Marcos Ambrose News

Interest in Ambrose Has NASCAR on TV in Australia:

Interest in Ambrose Has NASCAR on TV in Australia:

February 13, 2008
Enormous interest in Australian NASCAR driver, #59-Marcos Ambrose, has resulted in Network Ten securing the television rights to the 2008 Nationwide Series and selected races of the 2008 Sprint Cup Series. The deal marks the first time that a full season of NASCAR

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Daytona:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Daytona:

February 13, 2008
At least two Raybestos Rookies have been in the top-10 in the [Nationwide] Series championship standings for 20 consecutive races, dating back to the 2007 race at Kentucky Speedway (race #16). Marcos Ambrose was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the 2007 Camping

Marcos Ambrose “Mayor Of The Day” In Melbourne, Fla.:

Marcos Ambrose “Mayor Of The Day” In Melbourne, Fla.:

February 10, 2008
Marcos Ambrose, a native of Australia and the driver of the #59 Kingsford Ford in the Nationwide Series, will be recognized as Mayor of the Day in Melbourne, Fla., on Feb. 12. Mayor Harry Goode will proclaim Ambrose as Mayor of the Day and present him a key to the

Elliott to run the #21 at Daytona..after that? UPDATE 2 17 races:

Elliott to run the #21 at Daytona..after that? UPDATE 2 17 races:

January 22, 2008
Wood Brothers Racing is set to announce driver and sponsor information regarding their #21 Sprint Cup entry for the 2008 Daytona Speedweeks events. Veteran driver Bill Elliott has agreed to once again serve as the driver of the #21 Ford Fusion in this year's opening

New Crew Chief for Ambrose:

New Crew Chief for Ambrose:

January 15, 2008
Former Australian racing star and former DEI race engineer Walter Giles will serve as Crew Chief for Marcos Ambrose and the #59 Kingsford/Bush's Beans Ford. Giles has amassed an impressive list of NASCAR accomplishments since moving to America 12 years ago. Greg Conner

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

Ambrose Voted Australian Driver of the Year:

Ambrose Voted Australian Driver of the Year:

December 19, 2007
Marcos Ambrose has been voted the Australian Driver of the Year by Australian weekly motorsport magazine Auto Action. The Australian earned the accolade in the magazines annual Racer of the Year Awards issue. Ambrose won Auto Actions Australian Driver of the Year Award

Ambrose shows Dale Jr around his racing school:

Ambrose shows Dale Jr around his racing school:

December 14, 2007
Australian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose has spent the day with Dale Earnhardt Jr at Ambrose's V8 Super School on the Gold Coast in Australia. Ambrose hosted Earnhardt Jr, who is in Australia on holiday with friends, and gave the American the opportunity to drive one

Carl Edwards Collects $2.4 Million In 2007:

Carl Edwards Collects $2.4 Million In 2007:

December 7, 2007
Carl Edwards, the 2007 Busch Series driver champion, received a payout of $2,485,582, an amount that ranks fourth all-time among series title winners. Edwards collected over $1.2 million in both race winnings ($1,241,985) and his share of the series point fund ($1,

Ambrose Driving 12 Cup Races in 2008:

Ambrose Driving 12 Cup Races in 2008:

November 20, 2007
Wood Brothers Racing and JTG Racing announced that McKee Foods Little Debbie Snack Cakes brand will be returning as a primary sponsor in a newly-signed two-year deal. Little Debbie will serve as the primary sponsor for 18 Sprint Cup events in the 2008 season and again

Ragan Clinches Rookie of the Year: UPDATE:

Ragan Clinches Rookie of the Year: UPDATE:

November 20, 2007
Ragan racked up four top-five and nine top-10 finishes on his way to claiming Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors. He was Raybestos Rookie of the Race 11 times in 35 races.(Raybestos PR)(11-17-2007) UPDATE: David Ragan is the 2007 Raybestos Rookie of the Year in the

Little Debbie Renews with Wood Brothers:

Little Debbie Renews with Wood Brothers:

November 20, 2007
Wood Brothers Racing and JTG Racing announced that McKee Foods Little Debbie Snack Cakes brand will be returning as a primary sponsor [of the #21 Ford] in a newly-signed two-year deal. This agreement extends and builds upon a previous two-year relationship with the

Rookie Notes for Homestead:

Rookie Notes for Homestead:

November 13, 2007
Marcos Ambrose was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the ARIZONA.TRAVEL 200 at Phoenix. Ambrose scored a 15th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the sixth time this season. David Ragan leads Ambrose by 30 points (234-204) in the Raybestos Rookie standings

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Phoenix:

Raybestos Rookie Notes for Phoenix:

November 6, 2007
Brad Keselowski was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the OReilly Challenge at Texas. Keselowski scored a sixth-place finish, his best in 32 Busch Series races. He collected his second consecutive top-10 finish and fifth of the 2007 season. Keselowski grabbed top