Jan
24
2017
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Kevin O’Connell Signs with Rick Ware Racing for NASCAR Cup Series Road Courses

Jan 24, 2017 3425 Views

Rick Ware Racing announced the team’s intent to compete in the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series beginning with next month’s 59th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. RWR’s return to the elite level of NASCAR will have Timmy Hill aboard the #51 Chevrolet for Speedweeks with a rotating list of drivers to follow throughout the season including longtime RWR drivers Stanton Barrett and road course ringer Kevin O’Connell to name a few. RWR also announced the team has acquired assets from Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) for use this season, including cars, pulldown rig and technology support. Additionally, Longtime industry veteran Joe Lax, also previously with TBR will serve as crew chief, while pro-motor engineering (PME) will supply the horsepower during the season. Furthermore, Mike Hillman Sr., a longtime fixture in NASCAR joins RWR in a newly created role as team consultant.

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