Justin Diercks News

Crew Chief Change for #70 Team:

Crew Chief Change for #70 Team:

February 27, 2008
ML Motorsports and veteran crew chief Tom Sokoloski have mutually agreed to part ways, according to team officials. "Tom was with us for five seasons," said Team President Ed Mullen. "We thank him for everything and wish him all the best." Sokoloski spent five full

Diercks & ML Motorsports Part Ways, UPDATE 3:

Diercks & ML Motorsports Part Ways, UPDATE 3:

July 12, 2007
ML Motorsports confirmed that Justin Diercks, driver of the #70 Foretravel Motorcoach Chevy since 2006, and the team have mutually agreed to part ways.(ML Motorsports)(6-29-2007) UPDATE: Mark Green has been tapped to drive the #70 Biomet/Foretravel Motorcoach Chevy

Mark Green in for Diercks at Milwaukee:

Mark Green in for Diercks at Milwaukee:

June 21, 2007
After evaluating the #70 car's handling at Kentucky, ML Motorsports has decided to put Mark Green in the car this weekend at Milwaukee to get some veteran feedback. Justin Diercks has driven in 7 races for the team this year with a best finish of 22nd at Las Vegas.

ML Motorsports Back in Busch:

ML Motorsports Back in Busch:

January 23, 2007
#70 ML Motorsports plans to run 19 Busch races this season with Justin Diercks back behind the wheel. The team will switch from Ford to Chevy for the season.(ML Motorsports PR)(1-23-2007)

Drivers to Test at Kentucky:

Drivers to Test at Kentucky:

December 12, 2006
According to the Kentuky Speedway site, some Nextel Cup and Busch series teams will be testing there this week, including #4-Ward Burton for Morgan-McClure Motorsports [looks like he will be back in that ride in 2007?] on Tuesday Dec 12th; Busch Series driver #70-Justin

Yates Considering Options for McCall and Diercks:

Yates Considering Options for McCall and Diercks:

August 3, 2006
Robert Yates Racing will make a decision on the future of development drivers Matt McCall and Justin Diercks by the end of the year, co-owner Doug Yates said. "By year's end, we have to make a decision on whether we're going to go further with those two guys. [They

H57 Hoodia to Sponsor ML Motorsports at Indy:

H57 Hoodia to Sponsor ML Motorsports at Indy:

August 3, 2006
H57 Hoodia will be sponsoring their first Busch Series car at OReilly Raceway Park. H57 Hoodia and ML Motorsports [#70 with driver Justin Diercks] will debut their H57 Hoodia car this weekend.(ML Motorsports PR)(8-3-2006)

Justin Diercks to Make Busch Debut:

Justin Diercks to Make Busch Debut:

May 2, 2006
Justin Diercks and ML Motorsports head to Virginia this week to attempt their first NASCAR Busch Series race. It will mark a few milestones for 26-year-old Rookie Justin Diercks. This will be Diercks first attempt to qualify for a NASCAR Busch Series race and his first

Busch Teams to Test at Richmond: UPDATE 4:

Busch Teams to Test at Richmond: UPDATE 4:

March 30, 2006
NASCAR Busch Series testing for the May 5, 2006 Circuit City 250 Presented by FUNAI at Richmond International Raceway will take place Tuesday, March 28 - Thursday, March 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Drivers currently scheduled to participate: March 28-29: #00 Johnny

Yates to Sign Diercks UPDATE to Drive for ML Motorsports:

Yates to Sign Diercks UPDATE to Drive for ML Motorsports:

January 26, 2006
Davenport [Iowa] racer Justin Diercks has rounded a big turn in his bid to catch a Nextel Cup ride. The two-time defending NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Midwest point series champion, Diercks will sign a contract with Robert Yates Racing in the coming days, Yates

RYR signs new driver:

RYR signs new driver:

December 24, 2005
Two-time defending NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Midwest point series champion, Justin Diercks, will sign a contract with Robert Yates Racing in the coming days, Yates team general manager Eddie D’Hondt said Thursday. The Yates team has three Nextel Cup cars [? three

Yates to Sign Diercks:

Yates to Sign Diercks:

December 23, 2005
Davenport [Iowa] racer Justin Diercks has rounded a big turn in his bid to catch a Nextel Cup ride. The two-time defending NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division Midwest point series champion, Diercks will sign a contract with Robert Yates Racing in the coming days, Yates

Kentucky Testing:

Kentucky Testing:

December 21, 2005
#43-Bobby Labonte was scheduled to test at Kentucky Speedway, Thursday, Dec 15th, but weather cancelled the test session, Labonte is now scheduled to test on Tuesday, Dec 20th, with #18-J.J. Yeley and #5-Kyle Busch scheduled to test next Wednesday [12/21] and Thursday

Champion’s Week Day Four Review:

Champion’s Week Day Four Review:

December 2, 2005
With only one day remaining before the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony, the flurry of New York City activities picked up for the series’ Top 10 drivers. Champion Tony Stewart (#20 Home Depot Chevrolet) opened the day with his fellow Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL