Preparing for the 2016 Season
After Dylan's ARCA testing session at Daytona International Speedway, he finds himself pumped and ready for the 2016 season to get underway. Dylan is ready to position himself for success as he has relocated to Kannapolis, NC. He is working at Empire Racing Group/Grumpy Inc. with the race team and is heavy into preparing for the season. The #7 Super Late Model is getting a face lift, at least a new number anyways. The #7 will be replaced with #82 for the season. The cars in Empire's garage typically run with the #82 on them, and Dylan's Super Late Model won't be any different. He's starting a new season, with a new team and now a new car number, but still the same trusted car. Dylan's first race of the season will be next Sunday, March 6th at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, NC.
Before Dylan moved to North Carolina, he wanted to take some time and thank some of his sponsors for their support in the 2015 season. It's through their efforts and support that Dylan is able to do what he loves and strive to make an impact on youth everywhere by sharing the message of the importance of seat belt and helmet safety. Dylan's passion for racing allows him to visit with the patients in local hospitals and share a smile with the kids. Dylan presented Steve @ Pro Care Auto, Joe @ Gator's Dockside, Brian and Rob @ Enlighten Digital, Lisa & Chef Patrick @ Patio850 and Jim @ Smokin' Jim's BBQ with a token of his appreciation for their partnership with DMR.
Dylan is excited to have Richard Petty "The King" partner with Empire Racing Richard Petty Motorsports enters partnership to field No. 43 truckWith the addition of the No. 43 to the Camping World Truck Series, the iconic Petty number now will be represented in all three of NASCAR's national touring series. Owner Richard Petty of Richard Petty Motorsports.
Orlando Sentinel By Jared TurnerFeb 17, 2016 at 3:43p ETDAYTONA BEACH, FLA.
Richard Petty Motorsports is wading into uncharted waters. The organization co-owned by seven-time Sprint Cup Series champion Richard Petty has joined Empire Racing Group in what it is calling a "driver development partnership" for the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. Empire Racing Group will field a truck with the iconic, stylized No. 43 made famous over the years by Petty, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the sport's all-time wins leader with 200 victories in what is now the Sprint Cup Series.
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The No. 43 truck, which will be driven first by 21-year-old Austin Hill and campaign the colors of Petty's Garage as its primary sponsor, will debut in Friday night's NextEra Energy Resources 250 Truck Series opener at Daytona International Speedway (FS1, 7 p.m. ET).
A roster of various drivers yet to be named will fill out the remainder of the 2016 schedule.
The team will be led by crew chief Michael Cheek, who 20 years ago was named truck crew chief for Rich Bickle when Bickle drove for the old Petty Enterprises organization that closed its doors in January 2009.
"I am excited to once again partner with Richard Petty and his organization to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series," Cheek said in a team release.
"Together, we have the opportunity to put great drivers in this truck and keep our machine at the front of the field. We have a lot of great things planned for this season, and we're excited to see where this program will take both race teams."
The No. 43 is being used in the Sprint Cup Series by Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola, and in the XFINITY Series by RPM newcomer Jeb Burton. With RPM's newest partnership, the legendary number will now have a presence in all three of NASCAR's major series.
"This is a great opportunity for Richard Petty Motorsports to develop up-and-coming drivers who will become the future of our sport," said Brian Moffitt, RPM's chief executive officer. "It will be great to see the No. 43 return to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and to have Petty's Garage as the primary sponsor of the race at Daytona. The 2016 season is sure to produce great results for both Richard Petty Motorsports and Empire Racing Group."
About Empire Racing Group:
Empire Racing Group is a Driver-Development Team that strives to identify young talent that want to purse advancing their racing career. With the alliance of Grumpy's Performance, Inc., ERG has structured a successful team and program that creates successful individuals in their goal objectives. Established in 2009 ERG began competing within the ARCA Racing Series with drivers Sean Corr, Owner and Driver for ERG, and Mason Mitchell. In 2012, ERG started to compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series with drivers Sean Corr and Jake Crum.
In 2014, ERG formed a partnership with Grumpy's Performance, Inc., and the team has expanded to more events within the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, ARCA series, and NASCAR late model series with rising young-gun drivers like Christian Eckes and Austin Hill. Sponsorship Opportunities We have many sponsorship opportunities. Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of the 2016 season. Give us a call or email and we will be sure to work a package that meets your budget. Single-race or monthly sponsorships are available. Staci Martin 863-559-9859 email: Staci@dylanmartinracing.com www.DylanMartinRacing.com
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