a huge void. He set a ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR says it is not yet ready to come to Mobile International Speedway
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran driver Rick Crawford has long had plans to bring a Truck Series race to the Mobile International Speedway short track he manages. But NASCAR Senior Vice President for Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell said Thursday that improvements are needed at the track. "Obviously we need SAFER barriers ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran driver Rick Crawford has long had plans to bring a Truck Series race to the Mobile International Speedway short track he manages. But NASCAR Senior Vice President for Racing Operations Steve O'Donnell said Thursday that improvements are needed at the track. "Obviously we need SAFER barriers ...FULL STORY »
Hillman Racing Hits the Track with Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – Hillman Racing today announced that 2002 Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 27 Hillman Racing Chevrolet with funding from State Waters Heaters in next month’s season-opening NextEra 250 at Daytona ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) – Hillman Racing today announced that 2002 Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 27 Hillman Racing Chevrolet with funding from State Waters Heaters in next month’s season-opening NextEra 250 at Daytona ...FULL STORY »
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a good friend of mine and he was true patriarch in our sport for many years. He cared for Pocono Raceway, its staff and its fans like a proud father. NASCAR will certainly miss ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Talladega Superspeedway Chairman Grant Lynch Statement on Passing of Dr. Joe Mattioli: "Doc Mattioli was a good friend of mine and he was true patriarch in our sport for many years. He cared for Pocono Raceway, its staff and its fans like a proud father. NASCAR will certainly miss ...FULL STORY »
Veteran NASCAR Crew Chief Richie Wauters Takes the Leap into Team Ownership with Rookie Paulie Harraka
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Mooresville, NC (January 25, 2012)- Veteran NASCAR crew chief Richie Wauters takes the leap into NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team ownership forming Wauters Motorsports which in 2012 will be driven by Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Paulie Harraka. Wauters’ career began at tracks around his hometown Green Bay, Wis. ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 01.26.12
Mooresville, NC (January 25, 2012)- Veteran NASCAR crew chief Richie Wauters takes the leap into NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team ownership forming Wauters Motorsports which in 2012 will be driven by Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Paulie Harraka. Wauters’ career began at tracks around his hometown Green Bay, Wis. ...FULL STORY »