Kelly Sutton News

Dream Racers – Former Penske builder works to help keep kids calm during treatments:

Dream Racers – Former Penske builder works to help keep kids calm during treatments:

February 5, 2009
Mark Smith does magic with metal. For years, he has repaired wrecked cars, built cars from scratch and restored relics. But he sold his shop in Mooresville's Lakeside Business Park because he found something he wanted to do more. Now, he's a dreamer. He's making Dream

Sad news – Ed Sutton:

Sad news – Ed Sutton:

January 2, 2008
Ed Sutton, father of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, Kelly Sutton, passed away December 30 in Crownsville, MD at the age of 61. Sutton followed in his father's footsteps into the world of Motorsports, racing locally in Maryland. Sutton began drag racing, but

Almirola in the #51 at Memphis:

Almirola in the #51 at Memphis:

June 25, 2007
Aric Almirola is scheduled to take wheel of the Billy Ballew Motorsports #51-Chevy entry at the Memphis Motorsports Park for the running of the O'Reilly 200 Saturday, June 30, 2007. Kelly Sutton ended her last scheduled run in the #51-Team Copaxone Chevy with a 20th

Sutton heads to second short track of 2007 with BBM:

Sutton heads to second short track of 2007 with BBM:

May 24, 2007
Kelly Sutton heads to the second short track race of the 2007 season for the running of the Craftsman Truck Series Ohio 250 at the Mansfield Motorsports Park on Saturday, May 26, 2007. Sutton is one of only 10 drivers to compete in all three prior events at the half

Showalter to Key Motorsports? UPDATE: Rogers returns as driver & Showalter official:

Showalter to Key Motorsports? UPDATE: Rogers returns as driver & Showalter official:

May 23, 2007
Hearing that Gary Showalter [just released from Pennington Motorsports] has been hired to be the crew chief for the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy.(5-21-2007) UPDATE: Gary Showalter comes over to Key Motorsports to succeed the recently departed Barry Dodson, and Tommy Morgan

Sutton launches MS Foundation:

Sutton launches MS Foundation:

April 23, 2007
Kelly Suttons [#51 Team Copaxone Chevy] dream has been to launch an organization that helps people who have Multiple Sclerosis [MS]. During a Sirius Radio interview Kelly Sutton announced that she has launched the "Let It Shine - The Kelly Sutton Foundation". The "

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

April 20, 2007
Craftsman Truck Series team owner Billy Ballew said that he purchased two Nextel Cup cars from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and plans to enter four races with Mableton's Bill Lester as the driver. Ballew, who fields a truck for Lester, said he would like to run at Indianapolis

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

Lester might get to run four Cup races:

April 20, 2007
Craftsman Truck Series team owner Billy Ballew said that he purchased two Nextel Cup cars from Dale Earnhardt Inc. and plans to enter four races with Mableton's Bill Lester as the driver. Ballew, who fields a truck for Lester, said he would like to run at Indianapolis

News & Notes Part I – April 2, 2007:

News & Notes Part I – April 2, 2007:

April 2, 2007
Mike Skinner (#5 Toyota Tundra Toyota) downplayed his status as favorite in the 2007 championship chase following last month's victory in Atlanta. Now, there's no hiding the fact that Skinner has established himself as the driver to beat as teams head into a four-week

Sutton has four race deal with Billy Ballew Motorsports: UPDATE: Announced by BBM

Sutton has four race deal with Billy Ballew Motorsports: UPDATE: Announced by BBM

March 31, 2007
Ray Dunlap reported during the Martinsville practice session broadcast on Speed/TV that Kelly Sutton has a four-race deal to drive the #51 truck for Billy Ballew Motorsports beginning with the race at Kansas Speedway in April. Sutton will also race at Mansfield, Texas

Kelly Sutton Not Cleared To Race: UPDATE 2:

Kelly Sutton Not Cleared To Race: UPDATE 2:

July 15, 2006
Catchfence.com has been informed that Truck Series driver Kelly Sutton has not been cleared to participate in this Saturday's Built Ford Tough 225 NCTS race from Kentucky as she continues to recover from minor injuries sustained from last week's race at Kansas Speedway

Driver changes on the entry list for Memphis:

Driver changes on the entry list for Memphis:

July 11, 2006
Chad McCumbee moves to the #07 U.S. Restoration Chevy for this week's race as former Red Sox leftfield, Mike Greenwell makes his second start in the #08 Greenlight Racing Chevy. Roush Racing has Canadian driver, Peter Shepherd in the #50. Kelly Sutton is listed as

Kansas injuries may sideline Sutton:UPDATE:

Kansas injuries may sideline Sutton:UPDATE:

July 3, 2006
Kelly Sutton slid out of control off turn two and into the inside wall, which she contacted heavily with the driver's side of her truck. The truck then came to rest in the grass at the entrance to turn three. Sutton was transported - awake and alert - to the track'

Terry Cook Wins the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway:

Terry Cook Wins the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway:

July 1, 2006
Terry Cook had a problem early in the race, got the Lucky Dog on Lap 44; and then marched to the front to take the lead and win the O'Reilly Auto Parts 250 at Kansas Speedway. Finishing in second was the #14 Ford of Rick Crawford ;another strong performance by that

Sauter to sub for Sutton:

Sauter to sub for Sutton:

March 29, 2006
Johnny Sauter makes his Martinsville Truck Series debut in this Saturday's Kroger 250. Sauter steps in to pilot the #02 Team Copaxone Chevy for the injured Kelly Sutton. Sauter has two previous Nextel Cup starts at the track.(Sauter PR)(3-29-2006)