Scott Wimmer News

Dale Jr. running first Fastenal race of the year:

Dale Jr. running first Fastenal race of the year:

March 31, 2009
This weekend will mark the first of a 14-race sponsorship package with Fastenal, America's leading fastener distributer. #5-Dale Earnhardt, Jr. will share driving duties of the Fastenal Chevy throughout the year with Ryan Newman (four races) and Scott Wimmer (six races

JR Motorsports headed to Cup?

JR Motorsports headed to Cup?

March 19, 2009
On the surface the announcement that Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin and Scott Wimmer would share a 21-race schedule for JR Mortorsports in the Nationwide Series was all about luring sponsorship. Not really. JR Motorsports announced on January

JR Motorsports headed to Cup?

JR Motorsports headed to Cup?

March 19, 2009
JR Motorsports headed to Cup? On the surface the announcement that Dale Earnhardt Jr., Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Mark Martin and Scott Wimmer would share a 21-race schedule for JR Mortorsports in the Nationwide Series was all about luring sponsorship. Not really.

StopRepairBills.com to Sponsor Key Motorsports:

StopRepairBills.com to Sponsor Key Motorsports:

March 18, 2009
StopRepairBills.com has officially announced their sponsorship debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The company is launching a multi-race deal with Key Motorsports and the #40 Chevy driven by Scott Wimmer. The sponsorship deal is the first for StopRepairBills.com

JR Motorsports announces additional plans for #5:

JR Motorsports announces additional plans for #5:

March 16, 2009
JR Motorsports today announced additional plans for its #5 Nationwide Series team for 2009, with veteran drivers Ryan Newman, Scott Wimmer and Tony Stewart joining team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and all-time series wins leader Mark Martin for the 21-race schedule. Wimmer

Federated Auto Parts sponsorsing Key at Nashville in June:

Federated Auto Parts sponsorsing Key at Nashville in June:

March 4, 2009
Federated Auto Parts has officially announced their partnership with Key Motorsports in the Nationwide Series. The company, which appeared on the #40 Federated Auto Parts Chevy driven by Scott Wimmer in Las Vegas this past weekend, will also serve as the team's primary

Wimmer back in the #40:

Wimmer back in the #40:

March 3, 2009
Scott Wimmer will return to the driver's seat of the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy at Bristol. He was initially signed to drive the first 3 races of the season.(Key Motorsports PR)(3-3-2009)

CARFAX sponsoring Wimmer at Daytona:

CARFAX sponsoring Wimmer at Daytona:

February 11, 2009
CARFAX announced it will sponsor the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy and driver Scott Wimmer for the Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona. The race marks the first time that CARFAX is a primary sponsor during the opening weekend of the NASCAR season at Daytona.(

Key Motorsports plans full time NNS effort: UPDATE

Key Motorsports plans full time NNS effort: UPDATE

February 4, 2009
Team owner Curtis Key announced that Key Motorsports will run its first full-time entry in the Nationwide Series in 2009. Leading the effort in the Key Motorsports shop is crew chief Tommy Morgan, who formerly served as the team's competition director since 2007. Key

Fastenal to RCR? UPDATE 5: IMAGE:

Fastenal to RCR? UPDATE 5: IMAGE:

January 17, 2009
hearing the Fastenal sponsorship will be going to the #2 Richard Childress Racing Chevy with Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr. driving and Scott Pruett on the road courses. No word how many races the sponsorship will be for.(1-6-2009) UPDATE: RCR sources tell me that

Wimmer shares his trip to Iraq:

Wimmer shares his trip to Iraq:

January 13, 2009
Scott Wimmer was given the opportunity of a lifetime this past December. He and three other racers [Geoff Bodine, Arie Luyendyk Jr. Drag racer Hillary Will.] spent 12 days in Iraq visiting different bases and talking with troops. Wimmer says, "It's something that I

Bowyer to drive #29 in select races:

Bowyer to drive #29 in select races:

January 6, 2009
Richard Childress Racing's #29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Racing team has added championship-winner Clint Bowyer to its driver lineup for the 2009 Nationwide Series season. The 2008 Nationwide Series drivers' champion will share the behind-the-wheel duties with

Wimmer may have Daytona 500 ride:

Wimmer may have Daytona 500 ride:

December 1, 2008
Scott Wimmer, a part-time racer for Richard Childress this year, won a [Nationwide] race and finished in the top ten eight times. He's a six-time winner in the Nationwide Series. However, he was cut loose by RCR Racing after the season. He spoke with some owners this

Wimmer working on deal for 2009:

Wimmer working on deal for 2009:

November 28, 2008
[Scott Wimmer] was cut loose by Richard Childress Racing after the season. He spoke with some owners this week and would love to drive both Sprint Cup and Nationwide next year. Scott Wimmer: "I talked to a team about running Daytona 500 so hopefully I can make a start

Bodine, Wimmer to tour military bases:

Bodine, Wimmer to tour military bases:

November 13, 2008
Geoff Bodine, Hillary Will, Scott Wimmer, and Arie Luyendyk will tour United States Military bases as part of the Racing Heroes 2008 goodwill military tour. The tour, which begins on December 9th and concludes on December 20th, will include visits to U.S. Military