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SGK - Talladega

Lori — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:10:21 +0100

For Immediate Release

“Rivals Series Shootout” for Susan G. Komen Gets Premium Promotional Help from Germain Racing and The Forze Group Starting at Talladega

Mooresville, NC (UPDATED May 7, 2013) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Germain Racing will show support for Susan G. Komen®&Read More...

Richmond Race Recap - GEICO Ford

Lori — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:00:00 +0100

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ROUGH RICHMOND RACE LEAVES MEARS EAGER FOR TALLADEGA

Richmond, VA (April 27, 2013) – A week ago in Kansas, Casey Mears’ #13 GEICO Ford Fusion was making its way quickly around Kansas Speedway before his great run came to an abrupt halt when he was hit from behind while avoiding a crash. Richmond is a track where he&rsquRead More...

Kansas Race Report - GEICO Ford

Lori — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:51:24 +0100

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MEARS UPENDED AMIDST STRONG KANSAS RUN

Kansas City, KS (April 21, 2013) - Casey Mears and his GEICO team entered Kansas with thoughts of redemption after a heartbreaking race in Texas. They quickly began to move forward when Mears posted the 19th fastest time in the weekend’s first NASCAR SpriRead More...

Texas Spring Race Report - Mears, GEICO Ford

Lori — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:14:52 +0100

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DESPITE TOUGH NIGHT IN TEXAS, MEARS CLOSELY EYES TOP 20

GEICO team has completed every race of the 2013 season; Mears just three points out of 20th in point standings

Fort Worth, TX (April 13, 2013) – Casey Mears and the GEICO Racing team stormed into the Lone Star State lookRead More...

Mears is in Top 20 in Sprint Cup Series Points After Solid Weekend in Martinsville

Lori — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:31:17 +0100

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MEARS AND GEICO TEAM ALL SMILES AFTER STRONG MARTINSVILLE RUN

Mears picks up 25 spots en route to 16th place finish and jumps four positions to 17th in points

Martinsville, VA (April 7, 2013) – Prior to the first off-week of the 2013 season, Casey Mears and the Germain Racing team turned in three topRead More...

Drive Smart Virginia - Martinsville Preview

Lori — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:49:46 +0100

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DRIVE SMART VIRGINIA AND CASEY MEARS PROMOTING DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH

Mooresville, NC (April 3, 2013) – The month of April is underway and it serves as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. For the second straight year, DRIVE SMART Virginia, GEICO and Germain Racing will partner to bring attention to one of our natRead More...

Off Week No Rest for 13 GEICO Ford Fusion Team

Lori — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0100

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MEARS AND GEICO TEAM QUICK OUT OF THE GATE IN 2013

Germain Racing has scored three Top 15’s in four weeks; tests Rockingham in preparation for Martinsville

Mooresville, NC (March 29, 2013) – Given the level of competition in NASCAR’s top two series’, it sometimes is a rarity for a driver tRead More...

Another Top-15 for Mears and GEICO Racing Team - Fontana

Lori — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:11:16 +0100

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MEARS AND GEICO TEAM SCORE THIRD TOP 15 IN FOUR WEEKS

Fontana, CA (March 24, 2013) –Casey Mears is coming off of a productive Bristol weekend where he finished 15th after recovering from crash damage that sent his #13 GEICO Ford Fusion all the way back to the 34th position. At a track where passing was at a premium, the BakerRead More...

Top 15 Finish at Bristol for GEICO Ford

Lori — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:26:17 +0100

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EARLY INCIDENT NO MATCH FOR MEARS AND THE GECKO IN BRISTOL

GEICO team nets second Top 15 finish in four races

Bristol, TN (March 17, 2013) – After Lady Luck broke Casey Mears’ heart in Las Vegas, the GEICO driver quickly rebounded when he arrived at Bristol Motor Speedway a week later.&nbsRead More...

Tradebank Joins Mears as Associate Sponsor in Bristol

Lori — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0100

For Immediate Release

Tradebank Joins Mears as Associate Sponsor in Bristol

Mooresville, NC (March 15, 2013) – For Germain Racing, the 2013 racing season kicked off with long-time sponsor GEICO announcing they would become the full-timRead More...

Las Vegas Race Report - GEICO Ford Fusion

Lori — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:00:00 +0100

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MEARS AND COMPANY MAKE LEMONADE AT LAS VEGAS

Las Vegas, NV (March 10, 2013) – A week ago, Casey Mears started in the rear of the field after qualifying 43rd and wowed a packed house at Phoenix International Raceway when he hustled all the way to the front and finished 14th. After practice and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifyiRead More...

Mears 14th at Phoenix - Race Report

Lori — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:31:08 +0100

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MEARS RUNS FROM BACK TO FRONT EN ROUTE TO 14TH IN PHOENIX

Germain Racing accounts for third best finishing Ford and now sits inside the Top 20 in points

Avondale, AZ (March 3, 2013) – When Casey Mears and his GEICO team arrived at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend, they were looking tRead More...

Daytona 500 2013 - Race Recap

Lori — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0100

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PERSEVERANCE PAYS DIVIDENDS FOR MEARS AND GEICO TEAM

Daytona Beach, FL (February 24, 2013) – After a successful week of practice and qualifying, Casey Mears and his GEICO team were anxious to get underway at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday afternoon. While gray skies hovered and rain threatened the area, clear weatheRead More...

Duels Race Report - Consistency Key for GEICO Ford

Lori — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:00:00 +0100

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CONSISTENCY FAVORS MEARS AND GEICO TEAM IN DAYTONA

Daytona Beach, FL (February 21, 2013) – The Germain Racing team spent the off-season focused on preparing for the Daytona 500. If there was any doubt if their time spent away from family and friends was invested wisely, the last few days should have answered that question.&nbRead More...

Testing Report - GEICO Racing

Lori — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 05:00:00 +0100

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MEARS AND THE GEICO TEAM OFF TO FAST START IN 2013

Team shows up 10th and 3rd on speed charts at Daytona and Charlotte tests

Mooresville, NC (January 21, 2013) – Time flies, but the Germain Racing team maximized each moment that’s passed since departing Homestead in November. Casey Mears and hisRead More...

Homestead Race Recap

Lori — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0100

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MEARS AND GECKO MAKE AGGRESSIVE DECISIONS AT HOMESTEAD

Off-season a luxury; Germain Racing to test at least three times in next two months

Homestead, FL (November 18, 2012) – Three strong weeks preceded Germain Racing’s visit to south FloRead More...

Phoenix Race Report - Casey Mears, GEICO Ford Fusion

Lori — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:57:02 +0100

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MEARS ESCAPES WILD PHOENIX RACE WITH 22ND PLACE FINISH

Avondale, AZ (November 11, 2012) – Casey Mears and the GEICO team descended upon the Phoenix area looking to extend the momentum they gained over the Read More...

GEICO Racing - Texas Race Recap

Lori — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:38:27 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEARS AND THE GECKO NET 21ST IN TEXAS COMEBACK

Fort Worth, TX (November 4, 2012) – After a few tough weeks at the racetrack, the Germain Racing team and driver Casey Mears rebounded with a solid effort in Martinsville last week. They hoped to continue the momentum when they arrived in the Lone Star State for this weekRead More...

Texas Race Report - GEICO Ford Fusion

Lori — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:00:00 +0100

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEARS AND THE GECKO NET 21ST IN TEXAS COMEBACK

Martinsville Race Recap - GEICO Ford Fusion

Lori — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 04:00:00 +0100

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CASEY MEARS AND GEICO TEAM BACK ON TRACK WITH TOP 25 AT MARTINSVILLE

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (October 28, 2012) – Martinsville Speedway is known for some of the best short-track racing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series circuit. Tempers flare and patience is crucial in order toRead More...