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Bob Tasca Steps From NHRA Funny Car Seat, Hires Champion Austin Prock to Drive His Mustang

by Lou Modestino0
Tasca Steps from NHRA Funny Car Seat, Hires Champion Austin Prock to Drive His Mustang
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As part of a lavish, globally streamed Ford Racing online presentation from Detroit late Thursday and in what he called “a new era” for his organization, Bob Tasca III of Hope, RI announced he is stepping away from the driver’s seat and becoming an NHRA Funny Car team owner only, at least for now.

And he has hired two-time and reigning champion Austin Prock to drive the Dark Horse Mustang, starting in the 2026 season that will kick off in March with the NHRA Gatornationals at Florida’s Gainesville Raceway.

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Trackhouse Racing Hires Longtime Industry Veteran Todd Meredith As President of Racing Operations

by Mike
Trackhouse Racing Hires Longtime Industry Veteran Todd Meredith As President of Racing Operations

Concord, North Carolina – Trackhouse Racing announced today it has hired longtime industry veteran Todd Meredith to serve as its President of Racing Operations.

Team owner and founder Justin Marks said Meredith began his duties on Monday, marking a strengthening of the team’s leadership.

The team’s existing competition leaders will remain in their roles and report to Meredith.

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Eldora Speedway Hires Levi Jones as General Manager

by Mike
Eldora Speedway Hires Levi Jones as General Manager

ROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 5, 2024) – Eldora Speedway has hired championship-winning USAC driver and motorsports executive Levi Jones as general manager for the World’s Greatest Dirt Track.

The appointment serves as a homecoming for Jones, with the 42-year-old from Olney, Illinois, having raced for Eldora Speedway owner Tony Stewart in the United States Auto Club (USAC) from 2006 until the midpoint of 2013, winning six of his seven USAC championships with Tony Stewart Racing.

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Racing America Hires Toby Christie As Editor-In-Chief

by Mike
Racing America Hires Toby Christie As Editor-In-Chief

CONCORD, NC (July 13, 2023) – Racing America announced today they have hired Toby Christie as Editor-In-Chief of RacingAmerica.com and its entire digital platform.  Additionally, a strategic partnership has been formalized with his racing website TobyChristie.com that will broaden and deepen the coverage of both sites by sharing assets, resources, personnel, and services to help fuel growth across both platforms.

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JR Motorsports Revamps Crew Chief Lineup with Updated Roles, New Hires

by Mike
JR Motorsports Revamps Crew Chief Lineup with Updated Roles, New Hires

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 17, 2022) – JR Motorsports has revamped its crew chief roster for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the organization announced today. Returning veterans Jason Burdett and Taylor Moyer will assume crew chief duties with the Nos. 9 and 8 entries, respectively, while the addition of Jim Pohlman on the No. 7 and Mardy Lindley with the No. 1 team completes the crew chief lineup. (more…)

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Front Row Motorsports Hires Blake Harris in Crew Chief Role

by Mike
Front Row Motorsports Hires Blake Harris in Crew Chief Role
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 6, 2022) – Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced the sharp-minded and energetic leader Blake Harris as the crew chief for Michael McDowell and the No. 34 Ford Mustang team. Harris, 34, joins FRM from previous winning stints at Furniture Row Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing with NASCAR Cup Series champion, Martin Truex, Jr.

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