Shane Huffman
Encyclopedia
Shane Huffman is a former NASCAR
and USAR driver. He drove the #40 Key Motorsports
Chevrolet Silverado
in the Craftsman Truck Series
. In 2006 and 2007, he drove the #88 NAVY "Accelerate Your Life"
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
SS for JR Motorsports
in the Busch Series
.
Shane Huffman returned to NASCAR Nationwide Racing, July 4, 2008. He drove the #31 car for Stanton Barrett Motorsports
during the Nationwide Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway
. He started 21st and was able to lead 2 laps ( 17 & 18 ) when he remained on the track after a lap 14 caution caused by the spinning #22 car driven by Josh Wise. When the green flag dropped on lap 17 Shane was able to hold off a charge by his ex-boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr. After 2 laps he was passed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and remained in the top 10 for one more lap before falling back in the pack. Shane, in the #31 car, eventually finished in 41st position, 82 laps down.
, Huffman was a three year starter for the well respected high school wrestling
team (1989–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1992). He was instrumental in helping with the success of the team; posting a career record of 59-27 at the 112 lb and 119 lb weight classes, as the team won the Big-6 3A conference championship 2 out of the 3 years he started. He also served as one of the team captains during his senior year. To this day Huffman still ranks high on the individual records lists for the school in Single Season Near Fall Points (141), Single Season Pins (21), Single Season Team Points (181.5), Career Near Fall Points (245), Career Pins (34), Career Team Points (342), and Career Wins (59).
in late model stock car racing. In 1996, he won the Late Limited Model Series championship. In 1999 he won the late model track championship, the Blue Ridge Regional Championship, and was the runner-up for the NASCAR Winston Racing Series Champion.
In 2000, he moved up to the USAR Hooters Pro Cup. After posting no top-ten finishes in his rookie year on the circuit, he won his first career race at Coastal Plains Speedway in 2001. That same season, he made his NASCAR
Busch Series
debut at Richmond
, driving the #77 Jennie-O
Ford Taurus
for Moy Racing
. He started 40th and finished 24th, three laps down. After a winless 2002, Huffman won five races and was both the champion of USAR's national points standings, as well as the Southern Division. He repeated his Southern Division title in 2005. Shane has 28 wins in 133 starts in USAR - the 2nd most wins in the USAR series history. Shane holds the record with most poles in USAR history at 26.
Huffman had three wins in USAR in 2006 driving the #88 Champion Chevy for JR Motorsports. He made his first Busch start that year driving the #83 Make-A-Wish Foundation
Chevy for at Gateway International Raceway
in a JR Motorsports car prepared by NEMCO Motorsports
. Following the release of regular 88 driver Mark McFarland
, Huffman shared the driving duties of the 88 for the rest of the season with Robby Gordon
and Martin Truex, Jr..
He started the 2007 Busch season in the #88 car. On July 3, 2007, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
released Shane Huffman from driving the #88 Navy Chevy for JR Motorsports
. He went on to compete part-time in the Truck Series with Curtis Key Motorsports in 2007.
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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...
and USAR driver. He drove the #40 Key Motorsports
Key Motorsports
Key Motorsports is a NASCAR team owned by Curtis Key. The team currently fields the #40 Chevrolet Impala driven by Charles Lewandoski, the #42 Chevrolet Impala drien by Tim Andrews, the #46 Chevrolet Impala driven by Chase Miller, and the #47 Chevrolet Impala driven by Danny Efland / Scott Wimmer...
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado , is the latest line of full-size pickup trucks from General Motors.-History:...
in the 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...
. In 2006 and 2007, he drove the #88 NAVY "Accelerate Your Life"
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo was an American-made two-door coupe introduced for model year 1970, and manufactured over six generations through model year 2007. It was marketed as a personal-luxury coupe through most of its history, with the last model version being classified as a full-sized coupe...
SS for JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, cousin and former crew chief Tony Eury, Jr., and the owner of his Cup ride Rick Hendrick. It currently fields the No...
in the Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
.
Shane Huffman returned to NASCAR Nationwide Racing, July 4, 2008. He drove the #31 car for Stanton Barrett Motorsports
Stanton Barrett Motorsports
Stanton Barrett Motorsports is a NASCAR Nationwide Series team owned by driver and Hollywood stuntman Stanton Barrett. Currently, it fields the #31 Grandstay.net Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Kenny Hendrick....
during the Nationwide Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway is a race track in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. Since opening in 1959, it has been the home of the Daytona 500, one of the most prestigious races in NASCAR. In addition to NASCAR, the track also hosts races of ARCA, AMA Superbike, Grand-Am and Motocross...
. He started 21st and was able to lead 2 laps ( 17 & 18 ) when he remained on the track after a lap 14 caution caused by the spinning #22 car driven by Josh Wise. When the green flag dropped on lap 17 Shane was able to hold off a charge by his ex-boss, Dale Earnhardt Jr. After 2 laps he was passed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and remained in the top 10 for one more lap before falling back in the pack. Shane, in the #31 car, eventually finished in 41st position, 82 laps down.
Early life
While attending St. Stephens High School in Hickory, North CarolinaHickory, North Carolina
Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina. Hickory has the 162nd largest urban area in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 341,851, making it the 4th largest metropolitan area in North Carolina. The city's population was 37,222...
, Huffman was a three year starter for the well respected high school wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
team (1989–1990, 1990–1991, 1991–1992). He was instrumental in helping with the success of the team; posting a career record of 59-27 at the 112 lb and 119 lb weight classes, as the team won the Big-6 3A conference championship 2 out of the 3 years he started. He also served as one of the team captains during his senior year. To this day Huffman still ranks high on the individual records lists for the school in Single Season Near Fall Points (141), Single Season Pins (21), Single Season Team Points (181.5), Career Near Fall Points (245), Career Pins (34), Career Team Points (342), and Career Wins (59).
Early career
Huffman began his racing career at Hickory Motor SpeedwayHickory Motor Speedway
Hickory Motor Speedway is a short track located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is one of stock car racing's most storied venues, and is often referred to as "The World's Most Famous Short Track" and the "Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars"....
in late model stock car racing. In 1996, he won the Late Limited Model Series championship. In 1999 he won the late model track championship, the Blue Ridge Regional Championship, and was the runner-up for the NASCAR Winston Racing Series Champion.
In 2000, he moved up to the USAR Hooters Pro Cup. After posting no top-ten finishes in his rookie year on the circuit, he won his first career race at Coastal Plains Speedway in 2001. That same season, he made his 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...
Busch Series
Busch Series
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit, and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big leagues"; the Sprint Cup circuit...
debut at Richmond
Richmond International Raceway
Richmond International Raceway is a 3/4-mile , D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outside Richmond, Virginia in Henrico County. It hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series...
, driving the #77 Jennie-O
Jennie-O
Jennie-O is a brand name of turkey products. It is now a subsidiary of the Hormel Foods Corporation in Willmar, Minnesota.The company was founded by Earl B. Olson in 1940, when he began raising turkeys. In 1949, he bought the former Farmers Produce Company of Willmar and its turkey processing...
Ford Taurus
Ford Taurus
The Ford Taurus is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in the United States. Originally introduced in the 1986 model year, it has remained in near-continuous production for more than two decades, making it the fourth oldest nameplate that is currently sold in the North American...
for Moy Racing
Moy Racing
Moy Racing was an auto racing team owned by former Ford Motor Company employee Joseph Reilly which fielded entries in the NASCAR Busch Series. Drivers who piloted the Moy Racing Ford included Jimmy Kitchens, Andy Kirby, Carl Long , Bruce Bechtel, Dana White, Brad Teague, Ed Berrier, Donnie...
. He started 40th and finished 24th, three laps down. After a winless 2002, Huffman won five races and was both the champion of USAR's national points standings, as well as the Southern Division. He repeated his Southern Division title in 2005. Shane has 28 wins in 133 starts in USAR - the 2nd most wins in the USAR series history. Shane holds the record with most poles in USAR history at 26.
JR Motorsports
Make-A-Wish Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501 non-profit organization founded in the United States that grants wishes to children who have life-threatening medical conditions. The charity now operates in forty-seven countries around the world through thirty-six affiliate offices.The president & CEO of this...
Chevy for at Gateway International Raceway
Gateway International Raceway
Gateway Motorsports Park is a race track in Madison, Illinois, USA, just east of St. Louis, Missouri. After being shuttered by former owner Dover Motorsports Inc., on Nov. 3, 2010, it was announced Sept. 8, 2011, that the facility would re-open and host an NHRA Full Throttle Series event Oct. 5-7,...
in a JR Motorsports car prepared by NEMCO Motorsports
NEMCO Motorsports
NEMCO Motorsports is a NASCAR team that is owned by driver Joe Nemechek and his family. After a two-year hiatus, NEMCO Motorsports fielded full time entries in both the Cup and Nationwide Series in 2009 with driver Joe Nemechek. It carried the number 87 in both Cup and Nationwide. The team ran...
. Following the release of regular 88 driver Mark McFarland
Mark McFarland
Mark McFarland of Winchester, Virginia) Currently works as a crew chief for Matt DiBenedetto in the K&N Pro East Series. McFarland won the NASCAR Weekly Series national championship in 2003.-Early career:...
, Huffman shared the driving duties of the 88 for the rest of the season with Robby Gordon
Robby Gordon
Robert W. "Robby" Gordon is an American racecar driver who currently competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as an owner-driver, driving the No. 7 Speed Energy Dodge Charger for Robby Gordon Motorsports, and also competes part-time in the Nationwide Series...
and Martin Truex, Jr..
He started the 2007 Busch season in the #88 car. On July 3, 2007, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
* NOTE: References to "Earnhardt", "he", and "him" refer to the subject of this article, unless otherwise specified. References to his father will include "Sr."...
released Shane Huffman from driving the #88 Navy Chevy for JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports
JR Motorsports is a NASCAR team based in Mooresville, North Carolina, co-owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr., his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller, cousin and former crew chief Tony Eury, Jr., and the owner of his Cup ride Rick Hendrick. It currently fields the No...
. He went on to compete part-time in the Truck Series with Curtis Key Motorsports in 2007.
NASCAR Career Stats
| Season | Starts | Wins | Top 5 | Top 10 | Pole | Earnings | Avg Finish | DNFs | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Busch Series | |||||||||
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $9,530 | 24.0 | 0 | 108th |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | $241,982 | 26.8 | 3 | 49th |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | $452,851 | 22.7 | 4 | 12th |
| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series | |||||||||
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $32,960 | 27.2 | 1 | 48th |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $28,000 | 23.3 | 0 | 38th |
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