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Wood Brothers Re-sign Trevor Bayne for 2012
Stuart, Virginia – In an off-season that has seen several surprising driver changes, there’s one winning combination that isn’t about to break up. Trevor Bayne will remain in the seat of the Wood Brothers No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. Bayne, who delivered the Woods their fifth Daytona 500 triumph in just his second start in the No. 21 Ford Fusion, said he’s pleased to be putting any off-season uncertainty behind him. “I’m excited,” he said. “It’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
University of Northwestern Ohio Partners with RCR for Ty Dillon’s Rookie Season
WELCOME, N.C. – The University of Northwestern Ohio will be a major associate sponsor partner of Richard Childress Racing’s No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado in Ty Dillon’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series rookie season in 2012. The University of Northwestern Ohio’s (UNOH) College of Applied Technologies offers a unique curriculum to young people interested in professional motorsports competition as a career. The University is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Aric Almirola Signs with Richard Petty Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. – Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Aric Almirola will drive the legendary No. 43 Ford Fusion in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2012. Almirola has made 35 starts in the Sprint Cup Series, his most recent stint coming in 2010 when he finished the last five races of the season in the No. 9 Ford. During the final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Tampa, Fla., native posted a … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
David Reutimann Joins Tommy Baldwin Racing
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) added NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) driver David Reutimann to the team’s 2012 driver lineup alongside Dave Blaney. Still seeking sponsorship for both Reutimann and Blaney, details regarding car number, sponsors and team members will follow in the upcoming weeks. Reutimann, a Zephyrhills, Fla., native, made his first NSCS start in 2005. He competed in four full NSCS seasons with Michael Waltrip Racing and compiled two wins, 12 top-fives, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Doggin’ for a win: Martinsville squares off against Michigan in Sugar Bowl bet
BROOKLYN, Mich. – Next Tuesday’s Sugar Bowl will pit two legendary programs against one another – Martinsville Speedway and Michigan International Speedway. The top dogs for the two NASCAR racetracks will square off head-to-head, each backing his state’s marquee football team. MIS boss Roger Curtis will cheer for the legendary University of Michigan, while Martinsville boss Clay Campbell has picked Virginia Tech to win. Here’s the bet: If the No. 11 Hokies win, Curtis will travel to … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Greg Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Winner
Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. Each year, quarterly winners are selected, and an overall winner is determined by a vote of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Stewart Leads Stenhouse Jr. and Team of Champions into 2012 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
INDIANAPOLIS – Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) announced today that three-time and reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will return to Tulsa, Okla., to compete in the 2012 Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, which begin Jan. 10. Stewart made his most recent appearance in the event in 2008, finishing eighth in the A-main finale. After taking a three-year hiatus from the biggest Midget race of the year, Stewart will return in January behind the … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR
Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats to Sponsor Austin & Ty Dillon in 2012
WELCOME, N.C. – Bass Pro Shops will continue its partnership with Richard Childress Racing in 2012, serving as a primary sponsor of both Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet Impala in the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Ty Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats will be the primary sponsor throughout the year on the No. 3 truck during Ty Dillon’s first full season in the series. The No. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series, Truck Series
Joe Gibbs Racing to Provide Engines and Technical Support for Red Horse Racing
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Red Horse Racing has signed an agreement to participate in Joe Gibbs Racing’s engine program for its NASCAR Truck Series teams beginning with the 2012 season. As part of the agreement JGR will also provide the Red Horse Racing program with additional technical support. JGR’s engine program provides engines for NASCAR Truck Series and Nationwide Series teams. JGR has been one of NASCAR’s most dominant teams in the Nationwide Series over the past … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
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