RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 09:  A corner worker waves a caution flag during the NASCAR Nationwide Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 9, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.  (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) | Getty Images
RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 09: A corner worker waves a caution flag during the NASCAR Nationwide Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 9, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) | Getty Images

April 6 – Today in Jayski’s NASCAR history

April 6, 2017

  • J.J. Yeley driving for Tommy Baldwin Racing at Texas: NASCAR veteran, JJ Yeley is set to pilot the #7 Tommy Baldwin Racing Chevrolet in Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. In addition to welcoming back Yeley, Accell Construction will be the primary sponsor on the #7 Chevrolet. Accell Construction, an Oklahoma based company, operates as a full service site civil contractor for the petroleum terminal and bulk storage industries. Accell has been a long time sponsor of Tommy Baldwin Racing, since the team started in 2011.[More](4-6-2017)
  • LaJoie gets a new crew chief: There will be a familiar face atop the pit box for the #83 Toyota Camry. Randy Cox will be the crew chief for Corey LaJoie for the remainder of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. Previously, Cox was crew chief for the BK Racing #26 Toyota in 2014.[More](4-6-2017)
  • Date not yet set for Penske appeal: NASCAR’s National Motorsports Appeals commission still is working to schedule a hearing for Team Penske, ensuring that crew chief Paul Wolfe will be with Brad Keselowski this weekend. A NASCAR official confirmed Wednesday morning that next week would be the earliest that the team’s appeal of a Phoenix penalty would be heard, meaning the deferment of Wolfe’s suspension would continue at Texas Motor Speedway.[More](4-7-2017)
  • Xchange of America sponsoring Sorenson: Premium Motorsport’s is full steam ahead as they pull in to the Lone Star State for this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. This week, the team welcomes their newest primary partner, Xchange of America. They will be featured on the hood and quarter panels of Sorenson’s #15 Chevrolet SS.[More](4-7-2017)
  • NASCAR National Series News & Notes — Texas: A look at many notes and story lines for the all three national NASCAR Series as Cup and XFINITY head into Texas.[More](4-6-2017)
  • David Starr teams up with Whataburger at Texas: Texas native, David Starr, will partner once again with San Antonio, Texas-based Whataburger for the My Bariatric Solutions 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 8th. Starr will pilot the #99 Whataburger Chevrolet Camaro for SS Green Light Racing.[More](4-6-2017)
  • Sieg picks up sponsorship at Texas: RSS Racing is pleased to welcome Smiley Transportation as the primary sponsor for Ryan Sieg at Texas Motor Speedway for this weekend’s XFINITY race. The team also welcomes Jerry’s Texas Jerky and Georgia Trade School as major associate sponsors. Baseball Racks and Midstate Basement continue their support of the #39 team as associate partners.[More](4-6-2017)
  • Ozzy Osbourne, Jim Rome highlight honorary roles at Texas:Legendary musician Ozzy Osbourne and nationally acclaimed sports talk radio and TV personality Jim Rome highlight the honorary positions for Sunday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.[More](4-6-2017)

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