http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/players/nelson_piquet/76891 Recent articles about Nelson Piquet en-us Sweet Home Alabama: Piquet Jr. will make his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon, having only previously raced at the 2.66-mile track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. This Week’s Camaro: The No. 30 WORX team will have chassis TSM-110 for this Saturday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway. TSM-110 was previously used by Piquet Jr. at Daytona International Speedway, where he earned an 11th-place finish. Richmond Recap: Making his first career NNS start at Richmond International Raceway last week, Nelson Piquet Jr. looked to gain a solid finish in the ToyotaCare 250 before heading to Talladega Superspeedway. Piquet Jr. and his No. 30 Delavaco team started the weekend by qualifying 23rd at the 0.75-mile short track. The Brasilia, Brazil native was able to work his way through traffic and bring his Delavaco Chevrolet Camaro home to a 14th-place finish. Welcome Back: Piquet Jr. will again display the No. 30 WORX colors o... Thu, 02 May 2013 15:30:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_aarons_312_race_preview/13537523 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_aarons_312_race_preview/13537523 Nelson Piquet, Jr. Aaron’s 312 Race Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_aarons_312_race_preview/13537523 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Sweet Home Alabama...Piquet Jr. will make his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon, having only previously raced at the 2.66-mile track in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.   This Week's Camaro...The No. 30 WORX team will have chassis TSM-110 for this Saturday's race at Talladega Superspeedway. TSM-110 was previously used by Piquet Jr. at Daytona International Speedway, where he earned an 11th-place finish.   Richmond Recap...Making his first career NNS start at Richmond International Raceway last week, Nelson Piquet Jr. looked to gain a solid finish in the ToyotaCare 250 before heading to Talladega Superspeedway. Piquet Jr. and his No. 30 Delavaco team started the weekend by qualifying 23rd at the 0.75-mile short track. The Brasilia, Brazil native was able to work his way through traffic and bring his Delavaco Chevrolet Camaro home to a 14th-place finish.   Welcome Back...Piquet Jr. will again display the ... Wed, 01 May 2013 08:00:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_talladega_superspeedway/13526246 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_talladega_superspeedway/13526246 Nelson Piquet NNS Preview: Talladega Superspeed​way http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_talladega_superspeedway/13526246 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NASCAR has suspended the two Richard Childress Racing crew members arrested for fighting with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Richmond. Thomas Costello and Michael Searce were both suspended for four Nationwide Series races and fined $15,000 each. They were also placed on probation until the end of the year for the altercation in the motorhome lot after Friday night's race. Henrico County police charged Searce with two counts of misdemeanor assault, and Costello with one count of misdemeanor assault. NASCAR cited ''actions detrimental to stock car racing. Involved in an altercation with another competitor after the race had concluded,'' as reason for their punishment. The altercation happened long after Scott and Piquet tangled on the track and then on pit road after the race. Scott approached Piquet, and Piquet shoved him and kicked Scott in the groin. Piquet tweeted on Saturday night a friend of his hurt his shoulder in the fight with the RCR crew members, whom team owner Richard Childress clai Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:12:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/crew_members_suspended_after_fight/13523132 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/crew_members_suspended_after_fight/13523132 Crew members suspended after fight http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/crew_members_suspended_after_fight/13523132 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png NASCAR has suspended the two Richard Childress Racing crew members arrested for fighting with Nelson Piquet Jr. at Richmond. Thomas Costello and Michael Searce were both suspended for four Nationwide Series races and fined $15,000 each. They were also placed on probation until the end of the year for the altercation in the motorhome lot after Friday night's race. Henrico County police charged Searce with two counts of misdemeanor assault, and Costello with one count of misdemeanor assault. NASCAR cited ''actions detrimental to stock car racing. Involved in an altercation with another competitor after the race had concluded,'' as reason for their punishment. The altercation happened long after Scott and Piquet tangled on the track and then on pit road after the race. Scott approached Piquet, and Piquet shoved him and kicked Scott in the groin. Piquet tweeted on Saturday night a friend of his hurt his shoulder in the fight with the RCR crew members, whom team owner Richard Childress clai Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:30:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/crew_members_suspended_for_fight_with_piquet_jr/13522847 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/crew_members_suspended_for_fight_with_piquet_jr/13522847 Crew members suspended for fight with Piquet Jr. http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/crew_members_suspended_for_fight_with_piquet_jr/13522847 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png As many men would agree, getting kicked in the groin isn't a fun thing and back on Friday night, two NASCAR Nationwide drivers got into a post race confrontation which lead to one kicking the other in the groin. After battling for fifteenth place during the Richmond Toyota Care 500, drivers Nelson Piquet and Brian Scott tempers flared in the pits. Keep an eye on Piquet (in the white race suit) as he argues with Scott and then plants his foot squarely in Brian's groin: (Courtesy of Tire Ball) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:54:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_kicks_brian_scott_in_the_groin_after_nationwide_richmond_race_video/13503998 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_kicks_brian_scott_in_the_groin_after_nationwide_richmond_race_video/13503998 Nelson Piquet kicks Brian Scott in the groin after Nationwide Richmond race (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_kicks_brian_scott_in_the_groin_after_nationwide_richmond_race_video/13503998 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Nelson Piquet, Jr. and Brian Nelson mix it up after the Nationwide race in Richmond. “I’m not going to take any more crap from him,” Piquet said post race. Brian Nelson: “He kicks me right... Full story at Bob's Blitz ~ http://www.bobsblitz.com Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:52:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_threw_a_nice_front_kick_to_brian_nelsons_groin_after_nationwide_race_in_richmond/13497872 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_threw_a_nice_front_kick_to_brian_nelsons_groin_after_nationwide_race_in_richmond/13497872 Nelson Piquet, Jr. Threw a Nice Front Kick to Brian Nelson's Groin After Nationwide Race in Richmond http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_threw_a_nice_front_kick_to_brian_nelsons_groin_after_nationwide_race_in_richmond/13497872 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Nelson Piquet Jr. got into a heated argument with Brian Scott after the NASCAR Nationwide Series race Friday at Richmond International Raceway. The argument turned into shoving and the shoving turned into a cheap kick to Brian’s groin which was delivered by Nelson’s foot.  The incident stemmed from the two drivers battling it out on the track for 14th place late in the race and their cars ended up tapping each other more than once. According to Sporting News, ‘Piquet said their feud stems from a truck race at Martinsville and  Scott said it was a long time brewing.’ Brian spoke on the incident following the race: “I went to talk to him I was a little heated, and then he kicks me right below the belt, which I think is a below-the-belt type shot. … That just shows his character.” Piquet also spoke to the media and apologized for the kick which he said was unintentional. “When you get a temper at the end of the race, everybody is tired and frustrated and you do things you don’t mean, t... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:37:50 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_delivers_kick_to_brian_scotts_groin_following_nationwide_series_race/13497716 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_delivers_kick_to_brian_scotts_groin_following_nationwide_series_race/13497716 Nelson Piquet Jr. Delivers Kick To Brian Scott’s Groin Following Nationwide Series race http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_delivers_kick_to_brian_scotts_groin_following_nationwide_series_race/13497716 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ((HT: LP2008/NASCAR/NASCARImages/ESPN)) And the HQ doesn't necessarily mean in a good way... Piquet and Brian Scott got into it in the race last night in Richmond and it ended only in the way that makes live television live television... In a pit crew fight... Evidence below... In the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper this morning, we now know that there have been arrests involving pit crew members as a carryover from the incident on TV. Michael Scearce, was charged with two misdemeanor counts of assault. Thomas Costello was charged with one misdemeanor count of assault. The two were charged and released early this morning. Both are on the Scott crew. From the Times-Dispatch: "One of the two adult male victims has a shoulder injury," Toney said. “Henrico Police are investigating a verbal argument that started in the infield area of RIR that escalated into a physical altercation near the Driver/Owner Lot,” Lt. Linda Toney said in a news relea... Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:32:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_junior_goes_up_the_middle_updated_with_arrests/13497380 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_junior_goes_up_the_middle_updated_with_arrests/13497380 Nelson Piquet Junior Goes Up The Middle (UPDATED WIth Arrests) http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_junior_goes_up_the_middle_updated_with_arrests/13497380 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Welcome to Richmond: Nelson Piquet Jr. will be making his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, having only previously raced at the 0.75-mile short track in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race last fall where he finished 17th. This Week’s Camaro: The No. 30 Delavaco team will have chassis TSM-335 for this Friday’s race at Richmond International Raceway. TSM-335 was previously used at Phoenix International Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway. Texas Recap: Making his first career NNS start at Texas Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Nelson Piquet Jr. looked to gain momentum in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 before heading into the off-weekend. Piquet Jr. and his No. 30 WORX Yard Tools team started the weekend by qualifying 19th at the 1.5-mile oval. Piquet Jr. was able to drive his WORX Yard Tools Chevrolet Camaro to an 18th-place finish. X Games Recap: This past weekend, Piquet Jr. went to Brazil to participate in the Global R... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:30:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_toyota_care_250_race_preview/13472005 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_toyota_care_250_race_preview/13472005 Nelson Piquet, Jr. Toyota Care 250 Race Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_toyota_care_250_race_preview/13472005 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Welcome to Richmond...Nelson Piquet Jr. will be making his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) start at Richmond International Raceway on Friday night, having only previously raced at the 0.75-mile short track in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race last fall where he finished 17th.     This Week's Camaro...The No. 30 Delavaco team will have chassis TSM-335 for this Friday's race at Richmond International Raceway. TSM-335 was previously used at Phoenix International Raceway and Bristol Motor Speedway.   Texas Recap....Making his first career NNS start at Texas Motor Speedway two weeks ago, Nelson Piquet Jr. looked to gain momentum in the O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 before heading into the off-weekend. Piquet Jr. and his No. 30 WORX Yard Tools team started the weekend by qualifying 19th at the 1.5-mile oval. Piquet Jr. was able to drive his WORX Yard Tools Chevrolet Camaro to an 18th-place finish.     X Games Recap...This past weekend, Piquet Jr. went to Brazil t... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:10:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_richmond_international_raceway/13465738 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_richmond_international_raceway/13465738 Nelson Piquet NNS Preview: Richmond International Raceway http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/nelson_piquet_nns_preview_richmond_international_raceway/13465738 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Making his return to Martinsville Speedway and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on Saturday, Nelson Piquet Jr. looked to gain more seat time in the Kroger 250 before heading back to the NASCAR Nationwide Series next Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway. Piquet Jr. and his No. 30 Wolf Pack Energy Services Chevy team started the weekend strong by qualifying in the top 15 at the 0.526 mile short track. Despite having to start from the rear due to adjustments following impound, Piquet Jr. was able to drive his Wolf Pack Energy Services Silverado to a 19th-place finish.   During the nearly two hour practice session on Friday morning, crew chief Chris Carrier and the No.30 Turner Scott Motorsports team worked to help the Wolf Pack Energy Services Silverado find more traction coming off the corners. Their hard work paid off as Piquet Jr. and his team qualified 13th. Following qualifying on Friday, Piquet Jr. reported to his crew that he might have a brake issue. The team took no chanc... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:33:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/piquet_jr_leaves_martinsville_with_a_19th_place_finish/13342072 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/piquet_jr_leaves_martinsville_with_a_19th_place_finish/13342072 Piquet Jr. Leaves Martinsville with a 19th Place Finish http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/piquet_jr_leaves_martinsville_with_a_19th_place_finish/13342072 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Welcome Back…Nelson Piquet Jr. will make his return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) this weekend as he will pilot Turner Scott Motorsports’ fourth entry at Martinsville Speedway. Piquet Jr. will be behind the wheel of the No. 30 Wolf Pack Energy Services Chevy Silverado. The 2012 NCWTS Most Popular Driver award winner has four previous NCWTS starts in Martinsville, with a best finish of second (fall of 2012). Piquet Jr. has three top-15 finishes at the 0.526-mile paper clip, including two back-to-back top-10 finishes last year. This Week’s Silverado…The No. 30 Wolf Pack Energy Services team will have chassis TSM-230 this Saturday at Martinsville Speedway. This truck is a brand-new vehicle for the No. 30 Turner Scott Motorsports team. Familiar Face…Piquet Jr. will have a familiar face atop the pit box this weekend in Martinsville as veteran crew chief Chris Carrier will be calling the shots during the 250-lap race. Carrier also serves as the crew chief for Piquet Jr.... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:30:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_kroger_250_race_preview/13304737 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_kroger_250_race_preview/13304737 Nelson Piquet, Jr. Kroger 250 Race Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_kroger_250_race_preview/13304737 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   It was announced today that Nelson Piquet Jr. will pilot Turner Scott Motorsports' fourth entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race at Martinsville Speedway. Piquet Jr., who is running full-time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) for Turner Scott Motorsports in 2013, will be behind the wheel of the No. 30 Wolf Pack Energy Services Chevrolet Silverado in the Kroger 250. Veteran crew chief Chris Carrier will be calling the shots from atop the pit box.   The 2012 NCWTS Most Popular Driver award winner has four previous NCWTS starts in Martinsville, with a best finish of second (fall of 2012). Piquet Jr. has three top-15 finishes at the 0.526-mile paper clip, including two back-to-back top-10 finishes last year.   Piquet Jr., who became the first Brazilian to win in one of NASCAR's top-three series when he took the checkered flag at last season's NNS race at Road America, has raced in a total of 52 NCWTS events, completing two full-time seasons in 201... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:32:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_to_pilot_turner_scott_motorsports_fourth_ncwts_entry_at_martinsville/13290163 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_to_pilot_turner_scott_motorsports_fourth_ncwts_entry_at_martinsville/13290163 Nelson Piquet Jr. To Pilot Turner Scott Motorsports' Fourth NCWTS Entry at Martinsville http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_to_pilot_turner_scott_motorsports_fourth_ncwts_entry_at_martinsville/13290163 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png First Race in the Books…Piquet Jr. kicked off his NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) full-season campaign in the No. 30 WORX Chevrolet at the DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway this past weekend. During the final practice session, the Brazilian driver finished inside the top five, showing he was a threat for the victory in the season-opening event. During the 300-mile event on Saturday afternoon, Piquet Jr. worked his way up from the 17th starting position and completed of all the scheduled 150 laps, finishing in 11th place. This Week’s Camaro…The No. 30 WORX team will have chassis TSM-335 this Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR). This particular chassis is a brand-new chassis out of the Turner Scott Motorsports stable. Welcome Back…Piquet Jr. will once again proudly display the WORX colors this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway. WORX manufactures tools and landscaping equipment and is based in Charlotte, N.C. For more information visit: www.WORX... Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:30:31 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_dollar_general_200_by_amerigas_race_preview/13017769 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_dollar_general_200_by_amerigas_race_preview/13017769 Nelson Piquet, Jr. Dollar General 200 by AmeriGas Race Preview http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_dollar_general_200_by_amerigas_race_preview/13017769 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png     Turner Scott Motorsports announced today that Nelson Piquet Jr., the first Brazilian to win in one of NASCAR's top-three series, will run full time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) in 2013. The 27-year-old will pilot the No. 30 Chevrolet Camaro, marking his first full-time NNS season and making him the first Brazilian to compete full time at the Nationwide level. Piquet Jr. will continue his long-standing relationship with crew chief Chris Carrier, who will lead the No. 30 team from atop the pit box. Piquet Jr. will also extend his partnerships with Qualcomm, Autotrac and TAG Heuer Eyewear, while welcoming Worx and Delavaco Capital Inc. on board as new sponsors in 2013. Piquet Jr. has competed in a total of four NNS events, earning a top-10 in his series debut at Watkins Glen International in 2010. The Brasilia, Brazil native earned his first NNS pole and win at Road America in 2012, only his third start in the series. The event also secured Piquet Jr. as the first Bra... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:41:23 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_to_run_full_time_in_nns_for_turner_scott_motorsports/12873847 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nelson_piquet_jr_to_run_full_time_in_nns_for_turner_scott_motorsports/12873847 Nelson Piquet Jr. to Run Full Time in NNS for Turner Scott Motorsports http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nelson_piquet_jr_to_run_full_time_in_nns_for_turner_scott_motorsports/12873847 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png