Robby Gordon Returns To Nascar At Sonoma

Charlotte, NC (June 15, 2012) – Robby Gordon returns to NASCAR Sprint Cup competition this weekend at Sonoma Raceway in the No. 7 MAPEI / SPEED Energy Dodge Charger. Gordon has been busy during his break from stock car racing; he has competed in several off-road races and posted wins at The Mint 400, The Parker 425 and The Silver State 300. Also, most recently announced the return of stadium truck racing – Robby Gordon’s Stadium SUPER trucks - resurrecting what was once Mickey Thompson’s vision.


Last time Gordon and his team were on a road course was the NASCAR Nationwide Series in Montreal, where they lead several laps in the No. 77 MAPEI / SPEED Energy Dodge Charger. They are excited to get back to road course racing and have been busy preparing a car that they hope will have what it takes to win at Sonoma Raceway, a track where Gordon is not a stranger to victory lane.

Winner of the 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at the Sonoma, Gordon will be making his 15th start at the 1.99 mile road course. He has also recorded three top 5 and four top 10 finishes.

“Even though I have been out of the NASCAR scene for about three months, we have been extremely busy with off-road racing and the introduction of SST. We tested the No. 7 MAPEI / SPEED Energy car last week in South Carolina and look forward to competing with the regular NSCS group this weekend. Sonoma is a fun race track, and we have had great results there so I am looking forward to putting on a good show for our fans,” says Gordon.

Riding along with Gordon on the No. 7 Dodge Charger will be long time sponsor MAPEI. “MAPEI has been a great partner and supporter of our racing programs since 2006. I’m excited to have them back with us this weekend; we’ve got a lot of fun things planned for their employees and customers during the course of the weekend.”

Appearances – Robby will be signing autographs at the Robby Gordon Motorsports / SPEED Energy merchandise trailer on Sunday, June 24th from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

Race Coverage – NASCAR fans can watch the Save Mart 350 live on TNT on Sunday afternoon, June 25th, beginning at 12:00 p.m. PDT. On Friday, June 24th, SPEED Channel will broadcast qualifying from Sonoma Raceway beginning at 3.40 p.m. PDT. For news and updates, please visit SPEEDENERGY.COM, PLANETROBBY.COM or follow SPEED Energy on Facebook and Twitter.



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Permalink Reply by TOG on June 20, 2012 at 9:26am

he is running both

Permalink Reply by Jeff Lomino on June 20, 2012 at 9:57am

Outstanding... Thanks TOG

Permalink Reply by JerrDog on June 20, 2012 at 1:11pm

Hey TOG, is RG running the BITD Vegas to Reno? I can't make the Montreal race, but can make this one. Thanks,

Permalink Reply by Dave-O on June 21, 2012 at 12:15pm

what about NW at watkins glen?

Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on June 21, 2012 at 8:45pm

why? unless someone steps up with the cash. RGM would be short handed to run N/W and CUP on the same weekend,IMO

Permalink Reply by richard berger on June 20, 2012 at 12:30pm

Thanks TOG,for everything you do.

Permalink Reply by Rob Hoban on June 20, 2012 at 12:51pm

Here's the link to Dodge's pre-race press release that Robby Retweeted yesterday. He certanly has the support of Dodge online and in print. What about under the hood? Will it be an Arrington motor from RGM's shop? (I didn't want to be the ASS that asks this quesiton but I waited as long as I could for someone else to ask first)

http://www.srtmotorsports.com/news/pr/05/srt-motorsports-dodge-spri...

Permalink Reply by TOG on June 20, 2012 at 1:03pm

yes it will be his arrington-rgm motor

Permalink Reply by Michael Martinez on June 20, 2012 at 1:16pm

I would suspect that there has been a generous amount of consideration, and commitment to the power plant Robby is bringing this weekend. It's like....DUH...... That be it a HP killer bee, or one engineered on longevity or what have you. I'm skipping any regards about not bringing on board a penrod rocket but rather i'll take repose if it were that they simply "know what they are doing" and there's no reason to be concerned.....at this point. It all comes down to getting the "power to the pavement". I'll close with an admission that I know nothing of what teams can do to effect fuel mileage with the EFI setup, (simply have not bothered to teach myself about it) so I did not comment on such about what engine they built.

Permalink Reply by Bruce Smith on June 20, 2012 at 1:07pm

Your question has been answered already and the answer was his own engine.

Sorry, but I don't see too much "support" for Robby in that article. He was only mentioned twice and no quotes from anyone at RGM.

Then they posted a link to the SRT album on Flickr. Lots of great Dodge photos, but not a single one of Robby that I see. I just don't see support.

Permalink Reply by Joan Forsythe on June 20, 2012 at 4:02pm

SO GLAD TO SEE RG BACK IN NASCAR RACE - CAN'T WAIT. Hope he qualifies and makes the race.

Permalink Reply by blitz on June 20, 2012 at 5:16pm

hope he makes the race,and than finishes top 30

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