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OFFICIAL Kvapil In - Gaughan Out: Penske-Jasper Racing, which fields the #77 Kodak EasyShare Dodge Charger in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, today announced that 2003 NASCAR Truck Series Champion Travis Kvapil will be the team's driver and will compete for Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 2005. Travis succeeds Brendan Gaughan, who drove the Kodak car during the 2004 season. Kvapil participated in a development program during 2004 with Penske Racing and competed in three Nextel Cup Series races-Martinsville, Atlanta and Homestead. "Travis showed solid potential and demonstrated the skill and determination it takes to be a winner and we look forward to building on this foundation with our sponsor partners Kodak and Jasper." Roger Penske said.
"Kodak is committed to fielding a winning and successful team in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Racing, and looks forward to leveraging our continued sponsorship and partnership with NASCAR and Penske-Jasper Racing during 2005," said Bud Denker, Vice President, Brand and Market Development. "We are excited to welcome Travis as the driver of the Kodak EasyShare Dodge Charger and feel that his experience in racing and his driving talents will provide our team with the success that we are seeking."
"The opportunity to drive for Penske-Jasper Racing is more than a dream come true. I have been a fan of Roger Penske since I was a little kid watching Rick Mears. It's a once in a lifetime chance for a young driver and I'm excited to get that opportunity," Kvapil said. "I'm honored to represent Kodak. Their history in NASCAR racing is impressive and they are one of the longest running sponsors in the sport." A Wisconsin native, Kvapil resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children.
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"Kodak is committed to fielding a winning and successful team in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Racing, and looks forward to leveraging our continued sponsorship and partnership with NASCAR and Penske-Jasper Racing during 2005," said Bud Denker, Vice President, Brand and Market Development. "We are excited to welcome Travis as the driver of the Kodak EasyShare Dodge Charger and feel that his experience in racing and his driving talents will provide our team with the success that we are seeking."
"The opportunity to drive for Penske-Jasper Racing is more than a dream come true. I have been a fan of Roger Penske since I was a little kid watching Rick Mears. It's a once in a lifetime chance for a young driver and I'm excited to get that opportunity," Kvapil said. "I'm honored to represent Kodak. Their history in NASCAR racing is impressive and they are one of the longest running sponsors in the sport." A Wisconsin native, Kvapil resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children.
(Penske Racing South PR)
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So What Happens to Gaughan, a few rumors have been floating:
Gaughan supposedly talked to the #0 Haas-CNC team, but hearing Mike Bliss will end up in the car.
Gaughan could go back to the Truck Series as a teammate to Steve Park for the team owned by hi father, Park is signed thru 2005 in the #62 truck.
And one that is a tad 'out there' is Gaughan teaming up with Robby Gordon and Jim Smith, but not sure if it would a full time deal, Truck team, run in Gordon's Busch car or a 2nd Cup team.
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Gaughan supposedly talked to the #0 Haas-CNC team, but hearing Mike Bliss will end up in the car.
Gaughan could go back to the Truck Series as a teammate to Steve Park for the team owned by hi father, Park is signed thru 2005 in the #62 truck.
And one that is a tad 'out there' is Gaughan teaming up with Robby Gordon and Jim Smith, but not sure if it would a full time deal, Truck team, run in Gordon's Busch car or a 2nd Cup team.
jayski.com
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Now I hated Travis majorly, when I heard he was going to Toyota at the beging of the year in the CTS. And when he won Michigan was really ticked. But now he is in a Dodge, w/ teammates Rusty Wallace (retiring after 2005) and Ryan Newman. Gotta love it.
I really always liked Brendan, and I believe he will run back in the CTS where he was successful and pull the Orelans team out of the hole they dug w/ Steve Park!
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I really always liked Brendan, and I believe he will run back in the CTS where he was successful and pull the Orelans team out of the hole they dug w/ Steve Park!
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Travis Kvapil takes over the No. 77 Dodge ride from Brendan Gaughan. Credit: Autostock
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Penske-Jasper Racing Names New Driver for Kodak EasyShare Dodge
Penske-Jasper Racing has named Travis Kvapil driver of the No. 77 Kodak EasyShare Dodge, and he will compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in 2005.
Kvapil, the 2003 Truck Series champion, succeeds Brendan Gaughan. Kvapil participated in a development program during 2004 with Penske Racing and competed in three Nextel Cup Series races.
"Travis showed solid potential and demonstrated the skill and determination it takes to be a winner and we look forward to building on this foundation with our sponsor partners Kodak and Jasper." Roger Penske said.
"The opportunity to drive for Penske-Jasper Racing is more than a dream come true. I have been a fan of Roger Penske since I was a little kid watching Rick Mears. It's a once in a lifetime chance for a young driver and I'm excited to get that opportunity," Kvapil said. "I'm honored to represent Kodak. Their history in NASCAR racing is impressive and they are one of the longest running sponsors in the sport."
A Wisconsin native, Kvapil resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children.
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Travis Kvapil takes over the No. 77 Dodge ride from Brendan Gaughan. Credit: Autostock
MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Penske-Jasper Racing Names New Driver for Kodak EasyShare Dodge
Penske-Jasper Racing has named Travis Kvapil driver of the No. 77 Kodak EasyShare Dodge, and he will compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in 2005.
Kvapil, the 2003 Truck Series champion, succeeds Brendan Gaughan. Kvapil participated in a development program during 2004 with Penske Racing and competed in three Nextel Cup Series races.
"Travis showed solid potential and demonstrated the skill and determination it takes to be a winner and we look forward to building on this foundation with our sponsor partners Kodak and Jasper." Roger Penske said.
"The opportunity to drive for Penske-Jasper Racing is more than a dream come true. I have been a fan of Roger Penske since I was a little kid watching Rick Mears. It's a once in a lifetime chance for a young driver and I'm excited to get that opportunity," Kvapil said. "I'm honored to represent Kodak. Their history in NASCAR racing is impressive and they are one of the longest running sponsors in the sport."
A Wisconsin native, Kvapil resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children.
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Brendan Gaughan tells Sirius Speedway (Sirius Satellite Radio) that he will run a heavy schedule of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events next season, after being released by Penske-Jasper Racing earlier in the week. “Steve Park will run the full season in the #62 Orleans Dodge, and I will be in a second truck – the #61 – in a bunch of truck races, maybe even the full schedule. Rusty Wallace has also asked me to run his Busch car in a handful of races that Jeremy (Mayfield) and Jamie (McMurray) don’t run. That’s not official yet, but the offer is there.†Gaughan said he is relieved to have his future decided, adding, “The decision was more theirs than mine. It’s their team, and if they didn’t want me there, I didn’t want to be there. I’m happy to be where I am now. I beat Brian Vickers in the Rookie of the Year chase this season, but you never heard anything about him being replaced. There were no rumblings coming out of Hendrick Motorsports. You need to know you have the support of your team.†Gaughan said he expects to make major sponsor announcements for both himself and Park within the next 2-3 weeks.
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Steve Park will return to the No. 62 Orleans Dodge full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2005, Orleans Racing officials confirmed Dec. 13. The team also announced that Brendan Gaughan will drive a second Dodge fielded by Orleans Racing in at least the 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events that are companion races to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup events. More details will be released at a later date.
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Steve Park will return to the No. 62 Orleans Dodge full time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2005, Orleans Racing officials confirmed Dec. 13. The team also announced that Brendan Gaughan will drive a second Dodge fielded by Orleans Racing in at least the 16 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series events that are companion races to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup events. More details will be released at a later date.
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