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REV RACING Driver, Collin Cabre, wins the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Drive Sober 125CHARLOTTE, NC – After rain postponed Friday’s Drive Sober 125 race at the Monster Mile, Rev Racing drivers were uncertain with their ability to run in the final competition of the season. The team found themselves back at the track Saturday morning in the middle of additional rain, NASCAR Sprint Cup practice and the NASCAR Xfinity race. Rev Racing drivers finally hit the track at 12:30 p.m., without qualifications or practice. The delay and lack of track time, however, didn’t slow down Sunoco Rookie of the Year candidate Collin Cabre. The 21-year-old from Tampa, Florida, scored his first K&N Pro series East career victory. Cabre became the sixth driver from the NASCAR Drive For Diversity Program to win a NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race and gave Rev Racing, which has fielded the competition team for the program since 2010, its 17th win. “I wasn’t really sure what to expect having had no opportunity to practice or feel out the track,” said Cabre. “The car just felt great and my crew guided me into a comfort zone. I realized we not only had an opportunity to be competitive, but to actually win this thing. I put everything I had into it and we won.” Cabre started the race in 12th position, as the starting lineup was set according to the rulebook. Cabre’s No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota crossed the finish line 6.454 seconds in front of series veteran Eddie MacDonald. Cabre will finish his rookie season 10th in overall point standings. “I think the best thing about working with Collin this season was his willingness to listen and take in as much information as we could throw at him,” stated Crew Chief Matt Bucher. “Every situation we’ve run into this year, he has never doubted what we have done or asked of him. This goes a long way with our confidence in him and his confidence in us as a crew. The more he races, the better he gets and I’m sure Dover won’t be his last trip to victory lane.” Kenzie Ruston, driver of the No. 4 Sunoco Toyota, started in 11th position and finished the race in 13th position. Ruston had her best ever Dover finish, as historically this track has posed a challenge. Ruston will finish the season 11th in overall point standings. Devon Amos, driver of the No. 6 Honda Generator Toyota, started in 15th position and finished the race in 12th position. Amos fluctuated back and forth several spots throughout the race, battling for position as the checkered approached. Amos will finish the season 14th in overall point standings. Jay Beasley, driver of the No. 4 Special Smiles Toyota, started in 10th position and finished the race in 21st position. As the green flag waved, Beasley quickly moved up several spots to P7. Approaching lap 15 Beasley had a left front tire blow, which forced him to the garage for timely repairs. His crew got him back on the track to finish the Drive Sober 125 for his return to the K&N Pro Series. Beasley will finish the season 16th in overall point standings after missing three races this 2015 season. Rev Racing drivers will focus on the 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine, as it is set to take place October 19th -21st at Langley Speedway. Other participants competing for the 2016 class will be announced this week.

Rev Racing Heads to the Monster Mile for Last Race of the Season

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#42-1CHARLOTTE, NC – Rev Racing rounds out the K&N Pro Series East season this Friday at Dover International Speedway for the Drive Sober 125. Known as the “Monster Mile,” Dover’s one-mile track will serve as the host for the 14th and final race of the season. Rev drivers are eager to get back behind the wheel after a rained-out race in Richmond. Dover is a track Rev Racing is all too familiar with and a common stop in previous K&N seasons. Rev alumni Darrell Wallace Jr. is even the only multi-time polesitter at Dover. With final standings on everyone’s mind, Rev’s four K&N drivers hope to finish the season off strong. Currently P10 in points standings, driver Kenzie Ruston will head to Dover in the #4 Sunoco Toyota. After a consistent track record of season successes, Ruston saw her last top-5 at Motordrome Speedway in mid-August. Historically, Dover has been a challenge for Ruston both in qualifying and finishing. She and her team are more than prepared to change the end of the season outcome. #2 Universal Technical Institute Toyota driver Collin Cabre heads into Friday’s race after a rookie season of consistent improvement. Cabre added his first K&N top-10 to his resume in July at Iowa Speedway and continues to qualify within the top-10. He hopes to finish the season strong and return in 2016. Cabre is currently P11 in points standings. Devon Amos will finish his rookie K&N season this Friday. Currently in P14 in points standings, Amos is prepared to do whatever it takes to close the season out on a high note. Jay Beasley will make his return with Rev Racing on Friday, manning the #42 Special Smiles Toyota. Beasley was cleared by NASCAR to race and is focused on finishing out the season in the No. 42. After missing 3 races, Beasley is still sitting at P16.

Rev Racing Races Richmond

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COlF4oOWUAAYXRtLast weekend, Rev Racing took to Richmond International Raceway for the UNOH 100. While Rev was ready for another victory, poor weather conditions put the race in jeopardy. Rain delayed race day activities for several hours, interrupting and ultimately canceling qualifying efforts. In lack of qualifying, owner’s points dictated starting order, putting Rev drivers #42 Sergio Peña, #4 Kenzie Ruston, #2 Collin Cabre and #6 Devon Amos in p9, p11, p12 and p15 respectively. Starting the race in the top-15, Rev held onto their positions and pushed for a top-10. However, a caution lap 18 sent some Rev drivers into pit row, causing them to continue the race fighting to regain their position. #2 Collin Cabre held onto the top-15 for much of the race, while #4 Kenzie Ruston reached p22 after her p29 restart by lap 60. As Rev drivers continued to advance, rain once again derailed race plans and caused an eight lap caution starting on lap 61. While rain persisted, all drivers shifted into pit row to wait out the weather. Unfortunately, weather was not on our side and the race ended prematurely on lap 69.  #2 Collin Cabre finished p17, #4 Kenzie Ruston in p22, #6 Devon Amos in p29, and #42 Sergio Peña in p31. Rev Racing returns to the rack in October, for the Drive Sober 150 at Dover International Speedway.

Continued Success for Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Development Program

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rev-pena (1) Concord, NC. (August 25, 2015) – This past weekend at Virginia International Raceway, Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program earned another checkered flag to add to its sixth consecutive winning season. This first place finish will mark the 16th win for Rev Racing in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East division. Sergio Peña, Rev Racing alumni and fill-in driver of the No. 42 Special Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Toyota, battled his way to the finish line to collect his fifth career win in the NKPSE. The 22-year-old Virginia native took advantage of this driving opportunity, as former teammate Jay Beasley is continuing to receive medical treatment. Peña also received the Coca-Cola Move of the Race Award. On lap 59 Peña was in fifth position on the final restart and quickly moved up to third after the race leader spun in turn 1, allowing the No. 51 to take the lead. Going into turn 7, the No. 51 went off the track leaving the No. 3 and Peña in the battle for the lead. The two cars made slight contact and Peña was able to use the inside line to stay out front and take the checkered. “Peña has road course experience. He is a fearless, yet focused driver. If he has an opportunity to win, he is going to take it,” said Jefferson Hodges, Rev Racing Director of Competition. “We are extremely proud of the No. 42 team and our development program, as we continue to find ourselves with winning seasons year after year. This race will mark the 16th win for our organization and I foresee continued success as we bring our season to a close.” Rookie Collin Cabre (No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota) also had a very impressive finish, garnering his first NKPSE top-5. Cabre and team ran a solid race, positioning him for place advancement within the last 5 laps of the race. Cabre is now in 11th position in points standings. Kenzie Ruston piloting the No. 4 Rev Racing Toyota, was in position to finish the race in the top-5 when she slid off the track on lap 51 leaving her with a 14th place finish. Ruston still remains in 10th position in point standings. Devon Amos (No. 6 MSI Toyota) qualified in 8th position and pushed his way to the top-5 on lap 12. Unfortunately, on lap 27, Amos experienced some steering issues moving him on to pit row. After a crew assessment he was unable to return to the track. Currently, Amos is 14th in point standings. The Biscuitville 150 will air on NBCSN on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to the track UNOH 100 at Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, Sept. 10th.

2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Youth Combine Date and Location Change

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NASCAR Drive 4 Diversity Combine Charlotte, NC, – Rev Racing and NASCAR Multicultural Development have decided to host a separate combine for the 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity youth participants. “Separating the youth participants from the late model and K&N drivers allows us a unique opportunity to spend more time and communicate with each driver. This can provide a learning opportunity for these young aspiring drivers regardless if they are selected for program,” said Max Siegel, owner of Rev Racing. “As it remains a goal of ours to focus on the growth and development of both our academy-style program and youth participants, we want to have complete focus when it comes to evaluation and performance measurement.” Each year the NASCAR Drive for Diversity initiative and its competition arm, Rev Racing, seek to obtain the highest quality of applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. The deadline to be considered for the 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Youth Combine is September 11, 2015. Youth combine participants will be evaluated on their driving skills and past experience on November 2nd at Concord Motorsports Park, located in Charlotte, NC. The general NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine is accepting applications until September 4, 2015 and will take place October 19-21 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:  Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Be a female or member of one or more of the following ethnic minority classifications:
– Black or of Black African descent, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan, of Native/Indigenous descent, two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino); or all persons who identify with more than one of these races
  • Be at least 8 years of age, but no older than 20 years of age as of October 15th of the present year
  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States; drivers from foreign countries are welcome to apply. If the applicant is not already a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien, then the applicant must be legally capable of traveling to the designated location in the United States to participate in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine. Applicants must also be able to obtain necessary authorization to accept employment in the United States if selected to participate in the D4D program.
Potential youth drivers can access the participant application online at https://revracing.net/combine-application. If drivers have already registered to meet the original deadline, no further action is required at this time. Youth drivers also have the ability to update their résumés multiple times before the combine submission deadline through an “Update Your Submission Link” located on the application page.  Additional information and criteria can be found on supplied link. Support and technical assistance for the application process is available by emailing [email protected].  

On the road to VIR

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IMG_2836 Concord, NC. (August 25, 2015) – This week the K&N Pro Series East drivers will head to VIRginia International Raceway to compete in the final road course of the 2015 season. Rev Racing drivers have shown improvement with each race, and continue to find successes that aren’t always defined by winning. Sometimes, it’s determined by improvement. It is this mindset that each of the Rev Racing teammates are carrying into the second road course competition of the season this weekend. Drivers will meet the challenge of this track Saturday, August 29 at 4:35 p.m. local time. Kenzie Ruston piloting the (No. 4 Rev Racing Toyota) finds herself in the number 10 position in point standings. . After a very well-thought out race at Motordrome Speedway, Ruston will use continue to use experience and strategy to find the additional movement she needs to progress in point standings as the end of the season approaches. Rookie Collin Cabre (No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota) has also continued to improve on the track and in point standings with each race. Collin will head to VIR in 13th position. “Collin has really made strides when it comes to performance and on-track communication. He is really getting comfortable with the car and can tell us what he needs to get the job done. He was fortunate to be able to get additional seat time in some Late Model races this season. This provided both an opportunity to gain experience and garner some confidence,” said Matt Bucher, Crew Chief of the No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota. Devon Amos (No. 6 MSI Toyota) will approach the second road race of the season with excitement and commitment. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, Amos was unable to complete the required laps at Watkins Glenn, but got a taste of what it feels like to be behind the wheel on a road course. His crew will work hard to focus on driver/crew communication and handling as they prepare to take on VIR. Sergio Peña (No. 42 Special Smiles Toyota), will join Rev Racing again for the second race this season in place of his teammate, Jay Beasley. The Winchester, VA native will be competing on a track that he’s grown familiar with over the years as VIR is located only a few hours from Peña’s hometown. Peña and crew were very satisfied with the finish they had at the Motordrome, despite some unfortunate tire issues. The team hopes that experience and familiarity with VIR will make him a definite contender for a top-5 finish.  

Focused On Motordrome

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Concord, NC. (August 14, 2015) –Rev Racing has been busy preparing for this weekend’s race at the MotorDrome in Smithtown, PA for several weeks. As an added location to the K&N Pro Series East (KNPSE) season roster, the drivers are doing all they can to prepare for the track. From the iRacing simulators to the instruction of their crew chiefs, Rev Racing drivers are ready to take on this fast, rough track with a vengeance. Rev drivers will meet the challenge of the .4 mile asphalt, semi-banked tracked, this Saturday, August 15th at 9:00pm local. Leading the point series for Rev Racing, the No. 42 Special Smiles vehicle will be piloted this week by Rev Racing Alumni, Sergio Peña. Due to health-related issues, driver Jay Beasley will look to his former teammate to keep the car in the running for a top-10 in points. Sergio Peña (No. 42 Special Smiles Toyota) is a proven competitor in the KNPSE and a previous team member of Rev Racing. All four of Peña’s K&N wins have been under the direction of Rev Racing. This particular track will be right in Peña’s comfort zone, as he excels in a fast-paced, aggressive race. “First and foremost, I am looking for Jay to have a quick and full recovery. My thoughts are with him and hope to see him in a car again very soon,” said Peña. “With that being said, I am excited for the opportunity to drive with Rev Racing and the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program again. I can’t wait to get back to work with the team and show everyone what we can do!” Kenzie Ruston (No. 4 Rev Racing Toyota) Ruston is currently sitting in 11th position in the point standings. Ruston and Crew Chief Mark Green have found the formula for consistency, with regard to Ruston’s car set-up. She is looking for a good finish at the MotorDrome on Saturday and upward movement in the standings. Devon Amos (No. 6 MSI Toyota) and Collin Cabre (No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota) will both be competing at the MotorDrome for the first time in their NASCAR K&N Pro Series East careers. Both drivers are continuing to gain confidence and experience on the track, making them definite contenders for this race.

Collin Cabre Adds First NKNPS East Top-10 to His Resume

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CHARLOTTE, NC – Friday night’s Thanks Kenny 150 at Iowa Speedway was the second stop in Iowa this season for Rev Racing. The 150-lap race proved to be tough for many, but Rev Racing drivers Collin Cabre and Jay Beasley proved otherwise. #2 Universal Technical Institute Toyota driver Collin Cabre found himself in the perfect position for a potential top-10 after qualifying in 12th position. Remaining in the top-15 throughout the race, Cabre took his opportunity with only ten laps to go, maneuvering into P10. A caution on lap 140 stalled his advancement momentarily, until a restart with three laps left allowed him to work his way to P9 and ultimately take the checkered flag in the top-10. After collecting top-10 finishes in the Whelen All-American Series, this is Cabre’s first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East top-10. “I feel great about tonight’s top-10,” Cabre said while thanking his crew and team after the race, “…my Toyota was fast tonight.” The P9 finish was the highest finishing position for Rev Racing in the Thanks Kenny. Teammate Jay Beasley, driver of the #42 Special Smiles Toyota, also made tremendous strides throughout the race. Qualifying P31, Beasley was able to garner an 11-position gain by lap 50, placing him P20. 100 laps later, Beasley took the checkered flag in the top-15 at P12, an incredible 19-position gain from his qualifying start. Fellow Rev Racing drivers, Devon Amos and Kenzie Ruston faced technical difficulties late in the race, ultimately not allowing them to finish. Amos, driver of the #66 Max Siegel Inc. Toyota took P31 after car trouble removed him from the race with ten laps to go. Qualifying P18, Amos had been in the top-15 for the majority of the race and was P17 at the time of the incident. An earlier lap 125 caution removed Ruston, driver of the #4 L&M Consulting Toyota, from the race with 25 laps to go, finishing P34 as a result. Ruston had also been in and out of the top-15 during the race, advancing from her P19 qualifying start. The Thanks Kenny 150 airs tonight at 7pm EST and will re-air on Saturday, August 8th at 8pm EST on NBCSN. The team heads back to the track this Friday, August 7th for the Bully Hill Vineyards 125 at Watkins Glen International.

Deadline Approaching for 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Combine

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Charlotte, NC, – Aspiring drivers have one month left to apply for the 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Driver Combine. Young drivers of ethnically diverse backgrounds and females must submit their online application by September 4th in order to be considered for the 12th Annual NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D) Combine, Oct. 19-21 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA. A select number of applicants will have the opportunity to compete for a spot in the 2016 NASCAR D4D class in partnership with Rev Racing. Each year the NASCAR Drive for Diversity initiative and its competition arm, Rev Racing, seek to obtain the highest quality of applicants representing diverse backgrounds and develop them into successful NASCAR drivers. Combine participants will be evaluated on their driving skills and will also be tested on a series of strength and agility exercises at Hampton University. “We are very excited to see the applicant pool this year,” said Max Siegel, owner of Rev Racing. “The talent level continues to increase every year. We have had great success with this program and we will continue to train and place as many drivers as possible into the national series.” The NASCAR D4D Combine – being held at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia, for the fifth consecutive year – has been the proving ground for several current NASCAR national series drivers, including NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson, and NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers Darrell Wallace Jr. and Daniel Suarez. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Be a female or member of one or more of the following ethnic minority classifications:
    • Black or of Black African descent, Asian, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan, of Native/Indigenous descent, two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino); or all persons who identify with more than one of these races
  • Be at least 15 years of age, but no older than 26 years of age as of October 15th of the present year
  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States; drivers from foreign countries are welcome to apply. If the applicant is not already a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien, then the applicant must be legally capable of traveling to the designated location in the United States to participate in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine. Applicants must also be able to obtain necessary authorization to accept employment in the United States if selected to participate in the D4D program.
The deadline to be considered for the 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine is September 4, 2015. Potential drivers can access the participant application online at https://revracing.net/combine-application. Drivers can have the ability to update their résumés multiple times before the combine submission deadline through an “Update Your Submission Link” located on the application page. Additional information and criteria can be found on supplied link. Support and technical assistance for the application process is available by emailing [email protected].

Top-10 for Cabre

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IMG_0849Concord, NC (July 29th, 2015) – It was a hot and fiery Saturday in Hampton, Virginia this past weekend. Rev Racing took to the track for 200 laps in the Hampton Heat. Collin Cabre came to the track with all intentions of a top-10 and that’s exactly what he did. His focus and determination moved him nine spots from his 16th place qualifying position. Cabre raced steady at his qualifying position for the first 100 laps. After a few adjustments at the break before the next 100 laps, Cabre went right back out there and made major gains for track position. After a caution at lap 138, he found himself just inside the top-10 in 9th position. However, that wasn’t enough. Sixty-two laps later at the checkered flag, Cabre found himself in a seventh place position. Cabre’s teammate, Natalie Decker, didn’t finish the race due to an accident involving her and the number 90 car at lap 48. Decker was definitely making big moves on the track before the crash, moving six positions from her 21st qualifying point. Rev Racing returns to the track this Friday, July 31st in the NASCAR K & N Pro Series 150 at Iowa Speedway. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.  

Rev Racing Moving Forward to Iowa

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Concord, NC. (July 22nd, 2015) – It was a quiet race weekend at the United Service 70 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Rev drivers made major strides throughout the race, but car trouble left most of our drivers out of top positions. Kenzie Ruston moved up five positions from her original qualifying spot. Starting 21st she ended up just outside of the top-15, at 16th. Teammate Devon Amos managed to maintain his 18th place qualifying position from start to finish. Due to technical difficulties on the track, Collin Cabre and Jay Beasley  didn’t end the race the way they would have liked. Beasley experienced some slight car trouble taking him to pit road several times. Cabre ran a pretty smooth race until his car battery died on him, making him finish two positions behind where he qualified. Rev Racing returns to the track Friday, July 31st in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series 150 at Iowa Speedway. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program. The Drive for Diversity Program is the industry’s leading developmental program for minority and female drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing, visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

NASCAR, Max Siegel Inc., Rev Racing and Indianapolis Urban League Host Pit Crew Challenge and Community Expo

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On Saturday, July 25, NASCAR Diversity, Max Siegel Inc., and Rev Racing, in conjunction with the Indianapolis Urban League, will be coming to Indianapolis on their nationwide 2015 Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Challenge Tour and Expo. The Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Challenge Tour is an initiative of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Development Program, a comprehensive training program for aspiring minority and female pit crew members. The program focuses on instilling the fundamentals, discipline and confidence required to be a top athlete on a NASCAR pit crew, and includes weekly hands-on, over-the-wall position training and coaching for tire changers, tire carriers, fuelers and jackmen, as well as weight training, agility and footwork programs. The Pit Crew Challenge Tour seeks diverse male and female athletes from across the nation who may not be progressing on into the world of professional sports or students that have an overall passion for racing. The tour will allow eligible minority and female participants to showcase their athleticism, speed and agility in a variety of combine challenges. Top participants at each stop will be invited to compete against other participants in the NASCAR D4D Showdown, located at the famous Charlotte Motor Speedway, on October 9, 2015. Selected candidates will also receive an opportunity to continue training as a part of the NASCAR Crew Member Development Program, located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Interested athletes can register at revracing.net/d4d/apply. The July 25 stop in Indianapolis will also include an invitation-only breakfast for select community influencers to learn more about the Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Development Program and what NASCAR has to offer the youth of the Indianapolis community. Notable attendees will be Max Siegel, one of the driving forces behind the Pit Crew Development Program, Anthony Mason, the president of the Indianapolis Urban League, and multiple other NASCAR executives. The tour stop’s accompanying community expo is free to the public, and will offer entertainment, access to a 2015 Generation 6 Race Car, giveaways, driver autographs, driving simulators, photo opportunities with celebrity judges and drivers, and much more. Additional information for applicants or general attendees please visit revracing.net/pitcrew or email [email protected]. The Indianapolis Urban League, founded in 1965, is a non-profit, non-partisan, interracial community-based social service/civil rights organization, whose mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality. Their programs and initiatives promote education and youth empowerment, economic empowerment, health and quality of life empowerment, civic engagement and leadership empowerment, and civil rights and racial justice empowerment, and continue to make them a progressive force in Indianapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.indplsul.org/ Click here to learn more.

A Top-5 for Cabre

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CJsF4cIUMAAoBJMConcord, NC. (July 14th, 2015) – It was a rainy, dreary day in Hampton, Virginia this past weekend. However, that didn’t stop Collin Cabre from finishing with a top-5 at Langley Speedway. Despite the various rain delays, Cabre stayed focused and ran a smooth race all the way through. His determination and focus moved him four spots up from his 12th place qualifying position in the first race. Finishing with a top-10 just wasn’t enough. Starting at 8th place in the second race, Cabre found himself fighting between seventh and eighth. After a caution flag around the 50th lap, Cabre advanced to sixth position, and held on to it strongly. At lap 63, only two laps before the checkered flag, Cabre passed the number 90 car for the fifth place spot. Cabre’s teammate, Natalie Decker, also finished higher than her starting point in the first race. Decker finished 13th in the first race after starting in the 14th position. Decker held the 13th position for most of the second race. Decker spun out from a bump to the rear of her car, causing the first and only caution of the race. Even with the minor set back she didn’t relinquish her 13th place spot, finishing inside the top-15 for both races. Rev Racing returns to the track this Friday, July 17th in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East in the United Site Services 70 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program. The Drive for Diversity Program is the industry’s leading developmental program for minority and female drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing, visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

Another Top-5 for Beasley

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11220805_10153173784903649_8077460893540780451_nConcord, NC. (July 7th, 2015) – Rev Racing brought the fireworks to Columbus Motor Speedway with two top-10 finishes this past weekend. Jay Beasley finished with his third top-5 of the season, and teammate Kenzie Ruston wasn’t far behind with a top-10 finish. Beasley ran a smooth race even through multiple caution flags. He stayed focused and continued driving up through the ranks from his 15th place qualifying position. Not quite as easy as he would’ve hoped, Beasley found himself fighting between the 10th and 11th spot for most of the race, as cars were racing around each turn. Eventually Beasley found himself in 4th position just in time for the checkered flag. Ruston was the first to qualify with her best lap at 14.553 seconds, starting her off in 18th place. Ruston managed to move up eight spots for a 10th place finish in the 150-lap race. Collin Cabre and Devon Amos both finished higher than their qualifiying positions. Cabre finished 13th after starting in the 16th position, while Amos finished 12th, after starting in 14th place. Amos caused the first caution of the race after spinning out from a hit to the rear of his car. However, he picked up the pace and finished with Cabre inside the top-15. Your favorite drivers in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East return to the track on July 17th in the Granite State 70 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

Rev Racing Looks for Fireworks in Columbus

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SONY DSCConcord, NC (June 29, 2015) – Rev Racing returns to the track in Columbus this Fourth of July, with a whole different kind of fireworks. Crew Chief John Wolf returned with a victory in Columbus last year with former Rev Racing driver Sergio Peña. His exceptional knowledge of the track from last year definitely gives his driver, Devon Amos, along with the rest of the Rev Racing team some edge over the competition. All eyes will be on Jay Beasley after an impressive top-5 finish at Bowman Gray and again last week at Langley. “I’m excited,” Beasley said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. I feel that if we can qualify in the top-5 we’ll be right there going for the win, or at the very least a top-3 finish. “ Beasley’s Crew Chief, Skip Eyler, won in Columbus two years ago, and also feels confident in keeping the victories going. “I’m very excited going back to Columbus. Rev has a very good track record there,” Eyler said. “The most important thing to do is to capitalize on the momentum of the 42 car. We just have to go up there with a positive outlook and try to bring home another victory for Rev.” Kenzie Ruston (No. 4 Toyota) – This won’t be Ruston’s first time at the Columbus Motor Speedway. Last year, she participated in the JEGS 150 in Columbus. Unfortunately, a late-in-the-race misfortune at the end of a lead lap just before the final restart, took Ruston’s chance at a checkered flag. However, having ran the track before, Ruston and Rev a definite advantage for the race. Devon Amos (No. 6 Toyota) – Amos held the 14th spot last week at Langley. After finishing the Hall of Fame 150 in 6th, he hopes to bring some of that momentum into the NAPA 150. This is the first time Amos takes on the Columbus track. He hopes to brings home a strong finish for Rev. Collin Cabre (No. 2 Toyota) – Cabre also hopes to ignite some fireworks of his own with a higher finish in the NAPA 150. Cabre races his Late Model car at Hickory this weekend, aiding him in his preparation for Columbus on the Fourth. This will be his first race at Columbus Motor Speedway. Two-lap qualifying begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by the driver autograph session at 8:00 p.m. The NAPA 150 race begins at 8:45 pm EST. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing, visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

Back To Back Top-5s for Beasley

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1891293_10153141703023649_5083546798670490632_nJay Beasley’s Top-5 performance this past weekend didn’t come as a surprise to the Rev Racing veteran, nor his crew. Prior to the Bowman Gray race, Beasley and his crew chief decided to change his car set-up to one that had proven successful at Bowman Gray, Langley, and Columbus in past years. Therefore, with proven set-up, all Beasley would have to do is use his driving acumen to deliver a top-5 worthy performance; and he did just that. Beasley’s time at Langley Speedway was a little up and down. With the opportunity to test the day prior to the race, he and his crew chief decided to experiment a little with the hopes of gaining a few tenths. As a result, Beasley spent nearly the entire five-hour practice in the seat, with both positive and negative results. Unfortunately, the positive results didn’t immediately translate come race day. During first practice Beasley barely secured the 15th fastest time. However, with a little more tinkering Beasley was able to reel off the sixth fastest time by the conclusion of second practice. Shortly afterwards, Beasley qualified 12th for the race. His qualifying effort wasn’t as favorable as he would have like, however the Las Vegas native remained unfazed. Ultimately verified during the race, Beasley’s qualifying effort was not a foreshowing of the race, yet a mere sign that it was going to take more than 2 laps for him to find his groove. Sure enough, after Beasley took the green flag he slowly but surely made his way through the pack over the course of the 175-lap race. He listened to his spotter, utilized straight-aways, and capitalized on opponent’s mistakes until he improved enough to take the checkered in fifth. One of the most daunting aspects of the race was not a single performance, but the effects of the field going nearly 70-80 laps without a caution. At one point during the race, it was nearly impossible to determine placing as only 10 out of 24 cars competing were on the lead lap. Finally a caution with 30 or so laps to go allowed everyone to regroup. But the laps leading up to that were definitely a spectacle rarely seen in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East. Beasley’s teammates had a solid night as well as they all managed to finish inside of the top-15. Kenzie Ruston, Devon Amos, and Collin Cabre finished the Visit Hampton VA 175 in 12th, 14th and 15th, respectively.

Rev Racing Looking to Continue Momentum at Langley Speedway

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IMG_9865Concord, NC (June 17, 2015) – Fresh off the Madhouse, Rev Racing returns to the track this Saturday, June 20 at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Virginia. For Competition Director Jefferson Hodges, Langley Speedway is a homecoming. Therefore, his knowledge of the track should give the Rev Racing drivers a slight advantage over the competition. Leading the way for Rev Racing will be newcomer Collin Cabre. Cabre was able to gain some seat time at the Langley track this past weekend, as he competed in his Late Model. After finishing 10th in the first round and 9th in the second, he feels good about heading back this coming weekend for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race. “It should go well. It always helps racing somewhere for the second time. When you go back you feel more comfortable there.” Cabre said.  “I like Langley, it’s one of my better tracks that I race at.” Teammate Jay Beasley had an impressive race last season at Langley and feels like he can bring home some impressive results for the team this weekend. “I ran really well there last year, so that gives me more confidence to do better this year,” Beasley said. “We have a good chance of getting another top 5. I heard the track has changed a little bit, so that will put everyone on the same playing field as to figuring it out.“ Kenzie Ruston and Devon Amos both finished inside of the top-10 last race which called for a solid race for Rev. Two-lap qualifying begins at 4:30 pm, followed by the on-track autograph session at 5:30 p.m. The race begins at 9:00 pm EST. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing, visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.

NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Member Graduates Find Success; Tryouts This Weekend At Texas Motor Speedway

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NASCAR is bringing more than just action-packed truck racing on Friday, it’s also offering an opportunity to promising, multicultural athletes to test their skills at becoming a pit crew member for a professional race team. The 2015 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Pit Crew Challenge Tour will be at Texas Motor Speedway this Friday and Saturday, and is seeking talented minority and female competitors, ages 18-26, to try out for the industry’s premier pit crew development program. While the success of NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D) has focused on its drivers – in particular, Kyle Larson, Darrell Wallace Jr. and Daniel Suarez – it is the pit crew members who are also demonstrating the program’s growth since inception. D4D graduates Raphael Diaz, Kevin Richardson and Mike Russell have already visited Victory Lane more than once this season across NASCAR’s three national series. The NASCAR D4D Crew Member Development Program is run by Rev Racing, and hosts free open tryouts – or combines – several times throughout the year and hosted by motorsports coach Phil Horton. Selected participants from each combine will participate in a final tryout in October and finalists will receive an invitation to join the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Crew Member Development Program in Charlotte, NC. If you know an outstanding athlete with a passion for intense competition and dedicated teamwork, encourage them to register for the combine at https://revracing.net/d4d/apply/.

Tame Night at the Mad House, Rev Scores 3 Top-10s

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SONY DSCConcord, NC (June 1, 2015) – In what turned out to be an uncharacteristically tame night at the Mad House, Rev Racing was able to finish with 3 top-10’s and 1 top-5. Jay Beasley set the pace for his teammates by securing a fourth place finish and bringing home his first top-5 of the 2015 season. After stellar qualifying effort for the second year in a row, Beasley took the green flag in seventh place. However, much to the dismay of race fans who only come to Bowman Gray to see a dog fight, there was very little action from that point forward. There weren’t any wrecks on restarts, on the rare occasion there was one, and the physical racing was kept to a minimum. Therefore, Beasley’s ability to take advantage of a few mistakes made by his competitors ultimate allowed him to coast to a top-5. “Feel like we had a really good car, and we need a little bit more to win the race. However, going into Langley I really feel that we can win. I’m not going to be happy unless we’re in the thick of it at the end. From here on out, we’re going to be really fast so I’m not going to be content until we win” Not too far behind Beasley was his teammates Devon Amos who finished the Hall of Fame 150 in 6th place. Unlike his teammate, Amos, who qualified in 10th had a few obstacles to overcome on the way to his first top-10 of the season. At one point in the race, Amos had fallen as far back as 13th. However, after avoiding a pile-up mid-way through the race which sent four drivers ahead of him to the back of the pack, he was able to return to the top-10. The third Rev Racing member to place inside of the Top-10 was Kenzie Ruston. Ruston finished ninth after qualifying 11th. Rev Racing’s leading lady had a solid night on the track, and though she had to fend off a few defenders, she was ultimately able to coast through the race Last, but not least, Collin Cabre finished the race in 17th place, respectively. ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.  

Mad House Madness!

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11143100_10153041852283649_579735255760957592_nConcord NC (May 29, 2015) – All of the tactics and strategies used at the tracks leading up to this weekend’s outing at Bowman Gray will go out the window. Bowman Gray isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s nicknamed the Mad House for a reason. When drivers enter the Mad House, they race by a different set of rules. The .25-mile paved flat oval is the NASCAR equivalent to stepping inside of a gladiator ring. It’s a fight to the finish in which there are, metaphorically, many casualties. There is only one strategy when racing at Bowman Gray: stay in the front of the pack or survive the clutter in the middle long enough to make it there. Ultimately, while fans come to cheer their favorite drivers to victory, the middle of the pack is what they really come to see. The bumping, the banging, the sliding, the crashing, the cautions, and the controversy are what make the NASCAR Hall of Fame 150 so appealing. The dropping of the green flag is essentially the commencement of a ticking time bomb waiting to go off. And similar to past year, there is little doubt that sparks will fly this coming Saturday. Leading the way at the Mad House will be none other than Jay Beasley and Kenzie Ruston. Last Season, Jay Beasley (No. 42 Special Smiles Toyota) had the best qualifying effort of the entire Rev Racing team. He was the only member to qualify within the Top-10 and was fortunately able to utilize his qualifying position to secure a 9th place finish. Similar to her teammate, Kenzie Ruston (No. 4 Rev Racing Toyota) was also able to secure a top-10 finish last year at the Mad House as a member of Ben Kennedy Racing. Ruston and Crew Chief Mark Green have found the formula for consistency with regard to Ruston’s car set-up. The next step for these two will be to use said consistency to replicate last year’s top-10 effort to help bolster the statistic sheet for Rev Racing. Devon Amos (No. 6 MSI Toyota) and Collin Cabre (No. 2 UTI/NTI Toyota) will both be competing at the Made House for the first time in their young NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Careers. However, as both drivers accumulate more races under their belt, their confidence has grown tremendously since the inaugural race at New Smyrna. Amos is confident that had it not been for an unavoidable accident at Iowa, he was on par for the first top-10 finish of his career. Consequently, Amos enters this weekend’s race with a chip on his shoulder as he felt he was robbed. Fortunately for him, a chip on one’s shoulder is exactly what is needed to survive 150 laps at the Mad House! ABOUT REV RACING: Headquartered in Concord, NC, Rev Racing, owned by Max Siegel, operates the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program, which is the industry’s leading developmental program for ethnic minorities and women drivers and pit crew members. For more information about Rev Racing visit https://revracing.net or follow us on Twitter @RevRacin.