Ben kennedy sets gms nascar xfinity schedule for 2017. Ben kennedy fulfills familys nascar tradition with bristol win august 18, 2016 jay wells nascar, news 0 bristol, tn august 17. Browse through indepth news on ben kennedy along with latest information, updates, biography, expert analysis and opinions. Ben kennedy announces enascar iracing pro invitational. There is no particular roadmap or executive timeline for the ascension of ben kennedy into the top leadership role at nascar, but know that the process of transforming the former stockcar driver. Ben kennedy details updated 2020 schedule, safety efforts. Nascar announced a series of leadership promotions thursday, including one for ben kennedy. Click on the number of races to see individual races for that year. Photo by sean gardner nascar via getty images for 2018, kennedy has removed the helmet, gloves and fire protection layers. He currently serves as nascar s vice president of racing development.
Weber renews partnership with ben kennedy at michigan ben kennedy and gms racing announced today that weber, the worlds premier manufacturer of charcoal, gas and electric grills, grilling accessories and other outdoor room products, will serve as primary sponsor on the no. He is the greatgrandson of nascar founder bill france, the nephew of nascar chairman. Nascar fans looking to cheer ben kennedy on the track this season will be sorely disappointed. And because their heads are covered during the action, helmets serve as the driver s identity in the heat of competition. The 27yearold great grandson of nascar founder bill france sr. Kennedy, the greatgrandson of nascar founder bill france sr.
After finishing ninth in series points in 2012, kennedy was named by fox sports as one of nascars drivers 25 and under to watch in. Ben kennedy is the second nascar driver to rip a hole in the catchfence surrounding a track this week. Ben kennedy among nascar leadership promotions nbc sports. Click on the year to see the standings for that year. His driver s suit has been put away, but ben kennedy hasnt stopped racing. People drivers drivers by state compare drivers driver rankings owners crew chiefs. Ben kennedy has a new home in the nascar camping world truck series ncwts. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most.
Nascar vice president of racing development ben kennedy talks about the process of returning to racing with an updated schedule for the month of may. Introducing the enascar iracing pro invitational series. Nascar driver ben kennedy will put on a different kind of suit this. Kenzie ruston hemric born october 12, 1991 is an american professional stock car racing driver. Until we have cars back on track, the entire nascar community has aligned to provide our passionate fans with a unique, fun and competitive experience on race day, said ben kennedy, nascar. Xfinity series driver ben kennedy isnt the first nascar driver to be on american ninja warrior hes not even the only one on this season. Hemric is married to current nascar xfinity series driver daniel hemric hemric began her professional stock car racing career in the 2011 arca racing series, driving. Ben kennedy on track to someday lead nascar news daytona. Thats because the 27yearold will be wearing a business suit instead of a firesuit this year.
Ben kennedy is interested in pursuing the nascar ceo. Nascar driver ben kennedy will put on a different kind of. Why 3 nascar drivers are trying to conquer american. Ben kennedy born december 26, 1991 is a former american professional stock car racing driver and team owner. Over the next few weeks, nascar drivers will compete in a simulationstyle showcase on the. With 12 nxs races already confirmed, kennedy will pilot the no. Matt sullivangetty images taken at bristol in august by jonathan mccoy of. Ben kennedy stats, race results, wins, news, record. Ben kennedy details updated 2020 schedule, safety efforts nascar en espanol. Ben kennedy videos news, biography, expert analysis and. Get the latest race results, news, videos, pictures, win record and more for ben kennedy on.
Ben kennedy will move from driver to general manager of the nascar camping world truck series, according to information provided to kickin the tires but other changes are coming, as well, including the transition of jim cassidy to chief international officer. John andretti only won twice in nascar cup series career, but he made both of them count. Ben kennedy sets gms nascar xfinity series schedule for 2017. April 17, 2017 ben kennedy confirms a multirace nascar xfinity series nxs schedule with gms racing for the 2017 season.
Ben kennedy among nascar leadership promotions february 6, 2020 11. Ben kennedy was never guaranteed a career as a nascar driver. But you may not know that in addition to a fulltime. The 24yearold is expected to be announced monday afternoon as the driver of the no. In 1997, he won the july daytona race while driving. Another nascar driver flips into the fence during a race. Meet the wives and girlfriends of 9 ncwts and xfinity. Click on the site to see all races run at that track view career statistics for ben kennedy. Ben kennedy working to make his own way in nascar the state. Michigan drivers to go iracing with fellow nascar stars on. And this time around, hell be joined by fellow monster energy nascar cup series driver ryan blaney and xfinity series driver ben kennedy. Check out our driver daniel dye behind the wheel of the ben kennedy racing. Ben kennedy to be leader in truck series but nascar has. Those who went with local banks were luckier than others.
Nascar driver ben kennedy made waves last weekend in daytona when he made the pole position for the camping world truck series as a rookie. Ben kennedy is part of the famed france family, but hes racing his way up the nascar ladder while going to college at the university of florida. Ben kennedy details updated schedule, safety efforts nascar. Ben kennedy fulfills familys nascar tradition with. Life in the fast lane takes on new meaning for ben kennedy. Meet the wives and girlfriends of ncwts and xfinity series drivers in one month, the nascar racing season will finally allow these xfinity and truck series drivers. Ben kennedy announces enascar iracing pro invitational series. Nascar southeast series nascar midwest series nascar southwest series nascar northwest series asa national tour fia formula two series whelen southern modified tour exhibition unclassified races.
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