Ryan Truex's Cup Debut Delayed by Injury

Ryan Truex, who turned 21 last month, was scheduled to drive the No. 51 Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing at Richmond International Raceway on April 27. However, Truex broke his collarbone on Easter Sunday while riding a motorcycle at home in Mayetta, N.J.

The younger brother of Sprint Cup regular Martin Truex Jr. won the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East titles in 2009 and 2010. He scored five wins, 15 top-five and 17 top-10 finishes in 22 starts over that span. Truex had a limited three-race run in the Truck series that produced one top 10, at Phoenix.

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AJ Allmendinger to Return to NASCAR in Phoenix Racing Car

A.J. Allmendinger is returning to Phoenix Racing to compete in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway. He’ll be piloting the No. 51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet in his fifth Sprint Cup Series start with team.

Allmendinger is no stranger to the “Desert Jewel.” He has eight previous Cup Series starts at the one-mile oval and has driven to four top-15s and two top-10s. He has started on the front row three times, including one pole, which he captured in 2010.

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Kurt Busch Needs A Sponsor ASAP!

Per Sporting News, Phoenix Racing owner James Finch said Monday that his team still plans to run all the Sprint Cup races in 2012, but emphasized that he desperately needs a sponsor.

Finch was asked Sunday night on Speed if there was a question over whether his team would run all the races, and Finch said it was up in the air and that he needed sponsorship.

In trying to clarify the situation Monday, Finch said that while he needs sponsorship, he does not have a deadline for securing a sponsor to keep his No. 51 team and driver Kurt Busch from missing a race.

“My plan is to run the whole season,” Finch said. “I’m not saying it might not change. My plan is to run the whole season, and my biggest deal right now is to find sponsorship to improve the team.”

“I want people to know I need a sponsor,” Finch said. “I need sponsorship to make it all work. If I don’t get some sponsorship, I’m going to have to quit.

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