Joe Gibbs Racing Brings Cody Coughlin into Driver Development Program

(L-R) Billy Venturini with Cody Coughlin. Photo - Venturini Motorsports

Photo – Venturini Motorsports

Cody Coughlin will drive No. 55 JEGS Toyota for Venturini Motorsports in ARCA Series

Joe Gibbs Racing has signed Cody Coughlin to their driver development program.

On the drag racing circuit, the Coughlin family is well-known for collecting a number of NHRA titles and championships. Making his own mark in racing, Cody Coughlin is the first in the family to race ovals and now he’s ready for the next step in an already impressive career. Coughlin earned the JEGS/CRA All-Star Tour Championship in 2013 and 2011 along with taking the Howie Lettow Rookie of the Year honors.  Continue reading →

Daytona Creates Lifetime Memories

 

One of the best things in life is the feeling you get when you pull up to Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, FL.

For the past three seasons, I’ve been fortunate enough to continue a tradition by attending the season-opening races at Daytona International Speedway. Daytona is the mecca of motorsports. Marveled in history, this renowned facility will leave you in awe every time. Continue reading →

Hauler Parade & Test Session Kick off Vegas NASCAR Weekend

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Hauler parade, free NASCAR test session kick off Vegas NASCAR Weekend;

Race start times also set for Kobalt 400, Boyd Gaming 300

The annual parade of haulers down the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and a free day of NASCAR Sprint Cup testing will kick off the annual NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway beginning Wednesday, March 5.

The hauler parade will start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5 on the south end of the Strip. It will proceed north to Sahara Avenue before heading north on Interstate 15 to the speedway. On Thursday, the NASCAR Sprint Cup teams will be testing the new rules package from noon to 4 p.m. The grandstands and Neon Garage will be open for free to all race fans. Continue reading →

Jeff Burton is Back Behind the Wheel and On Track at Las Vegas

Photo - Jeff Burton facebook page
Photo – Jeff Burton facebook page

Making his first start of the 2014 season, Jeff Burton is racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Jeff Burton is back for the Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 on Sunday, March 9th.  And for Burton fans that means all is right with their NASCAR world – if only for one race – for now.

Sharing his No. 66, Michael Waltrip Racing ride with the owner, Michael Waltrip and Joe Nemechek, Burton is looking forward to getting back behind the wheel and on the track.  Continue reading →