Kelly Bires News

Ambrose to debut #47 team at Indy:

Ambrose to debut #47 team at Indy:

July 25, 2008
Little Debbie, Marcos Ambrose and JTG/Daugherty Racing hope to get a jump-start on their future during this week's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard when the new team makes its Sprint Cup Series debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The team, which plans a full-time

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE: YES

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE: YES

July 16, 2008
hearing JTG Racing could move up to Sprint Cup in 2009 with Marcos Ambrose driving and the team could switch from Ford to Chevy, no idea if Daugherty would be part of this deal. Other rumors have Ambrose going to the #21 of the Wood Brothers in 2009, that team would

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE 3:

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE 3:

July 15, 2008
hearing JTG Racing could move up to Sprint Cup in 2009 with Marcos Ambrose driving and the team could switch from Ford to Chevy, no idea if Daugherty would be part of this deal. Other rumors have Ambrose going to the #21 of the Wood Brothers in 2009, that team would

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE 4 Cup, NNS no truck?

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE 4 Cup, NNS no truck?

July 15, 2008
After discussion surrounding the recent announcement of Randy Moss' possible entry in the Truck Series during ESPN's NASCAR Now television broadcast on Wednesday night, analyst Brad Daugherty announced he too is going racing in 2009 with his own Craftsman Truck Series

Another Pressley in the Series? UPDATE to JTG in ’09?

Another Pressley in the Series? UPDATE to JTG in ’09?

July 5, 2008
Another Pressley, Robert's 19-year-old son Coleman, is working his way up NASCAR's career ladder. In just his second full season behind the wheel of a Late Model car, he's battling for the Whelen All-American Series national championship. The youngest Pressley has

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE:

JTG Racing…to CUP? UPDATE:

July 5, 2008
hearing JTG Racing could move up to Sprint Cup in 2009 with Marcos Ambrose driving and the team could switch from Ford to Chevy, no idea if Daugherty would be part of this deal. Other rumors have Ambrose going to the #21 of the Wood Brothers in 2009, that team would

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE JTG Racing…to CUP?:

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE JTG Racing…to CUP?:

June 25, 2008
After discussion surrounding the recent announcement of Randy Moss' possible entry in the Truck Series [supposedly the Morgan-Dollar team] during ESPN's NASCAR Now television broadcast on Wednesday night, analyst Brad Daugherty announced he too is going racing in 2009

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE JTG Racing…to CUP?:

Brad Daugherty starting truck team in ’09? UPDATE JTG Racing…to CUP?:

June 25, 2008
After discussion surrounding the recent announcement of Randy Moss' possible entry in the Truck Series [supposedly the Morgan-Dollar team] during ESPN's NASCAR Now television broadcast on Wednesday night, analyst Brad Daugherty announced he too is going racing in 2009

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

Race Fever 2008 Raises over $171,000 thanks to Drivers and Fans:

May 1, 2008
More than 1,300 race fans, from 30 states and Canada, helped raise over $171,000 to benefit the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) Foundation at the 23rd Annual Race Fever. Race Fever was held Friday evening, April 25, in the Speed Channel Dome at the International

Lagasse signs truck deal? UPDATE 2 Wood Bros/JTG split stock-car operation; Lagasse to #20:

Lagasse signs truck deal? UPDATE 2 Wood Bros/JTG split stock-car operation; Lagasse to #20:

January 13, 2008
Hearing that Scott Lagasse Jr. has signed a contract to drive full time in the Craftsman Truck Series in 2008. The official announcement is expected shortly after the New Year.(12-31-2007) UPDATE: Hearing that the deal for Scott Lagasse is with Wood Bros/JTG Racing

Wood Brothers, JTG Split Stock-Car Operation:

Wood Brothers, JTG Split Stock-Car Operation:

January 13, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing and JTG Racing have changed their business model, but the two are still working together in a marketing and technological partnership, JTG Racing owner Tad Geschickter said Saturday afternoon. Geschickter will still be responsible for finding sponsorships

2008 Driver Lineup Taking Shape:

2008 Driver Lineup Taking Shape:

October 12, 2007
The driver lineup for several Nationwide Series teams for 2008 is shaping up. Current series points leader Carl Edwards will run the full season against next year, a Roush Fenway Racing spokesman said, and Michael Waltrip Racing officials said David Reutimann would

Crew Chiefs Fined:

Crew Chiefs Fined:

September 6, 2007
Scott Zipadelli, crew chief of the #47 Ford driven by Kelly Bires and Stewart Cooper, crew chief of the #37 Ford driven by Bobby East in the Busch Series, have been fined due to rule violations at California Speedway. Zipadelli was fined $2,500 for violating Sections

Bires to drive remaining Busch races in the #47:

Bires to drive remaining Busch races in the #47:

July 7, 2007
Kelly Bires, a part-time development driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, filled in for Wood, who has been ill due to medication he has been taking for attention deficit disorder. Wood has since lost 20 pounds, been told he doesn't have ADD, is no longer ill

Jon Wood to Return at Daytona: UPDATE 2: Wood not returning yet:

Jon Wood to Return at Daytona: UPDATE 2: Wood not returning yet:

June 30, 2007
ESPN pit reporter Dave Burns will have the first sit-down interview [Saturday on the pre-race show] with Jon Wood, son of legendary owner Ed Wood, who is set to return to the #47 next Friday at Daytona. Wood has been absent from the Busch Series for more than a month