Driver & Team News – Page 137

Kraig Kinser to compete with the All Stars in 2016

Arctic Cat, one of the most widely recognized and legendary names in the snowmobile, ATV and Side-by-Side industry, announced today its partnership with another legendary brand, Steve Kinser Racing (SKR) and driver Kraig Kinser for the 2016 racing season with the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions Series (ASCoC.) In a first for both iconic brands, this season will see the Kinser name compete in a full season of ASCoC competition, marking the first time that both Arctic Cat & SKR will have a full-time presence in the series.

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Blaney makes debut with Motter Motorsports at Volusia

National Sprint Car Hall of Famer Dave Blaney will make his debut as pilot of the Motter Equipment Mohawk Northeast Beltline Body Shop 71M sprint car Wednesday, February 10 at Volusia Speedway Park in the Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions event . This will be the first of five consecutive days of racing for the team: two days of All Star racing followed by the three day kick off of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car series.

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Stewart suffers L1 Vertebrae fracture in ATV accident

Tony Stewart Racing confirmed in a statement released on Thursday that Tony Stewart suffered a L1 vertebrae fracture Sunday in an ATV accident while on vacation on the west coast.

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Clauson’s “Circular Insanity Tour” rotates to Florida

Bryan Clauson’s “Circular Insanity Tour” is just barely getting under way. But the Noblesville, IN, racer is already picking up steam, winning three of five USAC Southwest vs. West Coast features at Canyon Speedway Park to capture the Winter Challenge title.

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Haferepe returns full time to the ASCS National Tour in 2016

When some drivers sustain injuries behind the wheel, it can take weeks, if not full seasons of racing to bounce back. For Sam Hafertepe, Jr. it took mere laps for the Sunnyvale, Texas driver to feel right at home in the Hwy. 79 Collision No. 15h.

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Tony Stewart injured in non-racing incident

Tony Stewart was injured on Sunday afternoon in a non-racing related incident. Stewart-Haas racing released a statement on Tuesday that Stewart had sustained a back injury in a non-racing accident on Sunday afternoon.

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Kerry Madsen proves best in Australian Title

Coming up so close in a host of big races during a 14-race tour in Australia, Kerry Madsen made the best of his final weekend of action in Australia as he parked his American Racing/Keneric Racing No. 29 machine in victory lane on Sunday night and was crowned the Australia Champion.

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Holtgraver returns to the All Stars with Pete Grove

“Downtown” Danny Holtgraver will return to the road in 2016, set to follow the entire Arctic Cat All Star Circuit of Champions schedule. Holtgraver, who finished eighth in the final series standings in 2015, will pilot the Pete Grove-owned No. 70 during his upcoming All Star campaign, rejoining crew chief Cody Jacobs for what he hopes to be a “career season.”

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Bandit Racing teams with Wofford and Copeland for 2016

With Bandit Racing’s regular pilot, Josh Williams, focusing on getting into the fire academy, car owner , Gary Williams, and team manager, Billy Muller, are pleased to announce that Lorne Wofford will pilot the new look No. 18w machine as the team competes with the ASCS Southwest Tour, and Colby Copeland will compete with the team in select multi-day events in California.

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Abreu announces full NASCAR Truck Series effort with ThorSport Racing

Rico Abreu officially announced on Friday he will compete with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2016 for ThorSport Racing. Abreu will drive a Toyota Tundra sponsored by Curb Records during his rookie campaign with the truck series.

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Slade Shock Technology partners with Larson/Marks Racing

Slade Shock Technology (SST) in conjunction with Pro Shocks would like to announce the creation of a performance partnership for the 2016 season between Slade Shock Technology, Pro Shocks and Larson Marks Racing with driver Shane Stewart.

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Hoffman Auto Racing fields 2016 Little 500 effort with Kody Swanson

After the pavement car sat for 5 years, in 2014 we dusted off the car and decided to run the Little 500 again. The decision was made after Bryan Clauson asked if we were interested. Using his tremendous talents and the crew working extra hours , while running the entire USAC National Sprint Car Series, we were able to sit on the pole and led the race before being taken out twice by lapped cars. I have always wanted to win this race and when the opportunity presented itself to have Kody Swanson in the car , we decided to give it another go. We look forward to working with Kody and ripping off fast pit stops once again” said Richard Hoffman, President and owner of Hoffman Racing.

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Allard Claims Second Career NZ Title

Jonathan Allard’s dominant run in New Zealand as of late brought the California driver big time rewards last week as he captured his second career New Zealand Title before winning the Rolling Thunder Championship.

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Kevin Swindell Excited for First Chili Bowl with Newly Formed Team

Kevin Swindell’s new role as a car owner begins this week at the 30th annual Chili Bowl Nationals Presented by General Tire.

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