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Driver: R.J. Palmer
Hometown: Vero Beach, Florida
Birthday: December 26, 1987
Age: 21
Day Job: Game Day Staff - New York Mets Spring Training/St. Lucie Mets Single-A
First Cup Race: Feb. 10 2007
First Nationwide Race: Feb. 25 2006
Final Nationwide Race: Nov. 21 2009
Cup Contract: Through 2011
Email: rjthedj1187@att.net
AOL Instant Messenger: errrjay1104
Myspace: myspace.com/vbbleacherbum
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FAVORITES
Movies: Major League, The Sandlot, Anchorman, Talladega Nights
TV Shows: Family Guy, The Simpsons, King of the Hill, South Par
Food: Tacos, Burgers, Pizza, Ballpark Food
Sports Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Cincinnati Bengals, Ohio State Buckeyes
Music: Fall Out Boy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Lenny Kravitz, White Stripes, Foo Fighters
Hobbies: Baseball, Racing, Playing Drums and PS3
Race Track: Daytona
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Favorite NASCAR Driver
Denny Hamlin
# 11
Sponsor: FedEx
Team: Joe Gibbs Racing
Rookie Year: 2006
Birthdate: 11/18/80
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 170
Hometown: Chesterfield, VA
Other drivers:
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Carl Edwards
Bill Elliott
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DID YOU KNOW?...
R.J. Palmer was born in Youngstown, OH and lived there for 14 years until he moved to Vero Beach, FL to watch his favorite team, the Los Angeles Dodgers train and play. Since then he's worked multiple positions with the team, including Batboy, Concessions, Public Address, Music, and now Game Day Staff for Mets Spring Training and the St. Lucie Mets, Single-A minor league affiliate of the New York Mets. Anytime you visit Tradition Field, you can see him in his office in the Press Box always having a good time.
When it comes to racing, R.J. enjoys visiting Daytona on occasion for events, and also goes to a few dirt tracks in the area. His favorite driver is Denny Hamlin, originally because his favorite number is 11, but now because he is a fierce competitor and respectable driver in the Cup Series.
R.J. isn't married but has a girlfriend, Jackie, who likes to drive like a NASCAR driver out on the roads. She enjoys most of the same hobbies as R.J., and hopes to go to her first racing event soon.
LINKS
St. Lucie Mets
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| CUP SERIES CAR INFORMATON |
Car #: 11
Make: Chevrolet Impala SS
Primary Sponsor: Starbucks
Associate Sponsors: EA Sports, Los Angeles Dodgers, Louisville Slugger, David Sunflower Seeds
Click Here For Rear View Of Car
Past Paint Schemes
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CAREER WINS
| Win # |
Date |
Track |
Race Name |
Points |
| CUP SERIES |
| 1. |
October 11, 2008 |
Lowe's Motor Speedway |
Bank of America 500 |
330 |
| 2. |
March 7, 2010 |
Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Kobalt Tools 500 |
285 |
| NATIONWIDE SERIES |
| 1. |
May 11, 2007 |
Darlington Raceway |
Diamond Hill Plywood 200 |
207 |
| 2. |
August 21, 2009 |
Bristol Motor Speedway |
Food City 250 |
310 |
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CAREER CUP STATS
2009 highlights
Did not win a race but finished 2nd place once
Recorded 1 top 5 and 3 top 10's
Participated in the All-Star Challenge and finished 25th
2008 highlights
Won the Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on 10/11/08
Finished 2nd place once
Recorded 4 top 5's and 9 top 10's
Recorded 4 consecutive top 10's
2007 highlights
Did not win a race but finished 2nd three times and 3rd once
Recorded 6 top 5's and 12 top 10's
Recorded 3 consecutive top 5's
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CAREER NATIONWIDE STATS
| Year |
Finish |
Starts |
Points |
Behind |
Wins |
2nd Place |
3rd Place |
Top 5's |
Top 10's |
Prov. |
Most Points
in a week |
Least Points
in a week |
| 2006 |
37th |
34 |
2684 |
-1432 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
185 |
11 |
| 2007 |
20th |
35 |
3483 |
-884 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
6 |
11 |
0 |
207 |
-9 |
| 2008 |
20th |
35 |
3527 |
-781 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
430 |
28 |
| 2009 |
24th |
35 |
3211 |
-1152 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
335 |
93 |
| Total |
25th |
139 |
12905 |
N/A |
2 |
0 |
5 |
11 |
25 |
0 |
430 |
-9 |
2009 highlights
Won the Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on 8/21/09
Recorded 3 top 5's and 6 top 10's
2008 highlights
Did not win a race but finished 3rd once
Recorded 1 top 5 and 7 top 10's
Picked 43 top 10 drivers, tied for 2nd in the league
Picked 15 polesitters, 2nd most in the league
2007 highlights
Won the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway on 5/11/07
Finished in 3rd place 5 times
Recorded 6 top 5's and 11 top 10's
Recorded 4 consecutive top 10 finishes
2006 highlights
Did not win a race but recorded 1 top 5 and 4 top 10's
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