Richard Childress Racing and Morgan Shepherd’s Racing for Jesus have teamed up to form Shepherd Racing Ventures, a partnership to run the No. 21 Nationwide Series Chevy for the remainder of the Nationwide season.
Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Marcos Ambrose will drive the team’s No. 9 car in 2011, replacing the departing Kasey Kahne, who is leaving to drive for Red Bull Racing in 2011 while he waits for a seat to open up at Hendrick Motorsports.
Richard Childress Racing announced today that Budweiser will sponsor the team’s No. 29 Sprint Cup entry and driver Kevin Harvick in 2011, replacing Shell Pennzoil, which is leaving the team to sponsor Penske Racing and Kurt Busch.
The NASCAR Insiders are reporting that Aric Almirola’s name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for one of Richard Petty Motorsports’ Fords next season.
Richard Childress Racing appears to be close to a deal with Budweiser to sponsor Kevin Harvick in a split campaign in 2011, according to Marty Smith of ESPN.
Frontstretch is reporting that Paul Menard has agreed in principle to drive a fourth Richard Childress Racing Chevy in 2011. His Menards sponsorship would move to RCR with him, as it is his father’s company.
AJ Allmendinger has signed a multi-year deal to stay with Richard Petty Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 43 Ford. A formal announcement is expected Friday at Watkins Glen International.
Richard Childress Racing is said to be considering fielding a fourth Sprint Cup Chevy next season. Also, the team is in the process of finalizing a deal to run Kevin Harvick Inc.’s Nationwide Series program in 2011.
Jayski is reporting via FoxSports.com that Terry Labonte will drive three races in a car fielded by Billy Stavola. Cars and engines will be provided by Richard Childress Racing. Labonte will drive Stavola Labonte Racing’s No. 10 car in the One Last Race To Make The Chase at Richmond International Raceway in September, the Bank of America 500 [...]
According to Matt McLaughlin’s Thinking Out Loud column on Frontstretch.com, Budweiser moving to Richard Childress Racing and driver Kevin Harvick appears to be “in the cards.” But, no source is given to indicate how and why McLaughlin came to that conclusion. AutoRacing1.com (subscription required) reported the same rumor in June, but nothing has been confirmed or denied [...]