Daily Archives: May 20, 2013

Trent Cherry, Penske Pit Crew Coach is ‘One of a Kind’

Posted on by

TrentCherry22Trent Cherry, also known as ‘Twitch’ around the garage, is a proven leader as Pit Crew Coach and with 15-years under his belt at Penske Racing. He knows what it takes as a member of a successful team because he’s also the rear-tire carrier for the #22-Joey Logano team. Although Trent is now on the #22 crew, he’s also been part of the #2 team for most of his career.

Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Trent Cherry began his working experience packaging t-shirts for his dad’s company. So, he’s certainly at home in NASCAR’s racing hub.

When he’s not performing his duties within the Penske organization, Trent is also working behind the scenes representing all NASCAR Sprint Cup crews via pittalks.com, helping to keep the site updated and featuring various Pit Crew members every week.

As for his favorite racing memory, Trent recalls winning the 2002 All-Star race with Ryan Newman. They raced their way into the event and despite starting in last place, the team worked hard and won the All-Star race!

In his spare time, Trent enjoys playing poker and says that Las Vegas is his favorite track. Of course, that’s not because of the on-track racing; instead its his pursuit of a Royal Flush off the track.

Trent Cherry is definitely ‘One of a Kind’ and our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk, Monday, May 20th, 2013. The show starts at 8:30pm ET and fans can call 347-996-5176 to take part in Q&As during the LIVE broadcast. 

Enhanced by Zemanta

10,000 Military and Their Families Honored at Luncheon before Coca-Cola 600

Aside

Business, Sports Leaders to Honor 10,000 Military and Their Families With Special Luncheon at the Coca-Cola 600

Event Hosted by Papa John’s to Mark World’s Largest Military Tribute at a Sporting Event

Business and sports leaders will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with more than 10,000 military members and their families with a special luncheon at zMAX Dragway. Photo - CMS/HHP

Business and sports leaders will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with more than 10,000 military members and their families with a special luncheon at zMAX Dragway.
Photo – CMS/HHP

Charlotte Motor Speedway is joining with business leaders from around the country to honor some 10,000 active military and family members before the green flag drops on NASCAR’s ultimate test of man and machine, the May 26 Coca-Cola 600, as part of a Memorial Day weekend saluting the U.S. Armed Forces. The day of tribute will feature a special celebration luncheon hosted by John Schnatter, founder, chairman and CEO of Papa John’s International, where more than 3,000 pizzas will be served to the military guests. Continue reading →

Public Officials, War Heroes Come Together to Kick Off 2013 Coca-Cola 600

Aside

Public Officials, War Heroes Come Together to Kick Off 2013 Coca-Cola 600,
Nation’s Largest Memorial Day Celebration

A United State senator, a lieutenant governor and a military hero will help kick of the nation’s largest Memorial Day celebration during pre-race festivities at the Coca-Cola 600.
Photo – CMS/HHP

A United States senator, a lieutenant governor and a military hero will lead race fans in the commencement of the nation’s largest Memorial Day celebration as they serve as race officials for the 2013 Coca-Cola 600. Sgt. Aaron Causey will be Grand Marshal; U.S. Sen. Tim Scott will serve as Honorary Starter and Tennessee’s Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey will serve as Honorary Race Director for the 54th running of NASCAR’s only 600-mile race at the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 26. Continue reading →