John Wes Townley
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John Wes Townley is a former NASCAR Nationwide Series driver. Although currently not driving for the team, Townley is still under contract with Richard Childress Racing
. Townley lost his ride for being involved in too many one-car accidents.
Townley drove in the American Speed Association
prior to joining NASCAR
. He began racing in the Nationwide Series in 2008 when he drove in three races and had three DNFs. He also ran 7 Craftsman Truck Series
with a best finish of 18th at both The Milwaukee Mile and Talladega Superspeedway
. He returned to the Nationwide Series in 2009 and qualified for 26 races. He finished 16 races and finished 23rd in points.
Townley no longer drives for RAB Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Tony Townley notified team owner Robby Benton that Zaxby's is discontinuing their partnership due to poor performance. No additional info was supplied.
Richard Childress Racing
RCR Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Richard Childress Racing, is a NASCAR team based in Welcome, North Carolina, and is owned and operated by former driver Richard Childress...
. Townley lost his ride for being involved in too many one-car accidents.
Townley drove in the American Speed Association
American Speed Association
The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was...
prior to joining NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
. He began racing in the Nationwide Series in 2008 when he drove in three races and had three DNFs. He also ran 7 Craftsman Truck Series
Craftsman Truck Series
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is a pickup truck racing series owned and operated by the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing...
with a best finish of 18th at both The Milwaukee Mile and Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama, United States. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base just outside the small city of Lincoln. It was constructed by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France Family, in...
. He returned to the Nationwide Series in 2009 and qualified for 26 races. He finished 16 races and finished 23rd in points.
Townley no longer drives for RAB Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Tony Townley notified team owner Robby Benton that Zaxby's is discontinuing their partnership due to poor performance. No additional info was supplied.