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ROB FULLER
MOTORSPORTS NAMES COREY LAJOIE AS DRIVER
Corey LaJoie Will Pilot the No. 15 15-40 Connection
Chevrolet in NASCAR WMT |
Rob Fuller Motorsports is excited to announce Corey
LaJoie as the driver of the No. 15 15-40 Connection
modified Chevrolet. LaJoie and the team will run
seven races in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour
(NWMT) this season.
LaJoie
has plenty of experience in multiple racing series,
including previous runs in the NWMT and Sprint Cup.
He has made additional starts in NASCAR’s XFINITY
and Camping World Truck Series. LaJoie also competed
in NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East where he racked up
five wins, 17 Top-5 and 20 Top-10 finishes.
“Corey is a talented race car driver that has been
involved in other areas of our organization as
well,” said team owner Rob Fuller. “He took the time
to attend the Race Season Kick Off Party and met
some of the team at 15-40 Connection, before Todd
made his announcement, and it means a lot to me
personally when a driver really shows interest in
what we have going on internally and takes the time
to support our cause.”
LaJoie is filling the seat left vacant by Todd
Szegedy, 2003 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion,
who moved on to a full time ride this season.
“I’m glad we were able to work with Todd last year
and provide him top level equipment that allowed him
to race up front and secure Top-5 finishes,” said
Fuller. “It was our goal to have him drive the LFR
Chassis and give us the feedback that a true race
car driver could, while showing the racing world he
belongs in a full time ride. I believe we
accomplished both goals and I wish him much
success.”
“Our focus is now shifted to getting Corey in the
LFR car and continue spreading the importance of
early cancer detection by running up front in the
NASCAR Modified Tour in 2015,” continued Fuller. “We
will have a second car that we will run (#40) to
continue the development of the LFR Chassis and
insure we are providing the LFR customers with the
most advanced product available.”
LaJoie has six starts across the two NASCAR modified
series with a victory in 2010 at Atlanta in the
NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. He has
experience racing modifieds at Atlanta, Caraway,
Bristol and Stafford.
“It was great to meet Mr. Coghlin and learn more
about 15-40 Connection’s mission and outreach to
young adults,” continued LaJoie. “I’m excited to
represent this group and continue to spread the
message about the benefits of early cancer detection
to race fans throughout the season.”
The LaJoie family has strong ties to modified
racing. Don LaJoie, Corey’s grandfather, is in the
New England Auto Racing Hall of Fame and is the
five-time track champion at Danbury Speedway. His
father, Randy, followed his footsteps before moving
south to compete in NASCAR.
“I really like modified racing because it seems like
the harder you drive the faster you go,” said
LaJoie. “Racing in the higher levels, such as
Nationwide and Cup Series, in those cars you’re kind
of stuck with what you’ve got. In modifieds you can
move around and find some speed – especially at
short track racing. I’m excited to do that. It puts
the racing in the driver’s hands."
In addition to the NWMT events, LaJoie is taking on
an extended role at LFR Chassis.
“Corey will be our house driver at LFR Chassis and
compete in modifieds as well as Super Late Model
events throughout the year,” Fuller stated. “His
constant presence at the Mooresville N.C. shop will
be beneficial for our chassis development,
customers, and other in house drivers for our
developmental race teams. We’re really looking
forward to this partnership in 2015.”
“This opportunity really suits me right now,” said
LaJoie. “At the higher levels, you’re often relying
on other people’s money instead of your driving
ability. I’m excited to get back to short tracks,
modifieds and supers. This year, I’ll be racing a
handful of tracks I’ve always wanted to race at, but
just haven’t yet.”
This season marks the third year Rob Fuller
Motorsports and 15-40 Connection have teamed up to
empower the lifesaving advantage of early cancer
detection. Together they are starting a new cancer
conversation that begins with a simple, yet powerful
question “Would you recognize a cancer symptom?” to
the forefront of public discussion.
For more information on Rob Fuller Motorsports
please visit
www.RobFullerMotorsports.com. To learn more
about 15-40 Connection, please visit
www.15-40.org.
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Source:
Nealie Stufflet / Rob Fuller Motorsports
Posted:
March 20, 2015 |
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