http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/players/skip_barber/77035 Recent articles about Skip Barber en-us KMC Wheels is proud to announce that it has joined Austin Dyne, the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year, for his 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East campaign with Turner Scott Motorsports. The young driver finished 8th in his rookie season in the K&N Pro Series West, scoring a pair of top-five results and eight top-ten finishes. He moved East and joins Turner Scott Motorsports for a full-time campaign in 2013. "Supporting emerging drivers in motorsports is a core value for us at KMC Wheels," said KMC Wheels Marketing Director Rhett Sander. "We look forward to working with Austin as he continues to progress through the ranks." KMC Wheels designs and manufactures wheels for the automotive aftermarket. The company offers a range of products suitable for passenger cars, trucks and SUVs but specializes in styles and fitments to suit the lifted-truck segment. Dyne, a native of Southern California, started racing go-karts in 2007 and graduated to ... Wed, 08 May 2013 18:24:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/kmc_wheels_backs_austin_dyne_for_2013_k_n_pro_series_east_campaign/13578494 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/kmc_wheels_backs_austin_dyne_for_2013_k_n_pro_series_east_campaign/13578494 KMC Wheels Backs Austin Dyne for 2013 K&N Pro Series East Campaign http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/kmc_wheels_backs_austin_dyne_for_2013_k_n_pro_series_east_campaign/13578494 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Scott Heckert developed a deep passion at the young age of 8-years-old when he began racing go-karts at the Norwalk Karting Association where he secured many wins and two championships.  This was just the beginning of great things to come for Heckert.  "After continued success I took my talents to full size cars and participated in several Skip Barber National races. In only 4 races I earned 3 top 5 finishes in the national level of competition. Late 2010 marked a change in the course of my racing career as I attended Finish Line Racing School and signed with BJ McLeod Motorsports.  Since then I have competed in the top ranks of southern asphalt late model racing. In 2012 I was named Bright House Challenge Rookie of the Year as well as finishing 5th in the points, to add to that I finished 4th and 3rd in my only 2 starts in the CRA Super Series," said Heckert. After much success at the ripe age of 19-years-old, Heckert, a sophomore at Miami University where he is studying ... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:31:49 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_driver_scott_heckert_partners_up_with_project_lifesaver_international_to_drive_for_awareness/13494520 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_driver_scott_heckert_partners_up_with_project_lifesaver_international_to_drive_for_awareness/13494520 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Scott Heckert Partners Up With Project Lifesaver International to Drive for Awareness http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_driver_scott_heckert_partners_up_with_project_lifesaver_international_to_drive_for_awareness/13494520 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There will be another American, an Indiana native no less, in this year's Indianapolis 500. A.J. Foyt Racing announced Tuesday it had hired Conor Daly to drive the No. 41 ABC Supply Honda in the May race as a teammate to Takuma Sato. It will be the IndyCar debut for the 21-year-old, who grew up watching the Indy 500 from the grandstands. ''I almost can't describe what it means to have the opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500,'' Daly said. ''I have been to the 500 every year of my existence except for last year when I raced in Monaco. It is truly my home race since I was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. I am so thankful that A.J. and Larry (Foyt) have given me my first shot at the greatest race in the world. I know this will sound cheesy, but I've never been happier in my life - this race means so much to me.'' Daly, who grew up in Noblesville, Ind., tested for Foyt at Sebring in December two days before he turned 21. He is the son of former Formul Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:23:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/conor_daly_to_drive_at_indy_500/13296310 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/conor_daly_to_drive_at_indy_500/13296310 Conor Daly to drive at Indy 500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/conor_daly_to_drive_at_indy_500/13296310 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/1064810ae72cbcd2f7cac7aaa57de6bcee637688/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f938720.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B07CCDF00DC06F5747C466932F7685DB.jpg There will be another American, an Indiana native no less, in this year's Indianapolis 500. A.J. Foyt Racing announced Tuesday it had hired Conor Daly to drive the No. 41 ABC Supply Honda in the May race as a teammate to Takuma Sato. It will be the IndyCar debut for the 21-year-old, who grew up watching the Indy 500 from the grandstands. ''I almost can't describe what it means to have the opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500,'' Daly said. ''I have been to the 500 every year of my existence except for last year when I raced in Monaco. It is truly my home race since I was born and raised in the Indianapolis area. I am so thankful that A.J. and Larry (Foyt) have given me my first shot at the greatest race in the world. I know this will sound cheesy, but I've never been happier in my life - this race means so much to me.'' Daly, who grew up in Noblesville, Ind., tested for Foyt at Sebring in December two days before he turned 21. He is the son of former Formul Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:41:59 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/conor_daly_to_run_indianapolis_500_for_aj_foyt/13295143 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/conor_daly_to_run_indianapolis_500_for_aj_foyt/13295143 Conor Daly to run Indianapolis 500 for A.J. Foyt http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/conor_daly_to_run_indianapolis_500_for_aj_foyt/13295143 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/1064810ae72cbcd2f7cac7aaa57de6bcee637688/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f938720.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B07CCDF00DC06F5747C466932F7685DB.jpg VeriStor Systems , an industry-leading virtual infrastructure and data storage technology solutions and services provider, and Devin Jones Racing today announced a marketing partnership for the #35 NASCAR Camping World Truck which will make its inaugural appearance at Martinsville Speedway on April 6. VeriStor has also announced its continued partnership of the Devin Jones #35 Late Model Stock for the 2013 UARA-STARS racing season. "VeriStor has been a tremendous supporter of the racing community and we are very pleased to have them as a primary sponsor for our first race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck series at Martinsville Speedway," said Jones. "As leaders in virtual and data storage technology solutions, VeriStor is focused on helping its clients achieve the most from their technology infrastructure. To showcase their brand and customer commitment, I am looking forward to delivering strong results with the VeriStor #35 Chevy Truck and VeriStor #35 Late Model St... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:20:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/veristor_announces_primary_sponsorship_of_the_35_devin_jones_racing_nascar_camping_world_truck/13194010 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/veristor_announces_primary_sponsorship_of_the_35_devin_jones_racing_nascar_camping_world_truck/13194010 VeriStor Announces Primary Sponsorship of the #35 Devin Jones Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/veristor_announces_primary_sponsorship_of_the_35_devin_jones_racing_nascar_camping_world_truck/13194010 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Turner Scott Motorsports Press Release MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Turner Scott Motorsports (TSM) announced today that NASCAR K&N Pro Series West (NKNPSW) 2012 Sunoco Rookie of the Year Austin Dyne will compete full time for the team in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) in 2013. TSM, which competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2012, will expand their operation to add five entries in the NKNPSE, with two of the entries running a partial schedule. Dyne, who started racing go-karts in 2007, has quickly moved up through the racing ranks. In 2010, Dyne graduated from go-karts to formula cars. Racing in the Skip Barber Eastern Championship, he scored his first victory at Lime Rock Park in 2010. In 2011, Dyne advanced to stock cars, competing in S2 and Late Models at California’s premier short track Irwindale Speedway. In 2012, Dyne earned two top-fives and eight top-10s in his rookie season in the NKNPSW. With one less start than his closest compe Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:43:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12679855 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12679855 Austin Dyne Joins Turner Scott Motorsports to Compete in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12679855 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png   Turner Scott Motorsports (TSM) announced today that NASCAR K&N Pro Series West (NKNPSW) 2012 Sunoco Rookie of the Year Austin Dyne will compete full time for the team in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (NKNPSE) in 2013. TSM, which competed in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) in 2012, will expand their operation to add five entries in the NKNPSE, with two of the entries running a partial schedule. Dyne, who started racing go-karts in 2007, has quickly moved up through the racing ranks. In 2010, Dyne graduated from go-karts to formula cars. Racing in the Skip Barber Eastern Championship, he scored his first victory at Lime Rock Park in 2010. In 2011, Dyne advanced to stock cars, competing in S2 and Late Models at California's premier short track Irwindale Speedway. In 2012, Dyne earned two top-fives and eight top-10s in his rookie season in the NKNPSW. With one less start than his closest competitor, Dyne's strong effort... Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:48:32 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12675229 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12675229 Austin Dyne Joins Turner Scott Motorsports to Compete in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in 2013 http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/austin_dyne_joins_turner_scott_motorsports_to_compete_in_nascar_k_n_pro_series_east_in_2013/12675229 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Former IndyCar and Formula One driver Derek Daly’s son Conor will test drive an A.J. Foyt Enterprises Honda at Sebring International Raceway on December 13th. The 20-year old is coming off of a good season over in Europe in the GP3 series where he won and ran up front in nearly every race. He was on the ladder system to be the next American in Formula One, but doesn’t have a deal for next season yet. He’s hinted that he would like to run in the IZOD IndyCar Series and would love to race in the Indianapolis 500. He’s no stranger to racing in America either as he’s worked his way up the ladder from Skip Barber to Star Mazda to the Firestone Indy Lights Series, and then to GP3. He has the distinction of winning in every series he’s ever raced in and would be a development driver for someone to grab in the IndyCar circuit. The test will be the first sign of whether he can get a full-time ride. I’m hearing this is just a test and nothing more. The team has said they’re getting close to s... Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:52:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/indycar_conor_daly_gets_test_with_aj_foyt_enterprises/12368260 http://network.yardbarker.com/formula_one/article_external/indycar_conor_daly_gets_test_with_aj_foyt_enterprises/12368260 IndyCar: Conor Daly gets test with A.J. Foyt Enterprises http://www.yardbarker.com/formula_one/articles/indycar_conor_daly_gets_test_with_aj_foyt_enterprises/12368260 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/0/1064810ae72cbcd2f7cac7aaa57de6bcee637688/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f938720.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B07CCDF00DC06F5747C466932F7685DB.jpg Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, was the guest on the NASCAR Weekly Teleconference.  Below is the complete transcript: THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today’s NASCAR video teleconference with Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. The sixth annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction Presented By Lowe’s took place last night and all day today in San Diego, California. The golf tournament and auction has raised more than $500,000 each year and is on track to do so again this year. Funds raised goes towards Jimmie Johnson Foundation Lowe’s Toolbox for Education champions grants awarded to K through 12 school in the area where Chandra and Jimmie grew up and currently reside. Johnson will wear a special helmet in Sonoma, the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope. Each charity also received $10,000 and an ice cream party from Blue Bunny. Johnson currently sits fourth in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Serie... Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:00:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/jimmie_johnson_media_transcript/11056172 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/jimmie_johnson_media_transcript/11056172 Jimmie Johnson Media Transcript http://www.yardbarker.com/nascar/articles/jimmie_johnson_media_transcript/11056172 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png (Eds: With AP Photos.) By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer Rookie Josef Newgarden bumped Justin Wilson during his IndyCar debut, then made a point to apologize afterward and assure the veteran he wasn't going to make a habit of driving that way. The gesture was no rookie move. ''That's reassuring to me that, OK, he made a mistake and understands he made a mistake,'' Wilson said. ''If you're learning like that, he's going to be a race-winning contender. He's learning fast. ''He's definitely got what it takes to win races in this. I don't think it'll be too long before we see him do that.'' Newgarden apparently has the talent to go with those good manners. The 21-year-old Tennessean who dominated Firestone Indy Lights in his lone season has navigated the first two races of his IndyCar career without major incidents and with solid 11th- and 15th-place finishes. The start has been far from problem-free - Newgarden had to deal with damaged fro Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:25:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/indycar/article_external/indycars_newgarden_showing_promise_maturity/10483777 http://network.yardbarker.com/indycar/article_external/indycars_newgarden_showing_promise_maturity/10483777 IndyCar's Newgarden showing promise, maturity http://www.yardbarker.com/indycar/articles/indycars_newgarden_showing_promise_maturity/10483777 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png As the child of two parents who went to work every day (and sometimes nights, as mom is a nurse...) AJ Allmendinger didn’t come from the kind of background that provided him an unlimited budget to go racing.  Fortunately, significant parental sacrifices, Allmendinger’s natural talent and desire, and some well-timed help from racing scholarships helped him race his way to the pinnacle of the sport.   Allmendinger is set to make his debut for Penske Racing this Saturday in the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge in the non-points Budweiser Shootout at the Daytona International Speedway.   Having seen first hand the impact that some outside help can have on a racer’s career, Allmendinger is very pleased to announce a new program that will see a deserving young karter receive a scholarship to race in the 2012 World Karting Association championship starting March 23-25 at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, South Carolina. The scholarship winner will also be set to compete in the Rotax G... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:30:18 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/aj_allmendinger_and_walldinger_racing_create_karting_scholarship/9951529 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/aj_allmendinger_and_walldinger_racing_create_karting_scholarship/9951529 AJ Allmendinger and Walldinger Racing create karting scholarship http://www.yardbarker.com/nascar/articles/aj_allmendinger_and_walldinger_racing_create_karting_scholarship/9951529 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/9/49ce2b7512d1d53533eb23f00710b58beaaa13f9/mini/ToyotaSave_Mart_350_d4ff.jpg What's on NASCAR drivers' minds mere hours before they hit the track for the start of the 2012 Sprint Cup Series season? Welcome to FOXSports.com's Daytona 500 Media Day blog. The action kicks off at 8 a.m. ET, and we will post updates throughout the day. Editor's Note: The most recent postings will be added to the top of this page Bob Osborne to miss Budweiser Shootout Chip Bolin will serve as Carl Edwards' NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief this weekend at Daytona International Speedway for the Budweiser Shootout. Bolin will fill in for regular crew chief Bob Osborne, who will miss the race following the death of his father. Osborne will return to Daytona next week to lead Edwards and the No. 99 team in the Gatorade Duels and the Daytona 500. FULL STORY Doing it for the kids AJ Allmendinger had lots of help to reach the pinnacle of stock car racing. Now, he's looking to pay it forward. The new driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge for Penske Racing announced a new program th Thu, 16 Feb 2012 04:19:00 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/daytona_500_media_day_updates/9950449 http://network.yardbarker.com/nascar/article_external/daytona_500_media_day_updates/9950449 Daytona 500 Media Day updates http://www.yardbarker.com/nascar/articles/daytona_500_media_day_updates/9950449 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Shelby Township, Mich.—Nov. 23, 2011— While Michigan is home for Taylor Ferns, California has been a “home away home” during her young career, as she has racked up six wins in the Golden State and enjoyed a great deal of success on the West Coast. The 15-year old will be in California this week to compete in the 71st Turkey Night Grand Prix at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale with the USAC Mopar National Midget Series. The event at Irwindale will mark the second time this season that the native of Shelby Township, Mich. has raced with the USAC Mopar National Midget Series, and the first time on pavement, after making her series debut on the dirt at Tri-City (Ill.) Speedway last month. Ferns will take to the half-mile at Irwindale on Thursday, Nov. 24 in the Motor City Transport Inc. Beast with a Stanton Mopar engine under the hood. “I’m really looking to Turkey Night,” said Ferns. “It’s a great event and it will be my first time on the big track. There are always a lot of cars out t... Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:04:52 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/taylor_ferns_heads_to_california_for_the_71st_turkey_night_grand_prix/8291410 http://network.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/taylor_ferns_heads_to_california_for_the_71st_turkey_night_grand_prix/8291410 Taylor Ferns Heads to California for the 71st Turkey Night Grand Prix http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/taylor_ferns_heads_to_california_for_the_71st_turkey_night_grand_prix/8291410 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png