AuthorNick Palermo

Nick Palermo is a freelance automotive writer and NAPA Know How blogger. Since becoming an auto news and reviews contributor at AutoTrader.com in 2011, he has broadened his coverage of the automotive industry to include topics like new car technology, antiques and classics, DIY maintenance and repair, industry news and motorsports. A committed advocate for automotive media professionals, Nick is a member of the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association.

Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway

Posted June 21, 2013 Featured

Truex Confident Heading to Sonoma NASCAR Road Course

CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. is leaving the oval for the first time of the year this weekend for Sonoma NASCAR road … Continue Reading Truex Confident Heading to Sonoma NASCAR Road Course

Posted June 21, 2013 Featured

Capps Ready for First Race at New England Dragway

Despite having won 39 NHRA titles in 397 events since 1995, Capps has never raced at New England Dragway at Epping, N.H., where the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series … Continue Reading Capps Ready for First Race at New England Dragway

Posted June 19, 2013 Featured

Broken Throttle Linkage Prevents Capps’ Success at Bristol

BRISTOL, Tenn. (June 16, 2013) – Just as the NAPA AUTO PARTS Funny Car was finding its way back to championship form, a broken throttle linkage ended driver Ron Capps’ day … Continue Reading Broken Throttle Linkage Prevents Capps’ Success at Bristol

#56 NAPA Toyota during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2013 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

Posted June 18, 2013 Featured

Strong Performance for Truex at Michigan Leads to Third-Place Finish

CORNELIUS, N.C. – No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. finished third in Sunday’s 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway. The strong performance from … Continue Reading Strong Performance for Truex at Michigan Leads to Third-Place Finish

during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 8, 2013 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

Posted June 13, 2013 Featured

Martin Truex Sr. Inspires No. 56 NAPA Driver

CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. has always looked up to his father. Called the Clam King of New Jersey, Martin Truex Sr. … Continue Reading Martin Truex Sr. Inspires No. 56 NAPA Driver

Posted June 12, 2013 News

NAPA Sponsors National Competition for Auto Tech Students

The AAA Student Auto Skills Competition fosters youth interest in the automotive industry and rewards the nation’s top auto tech students. Old-timers may miss the days of teenagers popping hoods … Continue Reading NAPA Sponsors National Competition for Auto Tech Students

Posted June 11, 2013 Featured

NAPA Funny Car Team Heads to Thunder Valley

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (June 11, 2013) – Ron Capps and the NAPA Funny Car team are heading to Bristol Dragway where they won the Funny Car title a year ago. It’s … Continue Reading NAPA Funny Car Team Heads to Thunder Valley

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 08: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 8, 2013 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Posted June 10, 2013 Featured

NAPA TEAM CHALLENGED BY POCONO RACEWAY TRICKY TRIANGLE

CORNELIUS, N.C. – No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. finished 23rd in Sunday’s 400-mile race at Pocono Raceway Tricky Triangle. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver lined … Continue Reading NAPA TEAM CHALLENGED BY POCONO RACEWAY TRICKY TRIANGLE

Posted June 7, 2013 Featured

Truex And Crew Chief Chad Johnston Prepare for Pocono 500

CORNELIUS, N.C. — Heading into the Pocono 500 in 2011, No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. got word that his lead engineer, Chad Johnston was becoming … Continue Reading Truex And Crew Chief Chad Johnston Prepare for Pocono 500

Posted June 4, 2013 Featured

Mixed Results at Englishtown for NAPA Funny Car Driver Ron Capps

ENGLISHTOWN, N.J. (June 2, 2013) – It was a disappointing trip for NAPA Funny Car driver Ron Capps at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park at Englishtown, N.J., for the 44th … Continue Reading Mixed Results at Englishtown for NAPA Funny Car Driver Ron Capps