Daily Archives: January 29, 2014

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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 →

Stewart-Haas Racing Hopes Expanded Team Brings Greater Success in 2014

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(L-R) Gene Haas, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser/Jimmy John's Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Racing Chevrolet, speak with the media during NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 27, 2014 Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
(L-R) Gene Haas, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing, Tony Stewart, co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet, Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Budweiser/Jimmy John’s Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Racing Chevrolet, speak with the media during NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 27, 2014
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The mix of talent, popularity, and personality will make up Stewart-Haas Racing’s star-studded team in 2014. By growing their stable and adding new talent in Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch, SHR is now ready to see the potential of the team’s newness. Last season may not have been the best, but all the focus is on the future as this super-team is preparing to pounce on the competition. Continue reading →