HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – January 12, 2012) – Brian Keselowski Motorsports has announced that Sloan Henderson will drive the No. 29 Dodge in the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway.
“This offseason has been anything but an offseason,” Keselowski said in a team press release. “We worked really hard to put things together and kick off this new venture. We really look forward to working with Sloan and will do everything in our efforts to help her launch her racing career in the right direction. I was very happy with her performance during our testing session and I am confident that she will put her best efforts into our team as well for a great outcome.”
Keselowski, owner and driver of the K-Automotive Motorsports No. 92 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team, is now the proud owner of Brian Keselowski Motorsports (BKM), fielding race cars in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards (No. 29 and No. 92) and in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and West (car numbers TBA) with new up-and-coming drivers, providing them their start into stock car racing.
K-Automotive Motorsports will continue to be the primary company for Keselowski’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series efforts in the future.
Said Henderson: “I’m truly blessed to have this opportunity to work with BKM and run in the ARCA Racing Series Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway. After a great test session with the team, I’m excited about the possibility and feel comfortable that we can do very well.”
Henderson, 19, is a freshman at Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio, near Dayton. To read more about her and Brian Keselowski Motorsports, click below to access the team’s full press release in the Team News section of ARCARacing.com at ARCA Nation.
The Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 on February 18 will open ARCA’s 60th Anniversary Season. SPEED and ARCARacing.com will carry live coverage from the historic 2.5-mile oval.
I believe that Sloan will not be a weekend special, I think we will see our first female NASCAR Champion.
ReplyDeleteI joined Sloan's Crusaders. Looked like fun to support such an impressive young lady. I pledged a minor amount as a sponser (auto-pay thru PayPal).
ReplyDeleteI never heard anything. Not Thanks, Not Hey, Not NOTHIN'. Then my money was returned. Still not a word! Not Yo! Not Sorry Not even No Thanks????
Hi there SJSOOZE! Thanks for sharing your concerns. Track Chic can’t speak for Sloan, but we feel certain she appreciates your support. We understand from her recent Facebook posts, that she is devastated by the recent sponsorship fiasco and is considering retiring. Returning your contribution supports that.
ReplyDeleteHere is the latest post on her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sloan-Henderson-Motorsports/122508936584?ref=ts
April 26, 2012 “Unfortunately the sponsor was just a con artist, he snookered Sloan, some veteran race mechanics, people at Hendrick and a Deputy... .I was hoping my gut intents was was wrong and he was legit but our friend at Hendrick confirmed our fears he never bought the cars and........ Once a CON always a CON. Sloan is heartbroken and thinks this is a sign(from God) too hang up her helmet....Talent and a dollar will only get you a pop in this sport.”
Nonetheless, a note of thanks and appreciation would be appropriate – win or lose, race or no race. Perhaps you should contact Sloan directly through her website: http://www.sloanhenderson.com
Email: sloan@sloanhenderson.com
She is a good driver and a good person. Unfortunately, sometimes this sport isn’t always so kind.