THE FRONTSTRETCH NEWSLETTER
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January 24th, 2013
Volume VII, Edition VII
TODAY'S POLL: Which one of seven NASCAR drivers "on the hot seat" this year needs to step up? Click here to vote!
NOTE: Look for some special Newsletter editions this week with the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour. Amy Henderson and Mike Neff will be there with full coverage, along with reports from Tom Bowles and several of your Frontstretch favorites. Keep an eye on the website this week, because we're slowly coming out of "hibernation" with 2013 almost upon us!
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Top News From The Media Tour
by Tom Bowles, Amy Henderson and Mike Neff
REMINDER: Have an inside tip for the Frontstretch? A story no one else will tackle? Don't hesitate to let us know; email our Managing Editor group at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip.
Aric Almirola Gets More Sponsorship
Richard Petty's No. 43 will get a little extra funding for 2013. Smithfield Foods, with its variety of brands that include Gwaltney, Farmland, Eckrich and, of course, Smithfield will be the primary sponsor for driver Aric Almirola in 25 events this season. The team, which has been surviving through a variety of patchwork deals now has less inventory to fill while trying to build on a strong finish to 2012. Almirola, who finished 20th in series points secured two of his four top-10 finishes last season in the final four races of the Chase.
Penske Racing Announces Three Sponsorship Deals
For longtime fans of Penske, the sight of a yellow and blue car with Hertz plastered down the side of it will be nothing new. For 2013, it will be a blast from the past as the rental car company has renewed an old partnership and signed on to be a sponsor for the team in the Cup and Nationwide Series. They will be a co-primary sponsor on Joey Logano's No. 22 in the Fall Charlotte race, sharing space with main Logano backer Shell/Pennzoil. In addition, they will be the primary sponsor for seven Nationwide races in the car driven by Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Ryan Blaney. Blaney will be making approximately ten starts in that car while pursuing the championship in the Camping World Truck Series, driving Brad Keselowski's No. 29 Dodge.
In addition to the Hertz agreement, Penske also announced that they have extended their sponsorship agreements with both Shell/Pennzoil and Alliance Truck Parts.
Other Media Tour News & Notes
Penske Racing: Sam Hornish, Jr. will again run a limited schedule in a third Cup car this season. The number of races will be sponsorship dependent as Penske hopes to move the IndyCar convert back up to Cup full-time in 2014.
Roush Fenway Racing: Jack Roush stated Thursday morning he's looking to put Trevor Bayne in a Cup car, full-time for the 2014 season. However, Roush claimed the move was sponsorship dependent and the youngster needs to perform well in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford in order to get his shot.
- Scott Riggs will pilot the No. 92 Truck, owned by Ricky Benton in the first five races of 2013. Pending sponsorship, the program could expand to a full season and allow Riggs to compete for the series championship.
Have an inside tip for the Frontstretch? A story no one else will tackle? Don't hesitate to let us know; email our Managing Editor group at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip.
The Eyes Have It! Guess The Wrecked Race Car!
In this Facebook feature, we post a photo of a driver inside a helmet, and ask you to identify which driver it is based only on his or her eyes. But this week, in the midst of the Media Tour we're doing something a little different. We've posted a photo of wrecked race car pieces, ones that are on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. All the drivers walked away from the crashes in question: there are three hoods, a roof, and a deck lid. Can anyone guess where and when these are from and who was driving them at the time?
Go to our Facebook page to join the fun!
FRONTSTRETCH LINKS:
DRIVER REVIEWS -- A FULL SCHEDULE IS UP! FIND THE ONES YOU MISSED AND GIVE US YOUR TAKE ON YOUR DRIVER'S FAVORITE SEASON.
From the Media Tour:
Unlucky Seven: Drivers Who Must Ramp It Up In 2013
by Amy Henderson
Speedway Motorsports Incorporated Putting "Fans First"
by Mike Neff
Weekly Columns:
Mirror Driving: The Best Of The Best And Make Your Own NASCAR Schedule
by the Frontstretch Staff
REMINDER: Have an inside tip for the Frontstretch? A story no one else will tackle? Don't hesitate to let us know; email our Managing Editor group at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip.
Aric Almirola Gets More Sponsorship
Richard Petty's No. 43 will get a little extra funding for 2013. Smithfield Foods, with its variety of brands that include Gwaltney, Farmland, Eckrich and, of course, Smithfield will be the primary sponsor for driver Aric Almirola in 25 events this season. The team, which has been surviving through a variety of patchwork deals now has less inventory to fill while trying to build on a strong finish to 2012. Almirola, who finished 20th in series points secured two of his four top-10 finishes last season in the final four races of the Chase.
Penske Racing Announces Three Sponsorship Deals
For longtime fans of Penske, the sight of a yellow and blue car with Hertz plastered down the side of it will be nothing new. For 2013, it will be a blast from the past as the rental car company has renewed an old partnership and signed on to be a sponsor for the team in the Cup and Nationwide Series. They will be a co-primary sponsor on Joey Logano's No. 22 in the Fall Charlotte race, sharing space with main Logano backer Shell/Pennzoil. In addition, they will be the primary sponsor for seven Nationwide races in the car driven by Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Ryan Blaney. Blaney will be making approximately ten starts in that car while pursuing the championship in the Camping World Truck Series, driving Brad Keselowski's No. 29 Dodge.
In addition to the Hertz agreement, Penske also announced that they have extended their sponsorship agreements with both Shell/Pennzoil and Alliance Truck Parts.
Other Media Tour News & Notes
Penske Racing: Sam Hornish, Jr. will again run a limited schedule in a third Cup car this season. The number of races will be sponsorship dependent as Penske hopes to move the IndyCar convert back up to Cup full-time in 2014.
Roush Fenway Racing: Jack Roush stated Thursday morning he's looking to put Trevor Bayne in a Cup car, full-time for the 2014 season. However, Roush claimed the move was sponsorship dependent and the youngster needs to perform well in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford in order to get his shot.
- Scott Riggs will pilot the No. 92 Truck, owned by Ricky Benton in the first five races of 2013. Pending sponsorship, the program could expand to a full season and allow Riggs to compete for the series championship.
Have an inside tip for the Frontstretch? A story no one else will tackle? Don't hesitate to let us know; email our Managing Editor group at frontstretcheditors@googlegroups.com with a promising lead or tip.
The Eyes Have It! Guess The Wrecked Race Car!
In this Facebook feature, we post a photo of a driver inside a helmet, and ask you to identify which driver it is based only on his or her eyes. But this week, in the midst of the Media Tour we're doing something a little different. We've posted a photo of wrecked race car pieces, ones that are on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. All the drivers walked away from the crashes in question: there are three hoods, a roof, and a deck lid. Can anyone guess where and when these are from and who was driving them at the time?
Go to our Facebook page to join the fun!
FRONTSTRETCH LINKS:
DRIVER REVIEWS -- A FULL SCHEDULE IS UP! FIND THE ONES YOU MISSED AND GIVE US YOUR TAKE ON YOUR DRIVER'S FAVORITE SEASON.
From the Media Tour:
Unlucky Seven: Drivers Who Must Ramp It Up In 2013
by Amy Henderson
Speedway Motorsports Incorporated Putting "Fans First"
by Mike Neff
Weekly Columns:
Mirror Driving: The Best Of The Best And Make Your Own NASCAR Schedule
by the Frontstretch Staff
FRONTSTRETCH TRIVIA:
Q: In 1986, Roush Racing came within an hour of claiming class victories at both Daytona and Sebring in the GTO class. Two of those drivers were in the top Roush Mustang in both races. Scott Pruett was one of those drivers. Who was the other?
Check back next Monday for the answer, here in the Frontstretch Newsletter!
Frontstretch Trivia Guarantee: If we mess up, you get the shirt off our backs! If we've provided an incorrect answer to the Frontstretch Trivia question, be the first to email the corrected trivia answer to trivia@frontstretch.com and we'll send you a Frontstretch T-Shirt ... FREE!
Coming tomorrow on the Frontstretch:
Gen-6 Car: An Overview by Mike Neff
As the Media Tour wraps up, Mike gives a history of NASCAR's chassis and the information you need to know about what will make or break its newest generation of vehicles -- set to debut in just one month at Daytona.
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