News By Topic: Truck Racing

NASCAR on Deck for Red Sox All-Star

May 5, 2006

FORT MYERS, Fla., May 5 -- Former Red Sox All-Star Mike Greenwell is looking to compete in the upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is in its 12th season with over 30 million fans in the U.S. Greenwell has teamed up with CarSponsorships.com, an automotive sponsorship placement agenc ... Continue reading

Nissan Motorsports Backs Three-Truck Effort in 2006 Championship Off-Road Racing Series

May 2, 2006

GARDENA, Calif.--May 2, 2006--After falling just short of the Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Pro-Lite Manufacturers' Championship last season, Nissan Motorsports returns in 2006 with a new lineup of three factory-supported vehicles - a pair of Pro-Lite Class Nissan Frontiers driven by Chad Hord and Art Schmitt, an ... Continue reading

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES Ram Tough 200 Truck Race

Apr 30, 2006

April 29, 2006 Gateway International Raceway MARCOS AMBROSE-20-Wood Brothers/JTG Racing Ford F-150 (Finished 34th) - WHAT HAPPENED? "I saw him (Skinner) go up into the wall and I tried to stay low, but I just couldn't stay low enough; he came back down the track and I had nowhere to go. I guess that's an introduction t ... Continue reading

Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurants Return as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series

Apr 3, 2006

Quaker Steak & Lube Restaurants Return as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series "Quaker Steak & Lube 200" at Lowe's Motor Speedway SHARON, PA (April 3, 2006) Quaker Steak & Lube, a motor-themed restaurant chain, has returned as title sponsor of the May 19th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Lowe's Motor Sp ... Continue reading

Setzer Hopes to Get Back to Winning Ways at Martinsville

Mar 30, 2006

FOR RELEASE March 29, 2006 Setzer Hopes to Get Back to Winning Ways at Martinsville Only Repeat Winner at Speedway Hopes to Score First Win of 2006 at His Favorite Track MARTINSVILLE, VA – Ask Dennis Setzer what his favorite track is on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series circuit and you’ll ... Continue reading

GM FlexFuel 250 Post Race With Ted Musgrave

Feb 17, 2006

MARK MARTIN TODD BODINE TED MUSGRAVE THE MODERATOR: Today we have the third place finisher this evening of the GM FlexFuel 250, Ted Musgrave, the defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion, first drive for Germain Motor Company in the ASE Germain Motor Company Toyota. Reflect on your race out there, Ted. TED MUSG ... Continue reading

Ultimate Car and Youth Culture Festival Kicks off 2006 Season in San Jose

Feb 10, 2006

IRVINE, Calif.--Feb. 10, 2006--Action Media premieres its all new 2006 XM Satellite Radio Hot Import Nights (HIN) season on Feb. 25 at the San Jose Convention Center from 5 p.m. to midnight. For 2006, HIN takes the ultimate custom car festival to a new level by creating a show that celebrates all elements of youth cult ... Continue reading

Granite Energy to Sponsor FASCAR Pro Truck Entry; Donald Davis, Vice President, to Drive

Jan 26, 2006

LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 26 -- Granite Energy (OTC Pink Sheets: GNGI) will sponsor the Number 16 King Racing Chevrolet Truck in this weekend's SPEEDFEST 2006 at USA International Speedway, near Lakeland, Florida. The event is the season opener for the FASCAR (Florida Association of Stock Car Racing) 2006 Pro Truck Series. ... Continue reading

One More Step Toward The End of Corporate Motorsports: Michelin to Quit F-1

Dec 14, 2005

Michelin has on several occasions expressed the conditions of its involvement in Formula One: Michelin considers Formula One to be a highly technical motorsport in which the tyre is a very influential component in the scope of the performance of the vehicle. The teams' freedom to choose their own tyres is essential. Th ... Continue reading

Skinner Clinches WIX Filters Lap Leader Title for Craftsman Truck Series

Nov 19, 2005

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Skinner Clinches WIX Filters Lap Leader Title for Craftsman Truck Series Biffle, Hamlin, Benson Claim Weekly WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards With one ... Continue reading

Willie Allen Shines in No. 47 Nashille Silverado at Martinsville

Oct 23, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 22, 2005 Willie Allen Shines in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut Brings No. 47 Chevrolet Nashville Visitors and Convention Bureau Silverado to Checkered Flag in Sixth at Martinsville Martinsville, VA – When Bon Aqua, TN native Willie Allen got the call to make his NASCAR ... Continue reading

Nissan's Chad Hord Dominates CORR Pro-Lite Class in Year-End Nissan Off-Road Nationals Shootout

Oct 4, 2005

CHULA VISTA, Calif.--Oct. 3, 2005--Just one week after narrowly missing the 2005 Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) Drivers' Championship, Nissan NISMO Frontier driver Chad Hord received a great consolation prize -- the biggest payout of his racing career -- by winning both Pro-Lite Class races at the Nissan Off-Road ... Continue reading

Taylor Racing Dominates at the Nissan Nationals

Oct 4, 2005

For Immediate Release October 4, 2005 Belvidere, IL “Domination” Bests Describes Taylor Racing at the Nissan Nationals After a lackluster performance at the final two rounds of the 2005 Lucas Oil CORR Pro-2 (Round 13-TG/Round 14 - 3rd place), Scott Taylor and the #1 Skyjacker Suspension BFGoodrich Tires For ... Continue reading

Bodine Wins NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race

Sep 26, 2005

LAS VEGAS September 25, 2005; Tom Gardner writing for the AP reported that Todd Bodine passed Ted Musgrave on the final lap in a green-white-checker finish Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for his second NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series victory of the season. Bodine, bumped out of the lead on the final lap a yea ... Continue reading

FORD RACING NOTES AND QUOTES- Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Sep 25, 2005

September 24, 2005 RICK CRAWFORD-14-Circle Bar Truck Corral Ford F-150 (Finished 7th) - YOU WERE ABLE TO GAIN A FEW SPOTS ON THE FINAL FEW RESTARTS. "We got better and some trucks got worse. Actually, long runs didn't hurt us. We were the best finishing Ford and that's something we're shooting for every week. I'm glad ... Continue reading