Carlos Contreras News

FitzBradshaw Racing for Sale?: UPDATE – DENIED

FitzBradshaw Racing for Sale?: UPDATE – DENIED

May 17, 2006
A source has confirmed that FitzBradshaw Racing is for sale. Co-owned by Armando Fitz and former NFL quarterback Terry Bradshaw, the team has struggled on the track this year with rookies Joel Kauffman and Tracy Hines. Three drivers have shared the team's #12 entry

Fitz and Contreras Create new NASCAR Desafio Corona Series Team:

Fitz and Contreras Create new NASCAR Desafio Corona Series Team:

March 2, 2006
Busch Series team owner Armando Fitz has joined forces with NASCAR's first Hispanic driver, Carlos Contreras, to establish a new NASCAR Mexico team FitzContreras Racing. The team will run all 14 races in the 2006 Desafio Corona schedule beginning with the 1st scheduled

Hines to the #14: UPDATE:

Hines to the #14: UPDATE:

February 15, 2006
Tracy Hines was one of the rookie featured drivers on Speed's NBS 24/7 show Monday night. Hines will be in the #14 Dodge this season. FBR will be using Evernham engines for both teams. Eddie Buffington will the crew chief of the #14.(2-14-2006) UPDATE: Tracy Hines

At Least 5 Mexican Drivers to Enter Mexico Race:

At Least 5 Mexican Drivers to Enter Mexico Race:

January 12, 2006
At least five Mexican drivers will participate in the NASCAR Busch Series race scheduled for March 5 in Mexico City, something organizers called a sign of the U.S. circuit's growing popularity south of the border. "This says a lot about the growth of auto racing in

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Homestead:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Homestead:

November 17, 2005
Thirty-four races, more than 8,600 miles, events in two countries and arguably the most difficult competition in the 24-year history of the NASCAR Busch Series. After conquering those and so many other obstacles, one more remains for the two contenders for the 2005

Partypoker teams up with FitzBradshaw:

Partypoker teams up with FitzBradshaw:

November 3, 2005
FitzBradshaw Racing has signed a three-race marketing partnership with PartyPoker.net, the world's largest online poker school. The sponsorship takes to the starting grid on November 5 at the O'Reilly Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway. PartyPoker.net, a subsidiary

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kansas

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Kansas

October 4, 2005
More Midwest homecomings In addition to Emporias Clint Bowyer, two other prominent Midwestern drivers are entered in the NASCAR Busch Series event at Kansas. Carl Edwards (#60 Charter Communications Ford) is a native of Columbia, Mo. about 120 miles from Kansas City

News and Notes – New Hampshire:

News and Notes – New Hampshire:

September 14, 2005
Hornaday, Skinner make championship noise For the first time since the final race of 1996, former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champions Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) and Ron Hornaday Jr. (#6 GM Goodwrench Chevrolet) hold top-five rankings together in the

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: California

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: California

August 30, 2005
Points report: Changing of the guard The top five in the NASCAR Busch Series championship driver standings underwent some changes following last Friday nights race at Bristol when Denny Hamlin (#20 Rockwell Automation Chevrolet) displaced Kenny Wallace (#22 AutoZone

Contreras to drive the #12 at California:

Contreras to drive the #12 at California:

August 30, 2005
Carlos Contreras will make his first start in the #12 Supercuts Dodge for FitzBradshaw Racing this weekend at California Speedway. Contreras has one Busch Series start at California where he started in the 30th position and finished in 26th place. This will be Contreras

Contreras secures seat for The Glen UPDATE:

Contreras secures seat for The Glen UPDATE:

August 4, 2005
Carlos Contreras has secured a seat in the Busch series' return to Watkins Glen on August 13th. Contreras obtained his first NASCAR Top 10 at the Glen in 2000 while running in the Craftsman Truck Series. An announcement regarding the team Contreras will run with will

Contreras looking at Cup and Busch Opportunities:

Contreras looking at Cup and Busch Opportunities:

June 3, 2005
Carlos Contreras, NASCAR's first Hispanic driver and only one to complete a full season in one of NASCAR's major series, is working to schedule additional races this year. In addition to his individual efforts, Contreras has been approached about both the Busch and

Nashville News and Notes:

Nashville News and Notes:

March 23, 2005
Despite his historic win in Mexico City, a fourth-place finish to open the year at Daytona and a solid 11th-place result last week at Atlanta, Martin Truex Jr. (No. 8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet), the reigning NASCAR Busch Series champion, has been under the radar in

Yeley subs for an ill Stremme at Mexico:

Yeley subs for an ill Stremme at Mexico:

March 7, 2005
An ailing David Stremme was forced to climb out of the #14 Navy Accelerate your life Dodge Charger halfway through the Telcel-Motorola Mexico 200 Sunday. J.J. Yeley filled in for the last 40-plus laps and directed the car to a 22nd place finish. Stremme visited the

California News and Notes:

California News and Notes:

February 25, 2005
The buzz surrounding Tony Stewarts (#33 Old Spice Chevrolet) own version of the pass in the grass en route to his first NASCAR Busch Series victory at Daytona last Saturday has barely died down. Now, the adrenaline rush following the 2005 season-opener now carries