Driven To Read

Reading to Granite Quarry ES

DTR — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:37:53 +0000

Reading to 2nd grade students at Granite Quarry ES for Read Across America Week!

DAVIS FINISHES A REPSPECTIBLE 19TH AT DAYTONA

DTR — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:01:00 +0000

DAVIS FINISHES A REPSPECTIBLE 19TH AT DAYTONA

DTR — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:52:51 +0000

Mooresville, NC (February 24, 2013)- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Dusty Davis returned to Daytona this past weekend for NextEra Energy Resources 250.

Davis qualified 31^st and stayed out of trouble throughout the race to bring the Accell Construction Chevy truck #1 home in 19^th and in one piece.

“We felt going into the race the truck would not qualify well, but would race well. During the race we were fortunate to stay out of the wrecks and have a good finish. Rick Ware Racing and all the guys did a great job preparing the truck. I would like to thank Rick Ware and Steve Todhunter from Accell Construction for making this possible,” said Davis.

Davis and the team are working to secure sponsorship to allow him to continue to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck and Nationwide Series for 2013.

Dusty Davis will drive the NextEra Energy Resources 250

DTR — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:26:51 +0000

Thomasville, NC (February 15, 2012) – Rick Ware Racing announced today that 20 year old Dusty Davis will drive the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona. “I had the pleasure to meet Dusty in 2009 before he made the move east. He was coming off multiple karting and Legend car championships making a statement in late models with multiple wins on the west coast. He has done a great job in the west series, trucks and Nationwide. He finished 13th last year at Daytona after running top 10 all night. With Accell Constructions blessing we are planning on a great run in the #1.”

Accell Construction is excited about sponsoring Dusty for the Daytona truck race. “I have followed Dusty’s racing over the past couple of years, and believe he is very talented and just needs the opportunity to show it,” said Steve Todhunter, owner of Accell Construction.

Accell Construction, a 20+ year old Oklahoma-based company, is a full-service site civil contractor for the pipeline terminal and bulk storage industries, specializing in tank farm construction, tank foundations and other related site civil construct.

DAVIS DROPS OUT EARLY DUE TO CLUTCH FAILURE

DTR — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 05:03:45 +0000

DAVIS DROPS OUT EARLY DUE TO CLUTCH FAILURE

DTR — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:52:13 +0000

Mooresville, NC (November 18, 2012)- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Dusty Davis returned to Homestead this past weekend for Ford EcoBoost 200.
Davis qualified 23st and by lap 26 had worked his way up to 18th before clutch failure put early end to his day causing him to finish in 34rd position.
“It was a tough day for the team and I want to thank the Dave Fuge and the crew for working so hard to get me to the race track. I would also like to thank Bragg Racing Group, Thunder Exhaust, Speedy-Polish.com, Driven to Read and Millennium VIP Group. It was great to have them on board the #20 truck.” said Davis.
Davis and the team are working to secure sponsorship to allow him to continue to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for 2013.

Over one hundred students reached the 300 mile marker

DTR — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 00:13:18 +0000

June 8, 2012 (Mooresville, NC) Granite Quarry Elementary School recently wrapped up the “Driven to Read” reading incentive program. Over one hundred students reached the 300 mile marker, which required that each student read for a total of 4,500 minutes during the school year. The entire school body read 108,382 miles for a grand total school wide of 1,625,730 minutes. Students earned 1 mile for every 15 minutes spent reading. National spokesperson Dusty Davis stated, “I am really impressed with how successful the program was at Granite Quarry this year! I would also like to thank the Granite Quarry PTA for their support.”

DAVIS’ DAY ENDS EARLY AT MARTINSVILLE

DTR — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:47:02 +0000

Mooresville, NC (April 2, 2012)- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Dusty Davis returned to Martinsville this past weekend for Kroger 250.

Davis qualified 21th and worked his way up to 18th before an early pit stop due to overheating sent him to the rear of the field, thirty laps later Davis was back on pit road with the same issue. After a lengthy pit stop he returned to the track five laps down with the goal of moving forward before rear end gear failure put an early end to his day causing him to finish in 33rd position.

“It was a tough day for the team and I want to thank the Arrington Racing crew for working so hard to get me to the race track. I would also like to thank Thunder Exhaust, www.thunderexhaust.com. It was terrific to have them on board the #15 truck again.” said Davis.

Davis and the team are working to secure sponsorship to allow him to continue to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season.

Dusty Davis will return to the Martinsville Speedway

DTR — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:17:10 +0000

Mooresville, NC (Mar. 27,2012)- NASCAR Camping World Series driver Dusty Davis will return to the Martinsville Speedway this weekend to race in the Kroger 250, where last year Davis ran as high as five place prior to a late race incident.

After a strong thirteenth place finish at Daytona, Davis is currently in third place in Rookie of the Year points. Davis hopes to be able to secure sponsorship enabling him to run a full season and contend for the Rookie of the Year Championship.

Davis will once again pilot the No.15 Arrington Racing/Thunder Exhaust Toyota Tundra. Davis stated, “I am so excited that Thunder Exhaust is once again coming on board for Martinsville. I am hoping to be able to secure additional sponsorship to run the final 20 races of the season.”

Live Coverage on Speed begins Friday, 2p Eastern time with practice. Saturday’s coverage starts with Qualifying at 10a and race coverage begins at 1p, both Eastern time.

Off the track Davis is the National Spokesperson for the 501c Non-profit reading incentive program Driven to Read. “Reading is extremely important. I hope to inspire children to read from a young age, so they not only understand how important it is, but also learn to enjoy it,” said Davis.

At the age of 19, Dusty has already accumulated nine years of racing experience with over 80 race wins. Beginning with go karts, where the young driver secured three Grand National Championships, moving on to legend cars at the age of 14. In 2010, at the age of 17, Davis made his NASCAR debut in the Wheelen All American Series, where the rookie driver finished second overall in the California State Championship with 4 wins and 7 poles. Davis also ran two races in the KN Pro West Series in 2010 finishing in the top ten in both races. In 2011 Dusty completed in 4 Camping World Truck Series races achieving NASCAR certification.

Thunder Exhaust is an Ohio based Company. They manufacture a unique hot rod, racing style, all stainless mirrored finish exhaust tip that fit on most any car, truck, suv, hot rod, or compact vehicle. The company was founded by former NASCAR truck series driver and owner, Todd Shafer. You can order Thunder Exhaust tips at thunderexhaust.com, jegs.com and soon to be at major retailers.

Arrington Racing is a newly formed NCWTS Truck team owned by legendary NASCAR engine builder Joey Arrington. The team is located in Mooresville, North Carolina.

DUSTY DAVIS FINISHES 13TH IN DAYTONA DEBUT

DTR — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:57:00 +0000