Kvapil Replaces Gaughan in #77 Dodge
Written by Josh Katinger · December 10, 2004
MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Penske-Jasper Racing, which fields the No. 77 Kodak EasyShare Dodge in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, today announced that 2003 NASCAR Truck Series Champion Travis Kvapil will be the team’s driver and will compete for Raybestos Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 2005.
Travis succeeds Brendan Gaughan, who drove the Kodak car during the 2004 season. Kvapil participated in a development program during 2004 with Penske Racing and competed in three Nextel Cup Series races-Martinsville, Atlanta and Homestead.
“Travis showed solid potential and demonstrated the skill and determination it takes to be a winner and we look forward to building on this foundation with our sponsor partners Kodak and Jasper.” Roger Penske said.
“Kodak is committed to fielding a winning and successful team in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Racing, and looks forward to leveraging our continued sponsorship and partnership with NASCAR and Penske-Jasper Racing during 2005,” said Bud Denker, Vice President, Brand and Market Development. “We are excited to welcome Travis as the driver of the Kodak EasyShare Dodge and feel that his experience in racing and his driving talents will provide our team with the success that we are seeking.”
“The opportunity to drive for Penske-Jasper Racing is more than a dream come true. I have been a fan of Roger Penske since I was a little kid watching Rick Mears. It’s a once in a lifetime chance for a young driver and I’m excited to get that opportunity,” Kvapil said. “I’m honored to represent Kodak. Their history in NASCAR racing is impressive and they are one of the longest running sponsors in the sport.”
A Wisconsin native, Kvapil resides in North Carolina with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children.
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If ever a rookie driver got a bad deal, its Gaughn. I don’t understand this move, and I think the Kodak team will go backwards with Kvapil in the seat.
Hopefully, we’ll see Gaughn back in Cup racing soon.
personally i think Gaughn couldnt drive his way out of a wal-mart parking lot. good move on penske’s part. Kvapil will be in the top 15 for sure and will end up rookie of the year.
gaughan couldnt drive out of a wal-mart parking lot huh? funny to me that brendan succeeded travis in cup compared to travis this year! and my the way travis has 6 career truck wins brendan had six in 1 season! tell me he cant drive