Apollo Motorsports, EMCO Corporation and Noel Dowler Reach Agreement for 2012 and Beyond

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Apollo Motorsports and EMCO Corporation have reached a multi-year agreement with[media-credit name=”NASCAR” align=”alignright” width=”157″][/media-credit] that will see Dowler be driving the No. 5 EMCO Dodge for the full season in 2012 and beyond.

I‘m really pleased to have this partnership with EMCO,” Dowler said. “We came together last year and planned on competing in only a select number of events. When we found ourselves in the hunt for rookie of the year we added the final few races to the schedule and it’s been building from there. The confidence EMCO has shown in our group with this commitment is a huge boost for our team.”

Graham Faulder, Area Manager for EMCO Corporation, is also excited about the committment.

“At EMCO we are very pleased to be aligned with Noel Dowler and the No. 5 EMCO Dodge team in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series,” he said. “It’s a great opportunity to grow our customer relationships at various NASCAR events across the country. NASCAR continues to grow in popularity and EMCO is excited about expanding our market presence along with (stock-car) racing in Canada.

“The Apollo Motorsports Team had an excellent first year. The team and young Noel Dowler learned alot last season, and they were great ambassadors for our employees and customers. We look forward to 2012 and we’ll be in the winner’s circle when Noel gets win number one.”

Dowler will get an early start to the season as he will be traveling to New Smyrna Speedway in Florida.

We have a car that DJ Kennington has been preparing for us to race,” said Dowler. “It’s a great opportunity to get some more experience against some good competition before the NCATS season begins.”

Dowler will be competiting in cars built by DJK Racing for the entire 2012 season, also.

The 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series begins May 20th at Mosport International Raceway. For more information about Noel Dowler, log onto www.apollomotorsports.ca.

Brennan Poole To Run Daytona ARCA Race for Venturini Motorsports

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February 1, 2012

After winning in his ARCA debut last year at Salem Speedway, Brennan Poole enters the 2012 season looking to have even more success. The 2011 UARA-STARS National Champion will be driving the No. 25 Adcetera-Venturini Motorsports Chevrolet in the ARCA Racing Series’ season-opening Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.

“We’ve had a lot of success at every step, but to race for a storied team like Venturini Motorsports, especially at Daytona, certainly is the highlight,” the 20-year-old said. “The Venturinis have high standards and very high expectations every time they go to Daytona. It’s my job not to let them down.”

In four ARCA starts with Venturini Motorsports, the Woodlands, Texas native won a race and captured the Menards Pole Awards presented by Ansell at Pocono Raceway.

“Brennan has been impressive every time he’s been in the seat for VMS,” Billy Venturini said. “He tested well in December and has been preparing for this race the entire offseason. I think he’s got a great shot, and we expect him to shine at Daytona.”

Venturini will also serve as the crew chief for the team’s flagship entry as the No. 25 holds a key history note with the Venturini Motorsports team. The car will also be paitned in the same color scheme – red and blue – originally used by Billy Venturini during his 10-year driving career.

Practice for the season-opening race starts on Thursday, February 16, while Menards Pole Qualifying is Friday, February 17, at 2 p.m. The race, scheduled to be televised live by SPEED, is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

KYS to Place Single Race Tickets on Sale Feb. 8 and Change Cooler Policy

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February 1, 2012

JRM and Speedco Announce Partnership in Multiple Racing Divisions

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January 31, 2012

Formula One Veteran Rubens Barrichello Tests IZOD IndyCar Series Car with KV Racing

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January 31, 2012

Two weeks ago, Tony Kanaan hinted towards Rubens Barrichello that he should come try the IZOD IndyCar Series out. That small hint has now turned into a deal into the making as the Formula One veteran tested a car for KV Racing.

“We’ll see,” Barrichello said after the first day of testing at Sebring on January 30th. “I don’t have anything else (competitive driving), so we’ll see.”

Kanaan pulled out all the stops for his friend as he welcomed him with a dinner that included fellow IndyCar drivers Helio Castroneves, Will Power and Oriol Servia on January 29th.

“Over the winter we talked about it, but it became serious when I was testing (at Sebring) and they announced that he wouldn’t be with Williams, and I tweeted a picture of my car saying ‘It’s ready for you,'” Kanaan said. “Then I called him up and said, ‘Hey, you want to come test at the end of the month?’ And he said yes, so I called Jimmy (Vasser).

“It’s great to have a guy I can call a brother with us. (His future) is in his hands. Right now, it’s just an invitation for him to help us out as far as his feedback. Nineteen years in Formula One, the guy has so much knowledge we need to take advantage of . What goes beyond that, it’s up to him.

“Knowing Rubens, his timeline will be pretty short. By the time he gets out of the car (Jan. 31), he’ll have a pretty good idea what he wants to do. Right now, we don’t have anyone signed for the other two cars. You can tell by his face he’s having a lot of fun.”

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard was also on-hand and would like to have Barrichello in the IndyCar Series.

“If Rubens joins the IZOD IndyCar Series, it continues to strengthen the caliber of drivers that we’re attracting,” Bernard said. “His record alone is the type of excitement that we want to build within the series and give our fanbase. When you look at the history of Indy car and the greats such as Nigel Mansell and Emerson Fittipaldi, it only helps the stature of Indy car. If there is a transition, I want him to know that we’re here to help him.”

Barrichello has had notable success in F1 as he has 11 wins, 68 podiums and 14 pole positions, though was replaced by Bruno Seena at Williams F1 at the end of the season.

Kanaan and Barrichello are close as Kanaan is the godfather of one of Barrichello’s sons.