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BH Motorsports may debut in 2002

The Buzz has learned that the newly formed BH Motorsports, which has allied with Rick Hendrick Motorsports, may be attempting at least three Winston Cup Series races this year. On Thursday, the team will make an announcement regarding a planned minority driver development program for next year, and says it already has a sponsor for this year and the 2003 season.

The driver for the three races this year is rumored to be Ron Hornaday, who currently drives the No. 26 Chevrolet in the Busch Series. The team may also field an ARCA team to develop a minority driver for future consideration in the Busch or Winston Cup Series. No word on who the crew chief may be for the team.

BHM reportedly has already leased a shop in the Mooresville (N.C.) Dragway Business Complex for three months. Sam Belnavis is listed as the team's chief operating officer and Tinsley Hughes as the chief executive officer. Both are African-Americans with ties to racing.

Belnavis was director of sports marketing in 1982 when Miller Brewing Co. first signed on as a primary car sponsor. Hughes was a co-owner of Mansion Motorsports with Thee Dixon, until it recently closed down after fielding a car for Carl Long in a few races.
 
So is this car just out there to look for future drivers for Hendrick and co.? Sounds like a good idea considering there are so many undiscovered drivers who are extremley talented...
 
Anyone know what the history is on African-Americans in Nascar ? Or if there is any history to it at all ??? There were a couple at the drag strip that I used to go to yrs ago, and there's one in the IRL, but I can't think of any in Nascar off the top of my head.
 
See the Wendell Scott thread PG,

I don't remember any others in WC. Willy T. Ribbs ran a few truck races and Bill Lester is running the full schedule this year.

About 5 years ago Julius Erving and some others were attempting to start up a team, but it never got going.

And Mansion Motorsports as mentioned in the article above.
 
Update - Ron in for three races and sponsor announced.

BH Motorsports, who recently formed a strategic alliance with Hendrick Motorsports in an effort to establish a competitive African-American-owned NASCAR Winston Cup Series team, today announced the National Guard as their primary advertiser during a media luncheon at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC.

The #54 National Guard Chevy, named in recognition of the National Guard presence in 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia, will run a limited schedule in 2002, with aspirations for a full Winston Cup season in 2003. "We were fortunate to find BH Motorsports," said Lt. Gen. Roger C. Schultz, director of the Army National Guard. "The National Guard has a formidable diversity program, of which we are very proud, and the efforts of NASCAR, BH Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports are very consistent with the goals and objectives of that program. NASCAR fans have a great reputation for being loyal and dedicated, some of the values that are very important to us. When you go to a NASCAR race, just look around -- you see American flags everywhere. These fans love their sport and they love their country. These are the people that we're trying to reach," Schultz added. "We're honored to field the #54 Chevy with the National Guard as our partner," said Sam Belnavis, COO of BH Motorsports. "They, along with Hendrick Motorsports, are helping us lay the groundwork for a successful future in Winston Cup racing."

Ron Hornaday has been named driver of the #54 for three Winston Cup dates this season, with veteran crew chief Doug Richert also joining the team. BH Motorsports' 2002 schedule includes the events at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Oct. 13, Atlanta Motor Speedway on Oct. 27 and North Carolina Speedway on Nov. 3.

Also announced were plans for the BH Motorsports-National Guard Driver Development Program for Minorities, which will allow drivers with diverse backgrounds the opportunity to compete on other racing circuits, including the ARCA RE/MAX Series.

Hendrick Motorsports will continue to provide BH Motorsports with assistance in all phases of its racing operation, including marketing support, car and race-setup development, personnel recruitment and training, and corporate networking, in preparation for fielding the #54. Led by Belnavis and CEO Tinsley Hughes, who have a combined 35 years of motor sports experience, BH Motorsports will operate out of its new facility, located at the Mooresville Motorsports Center in Mooresville, N.C., effective immediately
 
:headshake I though the minority team wanted to run with the big boys. Not gonna happen with Hornaday.LOL
 
Originally posted by ghettozoe03
BH Motorsports may debut in 2002  

The Buzz has learned that the newly formed BH Motorsports, which has allied with Rick Hendrick Motorsports, may be attempting at least three Winston Cup Series races this year. On Thursday, the team will make an announcement regarding a planned minority driver development program for next year, and says it already has a sponsor for this year and the 2003 season.  

The driver for the three races this year is rumored to be Ron Hornaday, who currently drives the No. 26 Chevrolet in the Busch Series. The team may also field an ARCA team to develop a minority driver for future consideration in the Busch or Winston Cup Series. No word on who the crew chief may be for the team.  

BHM reportedly has already leased a shop in the Mooresville (N.C.) Dragway Business Complex for three months. Sam Belnavis is listed as the team's chief operating officer and Tinsley Hughes as the chief executive officer. Both are African-Americans with ties to racing.  

Belnavis was director of sports marketing in 1982 when Miller Brewing Co. first signed on as a primary car sponsor. Hughes was a co-owner of Mansion Motorsports with Thee Dixon, until it recently closed down after fielding a car for Carl Long in a few races.
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Ron Hornaday isnt RUMORED any more.....HE IS THE NEW DRIVER of the NEW TEAM!.....Go to www.nascar.com
 
i know look at the day i made this a post-----it was before they officially announced it!!!!! :mad:
 
I think he's just helping that team this season, I think they are still looking for a full-time driver for next year. The reason why Hornaday was probably put in that car is b/c Hendrick is helping that team and Ron Hornaday has helped Hendrick Motorsports out this year with their truck (before they withdrew from that series) and subbing for Ricky Hendrick in the Busch series when he was injured.
 
How many teams are there that Hendrick is involved in some way? 6?
5, 24, 25, 48, 54, 60
 
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