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NASCAR Nationwide Series
NNS:  Stenhouse Jr., Jason Johnson Racing Form New ASCS Sprint Car Team
All-new "Stenhouse Jr. Racing" will run Roush Yates Ford engines
Media Release  |  Posted February 06, 2012   Rocky Mount, MO
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the reigning Nationwide Series champion. (Photo: LAT Photographic)
Two-time ASCS National Sprint Car Champion Jason Johnson and 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. have announced that they have partnered to launch an all-new team called "Stenhouse Jr. Racing."

The Stenhouse Jr. Racing ASCS team has selected Roush Yates Engines of Mooresville, N.C. as the team's power plant supplier. The team will continue to run Maxim chassis.

Under the new team partnership, Stenhouse Jr. Racing will field a Ford-powered sprint car team that will witness Johnson in an all-out assault to win the 2012 ASCS championship. Stenhouse Jr. will compete in a team car in anywhere from three to five races in 2012 - as his NASCAR racing schedule permits. Johnson and Stenhouse Jr. will campaign the numbers 41 and 6, respectively.

Roush Yates CEO Doug Yates commented: "At Roush Yates Performance Engine Group we're committed to making our Ford ASCS 360 sprint car engine program the best in the sport. Being selected to power both Jason and Ricky in this potent new alliance says a lot about our organization. What's really exciting for us is that Ricky has a chance to show not only what he can do on an asphalt super speedway with a Roush Yates FR9 in the Nationwide Series, but he'll also be in a position to demonstrate the power Roush Yates Performance Engine Group offers to any grassroots racer running on a dirt oval. "

In addition to the team's commitment to compete on the 2012 Lucas Oil ASCS national tour, it was also announced that driver Johnson, a/k/a "The Ragin Cajun," will compete in approximately 20 to 25 World of Outlaw events (final schedule to be announced later).

"Growing up racing sprint cars with my dad, I've always had strong ties to sprint car racing," the 24-year-old Stenhouse reflected. "Partnering with Jason and being able to bring some exposure to Ford on the grassroots level is very exciting. This will not only add some fun to my racing season, but some added value to our partners such as Ford, Roush Yates, and AccuDoc Solutions."

Johnson, 35, of Eunice, La., was equally enthusiastic.

"We value the beginning of this new alliance with Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.," said Johnson, the 2010 and 2011 Lucas Oil ASCS Owners Champion. "Team JJR strives to provide each sponsor partner professionalism and required results, both on and off the track. We greatly appreciate the support and friendship we have with our current partners and look forward to representing our new partners, AccuDoc Solutions, Roush Yates Engines, Ford, and Valvoline."
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