Turner Motorsports adds Miguel Paludo to its NASCAR CWTS roster


MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 28, 2011) – As preparations have already begun for the 2012 season, Turner Motorsports announces the addition of Miguel Paludo to their stable of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) drivers for the 2012 season.  While he brings a multi-faceted, international racing resume to the team, Paludo is fresh off of his first full year in the NCWTS where he scored a career-high three top-five and seven top-10 finishes, closing out the season 17th in the series point standings. 

The 28-year-old driver made his mark racing go-karts at age 14, winning a regional championship in his home country of Brazil.  Paludo then headed to the national ranks, racing Renault Clios in 2006, earning two podium finishes.  He found further success in the Porsche GT3 Championship Series earning three wins, two poles and 11 top-three finishes in 2008, winning the series championship that year as well as in 2009. 

Paludo made the transcontinental move to the stock car ranks in 2010, making nine K&N Pro Series East starts before jumping to the NCWTS in August of that year.  Paludo made a statement in his first start, notching an impressive ninth-place finish at the high banks of Bristol Motor Speedway.

Paludo joins a stable of drivers including James Buescher and Nelson Piquet, Jr. who will contend for the 2012 NCWTS championship. 

“I’m really excited to join Turner Motorsports next season,” said Paludo.  “I’m grateful to Mr. [Steve] Turner for the opportunity he has given me to drive for the team and I’m looking forward to a strong season in 2012.  I’m also thrilled to have some really strong teammates and I’m excited to see what we can do to make next season a good one for Turner Motorsports as we make a run for the championship.”

In adding Paludo to the already strong line-up of talent, team owner Steve Turner is affirming his commitment to giving young drivers a strong platform on which to build their careers. 

“Miguel [Paludo] adds another dimension to our NASCAR Camping World Truck Series lineup,” Turner said.  “He has shown a significant amount of potential and is committed to making his mark in the NASCAR ranks.  He is a proven champion winning titles in multiple disciplines.  I am looking forward to a very competitive 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season and watching all of our entries run up front.”
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