A Year to Turn Up the Notch is Ahead for Richard Petty Motorsports

Richard Petty (right) speaks to the media as Marcos Ambrose (center), driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, and Aric Almirola (left), driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, look on during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 29, 2014 Photo - Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images
Richard Petty (right) speaks to the media as Marcos Ambrose (center), driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford, and Aric Almirola (left), driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, look on during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 29, 2014
Photo – Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

With the emphasis on winning in 2014, a team like Richard Petty Motorsports needs to step up their game. To stay competitive, RPM has to contend on a whole new level this season. They haven’t been known to rack up the wins, so doing everything in their power to make that more of a possibility is crucial for their success. Marcos Ambrose and Aric Almirola have enough talent to get to victory lane, so proving that is important for them in 2014. Continue reading →

Enhancements to NASCAR Penalty Structure, Appeals Process

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Deterrence, Appeal Changes Aimed Toward Better Effectiveness, More Transparency

As part of its wide-ranging initiatives to transform its competition model, NASCAR today announced enhancements to its penalty structure and appeals process beginning this season. In addition to these changes, NASCAR also announced the appointment of a Final Appeals Officer for the sport.  Continue reading →

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences Await Fans at The Sprint Unlimited

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Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences Await Fans at The Sprint Unlimited

Fans Can Ride in Grand Marshal Pace Car, Present Winner’s Trophy and Serve as an Honorary Pit Crew Member

Presenting The Sprint Unlimited winner’s trophy, being a part of driver introductions and riding in a Grand Marshal car are just a few of the unique and exciting prizes that will be available for race fans who attend The Sprint Unlimited At Daytona on Saturday night, Feb. 15 at the “World Center of Racing.” Continue reading →

NASCAR Drive For Diversity Class of 2014

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DriveForDiversity_922x520_jpg_mainNASCAR And Rev Racing Select Six Promising Drivers For Academy-Style Program

NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D), the leading youth development program for multicultural and female drivers, will head into the 2014 season with one of the most well-rounded and accomplished rosters in program history.

The 2014 class is led by Daniel Suarez, who contended for two NASCAR touring series championships last year, and Ryan Gifford, who is coming off a successful 2013 season, in which he  earned his first NASCAR win and made his NASCAR national series début. They will be joined by a group of talented newcomers looking to make their mark in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series.  Continue reading →