Talladega Superspeedway Honored

Three Awards During NASCAR Safety and Operations Summit

 

Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR’s Most Competitive and fan-friendly track, were honored this week with three coveted awards during the annual NASCAR Safety and Operations Summit in Concord, NC.

 

Dr. Bobby R. Lewis was presented the Excellence in Track Services Award for his more than 27-year career as Medical Director for Talladega Superspeedway Emergency Services while Courtney Carruba received the 2022 Nursing Director of the Year Award. In addition, the 2022 Teamwork Award was presented to the Talladega Superspeedway Infield Care Center staff.

 

The 2.66-mile venue hosts two exciting NASCAR weekends each year, featuring the GEICO 500 in the spring and the YellaWood 500 in the fall – both drawing more than 100,000 fans from all 50 states and 22 countries. The 2023 season at the 33-degree-banked track kicks off a tripleheader weekend, April 22-23, with the GEICO 500.

 

The Excellence in Track Services Award recognizes any individual who has made significant contributions to the improvement of track services at a single track over the course of a career spanning 10 years or more. Lewis, DMD, MD, is Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical Operations for the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, Ala. He has been involved with medical services at the superspeedway since 1981 as a member of LifeSaver Helicopter Crew before becoming Medical Director for TSS in 1995.

 

Carruba, from Hoover, AL, has worked for the Talladega Superspeedway for 20 years and started with the LifeSaver crew, and has been the Nursing Director for five years at the iconic venue. Her tenacity starts with thorough pre-event preparation and continues by arriving early for set-up day, which includes helping colleagues and the NASCAR industry during the event. Always smiling, Carruba’s positive attitude shapes the event weekend for her care center team, patients, and NASCAR.

 

 

The Teamwork Award defines teamwork as “a cooperative or coordinated effort on the part of a group of persons acting together as a team or in the interests of a common cause.” Talladega Superspeedway’s exceptional group of medical professionals worked consistently together, knowing each other’s part and doing it with purpose.

 

Very cool opportunity today to speak at the Nascar Safety & Operations Summit discussing and sharing perspective on the Talladega crash from October.

Best part was I got to see and hug the entire @TALLADEGA and @NASCAR safety & rescue group that helped me out that day. 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/dksevXgolt

— Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) January 11, 2023

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Jordan Anderson, who relied on the TSS Emergency Services team after an on-track accident last October, was on hand during the awards presentations and gave each member of the TSS team a “hug,” as a gesture of thanks for what they do. Randy Ballard, RN, CRNA, is the track’s Emergency Services Manager.

 

These incredible individuals will be back at Talladega Superspeedway for the upcoming GEICO 500 weekend. It will feature a trio of races, including a Saturday (April 22) doubleheader – the General Tire 200 for the ARCA Menards Series and the Ag-Pro 300 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series – before culminating with the Sunday (April 23) the NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Jordan Anderson Gives Update on His Condition

“scariest moment of my racing career”

 

Jordan Anderson gave another update on Monday on his condition after he sustained second-degree burns in a fiery crash during Saturday’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

 

Thank you everyone for the texts, calls, and prayers. Haven’t been able to be on my phone, but I am so humbled by the overwhelming support.

Had to go to the ER last night for some side effects, so heading to the Wake Forest burn center tomorrow.

Getting better by the day! 🙏🏼

— Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) October 4, 2022

Anderson is an American professional stock car racing driver and team owner. He competes part-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet Silverado for his team Jordan Anderson Racing.

 

Anderson, who is also a team owner, was making his fifth series start of the year and had been doing well before flames suddenly began bellowing out from underneath his Chevrolet on the 19th lap of the 94-lap race.

 

 

The vehicle then skidded around the track momentarily before sliding down and hitting the retainer wall in a ball of smoke, somehow missing the other drivers in the race.

 

The 31-year-old described it as the “scariest moment of my racing career.”

 

Anderson was seen jumping out of the window shortly before the truck came to a stop and was tended to quickly by stewards.

 

 

Get better soon Racer.

 

 

source: NASCAR Media

Want to Win an RV?

𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝘾𝙀 this weekend in Vegas

Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis tweeted out asking if any truck teams would be interested in taking his sponsorship offer for the Las Vegas race. Lemonis’ company is the title sponsor of the Truck Series.

Levels of Sponsorship

• $15,000 – Base Rate
• $25,000 – For a Top 10 Finish
• $35,000 – For a Top 5 Finish
• $50,000 – For the Win

NASCAR Fans can join in the fun by retweeting the tweet below for a chance to win a RV.

Ready to 𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝙄𝘾𝙀 this weekend in Vegas? Bet on your Camping World Trucks for a chance to be entered into our biggest RV Giveaway YET.

How to enter:
✅ Must RT this tweet
✅ Must use #campingworldnascar
✅ Must be following @CampingWorld pic.twitter.com/bYr4V3mDKz

— Camping World (@CampingWorld) March 4, 2021

Once you have retweeted the tweet above, keep an eye out for the finishing position of the sponsored drivers (see tweet below for list of drivers) in all three stages of Friday night's truck race.

Updated: @CampingWorld @NASCAR_Trucks paint schemes @LVMotorSpeedway:

2: Sheldon Creed

3: Jordan Anderson

6: Norm Benning

9: Grant Enfinger

24: Raphael Lessard

33: Jesse Iwuji

34: BJ McLeod

41: Dawson Cram

56: Tyler Hill

75: Parker Kligerman

cc: @marcuslemonis

— Chris Knight (@Knighter01) March 4, 2021

Best of luck to all the Truck Driver! 

Crazy to think 24 hours ago I didn’t have a sponsor now here we are! Thank you so much @marcuslemonis and everyone that helped thrash on the wrap tonight!! Thank you all for the support! @KeselowskiBrian @ryanpistana @NASCAR_Trucks @LVMotorSpeedway pic.twitter.com/l9t70LvFsm

— Dawson Cram (@dawsoncram) March 3, 2021

Thanks to @marcuslemonis ten trucks will be sponsored by @CampingWorld in tomorrow's @NASCAR_Trucks @LVMotorSpeedway race. $315k is on the line. Here's whose in the #CampingWorldNASCAR Challenge and the prizes.#NASCAR//#BuckedUp200@TheRacnExperts https://t.co/TNTjzmSBFt

— Adam Coon (@adamcoon9) March 4, 2021

The collab you’ve all been waiting for 👊🏼

3 x @CampingWorld x @marcuslemonis pic.twitter.com/CvBpN8Qt5D

— Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) March 4, 2021

Jordan Anderson Racing To Campaign Full #NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

With a new racing season approaching fast ahead as the countdown to Daytona continues, comes new chapters to be written both on and off the race track. 

For Jordan Anderson as he prepares to enter his fourth full time year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, a new journey is already well underway.

The 26 year old Anderson from Columbia, SC announced Wednesday at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte that he has formed his own team under the Jordan Anderson Racing banner, with intentions of competing full time in the Truck Series for 2018 and beyond. 

Along with the announcement, the team unveiled the white and blue #3 truck, and paint scheme that they will make their debut with on Friday, February 16th in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at the historic Daytona International Speedway.

Joining Anderson on stage at the Hall of Fame announcement were longtime partners John Bommarito of the Bommarito Automotive Group, Mike Frost from LTi Printing, Don Perry from Jacob Companies, and Randy Knighton of Knight Fire; all who will return for the 2018 season.

"The opportunity to do what we’re doing this year is only through the selfless efforts of so many amazing people behind the scenes and a culmination of hard work, sacrifice, and answered prayers over the years," said team principal and driver Jordan Anderson."To take the next step in my racing career this way is very humbling, and extremely meaningful. Our entire team is made up of guys that love racing, and we’re all eager to see what adventures the years ahead hold for us."

Thanks to a boost of support from Niece Motorsports, Anderson and team will operate out of Statesville, NC and have acquired four trucks to start the season off with. They will compete with the new Ilmor powered motors as a sustainable option to grow over time.

A partner since 2016, John Bommarito was enthusiastic about the announcement and the potential that he saw in the team. "Seeing Jordan grow from when we first partnered up in 2016 at the Gateway Motorsports Park, to where he is now as we toured his shop yesterday and talked with the crew - it’s been a fantastic journey. It’s an honor to have him as part of the Bommarito family. He’s a driver that represents our brand with integrity, and we appreciate that"

Anderson’s Fueled By Fan’s SponsorJordan.com website, which was launched from the idea of users on Reddit and Twitter, will return for the 2018 season. 

"The support we’ve received from the fans of our sport the past 2 years has been very special" said Anderson. "Our entire season last year was a success because of the fans and the relationships made. The reason why all this is happening for 2018 is the same reason. There’s nothing more moving than having the people that make our sport what it is, support you in your journey."

It’s official the news is out 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/CpvN8jFreH

— Jordan Anderson (@j66anderson) January 31, 2018

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