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Allmendinger on a steady course to the top
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Perhaps no time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history has there been a better example of a competitor’s steady and continuous progress opening a major door than is the case with AJ Allmendinger. The hard charger known as “Dinger” by the media and fans alike was named as the driver for Penske Racing’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Team last month. He is certainly deserving of the opportunity. “We have spent most … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Penske Racing names AJ Allmendinger as driver of the No. 22 Dodge
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Penske Racing has named AJ Allmendinger as the driver of the team’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Allmendinger, who has competed in the Cup Series since 2007, is coming off a strong season that saw him finish 15th in the series standings while battling for a position in the Chase for the Championship. The 30-year-old native of Los Gatos, Calif., earned one top-five, 10 top-10 and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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 »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Kurt Busch and Roger Penske “Mutually Agree” to Part Ways
In the high stakes, high finance, expensive lawyers world that is NASCAR, top level drivers don’t get fired, they mutually agree with team owners that it’s time to part ways. In a not unexpected move, Penske Racing announced today that it had reached a mutual agreement with 2004 Cup champion driver Kurt Busch to end its driver/race team relationship, effective immediately. The team will evaluate its options for the driver of the No. 22 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe agree to multi-year contract extensions
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – One of the most successful combinations in NASCAR will continue for years to come at Penske Racing as the organization announced today that both driver Brad Keselowski and crew chief Paul Wolfe have agreed to multi-year contract extensions. Keselowski and Wolfe will continue to lead the No. 2 team as it pursues the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in 2012 and beyond. “The winning combination of Brad Keselowski and Paul Wolfe has been … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Allgaier knows Homestead will be emotional for him
By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Justin Allgaier already has a solid ride in place for next season, as he’ll join Turner Motorsports for a full NASCAR Nationwide Series season. But that doesn’t mean he’s ready to walk away from Penske Racing just yet, not when Penske gave him a chance in NASCAR and enabled him to win the Raybestos Rookie of the Year award in 2009 and win at Bristol earlier this season. This weekend’s Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the final race of the Nationwide season, will be “really bittersweet” for the young driver. “For me, I’m very appreciative of the opportunity that I’ve had for the last two years, to have a great sponsor like Verizon and a great team behind me,” Allgaier said. “That being said, there’s a lot … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Shell/Pennzoil leaving RCR for Penske after season
Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Shell/Pennzoil is expected to leave Richard Childress Racing and driver Kevin Harvick at the end of the season and will sponsor a car at Penske Racing—likely for 2004 Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch—beginning in 2011, SceneDaily.com reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the situation. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Penske Driver Parker Kligerman to Drive for Team 42 Racing
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Penske Racing driver Parker Kligerman will continue his development in 2010, beginning the NASCAR Nationwide Series season behind the wheel of the No. 42 Dodge for Team 42 Racing. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Magellan Joins Penske Racing as NASCAR Cup Series Sponsor
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Continuing to steer in a positive direction, Penske Racing is welcoming Magellan portable car navigation systems as a NASCAR Cup Series sponsor for 2010 and beyond. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
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