Go to content Go to navigation Go to recent PR reports Go to search

Red Bull Driver Scott Speed To Drive No. 24 BDR NCTS Entry

Wednesday April 2, 2008

 

APRIL 1, 2008 Red Bull Racing Team development driver Scott Speed is going NASCAR trucking in the No. 24 Bill Davis Racing Toyota. Speed will take his direction from veteran NASCAR crew chief Richard “Slugger” Labbe, who coached the careers of Dale Jarrett, Michael Waltrip, and most recently, Jacques Villeneuve. “WeÂ're very fortunate to work with a Truck Series team as successful as BDR, and a crew chief of SluggerÂ's credentials,” said Jay Frye, Red Bull Racing Team General Manager and Vice President. “TheyÂ'll both be great assets and resources for Scott through the next phase of his stock car development program.” SpeedÂ's part-time run in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series starts with Kansas Speedway on April 26, followed by Charlotte, Dover, Michigan, Bristol, Talladega, Martinsville, Atlanta, Texas, Phoenix and Miami. SpeedÂ's Truck credentials include two previous races at Atlanta and Martinsville. The rookie scored big in his ‘08 teammate lineup pairing with former NCTS champion Mike Skinner and veteran Johnny Benson. SkinnerÂ's relationship with Red Bull Racing Team dates back to 2006 as a test driver for the startup Cup team, and includes his current status as an interim driver in the No. 84 Red Bull Toyota, and mentor to AJ Allmendinger. SpeedÂ's NCTS seat time is part of a driver development program aimed at getting the Red Bull driver ready for top-level competition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. In addition to his Truck duties, Speed will continue to build his stock car resume racing the No. 2 Red Bull Toyota full-time in the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series. + FREE QUOTES SCOTT SPEED “This is a great opportunity for me to work closely with Skinner while I get my feet wet in the Truck Series. He knows what it takes to run well and win races, and thatÂ's a hell of a mentor for me to have. The more I can learn from him, the quicker my learning process will be in these Trucks

Still haven’t joined the Frontstretch Forums? Here’s a peek at what you’re missing this week:

Joe Gibbs Racing is sure to face penalties following the discovery of magnets on the gas pedal. Come tell us what you think about the whole situation.

The Race for the Chase became much tighter following Michigan. Tell us who you think might have a chance to sneak in and who else might find themselves on the outside looking in following Richmond.

If you’d prefer to stay out of controversial NASCAR topics, feel free to join us in The Infield where we talk about everything from politics to stick and ball sports to jokes and odd news from around the world.

And for those of you that might visit The Frontstretch Forums to kill time, feel free to join in our Games forum. It’s the perfect place to waste away countless hours playing word association, hangman, and much, much more.

Click here to join the forums and tell us what you think. Don’t miss out on a chance to share your opinion with a growing community of fans just like you!

This report was provided by an outside PR source and posted by Kim DeHaven.

 

©2000 - 2008 Kim DeHaven and Frontstetch.com. Thanks for visiting the Frontstretch!