Daily Archives: January 29, 2014

2014 Begins a New Chapter at Richard Childress Racing

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(L-R) Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans Chevrolet; Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Menard's Chevrolet; Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet; Eric Warren, director of competition for Richard Childress Racing; and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing speak with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014 Photo - Grant Halverson/Getty Images

(L-R) Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans Chevrolet; Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Menard’s Chevrolet; Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet; Eric Warren, director of competition for Richard Childress Racing; and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing speak with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014
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The close of last season, led to the end of a chapter at Richard Childress Racing. Their top driver for over a decade in Kevin Harvick was moving on. Following Dale Earnhardt’s death, Harvick was the face of RCR. Now that the face of the organization has left, it is time for a new beginning. With Austin Dillon set to compete for rookie honors in the famous No.3 car, RCR has the driver in which they hope is leading them in a new direction. Continue reading →

Dale Jarrett’s NASCAR Hall of Fame Credentials Earned As Late Bloomer

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1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Won Three Daytona 500s, Twice At Indy

Success often comes for those who wait.

That certainly can be said of Dale Jarrett, who didn’t reach the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series until age 30 and waited another four years for his first victory.  Continue reading →

Blockbuster Schedule for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Weekend in Charlotte

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Charlotte Motor Speedway officials have announced changes to the May 16-17 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race schedule that add even more entertainment value to fans attending the opening weekend of ten blockbuster days of racing at the legendary 1.5-mile-superspeedway. Continue reading →

Austin Dillon in Guest Appearance On The Hit ABC Show “Nashville” January 29, 2014

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Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet, speaks with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014 Photo - Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet, speaks with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014
Photo – Grant Halverson/Getty Images

In an all-new episode of ABC’s Nashville, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon guest stars when country superstar Luke Wheeler (Will Chase) surprises music legend Rayna James (Connie Britton) by showcasing James’ brand on a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The episode entitled, “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right,” premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

“It was definitely a fun experience spending the day on the set with the cast of Nashville,” said Dillon, who will pilot the No. 3 Dow/Cheerios Chevrolet under the Richard Childress Racing banner this season. “I feel most comfortable in a race car but it’s cool to have experiences like this where you can be on the set of a popular television show and meet new people. The director kept telling me to slow down because I was reading my lines too quickly. I guess I do everything fast.”

Dillon, along with other members of the cast, will Tweet live during the episode – follow him on Twitter at @austindillon3.

ABC’s hit show chronicles the lives of some of the most ambitious musicians and songwriters in Nashville as they find their creativity and passions, while struggling to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.

Maurice Petty Created Horsepower that Powered a NASCAR Dynasty

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Known As ‘Chief,’ Petty Crafted Winners From Engines of Humble Origin 

Maurice “Chief” Petty is proclaimed as the “silent” figure at Petty Enterprises.

Yet his value as the team’s engine builder cannot be overstated. Petty, a self-taught mechanical magician, squeezed horsepower – and longevity – out of engines designed not for high-speed competition but daily use on America’s highways.  Continue reading →