TC Daily Pit Stop: Cody Ware Charged with Felony Assault; Davenport Open to More NASCAR; Hendrick Not Appealing; Martinsville Entry Lists

TC Daily Pit Stop: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023

Joseph Srigley

Apr 11, 2023

Photo Credit: Craig White, TobyChristie.com

Cody Ware did not compete in this past weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series event at Bristol Motor Speedway, while he focused on a “personal matter”. Now, the reason for Ware stepping away at Bristol has come to light. On Monday, Ware was arrested and charged with felony assault by strangulation and misdemeanor assault on a female following an investigation by the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office.

The Iredell County Jail confirmed the charges to TobyChristie.com and the jail confirms that Ware is still in custody at the time of publishing and that the racer is currently being held on a $3,000 bond.

NASCAR has indefinitely suspended Ware from competition following the arrest.

Jonathan Davenport Enjoys Cup Series Debut at Bristol, Open to Additional NASCAR Efforts

PHOTO CREDIT: Jonathan McCoy | TobyChristie.com

Returning to Bristol Dirt for the third consecutive season, the 2023 Food City Dirt Race brought with it some extra attention from the world of dirt racing, with the addition of a certain high-roller to the entry list.

Jonathan Davenport, known as ‘Superman’ in dirt racing circles, joined Kaulig Racing for his NASCAR Cup Series debut at the half-mile dirt oval, driving the No. 13 Chevrolet Camaro with sponsorship from long-time supporter Nutrien Ag Solutions.

“It started out okay, then I spun out and lost a bunch of track position,” Davenport told members of the media after exiting the infield care center. “I just never did really get going where I felt like I could pass cars. I would pass two or three, and then I would kind of get in a lull and just kind of ride.”

Hendrick Motorsports Not Appealing L1 Penalties from Richmond

PHOTO CREDIT: Jonathan McCoy | TobyChristie.com

Hendrick Motorsports has decided not to appeal the penalties handed to the organization’s No. 24 and No. 48 entries following the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway, the team announced in a statement on Monday.

“Because we will be best served by devoting our time and resources to competing each weekend, our team will not pursue an appeal of penalties issued on April 6,” the statement reads. “The area of the race cars NASCAR focused on is not related to our performance on the track.”

Brad Perez to Attempt NASCAR Oval Debut at Martinsville With Young’s

Brad Perez has made five NASCAR National Series starts, all of them on road courses in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. This weekend at Martinsville Speedway, Perez will attempt to make his first-career oval start in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event with Young’s Motorsports.

Perez will pilot the No. 20 Chevrolet Silverado for Young’s Motorsports in the Long John Silver’s 200.

“I’m in a good truck,” Perez said to TobyChristie.com of the Young’s Motorsports equipment. “Tyler Young and his people put together good stuff. I’m very excited to be a part of that family, finally. I’m not nervous because I think I’m going to fail, I’m nervous because I just want to get it over with.”

Jonathan Shafer Making Truck Debut with On Point Motorsports at Martinsville; Eyeing Eight-Race Campaign in 2023

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On Point Motorsports, which fields the No. 30 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, has tapped Jonathan Shafer to make his series debut with the organization at Martinsville Speedway.

“My goal is to give Steven Lane, and the team a good finish and to run every lap with no damage. With funding and sponsorship, I hope to run seven more races this year with On Point.”

Sponsorship for the effort will come from Auto’s by Nelson, Osgar’s Auto Body, Solid Rock Carriers, Slinger Print Works, Tri Star Racewear, and Rangeline Group.

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