High Expectations for Sorenson in #43 Car

HAMPTON, Ga. (January 28, 2009) – When Atlanta Motor Speedway president and general manager Ed Clark talked to Georgia native Reed Sorenson about moving into the No. 43 car and his new boss Richard Petty, a brief quip offered by the driver revealed the depth of his new work relationship. Photo credit: Harold Hinson Photography [...]

Joey Logano Youngest Ever in Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.(Jan. 29, 2009) – When Joey Logano climbs into the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota for the 51st running of the “Great American Race,” on Sunday, Feb. 15, he will make history as the youngest driver to start a Daytona 500 – NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race. If Logano, who will [...]

Travis Kvapil to run Daytona NNS Race

TRAVIS KVAPIL TO PILOT ZAXBY’S FORD FUSION AT DAYTONA Concord, NC (1/30/09) Travis Kvapil, the 2003 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion, will fill in for John Wes Townley in the No. 09 Zaxby’s Ford at Daytona International Speedway for the Camping World 300 on Saturday, February 14th. Townley, a 2009 Raybestos Rookie of the [...]

AJ Allmendinger Inks Deal with Petty Motorsports

STATESVILLE, N.C. – Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that AJ Allmendinger has agreed to a contract that calls for him to race in the 2009 season with the team retaining an option for 2010. Allmendinger, 27, will drive the team’s No. 44 Dodge in the Budweiser Shootout plus the first eight races of the 2009 [...]

Reed Sorenson Flies High with Air Force

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Dustin Ripley, an F-15 pilot with the 95th Fighter Squadron, gave NASCAR driver Reed Sorenson the ride of his life on January 21 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. “Taking a ride in an Air Force jet is unlike any training I’ve done for NASCAR,” [...]

Craftsman stays with NASCAR through 2013

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (Jan. 26, 2009) – Craftsman tools announced the renewal of the “Official Tools of NASCAR” sponsorship through 2013. Building on a 14-year relationship with NASCAR, Craftsman continues to view the sport as a perfect fit for America’s most trusted tool brand. “We’ve enjoyed a long and successful association and we look forward [...]

Podcast: Johnson Cuts His Finger Oh My

CURRENT SHOWS The Final Lap CHAT Show #49 – TALK Johnson cuts finger, Busch wins late model race, Robby Gordon wins in the dirt, All Star Showdown update, Rolex 24, Lots of new teams, and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop Running time: 00:49:37 | 22.8mb | Subscribe Free The Final Lap NEWS SHOW [...]

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