Ginn Racing has contracted with Mark Martin Performance to oversee the company’s driver development program, which includes Ricky Carmichael, Matt Martin and Matt Bowers. All three are Florida residents — Carmichael (27, Tallahassee), Martin (15, Daytona Beach) and Bowers (15, Mount Dora).
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Nextel Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson was named the inaugural SPEED Performer of the Year, edging out MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden and F1 title winner Fernando Alonso for the top award on last night’s SPEED Performance Awards television special presented by BFGoodrich.
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Travis Kvapil, the 2003 Craftsman Truck Series champion, is back in the Truck Series this year after a brief, frustrating stint in Nextel Cup. Kvapil is now driving for Roush Racing and is expected to contend for the NCTS title this year. He also could end up doing a few Busch and/or Cup races for [...]