PRESS RELEASE: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rookie of the Year Contender John King Joins Red Horse Racing

Red Horse Racing added a driver to the truck lineup for the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season with rookie of the year contender John King behind the wheel of the No. 7 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra.

The Fort Blackmore, Va., native made seven starts in the Truck Series, most recently in 2011 at Kentucky Speedway in October. The rookie has seven previous starts in the series including Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway, New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Martinsville (Va.) Speedway and Homestead-Miami Speedway. The 23 year-old driver has a career-best finish of 15th, which he earned in his Truck Series debut in 2010 at Bristol.

"I am really grateful for the opportunity to drive for Red Horse Racing and to be a part of their organization," said King. "Red Horse Racing has great people on its race team, and I'm really looking forward to competing in the Truck Series. I'm excited to be able to drive for the rookie of the year honors and think this year's class will be very competitive."

Red Horse has a keen eye for talent, fielding trucks in the series since 2005.

"John is a very talented race car driver and we are thrilled to bring him on board," said Managing Partner Tom DeLoach. "John has a great family background and will certainly fit in as part of this Red Horse Racing family."

The young driver began his racing career in the Fastrak and StormPay.com Sanctioned Crate Late Model Series during the 2006 and 2007 season. In 2009, he was a part of the Bill Elliott Driver Development program competing in UARA-STARS Late Model Series. For more on King and his announcement with RHR for 2012, tune into NASCAR Race Hub on SPEED Channel on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. ET.

PRESS RELEASE: Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup Makes Sweet Addition to JDM

Joe Denette Motorsports (JDM) takes "sweet" to a new level with the addition of Anderson's Maple Syrup to its 2012 sponsorship line-up. The Wisconsin-based company will serve as primary sponsor of the No. 9 Chevrolet Silverado for five races with four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Champion, Ron Hornaday. The 2012 campaign with Anderon's includes the season opener at Daytona International Speedway, as well as events in Dover, Chicago, Bristol and Talladega. Anderson's will also share associate sponsorship of the No. 24 Chevrolet Silverado of Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Max Gresham.

"I had the privilege of working with Anderson's in 2011, I'm thrilled to have them back on board this year," said Hornaday. "They are a small family-owned and operated company with big dreams and a great product. I look forward to our continued success in 2012 and can't wait for the sweet taste of victory."

Anderson's Maple Syrup, a pure, all-natural, and healthy alternative to artificial "maple-flavored" syrups, was started over 80 years ago by Paul Anderson as a hobby. Today the third generation grandson, Steve Anderson, continues the family's sugar making heritage.

"We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Ron Hornaday's 'Drive for 5'," said Steve Anderson of Anderson's Maple Syrup. "Joe Denette Motorsports has assembled a great team and we feel fortunate to be a part of their program. Anderson's Maple Syrup is excited about the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season and sharing it with the loyal fans of Ron Hornaday and Anderson's Maple Syrup."

About Anderson's Maple Syrup:

In 1928, Paul Anderson first shared the distinct taste of Wisconsin's Northwoods, delicately sweet pure maple syrup. Three generations later, the Anderson family carries on its sugar making heritage by bottling pure maple syrup from the same sugar bush their grandfather tapped for so many years. A healthy all-natural delicacy, authentic maple syrup is a nutritious and natural alternative to artificial sweeteners and maple-flavored syrups. From its roots in Cumberland, Wisconsin, Anderson's Maple Syrup can today be found in supermarkets and specialty shops across the country.

Follow the Anderson's race team all year long at www.AndersonsMapleSyrupRacing.com and on Facebook 

For more information on Anderson's Maple Syrup visit: www.AndersonsMapleSyrup.com

For more information on Joe Denette Motorsports please visit: www.JoeDenetteMotorsports.com

PRESS RELEASE: Mike Skinner to Race at Daytona with Eddie Sharp Racing

(Mike Skinner, seen here in Victory Lane during his most recent victory at the 2009 NCWTS race at Gateway International Raceway, will race the season-opening event at Daytona International Speedway. Photo by Josh Weingarten)

Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR) has announced that 1995 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) champion Mike Skinner will join the team for the season opening race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, February 24. The one-race deal will place Skinner behind the wheel of the No. 8 Chevrolet for the NextEra Energy Resources 250 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

“Daytona is a bit like a homecoming for me,” commented Mike Skinner, driver of the No. 8 Chevrolet. “Angie and I lived here for 15 years, so we still have a lot of friends and family in the area. I love coming here to race, and I know the equipment at ESR is good. If everything goes according to our plan, at the end of the night we’ll be up front and competing for the win.”

After purchasing assets from Kevin Harvick Inc. following the conclusion of the 2011 season, ESR expected to run three full-time teams throughout the 2012 season. Having Skinner in the No. 8 Chevrolet entry at Daytona International Speedway moves the organization closer to that goal.

“ESR has made a significant investment over the winter and the vision is to have three full-time teams,” commented Eddie Sharp, owner of Eddie Sharp Racing. “We have two down [with Justin Lofton in the No. 6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet and Cale Gale in the No. 33 Rheem Chevrolet] and one to go, and now with the opportunity to race Daytona with Mike, we’re inching closer to that happening. The goal is to keep Mike in the truck all year and run for a championship. If you miss Daytona winning a championship is no longer possible—you have to be there.”

“I’m really excited to have the opportunity to drive for Eddie again this year at Daytona,” Skinner continued. “We’ve been in heavy negotiations with a sponsor who has signed an agreement to sponsor our truck the entire season. We’re waiting for the funding to be put in place, which would allow us to race every week and compete for the championship. If the funding doesn’t come through, then Daytona will probably be our only race unless some other sponsorship comes along. In the event that the sponsorship does come through, we can’t afford to miss Daytona—you can make up for hiccups here and there, but you can’t just give up a whole race on the front side of the year.”

Eddie Sharp Racing and Mike Skinner are still searching for sponsorship opportunities to continue competing in the No. 8 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Anyone interested in expanding their marketing plan to include a NASCAR sponsorship is encouraged to contact Daren Havens, Director of Business Development, Eddie Sharp Racing, at (704) 489-8809.

The NextEra Energy Resources 250 from Daytona International Speedway will be broadcast live on SPEED at 7:00 p.m. EST on Friday, February 24. Radio coverage of the 250-mile event will be available on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Channel 90, beginning at 7:15 p.m. Fans can also tune into SPEED to watch practice sessions at 12:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. EST on Thursday, February 23, and qualifying just prior to the race at 4:00 p.m. EST, on Friday, February 24.

PRESS RELEASE: Start Time for NCWTS Race at Rockingham Announced

NASCAR fans have known since last September that NASCAR would be returning to Rockingham Speedway for the first time in eight years with the Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) on April 15, 2012.

Now, the race has an official start time.

The historic Good Sam Club Roadside Assistance Carolina 200 presented by Cheerwine will take the green flag at 1 p.m. on the legendary one-mile oval.

"This place (Rockingham Speedway) is steeped in tradition," said speedway President Andy Hillenburg, "so, it's nice to be back in that traditional Sunday afternoon 1 p.m. time slot."

For more information on the Good Sam Club Roadside Assistance Carolina 200 presented by Cheerwine, or to purchase tickets, contact Rockingham Speedway at 910.205.8800 or visit online at www.rockinghamspeedway.com.

PRESS RELEASE: Red Horse Racing Adds Two-Time Truck Series Champion Todd Bodine to Driver Line-Up

(Photo by Brandon W. Mudd)

Red Horse Racing announced today that two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will drive the No. 11 Toyota Tundra at Daytona International Speedway for the NextEra Energy Resources 250. The Chemung N.Y. native will be backed by Good Sam Roadside Assistance, the sister company to series sponsor Camping World, for the 13th showing at the 2.5-mile speedway.

"We are thrilled to have a two-time Daytona winner as a part of our team." Team Owner, Tom DeLoach said. "Though this is a Daytona sponsor only, we are still looking for sponsors to continue the quest for the 2012 Truck Series Championship."

"We are very proud to go to Daytona and represent Good Sam," stated Bodine. "Doing their marketing around our series is a great fit for Good Sam Roadside Assistance. I cannot thank Marcus Lemonis enough for giving me and Red Horse Racing this opportunity. We will go to Daytona and do our very best to represent them and get Good Sam to Victory Lane."

Bodine captured the Truck Series season opener in back-to-back years, 2008 and 2009.

"We are excited to partner with Todd Bodine and Team Onion to sponsor him in the Red Horse Racing No. 11 Good Sam Roadside Assistance Toyota Tundra," adds Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World & Good Sam. "Todd is an avid RVer who understands our business and our customers."

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PRESS RELEASE: AM FM-ENERGY.com Fired Up for 2012 NCWTS Season with Joe Denette Motorsports

Joe Denette Motorsports (JDM) announced today that AM FM-Energy.com, the best in alternative energy solutions, will continue its support of the sophomore team as an active player in their 2012 sponsorship line-up. The Virginia-based company will be an associate sponsor for Ron Hornaday on the No. 9 Chevrolet and Max Gresham on the No. 24 Chevrolet.

"AM FM-Energy.com is proud to partner with Joe Denette Motorsports again for the 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season," said Andy Mays, president of AM FM-Energy.com. "With a veteran like Ron Hornaday and an up and coming rookie like Max Gresham, we know the duo will be powerful spokesmen for our brand. As a small company in Virginia that sells pellet and wood stoves on our website, we know the power of a NASCAR partnership. We look for both drivers to 'heat things up' in 2012."

AM FM-Energy.com, based in Amherst, VA, is celebrating its seventh year in business as a leader in alternative energy solutions. The company specializes in multi-fuel stoves, wood stoves and pellet stoves. They are also a notable distributor of thehigh quality Timber Ridge line of wood and pellet stoves from England Stove Works.

AM FM-Energy.com was the proud sponsor of Elliott Sadler's No.24 Joe Denette Motorsports entry in the 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event in Bristol Motor Speedway. Sadler captured JDM's first Keystone Light Pole Award leading 53 laps en route to a ninth-place finish.

"After partnering with JDM and Elliott Sadler in last year's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Bristol, we saw a tremendous boost in sales through our online store," continued Mays. "We hope this is a winning combination for both sides and we wish Joe, Ron and Max the best of luck in 2012."

On Tuesday, Joe Denette Motorsports, in conjunction with FoSho Italian Sports Bar, catered lunch to the employees of England Stove Works and AM FM-Energy.com.

For more information on AM FM-Energy.com visit: www.amfmenergy.com

For more information on Joe Denette Motorsports visit: www.JoeDenetteMotorsports.com

For more information on Ron Hornaday visit: www.RonHornaday.com

For more information on Max Gresham visit: www.MaxGresham.com

PRESS RELEASE: Pennsylvania's Only NASCAR Team Goes "Green"

Peck Motorsports is proud to announce they are leading the race to "Go Green" in the NASCAR Campig World Truck Series. Peck Motorsports driver, Todd Peck, will be entering his second season in the series in 2012. Peck, who races the #96 Kids Get Arthritis Too truck believes it is "important to make sure our team does it's part to protect the environment."

The Peck Motorsports team, with help from Renewable Engineered Systems and Keystone Biofuels, has begun the transition to a greener team by making changes to the team's hauler by switching to LED lighting and bio-diesel fuel. The team will also be one of the first teams in NASCAR to utilize solar-powered generators to power their equipment during the races.

"Peck Motorsport's decision to use solar powered generators this season is a great example of the type of technology we hope to see used by teams in the coming seasons," said Dr. Mike Lynch, managing director of green innovation, NASCAR. He goes on to explain, "NASCAR is working to bring new and impressive technology that compounds to cut down energy in a cutting-edge way."

Switching to a 5% bio-diesel fuel blend in the hauler allows the team to reduce major greenhouse gas components in the atmosphere. Ben Wootton, President of Keystone Biofuels explains, "By using the 5% blend in the hauler during one race trip to Florida (450 gal), Peck will reduce particulate matter by .25 lbs, hydrocarbons by .35 lbs, carbon monoxide by 1.75 lbs, sulphur dioxide by .15 lbs, and carbon dioxide by 362.49 lbs."

According to Keith Wolfe, Peck Motorsports Crew Chief, "Even small changes can make a big difference. Since we race on a national stage, we want to set a good example. Going green is a continued example of us being socially and environmentally responsible."

Peck Motorsports will showcase the changes at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg, PA on Saturday, February 11. Fans and visitors will have the chance to meet Todd Peck, see the #96 Arthritis truck and walk through the "green" hauler.

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, located at 222 Market Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is the mid-state's premier center for arts, education, entertainment and cultural enrichment.