NOTES FROM THE NASCAR NATION: SURELY HE MUST HAVE NOTICED THAT FISHY SMELL?
The gospel according to “Twitter” has often fascinated me. In addition to the fact that it’s a quick and simple way of mass communication, it can also become a major source of entertainment. From “hey, that’s funny” to “wow, you should have kept your finger off of the send button,” there’s seems to be no limits to this popular social network.
That same principle applies to the world of NASCAR racing. Tweets are a great way for a driver to interact with the fans. It’s also a buffet filled with one liners that often feeds the needs of the racing media. A case in point involves Kyle Petty and Kenny Wallace. On any given day of the week, their tweets are loaded with humor and sarcasm well worth your reading time.
One of the better tweets that I’ve seen lately surfaced last Thursday from NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Joey Logano. The message read: “look what I found in my bedroom closet.” Underneath the message was a photo of a giant lobster. This was the traditional giant lobster that is presented to winners of NASCAR races at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Wait a minute. Logano received one of those giant lobsters because he won a race at New Hampshire. But that win was back in 2009.
I’m just going to assume that he was playing a very funny, and well staged, “Twitter” prank on us. However, if it turns out it wasn’t a prank then it means that Joey Logano has a dead lobster that has been lying in his closet for over two years now.
If that lobster is real then you would have thought he would have noticed that fishy smell. (EEWWW !!!!)
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Ron Fellows and Scott Steckly To Appear at Canadian Motorsports Expo
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Both Fellows and Steckly will also be on hand to sign autographs throughout the weekend.
This will be part of Canadian Tire’s 5,000 square foot display.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the 6th Annual Canadian Motorsport Expo and to connect with Canadians that share our passion for auto racing,” Allan McDonald, Senior Vice President of Automotive at Canadian Tire, says. “As title sponsors of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series we’ve been blown away by the support and enthusiasm of Canadian fans. We’re committed to fostering the growth of auto racing in Canada through our support of the series and are looking forward to an exciting 2012 season.”
The display will also include Canadian Tire’s 53-foot racing hauler, a pit stop challenge and a money machine. The money machine, which resembles a glass phone booth, has Canadian Tire Money that swirls around and contestants can keep all the money they grab in 20 seconds. Canadian Tire will also be giving out samples of products during the weekend.
“We are very proud to welcome Canadian Tire as a major exhibitor at the 6th Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo Powered by Inside Track,” CME Co-promoter Rob Morton says. “From the company’s long-running support of some of Canada’s top racers and events, to their current sponsorship of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Scott Steckly, Ron Fellows and others, Canadian Tire is an undisputed leader in Canadian motorsports. Racers and fans appreciate Canadian Tire’s commitment to their sport and their dedication to offering the best service, expertise and products – many of them race and track-tested.”
The Sixth Annual Canadian Motorsports Expo will be happening February 10th to 12th at Toronto’s International Centre.
Ron Fellow is a legendary road racer and the new owner of Mosport, while Scott Steckly won his second NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Championship last season.
Apollo Motorsports, EMCO Corporation and Noel Dowler Reach Agreement for 2012 and Beyond
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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
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.
