The year was 2005, the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series was entering its second year with a new title sponsor and a virtual nobody from Missouri had just been picked by two-time defending champions Roush Racing to drive one of their cars.
CUP: Suarez Replaces Edwards As Driver Of No. 19 JGR Toyota
Following Carl Edwards’ departure announcement on Wednesday morning, Joe Gibbs Racing announced that reigning NASCAR XFINITY Series champion Daniel Suarez will move up to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series full-time this year, filling the seat of the No. 19 Toyota.
KNPSE: DGR Unveils Number & Paint Scheme For Purdy’s K&N East Ride
David Gilliland Racing has unveiled the car number and paint scheme that will be utilized by 17-year-old Chase Purdy as he chases NASCAR K&N Pro Series East rookie of the year honors in 2017.
AUDIO/FEATURE: Marks Hopes HScott’s K&N Hiatus Is “Only Temporary”
For Justin Marks, the 2016 season was all about achieving goals. He takes great pride in making that happen for so many drivers.
SOUTHEAST: Millington Honored For N.C. Rookie Of The Year Award
15-year-old Ryan Millington was honored for winning the North Carolina State Rookie of the Year Award in the NASCAR Whelen All American Series during the series’ Night of Champions awards banquet on Dec. 9.
NCWTS: Reddick Given Dover-Winning Truck At BKR Christmas Party
Tyler Reddick was given a very special Christmas gift in recognition of his time at Brad Keselowski Racing during the team’s annual Christmas party on Friday night.
CUP: Richard Petty Motorsports Scaling Back To Single-Car Team
Richard Petty Motorsports announced Friday afternoon that the organization will downsize to a single-car team for the 2017 NASCAR Premier Series season.
AUDIO: Coby Announces New Primary Sponsor During Banquet Speech
Doug Coby announced the arrival of new primary backer Mayhew Steel Products underneath the bright lights of the Crown Ballroom stage as he made his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship acceptance speech on Saturday night.