Richard Petty Motorsports announces partnership with Richard Childress Racing and Chevrolet
Bubba Wallace to Race all-new Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Rookie Season
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 8, 2017) – Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) announced today a new partnership between the two organizations.
Read MoreRichard Petty: “We’re switching to something”
It hasn’t been officially announced. However, team executives have spoken to the press about the change for 2018. Richard Petty Motorsports will switch to Chevrolet in 2018. In additon, they will likely work closely with Richard Childress Racing.
“We are in the process of moving from where we are now to closer to home,
Read MoreJeff Gordon: “I would rather the focus be just on his abilities and what he does.”
Jeff Gordon was leaving the airport and bumped into TMZ Sports. They had some good questions for the 4-time NASCAR Cup Series champion.
Watch the video below.
Is Bubba Wallace important for NASCAR?
Read MoreBubba Wallace talks about his new ride
Next year, Bubba Wallace will official become a full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver.
It’s an exciting time for Bubba and the sport. But, he jumped through a few hoops to get there.
“Unveiling the car, it was actually the first time I had my name on a Cup car,”
Read MoreHigh school coach has resigned after racist tweets to Darrell Wallace Jr
On Wednesday, Nottestad responded to several tweets from 2018 NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace. The future Richard Petty Motorsports driver is set to become the first full-time African-American NASCAR Cup Series driver since 1971.
“There is only 1 driver from an African American background at the top level of our sport..I am the 1.
Read MoreDarrell Wallace Jr will run for Richard Petty Motorsports in 2018
He filled in for the team over the summer months. Next year, he heads there full-time.
2017 Cup Results: 26th (Pocono), 19th (Michigan), 15th (Daytona), 11th (Kentucky)
Listen to the audio clip below.
Do haters motivate you?
Read MoreRichard Petty Motorsports Announces New Driver of Famed No. 43
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (October 25, 2017) – In one of the organization’s most anticipated moments in its history, Richard Petty Motorsports announced today Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. as the new driver of the No. 43 made famous by team co-owner, “The King” Richard Petty.
Read MoreNASCAR’s only female and only African American are in search of sponsorship
Having a female or an African American in NASCAR, is a great thing for the sport.
Danica Patrick has run full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series since 2013. She made a part-time debut in 2012.
Read MoreAnd it kinda worked!
“Maybe this will get their attention,” Bubba Wallace posted the pizza caddy video to twitter last week.
In the video, Bubba Wallace play’s a round of golf with a Domino’s labeled golf ball. At the same time, he had a man in a pizza outfit following him around the course,
Read MoreBubba Wallace talks about future
It looked as if Darrell Wallace Jr had set plans for the 2018 season. However, as Smithfield suddenly pulled away from Richard Petty Motorsports, that changed the game plan.
Richard Petty Motorsports has yet to sign a primary sponsor for the 2018 NASCAR Cup Series season.
Read More2017 NASCAR Chicagoland Speedway penalties announced
NASCAR competition officials announced Tuesday that the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series has been issued an L1-level penalty.
Related: NASCAR debuts new pre-race inspection station at Chicagoland
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series
Chase Elliott: During post-race inspection,
Read MoreSmithfield Foods CEO responds to Richard Petty
Yesterday morning, Smithfield foods announced they would be moving to Stewart-Haas Racing. Previously, they were the sponsor of the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports machine.
Related: NASCAR sponsor Smithfield Foods to Stewart-Haas Racing
Stewart-Haas Racing picked up a sponsor but lost a driver.
Read MoreRichard Petty Motorsports and STP have released a statement
Smithfield Foods have backed out on a handshake deal with Richard Petty Motorsports.
Earlier today it was announced that Smithfield Foods would depart Richard Petty Motorsports. Indirectly, that announcement also leaked the info that Aric Almirola would be replaced at the team.
Read MoreSmithfield Foods makes move to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2018
Smithfield Foods have singed a new deal with Stewart-Haas Racing. They will leave their current team, Richard Petty Motorsports.
It’s been a rumor for several days. However, less than an hour ago, it was confirmed.
Richard Petty Motorsports had a handshake deal with Smithfield to return in 2018.
Read MoreTwo NASCAR Truck Series teams penalized following Michigan International Speedway – Win encumbered
Two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams were penalized following the LTi Printing 200 last weekend at Michigan International Speedway.
The Michigan race win is ruled as encumbered.
Bubba Wallace
The No. 99 MDM Motorsports Chevrolet failed post-race inspection and was handed an L1-level penalty.
Read More2017 Michigan International Speedway Truck results fron August 12th, 2017 featuring the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Today, the truck series is active as Michigan International Speedway. The hot topic will likely continue, Kyle Busch is in the field.
View full Michigan truck results below.
Darrell Wallace Jr makes his first truck series start in several seasons.
Read MoreBubba Wallace is working on 2018 plans – In the meantime, he’s set for a return to the NASCAR Truck Series
Bubba Wallace has had an interesting year. In June, Bubba Wallace was 4th in NASCAR Xfinity Series points. Yet, he bailed on that ride to take the role as fill-in Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver for the injured Aric Almirola.
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