Regan Smith News

Smith to debut in Daytona in 4th Ginn Racing car:

Smith to debut in Daytona in 4th Ginn Racing car:

January 22, 2007
While Regan Smith's first official ride in the #01 Army Chevy is scheduled for Bristol Motor Speedway (March 25), the upstate New York (Cato) native is looking to make his Nextel Cup debut in the Daytona 500. Last week Smith tested the #39 Chevy at Daytona for Ginn

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

Daytona 500 testing, Day 3:

January 10, 2007
AM: 26 drivers in 40 cars took laps at Daytona 500 Testing in Day 3 AM practice: #20B-Mike McLaughlin [subbing for Stewart] was the fastest at 184.090, followed in the top 5 by #14X-Sterling Marlin, #26A-Jamie McMurray, #66H-Jeff Green, and #48-Jimmie Johnson. The

Martin’s early 2007 sched announced:

Martin’s early 2007 sched announced:

January 4, 2007
Mark Martin, who will run a limited Nextel Cup schedule for the first time since 1987, will once more run the Bud Shootout and the Daytona 500. Martin's Ginn Racing team announced the first 14 races of the 47-year-old driver's limited 2007 Cup schedule Tuesday. Martin

Mark Martin Offers Tips to 4 Young Drivers:

Mark Martin Offers Tips to 4 Young Drivers:

December 15, 2006
Ginn Racing brought three cars, five drivers and various crew members to Lakeland, FL on Monday to test their short-track programs. But more important for the four young drivers in the Ginn Racing stable, it was a time for learning. Regan Smith [who will share the #

MB2 Motorsports Changes Name to Ginn Racing:

MB2 Motorsports Changes Name to Ginn Racing:

November 21, 2006
MB2 Motorsports has changed its name to Ginn Racing, effective immediately. The name change is a result of the team's new owner Bobby Ginn, who purchased majority interest in the racing organization in July. Regarding the pronunciation of Ginn -- it is GHIN as in the

Roush buys out Martin’s share of #17 team:

Roush buys out Martin’s share of #17 team:

November 18, 2006
Jack Roush has bought Mark Martin's share of the #17 Nextel Cup team that Matt Kenseth drives. Martin is listed as the owner of the car, though it was Roush that sat at the head table with driver Matt Kenseth when the team won the 2003 championship, and it is the Roush

MB2 Announces 2007 Lineup:

MB2 Announces 2007 Lineup:

November 10, 2006
MB2's Busch Series ride will be shared by Regan Smith and Kraig Kinser. Doug Randolph will oversee the crew chief duties for the Busch operation. Smith will also drive in 16 Cup races.(MB2 PR)(11-10-2006)

MB2 Motorsports Announces 2007 Lineup:

MB2 Motorsports Announces 2007 Lineup:

November 10, 2006
MB2 Motorsports announced that its 2007 lineup will include a roster of seven drivers, entries in all three of NASCAR's national series and a driver development program. MB2's expansion started to take shape following an ownership change in July when real estate developer

Barcardi to be Nemechek’s sponsor?

Barcardi to be Nemechek’s sponsor?

November 6, 2006
hearing that Barcardi will sponsor the new MB2 Motorsports [to be Ginn Racing] #13 Chevy that Joe Nemechek will drive in 2007. Nemechek current drives the #01 US Army Chevy for MB2, but Mark Martin/Regan Smith will run the car in 2007.(11-6-2006)

Marines Leaving #25 Team: UPDATE 2 Not Returning to NASCAR:

Marines Leaving #25 Team: UPDATE 2 Not Returning to NASCAR:

October 26, 2006
After six seasons with the United States Marine Corps serving as the lead marketing partner for the #25 Team Rensi Motorsports Ford Fusion, the organization will begin a sponsorship search for the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series season. The longtime Busch Series team was

Regan Smith to Cup; Still Full Time in Busch:

Regan Smith to Cup; Still Full Time in Busch:

October 6, 2006
MB2 Motorsports announced Friday that Mark Martin and rookie Regan Smith will co-drive the team's #01 U.S. Army Chevy during the 2007 Nextel Cup season. In his new MB2 Busch ride for 2007, Smith is expected to compete full time in the series.(MB2 PR)(10-6-2006)

Martin to MB2 Motorsports in 2007..in a Chevy UPDATE 3 Official:

Martin to MB2 Motorsports in 2007..in a Chevy UPDATE 3 Official:

October 6, 2006
hearing that Mark Martin will announced his 2007 plans on Friday morning [Oct 6th] at Talladega....however, hearing part of his 2007 plans include running some 2007 Nextel Cup races in the #01 Chevy [MB2 is NOT changing to Fords] with MB2 Motorsports....the sponsor

MB2 Announces Martin/Smith to #01; Nemechek to #13:

MB2 Announces Martin/Smith to #01; Nemechek to #13:

October 6, 2006
MB2 Motorsports announced Friday that Mark Martin and rookie Regan Smith will co-drive the team's #01 U.S. Army Chevy during the 2007 Nextel Cup season. Joe Nemechek, the current driver of the Army Chevy, will pilot a third MB2 entry in 2007 that will carry the #13

Smith to Ginn? UPDATE:

Smith to Ginn? UPDATE:

September 20, 2006
hearing that Regan Smith, currently driving the #35 McDonald's Ford for Team Rensi in the Busch Series, will go to Ginn/MB2 Motorsports [#01-Joe Nemechek and #14-Sterling Marlin] in 2007 to run a Cup/Busch schedule.(9-19-2006) UPDATE: The following quote is attributed

Hamilton Jr. Busch deal for ’07? UPDATE: Back to Rensi next year, Smith to Ginn?:

Hamilton Jr. Busch deal for ’07? UPDATE: Back to Rensi next year, Smith to Ginn?:

September 19, 2006
It was reported during pre-race activites at NHIS that Bobby Hamilton Jr. is working on a Busch Series deal for the 2007 season. The report also said there would be an announcement some time next week.(SpeedTV)(9-17-2006) UPDATE: You can come home again. Those five