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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 14, 2014 20:11:53 GMT -5
This is where silly season reports and updates will go.
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 14, 2014 20:59:18 GMT -5
TRG Motorsports signs Clay Rogers:
TRG Motorsports has just signed X1-R Hooters Pro Cup Series ace Clay Rogers to drive a 3rd TRG Motorsports entry for 10 races in the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series season. Rogers will drive the #77 Chevrolet with sponsorship coming from Anderson's Maple Syrup. Owner Kevin Buckler stated "This is great to provide a car for Clay Rogers. He is great short track driver and he is a great mentor for T.J. and Donny. He ran well in races with Spears Motorsports last year and I was surprised no one signed him to a contract." (TRG Motorsports PR)
Here are the races Clay will run:
1. Martinsville (Race 4)
2. Charlotte (Race 6)
3. Mansfield (Race 7)
4. Dover (Race 8)
5. Michigan (Race 10)
6. Memphis (Race 12)
7. IRP (Race 14)
8. Bristol (Race 16)
9. Martinsville 2 (Race 21)
10. Homestead (Race 25)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 14, 2014 21:03:11 GMT -5
Hernandez to Morgan-Dollar? CONFIRMED: 27 year-old Camping World East series driver Jesus Hernandez will drive the #47 Morgan-Dollar Motorsports entry on a part-time schedule. No word on how many races Hernandez will run. (ESPN.com)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 14, 2014 21:16:15 GMT -5
New team joins NCTS for a limited schedule:
After success during last year's ARCA Remax Series season, owner Ken Appling will take a leap forward as he will field an entry for 23-year old Jeremy Clements. Clements will drive the #3 Bourdeax's Butt Paste Chevrolet Silverado for 5 races. The team has hopes for running a full schedule in 2009 if more sponsorship can be found.
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 14, 2014 23:09:40 GMT -5
Gillett Evernham Motorsports makes return to Truck series:
After a two-year hiatus, Gillett Evernham Motorsports will make its return to the Craftsman Truck Series and will field 2 cars for the season. Furthermore, drivers had been named for the two rides. Kevin Swindell, a Gillett Evernham Motorsports development driver, will pilot the #98 Dodge Motorsports/Stanley Tools Dodge Ram and will run 15 races. In addition, Kevin will compete for the Rookie of the Year title. On the other hand, veteran Casey Atwood will drive the #79 Castrol Dodge Ram for 8 races. (SPEED)
Here are the scheduled races for both drivers:
#79 Casey Atwood:
1. Daytona (Race 1)
2. Atlanta (Race 3)
3. Martinsville (Race 4)
4. Texas (Race 9)
5. Kentucky (Race 13)
6. Bristol (Race 16)
7. Talladega (Race 20)
8. Homestead (Race 25)
#98 Kevin Swindell:
1. Fontana (Race 2)
2. Martinsville (Race 4)
3. Kansas (Race 5)
4. Mansfield (Race 7)
5. Dover (Race 8)
6. Texas (Race 9)
7. Milwaukee (Race 11)
8. Memphis (Race 12)
9. Kentucky (Race 13)
10. IRP (Race 14)
11. Gateway (Race 17)
12. Loudon (Race 18)
13. Talladega (Race 20)
14. Phoenix (Race 24)
15. Homestead (Race 25)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 15, 2014 22:20:19 GMT -5
Roush Fenway Racing to field 2 more cars on a limited basis:
Owner Jack Roush has decided to field 2 more trucks to go along with the full time entries of #6 Colin Braun and #99 Erik Darnell. Danny O'Quinn, Jr., who drove for Roush full-time in the Busch Series in 2006 will drive the #50 Ford F-Series truck with sponsorship from Citi Financial. The other entry will be piloted by Canadian driver Peter Shepherd. Shepherd, drove some races for Roush the last 2 years, will drive the #06 Flowmaster Ford. Flowmaster will also be an associate sponsor for the Roush Fenway Trucks until 2012.
Here are the scheduled races for both drivers:
#50 Danny O'Quinn, Jr.:
1. Daytona (Race 1)
2. Fontana (Race 2)
3. Atlanta (Race 3)
4. Charlotte (Race 6)
5. Dover (Race 8)
6. Michigan (Race 10)
7. Bristol (Race 16)
8. Talladega (Race 20)
9. Atlanta (Race 22)
10. Texas (Race 23)
11. Phoenix (Race 24)
12. Homestead (Race 25)
#06 Peter Shepherd:
1. Milwaukee (Race 11)
2. IRP (Race 14)
3. Las Vegas (Race 19)
4. Texas (Race 23)
5. Phoenix (Race 24)
6. Homestead (Race 25)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 15, 2014 22:25:34 GMT -5
Peters to run full-time with Red Horse Racing:
Timothy Peters will get a chance at a full-time ride as he will pilot the #17 Tahoe Smokeless Toyota Tundra for the entire 2008 season. He will join David Starr as Red Horse Racing will field two entries for the first time. Owner Tom DeLoach is excited about the opportunity of two talented drivers giving them the best shot at the championship. In addition, DeLoach hinted at a 3rd entry for the team if more sponsorship is found.
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 15, 2014 22:36:04 GMT -5
Key Motorsports works deal with development driver:
Key Motorsports has worked out a deal with Dustin Skinner, the son of current Truck Series driver Mike Skinner for Dustin to run a part-time schedule. Dustin will run the #44 Key Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado for 3 races during the 2008 campaign.
Here are the 3 races Dustin will run:
1. Kentucky (Race 13)
2. Martinsville (Race 21)
3. Phoenix (Race 24)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 20, 2014 13:00:14 GMT -5
Rusty Wallace Racing to field trucks:
Not only will Rusty Wallace Racing field entries for the 2008 Nationwide Series season, but he will also field a truck for the 2008 Truck Series season also. Max Papis, an Italian-born road racer, will drive the #62 Airgas Chevrolet Silverado for 6 races in the 2008 schedule. In addition, Honeywell, Fidelis and Atreus will join as associate sponsors for Max's team. Here is the schedule for Max Papis:
#62 Max Papis:
1. Michigan (Race 10)
2. Gateway (Race 17)
3. Las Vegas (Race 19)
4. Talladega (Race 20)
5. Martinsville (Race 21)
6. Texas (Race 23)
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Post by racingkid39 on Dec 20, 2014 13:21:34 GMT -5
Bill Davis Racing to add more drivers? CONFIRMED:
Bill Davis Racing has added drivers Phillip McGilton, Tayler Malsam and Michael Annett to its driver lineup. McGilton will drive the #27 Three Wide Life Toyota Tundra for the first 8 races during the season. McGilton could run more races if more sponsorship is available. Plus, Tayler Malsam will drive the #24 Toyota Tundra for 4 races during the season. So far, plans are unknown for Michael Annett.
Here are the schedules for each driver:
#27 Phillip McGilton:
1. Daytona (Race 1)
2. Fontana (Race 2)
3. Atlanta (Race 3)
4. Martinsville (Race 4)
5. Kansas (Race 5)
6. Charlotte (Race 6)
7. Mansfield (Race 7)
8. Dover (Race 8)
#24 Tayler Malsam:
1. Mansfield (Race 7)
2. Texas (Race 9)
3. Bristol (Race 16)
4. Homestead (Race 25)
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