Joe Bessey News

NASCAR History:

NASCAR History:

September 20, 2009
Sept. 20 -- 1997: Joe Bessey wins his only Nationwide Series race in a career spanning 15 seasons, beating Randy LaJoie by .495 seconds in the MBNA 200 at Dover. Bessey finishes his career with four top-fives and 20 top-10s in 163 starts.(NASCAR.com)

Series News & Notes – Atlanta:

Series News & Notes – Atlanta:

March 16, 2005
When he was 12 years old, Reed Sorenson (#41 Discount Tire Co. Dodge) raced Legends Cars at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Just being at a facility like that when you are 12 is pretty neat, said Sorenson, a native of Peachtree City, Ga., located just outside of Atlanta. Now

Japanese Driver Looking To Make NCTS Debut At Homestead:

Japanese Driver Looking To Make NCTS Debut At Homestead:

November 16, 2004
Former CART driver and current part-time Indy Racing League driver Shigeaki Hattori will look to make his NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut this weekend from Homestead behind the wheel of the #01 Aisin Toyota. Pat Wall is listed as the owner. While never a threat

Ren and BANG part ways? UPDATE:

Ren and BANG part ways? UPDATE:

July 30, 2004
hearing that Rick Ren, crew chief for the #42-Mike Skinner [oops not Kvapil, I forgot they switched back] has parted ways with Bang Racing and that former #50 Roush Racing crew chief, John Monsam will be the new crew chief.(7-28-2004) UPDATE: Bang Racing announced

Bessey back to the BGNN:

Bessey back to the BGNN:

November 22, 2002
Busch North Scene is reporting that former Winston Cup team owner and part time Busch Grand National driver Joe Bessey will become a team owner again in 2003, this time focusing on the NASCAR Busch North Series, where he started his career in the late 1980's. Details

Bessey Returns to the BGN:

Bessey Returns to the BGN:

March 28, 2002
Picking up where he left off in 2001, Joe Bessey returns to the BGN at New Hampshire International Speedway on May 11 carrying the colors of Aubuchon Hardware. "NHIS has been a big part of my racing life," said Joe Bessey "I always look forward to seeing my northern

Bessey Team To Close Up?

Bessey Team To Close Up?

May 24, 2001
Crew Chief Bob Hayden was released Wednesday from his responsibilities with the #6 Joe Bessey Motorsports team. The owner had tried to keep his operation, which at the end of last year consisted of NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series teams, running but it seems as

#66 Closes:

#66 Closes:

April 25, 2001
Citing what he called an untenable business proposition in continuing to field a CTS team, Dale Phelon on Tuesday morning told his employees he was closing his truck shop here. Phelon, a multi-million-dollar business operator who has competed in the truck series since

English Driver to debut UPDATE:

English Driver to debut UPDATE:

March 24, 2001
Steve Hodgson will attempt to qualify at Bristol Motorspeedway this weekend, for the Cheez-it 250, Busch race. He is driving for the #6 Whelen/Woodway Chevrolet. Steve Hodgson resides in Mirfield England and is twice Eurocar champion(3-22-2001) UPDATE: Wood Way is

Sadler Buzz:

Sadler Buzz:

February 9, 2001
Sadler Buzz: According to Hermie Sadler, he was all set to partner with WWF superstar Dwayne Johnson(The Rock), on a full time Winston Cup operation known as Rock Racing. But WWF owner/president Vince McMahon told Johnson that he wouldn't allow use of the name or likeness

Sadler Buzz:

Sadler Buzz:

February 9, 2001
According to Hermie Sadler, he was all set to partner with WWF superstar Dwayne Johnson(The Rock), on a full time Winston Cup operation known as Rock Racing. But WWF owner/president Vince McMahon told Johnson that he wouldn't allow use of the name or likeness of The

Bessey Sponsor UPDATE:

Bessey Sponsor UPDATE:

January 31, 2001
hearing Whelen will be the Primary Sponsor for Bessey Motorsports Daytona BGN effort in February 2001. This is a one race Primary Sponsorship deal for the #6 team. Whelen is the Primary Sponsor for the Marsh Racing-Steve Park driven #31 BGN Chevy in 2001 for an 11

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news – also a restrictor plate:

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news – also a restrictor plate:

January 24, 2001
#6-Joe Bessey was the fastest at Wednesday's NASCAR BGN pre-season testing at Daytona thru midday lunch break with a speed of 184.155mph in a Pontiac(he usually drove Chevy's). Next was #92-Jimmie Johnson at 184.121mph and 3rd fastest was #10-Jeff Green at 184.023mph

2001 Daytona Testing – Final Day 4 speeds/news:

2001 Daytona Testing – Final Day 4 speeds/news:

January 24, 2001
The January testing season at Daytona International Speedway was completed on Thursday when NASCAR Busch Series teams wrapped their final day of testing. #43-Jay Sauter was the fastest on the speed chart in the final day of Busch Series testing with a lap of 184.438mph

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

Daytona Testing Day 3 speeds/news:

January 24, 2001
#1-P.J. Jones was the fastest on the day with a lap of 184.649mph in the #1 Pontiac. Busch Series testing continues on Thursday and is free and open to the public with access through the lobby of DAYTONA USA. Wednesday Busch Series Test Speeds: 1. #1, P.J. Jones, Pontiac