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Richmond International Raceway Celebrates 60 Years of NASCAR
Richmond, VA — Six decades of NASCAR memories, and many more to come. That’s the theme at Richmond International Raceway this year, as 2012 marks 60 years of NASCAR at RIR. The venue has hosted the third-most NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races ever (111), making it one of the most historic landmarks in motorsports. To commemorate the milestone, Richmond International Raceway unveils a special “60 Years of NASCAR” logo to be used throughout 2012. The logo … Read entire article »
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Dale Inman Invented The Position Now Called NASCAR Crew Chief
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Within the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, among crew chiefs and mechanics, the most popular addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is one of their own – Dale Inman. Inman, according to his first cousin Richard Petty, invented the position we now call the crew chief. “Dale was a racing benchmark,” said Petty. “He was the sport’s first official crew chief and people modeled themselves after him. He knew what, when and … Read entire article »
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Richard Petty Motorsports Broadens Management Team
CONCORD, N.C. (July 28, 2011) – Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) officials today announced several changes to the NASCAR Sprint Cup team’s executive lineup. Brian Moffitt, who previously headed up the RPM sales and marketing department, has been named chief executive officer for the multi-car team and Mike Hargrave has taken over the EVP, sales and marketing position. In addition, Robbie Loomis has been named chief operating officer for the organization. “We’ve worked hard to put together … Read entire article »
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Greg Erwin Takes Over As Crew Chief for Richard Petty’s Famed No. 43
CONCORD, N.C. – Richard Petty Motorsports officials announced today that Greg Erwin has joined the team and will replace Mike Shiplett as crew chief for the No. 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry driven by AJ Allmendinger. “Mike and I have been together for a long time, so from a personal standpoint this is difficult for me,” said Allmendinger. “We’ve worked really well together and I think our personalities really complemented each other. Mike and I … Read entire article »
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Free agent-to-be Edwards focused on championships
CONCORD, N.C.—Name your price. That’s what Carl Edwards is in position to do as the highest-profile free agent in NASCAR Sprint Cup racing. Edwards’ three-year deal with Roush Fenway Racing is up for renewal this year, and a bidding war for the services of the talented, charismatic driver isn’t out of the question. That notion, however, runs contrary to Edwards’ desire to wrap up contract talks quickly and decisively, the way he did in 2008 when he announced an agreement with owner Jack Roush on May 2, put contract questions to rest and concentrated on driving the No. 99 Ford. “I’d like to be able to get it done, so that we can just keep focused on winning, and that’s the most important thing,” Edwards told Sporting News on Wednesday during a Sprint Cup … Read entire article »
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Petty Takes Over RPM With Backing of New Investors
Richard Petty has completed his takeover of Richard Petty Motorsports as he and new partners Medallion Financial Group and DGB Investments have purchased the assets of the race team from George Gillett, RPM announced Monday. Petty will serve as chairman and will be actively involved in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization, which will field Fords for drivers AJ Allmendinger and Marcos Ambrose next year. The team was in jeopardy of folding as Gillett, the majority shareholder in the team, had to restructure a $90 million loan last April. Having sold the NHL Montreal Canadiens in 2009, Gillett saw the Liverpool soccer team he co-owned sold over his objection in October for a price he felt undervalued the team. The week after the sale, RPM employees were told their jobs couldn’t be … Read entire article »
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Could Jimmie Johnson be NASCAR’s best of all time?
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service In the aftermath of Jimmie Johnson’s fifth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup title, is it blasphemy to mention the driver of the No. 48 Chevrolet in the same breath with seven-time champions Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt? Ray Evernham, for one, doesn’t think Johnson is part of that conversation yet, but the champion crew chief and ESPN analyst acknowledges he soon could be. “If they get this one, then seven looks pretty doable, doesn’t it?” Evernham said Saturday, before the championship was decided. A day later, Johnson secured the fifth championship methodically and relentlessly, despite a series of substandard pit stops. And if truth be told, he won the title with a car that, throughout the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, wasn’t as fast as those of … Read entire article »
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Sports Legends Set for Pre-Race Activities at NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Sprint announced today that NASCAR legends Junior Johnson and Richard Petty have been named as grand marshals and that basketball icon Michael Jordan will serve as the honorary starter for the 26th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 22 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Details Announced
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) will honor five men who have been instrumental in the creation and success of the sport on May 23 in Charlotte, N.C., with the induction of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. That first class consists of Dale Earnhardt, Bill France Sr., Bill France Jr., Junior Johnson and Richard Petty. … Read entire article »
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