Nick Joanides
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Nick Joanides is a driver competing in various NASCAR
divisions around the country since 1992. Divisions include the Camping World Grand National West & East Series and the now defunct Autozone Elite Division Southwest & Midwest Series.
In 2009, Joanides became the first driver in the history of Toyota Speedway at Irwindale to win championships in the top two premier divisions, and he did so in the same season. 2009 saw Joanides win the NASCAR AcDelco Super Late Model Championship, NASCAR Auto Club Late Model Championship, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series California State Championship and the Lucas Oil Slick Mist Championship. He ended up third in the NASCAR All-American Series National standings. In total, Joanides competed in 42 races and scored 17 wins, 33 podium, 37 top 5 and 41 top 10 finishes.
On October 17, Joanides announced that he would be joining Rick Ware Racing for his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Memphis Motorsports Park on October 24, 2009.
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divisions around the country since 1992. Divisions include the Camping World Grand National West & East Series and the now defunct Autozone Elite Division Southwest & Midwest Series.
In 2009, Joanides became the first driver in the history of Toyota Speedway at Irwindale to win championships in the top two premier divisions, and he did so in the same season. 2009 saw Joanides win the NASCAR AcDelco Super Late Model Championship, NASCAR Auto Club Late Model Championship, NASCAR Whelen All-American Series California State Championship and the Lucas Oil Slick Mist Championship. He ended up third in the NASCAR All-American Series National standings. In total, Joanides competed in 42 races and scored 17 wins, 33 podium, 37 top 5 and 41 top 10 finishes.
On October 17, Joanides announced that he would be joining Rick Ware Racing for his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Memphis Motorsports Park on October 24, 2009.