Richard Petty Motorsports
Penske Racing Releases Allmendinger
Penske Racing has released driver AJ Allmendinger following his failed drug test and subsequent indefinite suspension from NASCAR competition.
Committee Votes To Cut Military NASCAR Sponsorships
The House Appropriations Committee passed a Defense bill that, among other things, contains an amendment that targeted the military’s sponsorship of NASCAR and other sporting events.
Ford Replaces Erwin As Crew Chief For RPM’s No. 43
Richard Petty Motorsports has hired Mike Ford, former crew chief of Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, to serve in the same role for the team’s No. 43 Ford and driver Aric Almirola. He replaces Greg Erwin.
JGR Close To Signing Extension With Toyota
Joe Gibbs Racing is close to signing a long-term extension with Toyota within the next month, according to ESPN.com. There has been speculation that JGR could switch to Dodge, but this news makes those rumors seem less likely. JGR President JD Gibbs said that the team working on a deal that would keep them with [...]
RPM: Dodge Approached Us To Run 2013 Charger
Richard Petty Motorsports co-owner Andrew Murstein says Dodge contacted them about fielding the 2013 Charger, as has a carmaker trying to break into the sport.
JRM Signs Sponsorship Deal With Ingersoll
JR Motorsports announced that it has signed a deal with Ingersoll Rand to sponsor the team’s No. 88 Nationwide Series Chevy, driven by Cole Whitt. Ingersoll will appear as primary sponsor in the May Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The company will also serve as an associate sponsor for the full N’Wide season. [...]
Petty To Field Nationwide Series Team For Annett
Richard Petty Motorsports announced that it will field a Nationwide Series entry in 2012.
Ragan To Drive For Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports has signed David Ragan to drive the team’s No. 34 Sprint Cup Ford. David Gilliland will drive the team’s second Sprint Cup entry, the No. 38.
Smithfield Foods To Sponsor RPM’s No. 43, Almirola
Richard Petty Motorsports has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Smithfield Foods, the team announced. Smithfield will sponsor the No. 43 driven by Aric Almirola for 15 races, beginning with the 2012 Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Helping Hungry Homes, a Smithfield initiative, will sponsor the team for the season opening Daytona 500.
Almirola To Drive For Richard Petty Motorsports In 2012
Richard Petty Motorsports announced that Aric Almirola has signed on to drive the team’s legendary No. 43 Ford in the Sprint Cup Series in 2012.
