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  • Jeremy Clements Racing News for Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on September 2, 2010 under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Lowery Plumbing of Kerrville Tx, and Sammy Clay, a 16 year ministry veteran, will  be associate sponsors on the No.04 Chevrolet of Jeremy Clements Racing this weekend as they head to Atlanta for the Great Clips 300. Anne and Dan Lowery are avid NASCAR fans and long time sponsors of many teams. Sammy Clay came to the team through racedaysponsors.com, an up and coming business which gives com... more.
  • Marcos Ambrose Voted as Best V8 Supercar Driver…Ever 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Cup Series News, Nationwide News
    As a part of V8X magazines 10-year celebration, motorsports journalists have rated NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Marcos Ambrose as the best V8 Supercar driver ever.   “It’s just an honor to receive this kind of recognition,” Ambrose humbly stated. “I really want to thank V8X magazine and the motorsport journalists who voted for me. I love the V8 Supercar Series and I have so many fond... more.
  • Valvoline to sponsor Michael Annett at Atlanta Motor Speedway 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Team PR
    Adding another esteemed partner to their 2010 sponsorship lineup, Germain Racing’s No. 15 Toyota Camry driven by Michael Annett will feature primary sponsorship from Valvoline this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. As a leading provider of automotive lubricants, Valvoline came on board as a sponsor of the team after a partnership with Germain Racing and Germain Motor Company was formed in June.... more.
  • Blackwell Angus Beef Extends Partnership with Roush Fenway Racing and No. 6 0 CommentsPosted by THL on September 1, 2010 under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Roush Fenway Racing announced today that Blackwell Angus Beef will extend its sponsorship of the No. 6 entry in the Nationwide Series for three additional races in 2010 with rookie of the year contender Ricky Stenhouse Jr.  Beginning this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Blackwell Angus Beef will adorn Stenhouse’s No. 6 Ford.  Blackwell Angus Beef will also be on the car in Nationwide Series... more.
  • Robby Gordon to Race TORC Series PRO 2 in Season Finale at Crandon 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Cup Series News, Team PR, Track News
    For the second time in two events, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star is going to race in the Traxxas TORC Series Presented by AMSOIL. Last week it was Kyle Busch making his off-road debut; this weekend, it’s proven short course driver Robby Gordon returning to the “Big House” to race in the PRO 2WD class. Gordon, a three-time winner in NASCAR’s top series and a Cup Series team owner, race... more.
  • NNS No. 60 Sports Fastenal Livery for Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    QUOTES Carl Edwards on racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway: "Atlanta is definitely one of my favorite tracks. It's the place of my first Nationwide win and Sprint Cup win.  I have a lot of great memories here. It's a driver's track, which is very fast, slippery and multi-grooved. You'll see drivers using several lines. We need to stay focused and put this Fastenal Ford in victory lane."   ... more.
  • Brad Baker in No.27 for Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Brad Baker will make his fifth NASCAR Nationwide start of 2010 at Atlanta Motor Speedway (first four starts were in Baker Curb’s No. 43) Made his 50th career NASCAR Nationwide start in the U.S Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway (7/31/10)   BAKER CURB RACING NO. 27 2010 Brad Baker is the 12th different driver to make a start in the No. 27 this season; including drivers from four diff... more.
  • Eric McClure Returns to Hefty Odor Block Ford at AMS 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    After sitting out last weekend’s event in Montreal because of a concussion suffered during a pair of accidents at BMS, Eric McClure is ready to get back in the car at AMS.   The Great Clips 300 will mark the Virginia driver’s 131st career NNS start if he can earn one of the 43 starting positions.   Historically, AMS hasn’t been one of McClure’s favorite tracks on the circui... more.
  • MIKE BLISS AND KEY MOTORSPORTS POISED TO CONTINUE MOMENTUM IN ATLANTA 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Mike Bliss and the Key Motorsports team head to Atlanta this weekend ready for 300 miles of NASCAR Nationwide Series competition on the fast 1.5-mile superspeedway, determined to continue the consistency that has propelled the independent organization among the top-20 in owner points.  Posting nine consecutive top-20 finishes over the past two months, Bliss and company are expecting good things t... more.
  • Reed Sorenson Back in No.32 for Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Atlanta Motor Speedway has always held a special place in Reed Sorenson’s heart and he is thrilled to be back this weekend in the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota. It was here that the Peachtree City, Georgia-native claimed track championships early in his career and turned heads leading 47 laps in only his third NASCAR Nationwide Series start! He also made his Sprint Cup Series debut at the Hampton... more.
  • Numblets.com joins Jay Robinson Racing at Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
     Numblets.com joins Jay Robinson Racing at Atlanta.  Numblets.com is proud to be an associate sponsor on Jay Robinson's #28 FX "Sons of Anarchy" Chevrolet driven by Kenny Wallace this Saturday night under the lights at Atlanta Motor Speedway.  This is Numblets.com second time with Jay Robinson Racing this year.  We have enjoyed our relationship with the team and hope to grow and continue bei... more.
  • NASCAR penalizes Johnny Davis after Montreal 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race, Series News
    NASCAR has penalized Johnny Davis, owner of the No. 01 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, for a violation following Sunday’s race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Davis has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing/involved in an altercation on pit road after the completion of the race) of the 2010 NASCAR ... more.
  • The Okaloosa County, FL Tourist Development Council and GetMoreVacations.com Join Forces to Sponsor Team 42 and David Gilliland for the Great Clips 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    The Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council (TDC) represents the cities of Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa Island, Florida and is partnering with GetMoreVacations.com to sponsor the Team 42 Nationwide car this weekend in an effort to promote vacation specials in Northwest Florida. The Okaloosa County TDC joins Team 42 at the Great Clips 300 in Atlanta this Saturday, September 4th. T... more.
  • “Anarchy” Follows Kenny Wallace to Atlanta 0 CommentsPosted by THL on August 31, 2010 under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    “Anarchy” will follow Kenny Wallace to   Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend. Wallace will drive the No. 28 “Sons   of Anarchy” Chevrolet in the Great Clips 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series   event at Atlanta Motor Speedway this Saturday night.     “Sons of Anarchy is a great show—one of the most popular on television,”   said Kenny Wallace. “I create anarchy all around me and it... more.
  • Kasey Kahne proud to represent long-time sponsor Great Clips in Saturday night’s Great Clips 300 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    The Great Clips 300… This weekend marks Great Clips’ first endeavor as primary sponsor of a NASCAR event.  As a result of their “Gimmie Gotta Getta” ticket promotion in the Atlanta area, 23,000 ticket vouchers to Saturday night’s race were awarded to Great Clips customers.  A little about the Great Clips 300 “Grand Marshall” Jack Stapleton… In May 2004, during a family outing... more.
  • McMurray and Wise Head to Atlanta for JRM 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Jamie McMurray No. 88 Hellmann’s Chevrolet “Atlanta is big, fast and wide enough to give you plenty of different options on where to run your car. The last time I ran the Hellmann’s paint scheme was back at Charlotte and we struggled a bit in that race. I’m looking forward to getting another chance to get the Hellmann’s Chevrolet up front. It’d be great to get Pops (Tony Eury Sr.) a... more.
  • Bayne Talks Atlanta…and His New Braces 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    It’s easy to forget No. 99 Aaron’s Dream Machine driver Trevor Bayne is 19-years-old.  He acts and drives like a veteran but the Knoxville, Tenn., native showed up at Bristol Motor Speedway two weeks ago with braces. Since then the Diamond-Waltrip Racing driver lost 10 lbs. but still managed to score two top-10 finishes.  This weekend Bayne visits Atlanta Motor Speedway hoping to continue hi... more.
  • Villeneuve Drives the Dollar General Toyota to a Third-Place Finish in Front of Hometown Crowd 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    The NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) made its annual visit north of the U.S. border this weekend, traveling to Montreal, Canada for the fourth running of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge. Canadian Jacques Villeneuve returned to the wheel of the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota, determined to claim his first NASCAR win and end a 17-year winless streak at the track that bears his late father’s... more.
  • Scott will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Scott will make his first NASCAR Nationwide Series start at Atlanta Motor Speedway - Scott has two top-10’s at Atlanta in the Camping World Truck Series - Scott currently leads Raybestos Rookie of the Year Standings by 15 points (196-181) over Ricky Stenhouse Jr. - Scott has been awarded Rookie of the Race 10 times this season, three more than any other rookie. - Scott leads all oth... more.
  • Jason Leffler Hoping for More Good Fortune in the No. 10 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
     For the seventh time this season, Leffler is jumping into the driver’s seat of Braun Racing’s No. 10 Camry.  In his previous six starts with the No. 10 team, Leffler has five top-10 and three top-five finishes, including a second-place finish in his last appearance in the car at Bristol Motor Speedway.     ABF Freight on the Hood … Long-time Braun Racing marketing partner, ABF Fr... more.
  • Robert Richardson, Jr. is Nationwide Driver of the Week for Atlanta race 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race
    Robert Richardson, Jr. will take to a track this weekend where he’s had some measureable success, which is a good time to be a featured driver, as well. Richardson will pilot the unsponsored No. 23 Chevrolet for Saturday night’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The fast 1.54-mile oval suits the likes of Richardson, who has always favored the faster tracks. And, makin... more.
  • Erik Darnell To Pilot No. 16 In Three NASCAR Nationwide Races 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, THL Highlights, Team PR
    Roush Fenway Racing announced today that Erik Darnell will pilot the No. 16 3M Ford in three NASCAR Nationwide Series races during the 2010 season starting at Richmond International Raceway next weekend. Darnell is also scheduled to participate in the Nationwide events at Dover International Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. Darnell, 27, began his Roush Fenway Racing career in the Camping Worl... more.
  • BLISS DELIVERS 15TH PLACE FINISH TO MOM FOR HER 75TH BIRTHDAY 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    Mike Bliss and the Key Motorsports team presented team owner Curtis Key’s mother, Geneva Key, a 15th place finish in Sunday’s NAPA 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for her 75th birthday, a celebration that included the Happy 75th Birthday Mom message on the No. 40 Chevrolet in honor of her special achievement. Driver Bliss wasted no time in bringing the Key Mo... more.
  • DJ Kennington Posts a Career Best NNS Finish and Season High 11th at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    Team Rensi Motorsports (TRM) headed to Montreal (Canada) for the NAPA Auto Parts 200 without its regular driver, Eric McClure, who was recovering from a concussion suffered during a pair of accidents at Bristol Motor Speedway.  Disappointed he couldn’t participate in one of his favorite races on the circuit, he called upon good friend and St. Thomas, Ontario (Canada) native, DJ Kennington, to d... more.
  • RAB Rallies to First NNS Victory in Montreal 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    RAB Racing with Brack Maggard recorded its first NASCAR Nationwide Series win on Sunday at historic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after road course specialist Boris Said held off the competition to take the checkered flag by only .012 of a second.  The win was also a first for Said in a stock car after 22 starts in NASCAR’s second division. Taking the green flag from the fifth starting spot, Said... more.
  • RCR, Shepherd Form Shepherd Racing Ventures for 21 NNS Program 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, THL Highlights, Team PR
    Richard Childress Racing and Morgan Shepherd's Racing for Jesus have formed Shepherd Racing Ventures, a partnership to run the No. 21 for the remainder of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Clint Bowyer will drive RCR's No. 21 Zaxby's Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway (Sept. 4), Richmond International Raceway (Sept. 10), Charlotte Motor Speedway (Oct. 15) and Texas Motor Speedway (Nov.... more.
  • NASCAR Storylines: Atlanta and Kentucky 0 CommentsPosted by THL on August 30, 2010 under Cup Series News, Nationwide News, Truck Series News
    Two races remain before the 12-driver Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field is set. The implications are many: clinch scenarios, bonus points, bursting bubbles. It’s an exciting time, and the two-race stretch run begins with a new holiday tradition – the second Labor Day race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the Emory Healthcare 500.   The NASCAR Nationwide Series, coming off a typically wild race ... more.
  • Preliminary Entry List for the Great Clips 300-44 Cars 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Pre Race, THL Highlights
    1 1 Ryan Newman James Finch Marc Reno 10 Chevrolet Phoenix Construction 2 01 Mike Wallace Lori Davis Patrick Magee 10 Chevrolet TBA 3 104 Jeremy Clements Gene Vess Ricky Pearson 10 Chevrolet Boudreaux's Butt Paste 4 05 Willie Allen Wayne Day Newt Moore 10 Chevrolet 31-W Insulation 5 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr Jack Roush Michael Kelley 10 Ford Cargill 6 7 Josh Wise Bryan Mullet Tony Eury J... more.
  • Early Accident Ends Ranger’s Pursuit of the Daily Double 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    Andrew Ranger began Sunday by winning the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Napa 100 to the pleasure of over 70,000 fans on his hometown track, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.  The 23-year old had little time to celebrate his victory as he climbed behind the wheel of his No. 27 Dodge Dealers of Quebec Dodge Charger for the start of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Napa Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge.  Ra... more.
  • Scott Falls Victim of Circumstance at Montreal 0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Nationwide News, Post Race
    Brian Scott finished 40th in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 on Sunday afternoon at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Scott’s day ended only eight laps into the event when Scott was unable to avoid a spinning car in front of him. Qualifying 26th in his first attempt at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Scott charged through the field on the start. Picking up five positions on the very first lap, Scott sat 21st at ... more.