Johanna Long, 18, fresh off a strong 3rd-place finish in the Pro Late Models Allen Turner Tune-Up 100, is setting her sights on competing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ next race – the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway. Driving the #20 Panhandle Motorsports Toyota Tundra on the track, Johanna is also taking time to make the weekend special off the track for some inspirational young girls of the Girl Scouts Virginia Skyline Council. Several fun events are planned for the week with the regional council of the Girl Scouts – to include two Scouts as “honorary pit crew” members for the team at the Kroger 200, as well as a visit with the girls & their families at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville. Johanna will speak to the girls about finding their passion, hard work and determination in whatever they choose to do in life. She will also have her “honorary pit crew” members cross the stage with her at driver introductions. Long will make her fifth career NCWTS start at Martinsville, while juggling a career in Late Models & the upcoming legendary Snowball Derby. With two top-20 finishes, she’s confident that she’s achieving her goals for a NASCAR education in 2010.(Panhandle Motorsports PR)(10-13-2010)
