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Milka Duno Comes to Nationwide Series as First Hispanic Female

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Milka_D.179_ADuno signs limited NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule with RAB Racing

RAB has signed Milka Duno to compete in select races in the 2014 Nationwide Series, making her the first Hispanic female driver in history compete in a NASCAR national series in the United States.

Duno has competed in multiple racing series, earning eight major wins in the highest classes including, (Prototype) in the American Le Mans Series and the Grand American Rolex Series and the highest finish ever by a female driver – 2nd place – in the 24 Hours at Daytona – in the now 52-year history of the race. Continue reading →

Throwback Thursday – Logano Wins in First Trip to Pocono

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Photo - Mark Moran, The Citizens' Voice via AP

Photo – Mark Moran, The Citizens’ Voice via AP

Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) put a young Joey Logano in the Sprint Cup Series full-time in 2009.  The 18-year-old took over the vacated seat in the No. 20 car from Tony Stewart.

The Cup rookie never saw Pocono Raceway until June.  JGR decided to enter Logano in the ARCA race on Saturday for more track time. Logano took to the Tricky Triangle early by setting the fastest time in practice. With qualifying rained out, the No. 25 Home Depot Toyota had to start in fourth-place. Continue reading →

Joe Gibbs Racing Brings Cody Coughlin into Driver Development Program

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(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 →