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Joe Gibbs Racing Names Jason Ratcliff Crew Chief For No. 20 Sprint Cup Series Team
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Jason Ratcliff has been named crew chief for its No. 20 Sprint Cup Series team, replacing Greg Zipadelli who is leaving the organization to pursue an opportunity with Stewart-Haas Racing. “We appreciate everything Greg has done for us here at Joe Gibbs Racing. He has been a big part of our success, but we felt the timing was right to make this transition for our … Read entire article »
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Keselowski, Logano Visit Guantanamo Bay On NASCAR/USO Tour
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Dodge for Penske Racing, and Joey Logano, driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, brought holiday cheer, smiles and good times to troops and their families on the NASCAR-USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba during their NASCAR-USO visit Dec. 12-14. The tour of Guantanamo Bay was part of an ongoing partnership between NASCAR and the USO to strengthen a connection between the military and motorsports in an effort to help boost the morale of U.S. troops and their families stationed around the world. The partnership also included NASCAR and the USO hosting a group of wounded warriors at the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas. During the … Read entire article »
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Kellogg Returns as a Primary Sponsor of Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford
CONCORD, N.C. – Roush Fenway Racing and Kellogg Company have announced the multi-year extension of their NASCAR partnership. Kellogg will serve as a primary sponsor of the No. 99 Ford for four Sprint Cup races in 2012, teaming its famed Kellogg’s™ Frosted Flakes cereal and Cheez-It® crackers with perennial championship contender and fan favorite Carl Edwards. Kellogg has been involved with NASCAR for many years, including serving as a primary sponsor of … Read entire article »
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David Ragan and Jacquelyn Ann Butler Engaged
CHARLOTTE, N.C., - David Ragan made one thing certain this offseason – his love for Jacquelyn Ann Butler. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend and the two have set a 2012 wedding date of Dec. 15 at a Charlotte-area church. Butler, of Greenwood, S.C., graduated from UNC Charlotte earlier this year with a degree in meteorology. She and Ragan met Sept. 6, 2006 on the campus not far from Charlotte Motor … Read entire article »
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Todd Gordon named crew chief for No. 22 but no driver yet
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Penske Racing has announced that Todd Gordon is the new crew chief of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Cup Series. The internal move comes on the heels of a successful 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) campaign, during which Gordon led the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger to six wins and six pole positions. “Our first priority is always to look within the walls of Penske Racing when making … Read entire article »
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NASCAR announces 2012 Shootout at Daytona lineup
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In what could be the deepest and most talented field to date, NASCAR announced Wednesday the list of eligible competitors for the 2012 Shootout. The 34th annual season-opening event launches Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18 with a start time set for 8:10 p.m. FOX and MRN will broadcast live nationally. Criteria are based upon the following qualifications, with eligibility based on a driver having been active in the … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Stars’ Off-Track Events Fascinating, Compelling
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On the track, it has been dubbed by some as the most exciting season in NASCAR history. But the 2011 season did not lack in entertaining, if not fascinating, moments away from the track as well. From television appearances and movie cameos to skydiving, NASCAR drivers and personalities certainly presented plenty of compelling options for these top moments. Trevor Bayne and Ellen DeGeneres Before it even had a chance to sink in, … Read entire article »
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Bowyer heading to Disney World Speedway with new MWR team
CORNELIUS, N.C. – The Daytona 500 is about 75 days away, but Michael Waltrip Racing’s new No. 15 5-hour ENERGY team is ready to hit the track this week in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. New driver Clint Bowyer and crew chief Brian Pattie will visit Walt Disney World Speedway in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to test the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the … Read entire article »
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Darian Grubb confirmed as new crew chief for Denny Hamlin
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Darian Grubb has been named crew chief for its No. 11 FedEx Toyota NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. “Darian is a great addition to our organization and person to lead our No. 11 FedEx team,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “Obviously he has proven the ability to guide a team to a championship and we are excited to have him working with Denny … Read entire article »
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