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Race car hauler catches fire at JD Motorsports on Sunday night, total loss

GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 30, 2012) – JD Motorsports, the No. 01 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, suffered a total loss to their hauler on Sunday evening when it caught fire at their race shop.

There were no injuries and the tractor was detached and pulled away before suffering any damages. However, their hauler loaded with equipment, some uniforms, back-up parts, engines, shocks and springs for their operation was a total loss.

The only good part was the primary and backup No. 01 Restaurant.com Chevrolets for this weekend’s NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway were not on the hauler. The race shop itself didn’t suffer any damage, as well.

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Buckle Up: NASCAR Championship Drive Returns To Miami Beach
Free Coca-Cola Racing Family Concert Featuring Blake Shelton Headlines Events Fan Festival Includes Driver Appearances, Race Hauler Parade and Youth Festival

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2011) – NASCAR Championship Drive is cruising back to Miami Beach.
In its second year, the outdoor fan festival and Coca-Cola Racing Family Concert featuring Blake Shelton, which are free to fans, will take place Nov. 17-18 at Lummus Park and officially kick-off Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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