rookie News

JCPenny, Boeing, NextFab Studios and Atomic robotics (a local student run robotics club) are teaming up to give students in Philadelphia an opportunity to work with engineers to build $20,000 robots.

Motivational speaker, Darcy Keith, is invited to the Baltimore Ravens complex in Owings Mills, MD, to talk with the Ravens’ rookie players as part of the NFL’s Rookie Success Program.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series is back on track this Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Rookie of the Year contender Blake Koch is eager to get back behind the wheel of the Daystar Television Network #81 Dodge to resume his quest of RFTY.

Koch finished just one spot out of the Top 20 at Iowa Speedway this weekend and earned two well respected accolades in the event, as he continues his closely contested battle for the 2011 NNS Rookie title.

Just three years ago, Koch had never even driven a NASCAR before, now he is making a name for himself one week and one new track at a time before an audience that consists of millions. This week he takes on Iowa at the John Deere Dealers 250.

After a long wait, Powers Collectibles now has in stock (2) Jason Heyward autographed Atlanta Braves Jerseys.

Prexy: From the Journals of a Rookie College President, by writer Albert Anderson, provides an insider’s look into the world of higher education in a traditional, small college setting.

Russ Dugger will be once again taking the wheel of the #89 Lafferty Motorsports Duct Seal Technologies Chevrolet Silverado at Phoenix International Raceway for the Lucas Oil 150 on November 8th.

Russ Dugger will be making his NASCAR Craftsman Truck debut behind the wheel of the #89 Lafferty Motorsports Duct Seal Technologies / "Damn Good Jerky" Chevrolet Silverado at Martinsville Speedway for the Kroger 200 on October 18th.