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Chad Hackenbracht is Ready to Tackle ‘Tricky Triangle’

Photo - Courtesy of Kyle Busch Motorsports
Photo – Courtesy of Kyle Busch Motorsports

ARCA Racing Series Winner is ready to tackle the ‘Tricky Triangle

Since making the announcement to drive for Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) behind the wheel of the No. 51 Tastee Apple/Ingersoll Rand Toyota Tundra in four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) races in 2013, Chad Hackenbracht has had the 2.5-mile “Tricky Triangle” circled on his calendar. As the 2012 winner of the ARCA Racing Series August race, the 21-year-old New Philadelphia, Ohio native is ready to get back behind the wheel of the No. 51 Tundra and this time, he’s looking for redemption at one of his favorite tracks – Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.  Continue reading

Chad Hackenbracht Continues Climbing NASCAR’s Ladder at Pocono

Photo - KyleBuschMotorsports.com
Photo – KyleBuschMotorsports.com

Chad Hackenbracht is an amazing young man and has been leaving his mark as he takes the necessary steps to climb the ladder to the NASCAR ranks of racing.. Chad presents himself as a racing veteran both on and off the track. His lifelong focus on racing has bred character, great drive and determination.

Chad’s Racing History From 2003 to 2006 Chad was busy honing his skills and further fueling his calling by racing in the Mid Western Quarter Midget association leaving many marks with wins, top-fives for all to follow.  Continue reading

Determined and Passionate about Racing, Brennan Newberry Connects with Fans

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Photo – brennannewberry.com

Brennan Newberry is a determined and passionate 22 year old racecar driver from Bakersfield, California.  Raised by a large and close knit family, Brennan has grown into an accomplished individual on and away from the NASCAR circuit.  Brennan was destined for racing well before he was born as his father was an avid speed skier and racecar driver.  Growing up in the same town as Mesa Marin Raceway and multiple racing champions, Brennan dreamed about winning championships at the top echelon of the sport.  With an incredibly supportive family behind him, Brennan found a need for success in all facets of his life.  Graduating with honors from High School, Brennan took on the role of Scholar Athlete as he obtained his Associate Degree from Bakersfield College and is continuing his path towards higher education.     Continue reading

Sliding Into History: Austin Dillon Takes Eldora

Austin Dillon, driver of the #39 American Ethanol Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag from NASCAR official Kim Lopez after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway on July 24, 2013  Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Austin Dillon, driver of the #39 American Ethanol Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag from NASCAR official Kim Lopez after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series inaugural Mudsummer Classic at Eldora Speedway on July 24, 2013
Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

“This is real racing…”

is how history-maker Austin Dillon described the inaugural MudSummer Classic in victory lane after the race. Dillon put on a show by leading just about the second part of the race. He held off many charges by Kyle Larson, but Larson couldn’t get to the front on the final restarts. Eldora’s first race was a spectacular one and NASCAR’s return to dirt was undoubtedly successful.

The oldest pole-sitter in NASCAR history, Ken Schrader at 58 years old, started the race on the pole and led until lap 16 with Timothy Peters taking the lead. Peters showed that dirt experience was not necessary to do well by leading 23 laps until Larson slid to the top spot. Continue reading