R3 Motorsports has their sights set on the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season with optimism, sponsorship opportunities and driver options. Concluding the 2010 season with a top-20 finish at Homestead-Miami Speedway, R3 Motorsports solidified their place in the top-30 Owner’s Points. Heading into 2011 ranked 27th, that guarantees them a guaranteed start in the first five races next year. In 2010, the team set new marks by tallying three top-15 and nine top-20 finishes and registered only three DNF’s through 35 events. These achievements were earned by utilizing six different drivers who had funding for multiple races, but not a full season. For next season, the team is looking to secure driver deals like that again for open races on the schedule. With those guaranteed starts, the team is seeking marketing partners who would capitalize on the exposure that comes with a new season, as well. “We had a pretty good year considering we had limited funding,” said Robert Richardson, Sr., owner of R3 Motorsports. “Despite that, we went to the track with everything needed to compete in every event from green to checkers. We’re planning on doing that again in 2011, too, with Robert Jr. and other drivers in the seat.(R3 Motorsports)(11-28-2010)
Gresham could run some Nationwide races: As for Max Gresham’s plans next yearthere is a reason the team is pinching its pennies and not spreading itself thin on short track races. Tony Gresham says that they are looking at trying to put Max in a Camping World Truck at least for a limited schedule and also to run more ARCA races. Max affirms what his dad says, but also confirms that they are looking at trying to run even higher up the NASCAR ladder next year. “For me next year, we’re planning on running a couple of Truck races, hopefully some ARCA stuff, and maybe a couple of Nationwide races. We’d love to stay with the Joe Gibbs Racing department for us to get the learning curve down.” Regardless of the series he runs, Gresham knows any experience is paramount to his future success. “We really want to get the big track experience, like Michigan, Daytona, and Atlanta all those big tracks. Just gain some laps, log some laps get seat time and learn the most I can.”(WSB Radio)(11-24-2010)