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march 2011

  • Jake Crum joins Coulter Motorsports: Jake Crum has joined the driver development program at Coulter Motorsports and will enter his first race for the team this weekend. “First I would like to sincerely thank Joe (Coulter), Michael (Chapman) and Nic (Moncher) for believing in me enough to allow me to become part of the Coulter Motorsports Driver Development Program,” said an enthusiastic Crum. “I have raced a lot of series in my career and been involved with a number of different teams, but I truly believe I am now with the best team and program, allowing me to further my racing career. I look forward to our debut this weekend at Concord in the UARA car and whatever the 2011 seasons holds.” (Coulter Motorsports PR) (03-23-11)
  • Peterson Motorsports selling Talladega sponsorship on eBay:  Peterson Motorsports has posted an auction on eBay selling Talladega primary sponsorship of its No. 06 entry for $3,000. The sponsorship package includes four pit and garage passes, driver meet and greet, placement on the team's website, and honorary pit crew status for the race. (eBay) (03-08-11)
  • Kory Rabenold hoping to return to ARCA: Kory Rabenold has spent the winter-off season refocusing and retuning his Kory Rabenold Racing team hoping to compete in the two ARCA Racing Series events at Pocono Raceway in June and August. Rabenold and his team has contracted Knight Motorsports Management to work on a consultant basis to assist in the restructuring of the family-owned team. (Kory Rabenold Racing PR) (03-08-11)
  • Universe Racing and Steve Fox back for Pocono events: Steve Fox and his crew have been hard at work preparing the Universe Racing FireHouse Dodge Charger for both Pocono races this season. More announcements in regards to the entire schedule for Universe Racing will be announced near spring. (Universe Racing PR) (03-08-11)
  • Grant Enfinger Racing adds associate sponsorship: Stanley Industries announced its return to Grant Enfinger Racing (GER) as an associate marketing partner for the remainder of the 2011 ARCA Racing Series season. "It is with great pleasure to be affiliated as a marketing partner with a thriving driver and team," said Jim Cash, president of Stanley Industries, Inc. "The team is off to a fast start and we're looking forward to jumping aboard again for 2011." Located in Clawson, Michigan, Stanley Industries, Inc. has been serving the fastener industry since 1967. (Grant Enfinger Racing PR) (03-05-11)
  • Gibson Motorsports, John Gibson moving to ARCA: Gibson Motorsports announced today their intent to move their team from the USARacing Pro Cup Series to the ARCA Racing Series with driver John Gibson at the helm. “The USARacing Pro Cup Series is a great series and I’m very appreciative of the time we’ve spent there, but as a company, we feel that advancing our platform to the ARCA Racing Series in 2011 just seems right,” said John Gibson. “The transition will not be easy. We’ve decided to sell the USAR cars to allow another team or driver to add some good race cars to their fleet. Once we’ve crossed that project off, we’ll focus on looking at some ARCA cars to buy. We’re going to ease ourselves into the series. We’re not planning to race until mid-season or near the end, but it’s going allow us some time to make sure we do everything right and even allow me to do some coaching or other racing-related things on the USAR side if need be.” Gibson also stressed that his limited schedule in ARCA this year will be dependent on the team’s sponsorship dollars. (Gibson Motorsports PR) (03-01-11)
  • Ryan Wilson joins Win-Tron Racing for five: Ryan Wilson has signed a letter of intent with the Win-Tron Racing to compete in five ARCA Racing Series events. Wilson is scheduled to take the wheel of the No. 32 Southern Pharmacy Services Toyota Camry beginning at Pocono Raceway on June 11, 2011. “We welcome Ryan Wilson to our Win-Tron Racing family,” said Win-Tron Racing co-owner Nate Thiesse. “When we met Ryan and his family earlier this year, we could see the passion and drive in Ryan’s eyes and we knew if he did come to our stable, the combination of Ryan and our team has the potential to leave our competition in the dust. We’re looking forward to the five races and building towards an even stronger schedule in 2012.” (Ryan Wilson Motorsports PR) (03-01-11)