Jones Motorsports announces return of Brooks Motors (Chevrolet) as sponsor for 2013

January 22, 2013

 



#!2 Brooks Chevrolet driver Chip Jones gets picture taken after Feature win in Street Stock

 Whynot Motorsports Park standout, & participant in the Mississippi Super Street Showdown, driver Carl “Chip” Jones of #12 Jones Motorsports, had some exciting news to announce today. Brooks Motors ( buyatbrooks.com,) of Thomasville AL, recently signed on for another year as a full time sponsor for Jones Motorsports as they get ready to run for the championship in the newly formed Mississippi Super Street Showdown series.

Chip Jones & his father (Carl Ray Jones), of Sweetwater AL, were regulars at Whynot Motorsports Park in 2012, after moving up from the Pure Stock division in 2011. It was on June 30, 2012 when Chip was able to bring his #12 Jones Motorsports & “High Roller Chassis” to its first Heat win of the season, but unfortunately finished a dismal 11^th in the feature after getting into a late accident.

 

After almost a month off due to wet weather, (August 11, 2012) Jones Motorsports brought a rocket ship to Whynot Motorsports Park. The “Brooks Motors Chevy” sponsored #12 was fast off the hauler that night , as he was able to collect his 2^nd Heat win of the season. Jones Motorsports and Chip showed their true strength as a competitive team, earning the nickname "Dirt-Track Rockstar", by beating out crowd favorite #7x Kyle Rutledge and #2G Jeffery Walker and sweeping the night, taking his first Street Stock feature win of 2012.

packing the track at Whynot Motorsports Park

Chip was very confident that the boost he received from his sponsor, Brooks Motors, will be what he needs to compete in this year’s inaugural racing series. When earlier announcements were made about the new NeSmith Street Stock series, Chip was very excited saying “I’m glad they formed this new Street Stock division”. He added, “Puts everybody on the same playing field and a real chance at promoting my sponsors, with outside recognition and a cool trophy". With 3 wins already under his belt, I look for Chip and the #12 Jones Motorsports Chevrolet to be very competitive this upcoming season.

 

WhynotMotorsportsPark.com has not yet released their 2013 season schedule but there are a few dates that are already set. The “World of Outlaws” Late Model Series will be making their debut at Whynot Motorsports Park on Saturday March 23, 2013. Make sure you make your hotel reservations early so that can guarantee yourself a good time at one of the BIGGEST races in Whynot Motorsports Park history.

 

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More Than 50 Drivers Headline 2013 NASCAR Acceleration Weekend

 

 

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More Than 50 Drivers Headline 2013 NASCAR Acceleration Weekend
Fan Festival To Feature Sixth- Generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Cars, Interactive Displays

 

DAYTONA BEACH, FL — For NASCAR fans who have been eagerly counting the days to the opening of the 2013 season, their wait is almost over. Almost.

 

For the second-consecutive year, reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski, five-time premier series winner Jimmie Johnson and NASCAR’s most popular driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. will help race fans celebrate the past, present and future of NASCAR. The return of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend – a fan-friendly, interactive experience – is scheduled for Feb. 8-10, 2013, at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center and includes the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and NASCAR Preview 2013.

 

NASCAR Acceleration Weekend tickets are on sale now and available at www.nascaracceleration.com and the NASCAR Hall of Fame box office. Tickets for Friday night’s Induction Ceremony start at $45. In addition, a $20 ticket will gain fans all-day access into NASCAR Preview 2013 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 9.

 

More than 50 drivers across NASCAR’s three national series – NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – are scheduled to participate in the all-day NASCAR Preview 2013 event. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with drivers and secure autographs, participate in driver Q&A sessions, get a first-look at the new sixth-generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race cars and paint schemes and check out various interactive displays, among other activities.

“We are excited about bringing NASCAR Acceleration Weekend back to Charlotte this year,” said Kim Brink, NASCAR managing director of brand, consumer and series marketing. “It is one of our biggest fan events to kick off the season and provides unprecedented access to our best drivers, new cars and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.”

The weekend’s activities begin Friday, February 8, with the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The five inductees are Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood. Legendary broadcasters Ken Squier and Barney Hall will also be honored with the inaugural Squier-Hall Award for Media Excellence for their significant contributions to the success of NASCAR during their distinguished careers as media members covering the sport.

      

The following day, Saturday, February 9, NASCAR Preview 2013 begins at 7 a.m. in the Charlotte Convention Center. Similar to last year’s event, the all-day fan festival will feature autograph and on-stage Q&A sessions by top drivers from all three national series, the new sixth-generation NASCAR Sprint Cup cars and paint schemes, giveaways and activities for fans of all ages.

Top Drivers Headline 2013 NASCAR Acceleration Weekend

 

Among other marquee names scheduled to participate are four-time series champion Jeff Gordon, three-time series champion Tony Stewart, two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr., reigning NASCAR Nationwide Series most popular driver Danica Patrick, and 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion James Buescher.

 

Also on Saturday, February 9, the newly inducted NASCAR Hall of Fame members and/or their family representatives will be on hand for the unveiling of their Hall of Honor exhibits commemorating their NASCAR careers. On Sunday, February 10, each inductee’s granite marker will be unveiled in the Ceremonial Plaza as well as other exclusive member-only events.

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 175 countries and in 25 languages. In the U.S., races are broadcast on FOX, TNT, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2, SPEED, Motor Racing Network, Performance Racing Network and Sirius XM Radio. NASCAR fans are among the most brand-loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport. NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as three international series. Also part of NASCAR is GRAND-AM Road Racing, known for its competition on road courses with multiple classes of cars. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., NASCAR has offices in eight cities across North America. The next NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will be the Shootout at Daytona on Feb. 16 on FOX. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.nascar.com. Follow NASCAR on www.facebook.com/NASCAR or on Twitter: @NASCAR.

 

About NASCAR Hall of Fame

Conveniently located in uptown Charlotte, N.C., the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. The high-tech venue, designed to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike, opened May 11, 2010 and includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant, NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop and NASCAR Media Group-operated broadcast studio. The venue is opened 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. seven days a week and has an attached parking garage on Brevard Street. The five-acre site also includes a privately developed 19-story office tower and 102,000-square-foot expansion to the Charlotte Convention Center, highlighted by a 40,000 square-foot ballroom. The NASCAR Hall of Fame is owned by the City of Charlotte, licensed by NASCAR and operated by the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority. www.NASCARHall.com.

 

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These are just a few images from Day #3 at Daytona Preseason Thunder. All four of these drivers are hoping for a "Hot Start" early in this 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.








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Casey Mears (L), driver of the #13 Ford, talks with crew chief Robert (Booty) Barker during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Practice 5           Day #3 Morning Practice Speeds

Daytona International Speedway



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The #88 Chevrolet, driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr., sits parked in the garage during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, January 12, 2013 @ 11:58 AM Eastern

Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed Lap # # Laps -Fastest -Next

1 20 Matt Kenseth Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 46.377 194.062 27 27 ---.--- ---.---

2 21 Trevor Bayne Wood Bros Racing Ford 46.467 193.686 14 14 -0.090 -0.090

3 10 Danica Patrick Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.476 193.648 5 23 -0.099 -0.009

4 27 Paul Menard Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 46.519 193.469 2 21 -0.142 -0.043

5 14 Tony Stewart Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.587 193.187 21 21 -0.210 -0.068

6 33 Austin Dillon Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 46.613 193.079 23 23 -0.236 -0.026

7 31 Jeff Burton Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 46.673 192.831 7 21 -0.296 -0.060

8 16 Greg Biffle Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.696 192.736 24 24 -0.319 -0.023

9 18 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 46.699 192.724 5 14 -0.322 -0.003

10 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet 46.717 192.649 17 23 -0.340 -0.018

11 39 Ryan Newman Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.717 192.649 2 8 -0.340 -0.000

12 78 Kurt Busch Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet 46.740 192.555 19 19 -0.363 -0.023

13 29 Kevin Harvick Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 46.868 192.029 23 23 -0.491 -0.128

14 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 46.880 191.980 23 24 -0.503 -0.012

15 48 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 46.917 191.828 23 24 -0.540 -0.037

16 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.976 191.587 18 18 -0.599 -0.059

17 99 Carl Edwards Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.978 191.579 6 18 -0.601 -0.002

18 38 Josh Wise Front Row Motorsports Ford 47.265 190.416 20 20 -0.888 -0.287

19 13 Casey Mears Germain Racing Ford 47.307 190.247 27 27 -0.930 -0.042

20 47 Bobby Labonte JTG Racing Toyota 47.670 188.798 30 30 -1.293 -0.363

21 83 T. Kvapil / D.

Reutimann

BK Racing Toyota 48.283 186.401 20 23 -1.906 -0.613



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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Ford, looks on as his crew prepares his car during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida

Best 10 Consecutive Lap Average

Pos Car Driver From Lap To Lap Avg Speed

1 20 Matt Kenseth 18 27 194.062

2 21 Trevor Bayne 5 14 193.686

3 14 Tony Stewart 12 21 193.187

4 10 Danica Patrick 1 10 193.096

4 10 Danica Patrick 2 11 193.096

6 33 Austin Dillon 14 23 193.079

7 16 Greg Biffle 15 24 192.736

8 78 Kurt Busch 10 19 192.555

9 42 Juan Pablo Montoya 14 23 192.526

10 31 Jeff Burton 12 21 192.448

11 18 Kyle Busch 5 14 192.074

12 29 Kevin Harvick 14 23 192.029

13 27 Paul Menard 12 21 192.025

14 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 1 10 191.971

14 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2 11 191.971

14 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3 12 191.971

14 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 4 13 191.971

18 48 Jimmie Johnson 15 24 191.808

19 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 9 18 191.587

20 99 Carl Edwards 9 18 191.063

21 38 Josh Wise 11 20 190.416

22 13 Casey Mears 18 27 190.247

23 47 Bobby Labonte 21 30 188.798

* Car must run 10 consecutive laps on the track to be included in the above chart.

*Required to qualify on time, (i) Ineligible for driver points in this series




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Danica Patrick drives the #10 Chevrolet through the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 12, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

 

Practice 6   Day #3 Final Afternoon Practice

Daytona International Speedway

Provided by NASCAR Statistics - Sat, January 12, 2013 @ 05:00 PM Eastern

Pos Car Driver Team Time Speed Lap # # Laps -Fastest -Next

1 16 Greg Biffle Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.169 194.936 23 23 ---.--- ---.---

2 20 Matt Kenseth Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 46.221 194.717 23 23 -0.052 -0.052

3 18 Kyle Busch Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 46.254 194.578 5 36 -0.085 -0.033

4 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 46.295 194.405 57 57 -0.126 -0.041

5 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Chevrolet 46.354 194.158 30 33 -0.185 -0.059

6 39 Ryan Newman Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.372 194.083 8 20 -0.203 -0.018

7 99 Carl Edwards Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.458 193.723 24 24 -0.289 -0.086

8 14 Tony Stewart Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.528 193.432 11 11 -0.359 -0.070

9 10 Danica Patrick Stewart Haas Racing Chevrolet 46.529 193.428 5 11 -0.360 -0.001

10 48 Jimmie Johnson Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet 46.617 193.063 15 15 -0.448 -0.088

11 21 Trevor Bayne Wood Bros Racing Ford 46.629 193.013 5 5 -0.460 -0.012

12 13 Casey Mears Germain Racing Ford 46.826 192.201 11 11 -0.657 -0.197

13 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Roush Fenway Racing Ford 46.828 192.193 5 8 -0.659 -0.002

14 38 Josh Wise Front Row Motorsports Ford 47.295 190.295 24 27 -1.126 -0.467

15 83 T. Kvapil / D.

Reutimann

BK Racing Toyota 48.198 186.730 14 34 -2.029 -0.903

Best 10 Consecutive Lap Average

Pos Car Driver From Lap To Lap Avg Speed

1 16 Greg Biffle 14 23 194.936

2 20 Matt Kenseth 14 23 194.717

3 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. 48 57 194.405

4 99 Carl Edwards 15 24 193.723

5 39 Ryan Newman 11 20 193.519

6 14 Tony Stewart 2 11 193.432

7 48 Jimmie Johnson 6 15 193.063

8 10 Danica Patrick 2 11 192.938

9 42 Juan Pablo Montoya 24 33 192.806

10 13 Casey Mears 2 11 192.201

11 38 Josh Wise 18 27 189.207

12 83 T. Kvapil / D. Reutimann 25 34 186.216

* Car must run 10 consecutive laps on the track to be included in the above chart.


Collection of Events from Day #2 Preseson Thunder from Daytona

Day #2 Daytona International Speedway

                                                                       Preseason Thunder Big One 2013

 

 

 

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Havoc Breaks Loose in Day #2 of Preseason Thunder

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The damaged car of Kasey Kahne driver of the #5 Chevrolet sits in the garage after an incident in turn 3 during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

 

Feeling A Draft: Pack Mentality Returns To Daytona

Drivers Test Drafting At Daytona For First Time In Gen-6 Car

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 11, 2013) – Day 2 of Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway offered a little bit of everything, with the highlight coming in the afternoon as the pack returned to the high banks.

Friday’s second session opened with a multi-car pack working on drafting around the hallowed 2.5-mile superspeedway. About an hour into the afternoon test session, a 12-car accident ended several teams’ day.

During Day 2’s media availability, NASCAR’s 10-time Most Popular Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. talked about his anticipation for the upcoming 2013 season.

 

“I feel like that the sport is in a good healthy place,” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. “We have a good opportunity to grow.  With this car we have a chance to do something great and really make a big impact … I think the racing is as exciting as it has been in a long time.  You look at some of these old races and look back at some of the events that we had in the ‘80s and the ‘90s … it always is changing and it always will, but I think we have improved it.”

 

Trevor Bayne, the 2011 Daytona 500 champion, posted the fastest lap of both days at 199.650 mph, set in the afternoon session.

 

"The biggest thing was just how the draft was working more like it used to be,” said Martin Truex Jr. “There were no two-car tandems, it was cool being able to back up off the leader and get runs and take the lead and do things like you used to do.  It has a little bit more strategy involved than just holding it wide open and hitting the guy in front of you as hard as you could, so I thought it was cool.”

With The Sprint Unlimited (Feb. 16 on SPEED, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio) and the Daytona 500 (Feb. 24 on FOX, Motor Racing Network Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio) a little more than a month away, Greg Biffle is readying himself for what he believes will be a “fun” and “exciting” Speedweeks.

 

“The cars are stuck less and they are looser,” said Greg Biffle. “That is good for racing. It is good for the fans. It will make it more exciting and make pit strategy come into play. If you put tires on, you will be able to go faster. I think all of that is good. This is going to be a heck of a race. I like that the cars were sliding around and hard to drive. It will make it a fun race.” 

Off the track, Jimmie Johnson, 2006 Daytona 500 winner, has partnered with Daytona International Speedway to provide fans with “The 48 Experience,” the ultimate race fan package for the Daytona 500.

 “I became a fan of racing as a kid and I think the future of our sport really relies on connecting with the young kids and helping them get involved in the sport and understanding and being around it,” said Jimmie Johnson. “Hopefully, this program can contribute to that.”

“The 48 Experience” and great seats are still available for the 55th Annual Daytona 500 on February 24.  Call 1-800-PITSHOP or visit www.daytona500.com.

Tomorrow concludes 2013 Preseason Thunder for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. Robin Pemberton, NASCAR vice president of competition, will be available in the media center at 12:30 p.m.

 

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Daytona On Deck For Best Of NASCAR’s Short-Track Stars

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Daytona On Deck For Best Of NASCAR’s Short-Track Stars

UNOH Battle At The Beach Final Event Details Announced

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 11, 2013) –Nearly 11 months ago, NASCAR and Daytona International Speedway announced the concept of a unique short-track event to take place Feb. 18-19 during the 2013 Speedweeks. With the kickoff just over five weeks away, the anticipation and excitement around the inaugural UNOH Battle At The Beach continues to rise.

Friday, NASCAR released the entry blanks to the competitors that outlined the complete details, from the final event schedule to the complete race format for the special non-points events.

“Our team has devoted a great deal of time generating feedback from not only drivers and owners, but fans and media as well, to work to create a truly special event that will serve as the crown jewel of the short-track calendar,” said Brad Moran, NASCAR touring series director. “The end result is a format and rules package designed to showcase the best talent throughout NASCAR’s regional and touring series.

“The benefit of this being a completely new and unique event is we were able to take a fresh look at everything and really create something special and exciting.”

The UNOH Battle At The Beach will take place on a .4-mile oval located on the Superstretch at Daytona International Speedway. The two-day event will begin Feb. 18, the day after pole qualifying for the 55th running of the Daytona 500 and setting the stage for the “World Center of Racing” to host the entire spectrum of NASCAR racing during Speedweeks.

Highlights of the UNOH Battle At The Beach include:

· Three 150-lap features: the Late Model division of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series, the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours and the NASCAR K&N Pro Series.

· The final race for the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series will be Monday night, while the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours and NASCAR K&N Pro Series will be Tuesday night. Both nights of racing will air live on SPEED.

· The event is designed to highlight the star power throughout the NASCAR touring and regional series and is limited to non-national series competitors.

· The qualifying concept is simple: Race your way into the field. Translation: 2012 race winners and series champions received protected spots in the main events of their respective tour races. The remaining spots of each of the 34-car fields will be decided through heat races, and a last-chance race if necessary.

· Top-10 finishers in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Division I national standings earn starting spots in the Late Model race.

· Heat races will be seeded by fastest lap speeds in each of the final practices. Locked-in drivers must still compete in the heat races to determine where they’ll start in the features.

· There will be two heat races apiece for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series and NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours. The winners of each of the heat races will make up the front row, with a coin flip to determine which row will start on the inside and which will start on the outside.

· The Late Model division will have four heat races, followed by a special draw to determine starting positions one through four for the heat-race winners.

· The three international series champions – D.J. Kennington of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1, Jorge Goeters of Mexico’s NASCAR Toyota Series, and Spain’s Ander Vilarino of Euro Racecar Series, NASCAR touring series, received locked-in spots to whichever one of the three races they elect to enter.

The Late Model rules were announced in October and are based on both sections – Late Model Stock Car Division and Mid-West/West Coast Late Model Division – as outlined in the 2013 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Rule Book.

During 2012 Champions Week in Charlotte for the NASCAR regional and touring series, Daytona President Joie Chitwood unveiled the special event trophies. In a tribute to Daytona’s racing heritage, the trophies are designed to reflect those previously presented to race winners during the days of racing on the beach.

Entry blanks for NASCAR-licensed competitors are being mailed to competitors and are available through the NASCAR's membership website; non-licensed competitors are asked to contact Sharon Grzanich (sgrzanich@nascar.com or (386) 310-6324.

Fans can follow NASCAR regional and touring series (@NASCARHomeTrack) and Daytona International Speedway (@DISUpdates) on Twitter and stay up to speed on the latest news by using hashtag #NASCARBattle.

Tickets for the UNOH Battle At The Beach,along with all other Budweiser Speedweeks 2013 events, can be purchased online at www. daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

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