John Wes Townley News

Townley’s future uncertain:

Townley’s future uncertain:

September 25, 2010
John Wes Townley is no longer with RAB Racing, but don't ask his former team owner Robby Benton why. Benton has no idea, saying he was "baffled" by a sudden turn of events that led to Townley's departure from the team. The future of the Zaxby's-sponsored driver in

Townley’s future uncertain:

Townley’s future uncertain:

September 25, 2010
John Wes Townley is no longer with RAB Racing, but don't ask his former team owner Robby Benton why. Benton has no idea, saying he was "baffled" by a sudden turn of events that led to Townley's departure from the team. The future of the Zaxby's-sponsored driver in

Cassill in for Townley at Richmond:

Cassill in for Townley at Richmond:

September 10, 2010
According to a tweet by RAB Racing, "[John Wes Townley] has fallen ill & will not be at the track today. Landon Cassill will substitute."(9-10-2010)

Cassill in for Townley at Richmond:

Cassill in for Townley at Richmond:

September 10, 2010
According to a tweet by RAB Racing, "[John Wes Townley] has fallen ill & will not be at the track today. Landon Cassill will substitute."(9-10-2010)

RCR leaving Nationwide Series: UPDATE:

RCR leaving Nationwide Series: UPDATE:

August 1, 2010
Richard Childress Racing is getting out of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, a series it dominated as recently as four years ago. Team owner Richard Childress said this week at Iowa Speedway that RCR would run two teams in the Camping World Truck Series for Childress'

Nationwide schedule could be cut back:

Nationwide schedule could be cut back:

July 31, 2010
NASCARs Nationwide Series schedule for 2011 isnt quite finished, and it appears it could be dramatically different from this years schedule. Gateway International Raceway asked out of its two dates earlier this year, and Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials are considering

Townley returns to RAB at Iowa: UPDATE:

Townley returns to RAB at Iowa: UPDATE:

July 27, 2010
John Wes Townley will return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series this weekend at Iowa Speedway, RAB Racing team owner Robby Benton told SBNation.com on Tuesday. Townley spent last season with RAB Racing but left to join Richard Childress Racing this year along with sponsorship

Zaxby’s revises Childress sponsorship:

Zaxby’s revises Childress sponsorship:

May 28, 2010
Richard Childress Racing and Zaxby's have revised their partnership agreement, with the Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and Buffalo wings to sponsor the #21 team for 10 more races in the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Clint Bowyer will drive the #21 Zaxby

Townley out at RCR? DENIED

Townley out at RCR? DENIED

May 7, 2010
Richard Childress Racing has parted ways with Nationwide Series driver John Wes Townley. Although the decision has not been made public by RCR, sources close to situation state that the move is already a done deal. Speculation surrounding Townley's future in the #21

Bowyer to run more races in the #21: UPDATE:

Bowyer to run more races in the #21: UPDATE:

April 28, 2010
As far as his Nationwide program, [Richard] Childress said discussions continue with development driver John Wes Townley, who is sitting out his third consecutive race. Clint Bowyer has driven the last two races and will drive the #21 RCR car again this weekend. "We

Bowyer to run more races in the #21:

Bowyer to run more races in the #21:

April 23, 2010
As far as his Nationwide program, [Richard] Childress said discussions continue with development driver John Wes Townley, who is sitting out his third consecutive race. Clint Bowyer has driven the last two races and will drive the #21 RCR car again this weekend. Were

Bowyer replacing Townley: UPDATE 5:

Bowyer replacing Townley: UPDATE 5:

April 16, 2010
Clint Blower will replace #21-John West Townley for the rest of the day at Phoenix. Townley wrecked midway through the day's only practice session.(4-9-2010) UPDATE: Jamie Little reported during ESPN2's qualifying coverage that Townley has been fired from the team

Some Nationwide drivers testing:

Some Nationwide drivers testing:

March 23, 2010
Boris Said and Roush Fenway Racing aren't the only driver and team using this open week to test. [Said is testing for NASCAR at Road America - see note above]. Bristol race winner #12-Justin Allgaier is at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week participating in the NASCAR

ESPN Monday Rundown:

ESPN Monday Rundown:

March 1, 2010
Kevin Harvick won the Sam's Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was his 35th Nationwide Series victory in his 239th career start. His 35 wins remains second all-time behind Mark Martin's 48. He led twice for a race-high 82 laps including the final 25. Denny Hamlin

Townley cited for underage possession of alcohol:

Townley cited for underage possession of alcohol:

February 28, 2010
Nationwide Series driver John Wes Townley [#21 Chevy] has been cited for underage possession of alcohol. Townley, who is 20, was cited Thursday. He apologized to NASCAR and his Richard Childress Racing team in a statement issued late in Saturday's race by his race