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Key Motorsports Signs NASCAR Veteran Scott Wimmer for 2011

Altamonte Springs, FL -Curtis Key and his Key Motorsports team will again be fielding the #40 Chevrolet, now with the new Impala, in the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. For this coming season Curtis has gone back to the well with a driver that he is very familiar with, and knows can show the true ability of his team and the equipment they are putting on track in Wausau, Wisconsin native Scott Wimmer. In limited action in 2010 Wimmer led every race in which he competed, finishing with three Top-10′s in just five races. “I’d really like to thank Curtis for putting his trust in me to run with is team this season” Wimmer continues; “I’ve spent a lot of time at the shop, and really like the team he’s put … Read entire article »

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Scott Wimmer finishes 22nd at Bristol With New Partner On Board

Bristol, TN – Scott Wimmer came to Bristol Motor Speedway with an impressive record of one pole, three top-fives and six top-10s in 11 starts at the high-banked oval. … Read entire article »

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Wimmer hopes past Bristol success leads to Victory Lane this time

MOORESVILLE, NC – Scott Wimmer is one driver who seriously loves racing the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway. And, he’s hoping that short-track passion carries over from years past right to the top of the Goodyear garage this weekend. … Read entire article »

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JR Motorsports Adds Newman, Stewart and Wimmer to Nationwide Drivers List

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – JR Motorsports today announced additional plans for its No. 5 NASCAR Nationwide Series team for 2009, with veteran drivers Ryan Newman, Scott Wimmer and Tony Stewart joining team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and all-time series wins leader Mark Martin for the 21-race schedule. Together the five drivers account for 91 Nationwide Series victories in 636 starts. … Read entire article »

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Key Motorsports and NNS Crew Chief Tommy Morgan Part Ways

MOORESVILLE, NC – Owner Curtis Key has announced today that Key Motorsports and NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chief Tommy Morgan will part ways, effective immediately. The decision for Morgan’s departure from the team was mutual. … Read entire article »

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Scott Wimmer – Las Vegas Nationwide Series Preview

BETTING ON BLACK — After last weekend’s disappointing DNQ at Auto Club Speedway, the team is determined to get the black Key Motorsports Chevy into the show. This week, driver Scott Wimmer has worked closely with crew chief Tommy Morgan and the entire Key crew to improve the No. 40 based feedback from California. Wimmer qualified 4th in his last race at LVMS. … Read entire article »

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Scott Wimmer Looks to Close the Deal at Fontana

Fontana – Although he lacked the finish to show for it, driver Scott Wimmer had a successful first start with Key Motorsports last weekend at Daytona International Speedway. After being named one of the biggest movers of the race for his sprint from 43rd place, loop data ranked Wimmer as 4th fastest driver on restarts, and 5th fastest driver in an early run. This week he plans to focus on earning equally as impressive stats in long runs and in the closing laps. … Read entire article »

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Carfax to Sponsor Scott Wimmer at Daytona

CENTREVILLE, VA – Carfax today announced it will sponsor the No. 40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet and driver Scott Wimmer for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 14. The race marks the first time that Carfax is a primary sponsor during the opening weekend of the NASCAR season at Daytona. … Read entire article »

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Scott Wimmer Pre-Race News

In its 18-year history, Key Motorsports has made 41 NASCAR Nationwide Series starts, but this is the team’s first full-time season in the series since the its inception in 1991. The team has rechristened their NNS entry as the No. 40, to match their primary entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. They will also be debuting their new black, white, and red paint scheme, which also matches their Chevrolet Silverado in the Truck Series. … Read entire article »

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