MOORESVILLE, NC :: Each week leading up to the 2014 X-1R Pro Cup Series season opening event on March 22nd at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC we will feature the Offseason “Rumor Mill” presented by CV Products. The weekly article will highlight information, both factual and hearsay, about the upcoming 2014 season. 

J.P. Morgan to Challenge for Second Series Title in 2014

-J.P. Morgan will return to the Pro Cup Series on a full time basis once again this season, with hopes of claiming his second series title after winning the championship trophy in 2012. Morgan and company will hit the ground running in the coming weeks as they get their first feel of the new American Racer tire, and test a newly built Hess Grand National composite body car that was recently approved for competition starting this season.

Tony Stevens New Voice of the X-1R Pro Cup Series in 2014

-Fans that attend Pro Cup Series events this year will hear a new voice calling all the action, as veteran play-by-play man Tony Stevens has joined the series this upcoming season. Formerly with the UARA Late Model Stock Car touring series for the last five years; Stevens also has time behind the microphone calling action for MRN, Global Rallycross events, and the INEX Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Follow and get to know Tony via Twitter @tstevens92.    

Edelbrock to Celebrate With Pro Cup Winners All Season Long

-Torrance, California based Edelbrock returns to the X-1R Pro Cup Series as the title sponsor of the series’ Victory Lane once again in 2014. Founded in 1938, with products made in the USA, Edelbrock is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle after markets.

Hess Race Cars to Award 2014 Series Champion a New Pro Cup Chassis 

-Hess Race Cars, the premier chassis builder in the X-1R Pro Cup Series, returns as a contingency supporter for the 2014 season. As part of the agreement Hess will award the 2014 series champion a new Pro Cup chassis for his or her winning efforts. For more information on Hess Race Cars call 704-799-6740.  

Do you have news this offseason that would be fitting for the X-1R Pro Cup Series “Rumor Mill” presented by CV Products? If so contact Chris Ragle at [email protected] or call the series office at 704-662-9212.

For more information on the 2014 X-1R Pro Cup Series season including news, results, and information visit the series website at www.carsprocup.com or call 704-662-9212.