Donny Lia News

Gaunt leaves TRG Motorsports? UPDATE 2 Gaunt joins Bill Davis Racing:

Gaunt leaves TRG Motorsports? UPDATE 2 Gaunt joins Bill Davis Racing:

April 7, 2008
Hearing that Marty Gaunt has left his position as general manager for TRG Motorsports. Also hearing that some crew members are no longer with the team as well. [TRG fields teams for #7-Andy Lally and the #71-Donny Lia](4-5-2008) UPDATE: A representative from TRG confirmed

Lia being honored at Thompson’s 23rd Annual Icebreaker:

Lia being honored at Thompson’s 23rd Annual Icebreaker:

April 4, 2008
Preceding the start of the 23rd Annual Icebreaker's main event [April 6th], NASCAR and Thompson Speedway [Thompson, CT] will pay tribute to three of the "Tour's" past champions. Among them, Donny Lia, the reigning Tour Champion, will be honored for his incredible 2007

Lia helps raise awareness about Autism: UPDATE Image Added:

Lia helps raise awareness about Autism: UPDATE Image Added:

March 28, 2008
Donny Lia's #71 Chevy will carry the colors of Autism Speaks starting at Martinsville Speedway. Lia has a close connection to a child suffering from the incurable disorder. "The Car Chief on my modified has a son who is autistic," explained Lia. "When we were looking

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes – Kroger 250:

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes – Kroger 250:

March 24, 2008
Justin Marks was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the March 7 American Commercial Lines 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Marks was credited with a 14th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the second time in three races this season. Marks leads Phillip McGilton

Lia and TRG helping to find a cure:

Lia and TRG helping to find a cure:

March 7, 2008
In an effort to raise awareness for the need for a cure of Multiple Sclerosis, Donny Lia's #71 Chevy will carry the "Say I Won'tBeat MS" signage this weekend in Atlanta. A t-shirt has been created with the "Say I Won'tBeat MS" saying and can be purchased online at

TRG teams rally for fallen tire guy:

TRG teams rally for fallen tire guy:

March 7, 2008
Both the #7-Andy Lally & #71-Donny Lia TRG Motorsports Chevys' will carry a special decal in Atlanta in honor of 22-year-old Scott Nisbet, Tire Specialist on the #71 Chevrolet, who suffered cardiac related problems while at California Speedway on February 21st. The

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Atlanta prerace:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Atlanta prerace:

March 3, 2008
Colin Braun was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the February 22 San Bernardino County 200 at Auto Club Speedway. Braun scored a ninth-place finish, his best effort in three Craftsman Truck Series starts. He scored the first top-10 finish by a Raybestos Rookie at

TRG Motorsports moves; will expand:

TRG Motorsports moves; will expand:

February 20, 2008
TRG Motorsports has moved into Robert Yates Racing's old shop in Mooresville, N.C., the Charlotte Business Journal reports. TRG, which runs Chevrolets in the Craftsman Truck Series for drivers Andy Lally and Donny Lia,moved into the Lakeside Business Park in December

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Daytona: UPDATE Lia added to list:

Raybestos Rookie News & Notes – Daytona: UPDATE Lia added to list:

February 14, 2008
Six drivers are expected to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008 Craftsman Truck Series: Andy Lally, Justin Marks, Colin Braun, Marc Mitchell, Brian Scott and Phillip McGilton. Joey Clanton was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Chevy

Bliss is bound for Daytona with TRG Motorsports:

Bliss is bound for Daytona with TRG Motorsports:

February 11, 2008
TRG Motorsports is happy to announce that the 2002 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion, Mike Bliss, will pilot the #71 TRG Motorsports Chevy on Friday, February 15th at Daytona International Speedway. The announcement comes only hours after TRG Motorsports named

TRG signs Lia to second team:

TRG signs Lia to second team:

February 8, 2008
There has been a lot of speculation this off-season on where 2007 Whelen Modified Tour Champion Donny Lia would land for 2008, but the rumors can be put to rest now that Lia has signed to drive the #71 Chevy in the Craftsman Truck Series for Kevin Bucklers TRG Motorsports

Cook not returning to #59 in ’08 UPDATE 2: Lia’s plans not firmed up:

Cook not returning to #59 in ’08 UPDATE 2: Lia’s plans not firmed up:

January 11, 2008
During the qualifying broadcast on Speed/TV, Ray Dunlap reported that Terry Cook will not be returning to the #59-Harris Trucking Toyota in 2008. An announcement is expected in the near future as to who will be driving the #59 along with a new sponsor announcement.

Hornaday to pilot bobsled in annual Bodine Challenge:

Hornaday to pilot bobsled in annual Bodine Challenge:

December 6, 2007
Three 2007 NASCAR Champions have joined the list of drivers participating in the 3rd Annual Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, presented by Whelen Engineering, January 3-5 at the Olympic Sports Complex in Lake Placid, N.Y. Craftsman Truck Series Champion Ron Hornaday,

Cook out, Lia in at Homestead; Simply Fit to sponsor: UPDATE: Cook in second entry:

Cook out, Lia in at Homestead; Simply Fit to sponsor: UPDATE: Cook in second entry:

November 16, 2007
Jim Harris and HT Motorsports have announced that Simply Fit, a sugar free, carb free, fat free premium beverage, will serve as the primary sponsor on the #59 HT Motorsports Toyota. The #59 Simply Fit HT Motorsports Toyota Tundra and driver Donny Lia will take the

Donny Lia to drive fourth BDR truck at Loudon: UPDATE 3: #36 sponsor & crew chief announced:

Donny Lia to drive fourth BDR truck at Loudon: UPDATE 3: #36 sponsor & crew chief announced:

September 11, 2007
Bill Davis Racing has announced that Donny Lia, one of NASCAR's Modified Superstars, will drive a fourth truck for the team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at [Loudon] New Hampshire International Speedway Sept. 15. The Jericho, N.Y., native has competed