John Wes Townley to receive tutoring, proven equipment at Richard Childress Racing

By Kenny Bruce - Assistant Managing Editor

Saturday, November 07, 2009

John Wes Townley will compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2010.

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FORT WORTH, Texas – Richard Childress Racing officials announced Nov. 6 that driver John Wes Townley will compete for the team next season in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Townley currently drives for RAB Racing and has a best finish of 16th, which came in this year’s March race at Bristol.

Sponsor Zaxby’s will continue to sponsor the 19-year-old’s racing efforts.

“It’s a great opportunity,” Townley said. “These guys have been great to me this year. They’ve helped me out whenever I needed it and I’m really proud of them, really thankful.”

The addition of Townley means that RCR will likely field multiple teams in the series, although sponsorship for a second team has not been announced. Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton and Stephen Leicht have driven the team’s No. 29 Chevrolet this year, with sponsorship from Holiday Inn. A second car has been fielded in select events.

“We’re going to give him an opportunity with some really good equipment,” Childress said, adding that Burton, who competes for RCR in Cup, has agreed to help tutor the youngster.

“We think if we get him in the right kind of cars with the right kind of tutoring and the right crew chief … . He’s only 19 years old and we feel that he’s got a great opportunity to make it.”

Burton said he envies today’s young drivers because of the opportunities they are often afforded, but doesn’t envy them for the pressure that comes along with those opportunities.

“If they don’t have success, the pressure gets turned up quick,” Burton said.

“Part of my role is to help him have success, and when he’s not, to be able to keep it calm … to think about ‘OK, what are we going to do to be better?’ To set realistic goals. It’s not realistic to think that you’re going to go out and outrun Kevin Harvick or Kyle Busch. You’re going to have to work up to that.

“Let’s set some realistic goals and let’s work toward those goals. And let’s remind ourselves every weekend why we’re here, what we’re doing and use it as a learning opportunity.”

Officials said personnel and the car number to be used by the team will be announced at a later date.

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amalycke said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 12:41 PM
And Buescher finishes a horrible 17th in Texas last night ... those ride buyers!
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wmvjr1960 said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 12:52 PM
What's wrong with this picture? Let me count the ways. palm/forehead. Ugh!
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Werner said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 1:16 PM
no wonder the series isn't what it used to be...a bunch of youngsters that should be getting more experience in other levels of racing...whatever happened to gaining experiece in ASA and other series??....
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manzytrophygirl said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Working their way up to gain experience is a thing of the past, it seems...too bad.
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FastChaz said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 2:05 PM
JW Wreckly to get tutoring and proven equipment at RCR? He should, he paid enough for it. Solid inside RCR knowledge has it there is a wreck clause in his contract that if he hits too many walls RCR can pull him out of ride and keep his daddy's (Zaxby's) money! RCR all the way to the bank. Who cares about Victory Lane!! Nationwide gone by the wayside.
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alisoeddie said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 4:41 PM
In a perfect world RCR fields that car for a kid with talent,not money.
The world isn't perfect,the kids 19,he's a good kid,and it's his dream to race.Life is short,the dad has money, and wants to try and see his kids dream become reality.
Good luck to him.
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JRSMOKEFAN said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 6:18 PM
I hate to be paying all of the wrecking bills for the following sons with money and no talent, Bulter, Bueshler, Menard, Townsley and Wallace. Good thing they have rich parents otherwise they wouldn't be able to even afford to start in even 1 race.
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amalycke said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 6:32 PM
I'm right with you #7. #6 can go to .... (since he doesn't see a dime of that money)
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junebug88 said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Townsley doesnt have what it takes, if he EVER wins a race, I will buy everybody at the track a beer. GIVE ME A BREAK THIS KID COULDNT WHEEL THE CAR WITH THE BEST CREW CHIEFS THAT HAVE COME AND GONE. Surely you dont believe RCR will work a miracle.
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amalycke said:
Nov 7, 2009 at 8:53 PM
If nothing else, he IS the ugliest NASCAR driver on the planet.
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Werner said:
Nov 8, 2009 at 12:54 PM
we all have dreams about being a race car driver, but if you're like me i lack the talent....now if i had mega bucks i could get a ride?....didn't the owner of Aarn's give MW sponsorship and along witht that MW would develope his kidz in racing?...anyone tired of this money-go-round...i'm tired of mega-buck teams....bring back mom and pop racing....
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FastChaz said:
Nov 8, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Bravo to all. Nationwide has one foot in the grave. #7 nailed it. There have been more walls hit by those drivers listed than all other drivers in the series combined. Fact.
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oldgirl said:
Nov 9, 2009 at 8:41 AM
Drivers in any division of NASCAR should never need a coach. It just goes to show you that money talks. It's sad that there are so many talented drivers out there that will be left with no rides. Maybe they should look closer at this John Wreck's eyesite. He used to wear glasses, now he doesn't. Contacts, vision surgery? Who knows, but if you have ever seen him sign an autograph, he has to put the paper right next to his nose to sign it. Now, what's really confusing to me is, who would want his autograph!