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RAB Racing with Brack Maggard Welcomes Zaxby’s and John Wes Townley for
2008 in the ARCA RE/MAX Series.Posted January 22nd, 2008
18-year-old John Wes Townley, who’s competed the last two seasons in the
ASA Late Model Series Southern Division as well as some Challenge Division
events, will run the full schedule in the ARCA RE/MAX Series in 2008 with
hopes of capturing the Rookie of the Year title. (RAB Racing with Brack
Maggard Photo)
By RAB Racing with Brack Maggard-Jacquelyn Briscoe
Concord, North Carolina (01/22/2008): A new year brings new changes for
RAB Racing with Brack Maggard as they announce the arrival of new primary
sponsor, Zaxby’s, and rookie driver, John Wes Townley, for the full 2008
ARCA RE/MAX Series season.
The team has also announced a change in car number from the 65 to the 09,
matching that of current Zaxby’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, Joey
Clanton.
“We are excited to be a part of the RAB Racing team,” Co-Founder and Chief
Financial Officer of Zaxby’s, Tony Townley stated. “We think RAB Racing is a
great family and everyone is down to earth with a common sense approach
methodology being used. We think Zaxby’s will benefit from this as well as RAB
Racing, so we are excited to be on board.”
Zaxby’s, a Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and Buffalo wings, has its
success rooted in a simple operating philosophy developed by its founders
that has matured into the company’s mission statement - “Consistently create
encore experiences that enrich lives one person at a time.”
The fast-casual chain built its business, which now includes more than 410
restaurants throughout the Southeast, on providing the freshest chicken
fingers, Buffalo wings, sandwiches and more in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.
Along with the teaming up of Zaxby’s and RAB Racing, the two companies
welcome rookie driver, John Wes Townley. Townley began his racing career in
go-karts at the age of nine. From there he has successfully competed in the
INEX Bandolero Division, NASCAR Camping World Series, USAR Pro Cup
Series, and in the ASA Late Model ranks, where he took home a victory at New
Senoia (GA) Raceway on September 15, 2007.
“We are excited about John Wes, my son, being the driver and representing
Zaxby’s as well as RAB Racing,” Tony Townley continued. “We feel like he has
paid his dues in the late model program as well as some USAR Pro Cup
Racing over the last couple of years. We are looking forward to Daytona.”
Townley attended the December 2007 open ARCA test session at Daytona
International Speedway with RAB Racing where he posted the third fastest
drafting speed with a time of 49.284 seconds at 182.615 mph.
“I am very confident about this year and know that I am going to a great team,”
John Wes Townley said. “My two main goals for going into the 2008 season
are to be in the top-ten in points and win the rookie of the year honors. This is
my first season in the ARCA RE/MAX Series and I am very excited about it. I
am going into it with great thoughts and expectations.”
RAB Racing with Brack Maggard is no stranger to the ARCA RE/MAX Series.
After stepping onto the ARCA RE/MAX Series scene in 2005 under the reign of
Co-Owner and Crew Chief, Robby Benton, RAB Racing with Brack Maggard
has racked up 23 top-tens, eight top-fives, and two record setting poles.
“I am looking forward to bringing up a rookie with the values and determination
that John Wes represents,” Robby Benton stated. “ARCA racing will be new to
him, and I feel with the experience that we have, we will be able to offer him the
best opportunity possible.”
“I am proud that a company of Zaxby’s stature finds the platform they are
looking for in RAB Racing. It’s a testament to both what our team has proven
we are capable of, on and off the track, and how the ARCA Series has grown.”
Benton ended.
Among the many changes RAB Racing with Brack Maggard is accruing this
year, the team also announced the switch from the Dodge Charger to that of
the Ford Fusion.
“I am happy to be getting back to the manufacturer that I have a history with
and to be doing business with the Yates family again in the engine
department,” Benton continued. “They are an organization that I am familiar
with and have the utmost respect for.”
SIM Factory pole qualifying for the ARCA 200 at Daytona International
Speedway is scheduled to begin Friday, February 8th at 12:00 PM ET. The
ARCA 200 will air live on SPEED Saturday, February 9th, beginning at 4:15
PM ET.
About Zaxby’s: Zaxby’s provides fresh, prepared-at-order chicken fingers,
Buffalo wings, sandwiches, salads and more in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. A
pioneer of the quick-casual format, Zaxby’s provides services and amenities
that fall somewhere between fast food and a sit-down restaurant.
Zaxby’s currently operates more than 400 locations in 10 states throughout
the Southeast - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
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