Lia Lands NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ride
Daytona Beach, FL — Following his 2007 breakthrough season that culminated with his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour championship, Donny Lia has secured a ride in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for 2008 with TRG Motorsports.
Lia, a native of Jericho, N.Y., will drive the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado for Kevin Buckler and TRG Motorsports. In five full seasons on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Lia collected 11 wins – including six in 2007. Lia was the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Sunoco Rookie of the Year in 2003.
Chad Little Named NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Director
“Modified racing is an integral part of NASCAR history,” Little said. “The series is strong and I am looking forward to helping it continue to grow. I had the chance to meet and get to know a lot of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour officials, competitors, promoters and fans last year. There is not a more passionate group than those involved with Modified racing, and that translates into some of the best racing in NASCAR.”
Seekonk Speedway Inks 2008 Sponsorship Partners
Seekonk, MA — Seekonk Speedway is pleased to announce the addition of several new partnerships and the continued support of several returning sponsors at the Route 6 facility in 2008. “Sponsorship always has, and always will, play a vital role in sustaining short track auto racing,” speedway Vice-President Francis Venditti explains. “We are thrilled to welcome so many new and returning partners to our family in 2008.”
Aubuchon Hardware, family owned and operated since 1908, operates HardwareStore.com in conjunction with over 130 retail locations throughout Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Connecticut and Upstate New York. As part of their Centennial Celebration, Aubuchon’s season-long partnership with the Cement Palace will be highlighted by a special Aubuchon Hardware Night on Saturday, July 12. The Tiverton, RI-based Phil’s Propane Company, which services over 5,000 residential, commercial and industrial accounts covering all of Newport and Bristol Counties, providing bulk propane delivery, 24 hour emergency service and installation of space heating, water heating and other propane equipment, is a returning partner in 2008. The firm will sponsor an extra distance-extra cash-extra excitement Late Model event on Phil’s Propane Night, August 2.
TRG Signs Donny Lia to Second Team
There has been a lot of speculation this off-season on where 2007 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion Donny Lia would land for 2008, but the rumors can be put to rest now that Lia has signed to drive the No. 71 Chevrolet Silverado in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kevin Buckler’s TRG Motorsports team. Lia has signed on to drive a second TRG Motorsports entry, as a teammate to fellow New York-native and three-time Rolex Grand Am Champion Andy Lally. Both drivers will compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors and the Championship Crown.
“We are really excited to sign Donny Lia to drive a second truck for us in 2008,” said Team Principal, Kevin Buckler. “When we were looking at adding a second truck team, it made perfect sense to bring Donny in as our second driver. Donny is a very talented young man and has won in just about everything he has raced. He’s one of the most determined racers out there and he’ll make a great addition to our team. Both he and Andy are true racers and they are the future of TRG.”
TSR Taps NEMA Rookie of the Year Jeremy Frankoski for 2008 Driving Duties
Jon Seaman Jr. Concentrates on Engineering Studies
Southbury, CT — While Jon Seaman Jr. devotes time to his Mechanical Engineering studies at Rochester Institute of Technology, TSR Motorsports has named 2007 NEMA Rookie of the Year Jeremy Frankoski to fill the driver’s seat of the No. 63 Midget for the 2008 season.
“TSR Motorsports feels very fortunate to have Jeremy on their team for the upcoming 2008 season,” commented team principal Jon Seaman Sr. “His focus and determination will blend well with the young but experienced crew Jon Jr and TSR Motorsports have built.”
Auto Celebs Set for Speedway Expo
SpeedwayEXPO ’08 will have some interesting people from the automotive world during the event held February 29 – March 2 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA.
This year’s show has it all: from racing cars and stars to seminars. Saturday night will be busy with two major events. The inaugural Toast and Roast is set for 5PM while the Pit Crew Challenge is set for 7PM. The second-annual SPEEDY Awards to honor racing’s best are also set for Sunday. For more information, please visit SpeedwayEXPO.com.
July 25 CARQUEST Auto Parts SK 150 Brings Posted Awards of Over $25,000
Stafford Springs, CT — The 5th annual CARQUEST Auto Parts SK 150, scheduled for Friday, July 25 at Stafford Motor Speedway, will feature total posted awards of over $25,000. The…
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