Turner Motorsports will announce 2011 plans for both its NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Series programs on Friday, November 5 at 2:30pm CT. The announcement will include driver and sponsor line-up as well as manufacturer and engine supplier details.(Turner Motorsports PR)(11-2-2010)
UPDATE: Justin Allgaier has reached an agreement to drive in the Nationwide Series for Turner Motorsports, according to a source close to the situation. Turner Motorsports, formerly Braun Racing, has scheduled a news conference for Friday at Texas Motor Speedway to announce its 2011 driver, sponsor and manufacturer lineup. Turner will field three Nationwide teams and three Truck Series teams next year, with Ricky Carmichael and James Buescher already announced as Truck Series drivers. Allgaier, the 2009 Nationwide rookie of the year, currently is the highest ranked non-Sprint Cup driver in the Nationwide Series. He’s in fourth place, driving the #12 car for Penske Racing. Team owner Roger Penske said in June he planned to do everything to keep Allgaier, but with sponsor Verizon disappearing from his car, the driver was given permission to look for another ride.(ESPN.com)(11-4-2010)
UPDATE: Turner Motorsports’ driver lineup for 2001 includes the return of a number of familiar faces such as Kasey Kahne, Reed Sorenson, Jason Leffler, James Buescher, Ricky Carmichael and USAC superstar, Brad Sweet. The team has also added Justin Allgaier, who will pilot the #31 Chevy for both the 2011 and 2012 seasons. The team will field three full-time entries in both the NCWTS and NNS. Additionally, Turner Motorsports announces that they will continue their relationship with General Motors and the Chevy brand. The organization has created alliances with General Motors powerhouse teams Hendrick Motorsports, who will provide engine support for both its NNS and NCWTS programs, Kevin Harvick Inc. for body and aero support, and Earnhardt Technology Group for drive train and suspension technology assistance. The Nationwide driver/ sponsor lineup is: #30 Chevy – Drivers: Ricky Carmichael, James Buescher and Jason Leffler; Sponsors: Rotation of sponsors including Monster Energy, Wolfpack Energy Services, Great Clips, Rexall, AccuDoc Solutions, BigSpot.com, ABF Freight and FOE; #31 Chevy – Driver: Justin Allgaier – Primary Sponsor: TBD; #32 Chevy – Driver: Reed Sorenson – Primary Sponsor: Dollar General; #38 Chevy – Drivers: Kasey Kahne and Jason Leffler – Primary Sponsor: Great Clips.(Turner Motorsports)(11-5-2010)
