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November 20, 2020 - Neises Clarifies BSR Plans
Dateline: Charlotte, NC
The SCKL Special arrived at a siding near Charlotte Motor Speedway, and upon securing the train to shore power, held a news conference in the Special's Press Car. Rob Neises addressed the group and had a short statement, then departed again,leaving the PR department, lead by daughter Kaitlyn to wrap it up, answer questions and talk on last nights terrible finish at Talladega.
What Neises said was that he was using BSR as a test platform. This week at Charlotte and Talladega, Neises will pilot Dodge's carrying the number 54. "I will be renting rides at tracks race by race through Christmas, and will pick a make for the 2021 season at BSR & ECT.. JGR is still a primarily Ford Team, and has no plans to change that as of this time," Neises did say before handing the press conference over to his daughter's capable hands.
It was announced that this weeks Dodge's would both carry sponsorship from STP Oil Treatment.

November 18, 2020 - Neises Meets with ECT Official
Dateline: Nashville, TN
Rob Neises, President and driver for James Gang Racing met with an ECT Official prior to last nights truck race at Talladega. In the meeting, Neises was asked to keep running the number 54 while racing part-time at ECT. Neises agreed, and this morning the call went out to the body wrap team to prepare new wraps for the IROC Camaro and the SCKL Dodge Ram.
After that meeting, Neises met with Officials at BSR and was invited to race at BSR. Neises made a few races at BSR in the mid 20's. The move will now give JGR an-up-to seven nights a week race schedule. Team owner, Rob Neises said, "It will be taxing on the SCKL Special, but we have several consists and rolling stock available with very little refurbishing needed. Plans are to run three sections of the Special. One for each league, plus support trains. Very do-able for an experienced Railroad like the SCKL."

November 16, 2020 - JGR Holds Mid-Air Zoom Press Conference, Announces Major Changes!
Dateline: Chicago, IL
Rob Neises held a Zoom press conference last night as the JGR Learjet headed toward Jolliet, Illinois. At it, Neises, fresh from an 8th place finish in the RTG "Triple X" finale' at Michigan International, made a couple of room silencing announcements. First, Neises announced his intention to rejoin the ECT IROC Series next Sunday at Charlotte. He said there he would debut his new number for racing at ECT. "Effective tonight, all future racing at ECT, will be under the number "66", Neises announced to the assembled racing media. With the very public split from ECT in July, Neises said a new start, including a new number, was important. "Diesel hit me up on facebook, and asked me to return, I explained why I couldn't, and he apologized and said that problem wasn't present much anymore. So I agreed to come back. Another driver had obviously been given my number of 15 years, so I finished off the RTG Sunday Series, renumbered my cars to 66, an old number from nearly 20 years ago, and I plan on rejoining as the 66 next Sunday, Neises explained.
His second announcement also hushed the crowd."Effective Tuesday, the JGR Winston Cup retro team is making a carmake change" Neises explained that he was approached by Dahlmer-Chrysler to be on the tip of the spear for Dodge's return to RTG racing. "Dodge thought the Winter "Speed Freaks" Superspeedway Series would be the proving ground to myself and hopefully, other," said Neises. The Series alternates between Daytona and Talladega Superspeedways. To reduce the travel and wear-and-tear, Dodge and JGR have opened joint-run shops near both DIS and TIS tracks. Dodge will be providing the engineering and motor personnel, and split bodyshop responsibilities with JGR. "Its a win-win situation for Dodge and JGR," Neises boasted. "Who knows what this collaboration could bring about!" Neises merrily explained. Neises said the deal had been under discussion since before Neises retuned in September. "I didn't want to loose Ford, so a lot of legal wranglng took place to make this happen, without affecting the remaining race teams at JGR.
Dodge Dealers will be the primary on the Intrepids at Talladega, and Ron Jon Surf Shop stayed with JGR to sponsor the Intrepids at Daytona. Major Associate sponsors include: AMTRAK, Budweiser, Valvoline, MOPAR, the US NAVY, Executive Security, Coleman, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's

October 28, 2020 - Neises Announces Speial Scheme to End Cancer Awareness Month in Aero/Announces New Primary Sponsor for Season 51
Dateline: Long Pond, PA
Everyone was expecting JGR to bring the Cancer Awareness scheme on their Executive Security Ford Mustang for tonites Wednesday Night Aero Series race at Pocono. All were surprised to see a familiar scheme from the early 2000's instead. "Happy Birthday Ashley!" was the sponsor adorning the Mustang as it was removed from the hauler. Neises explained, "Next Wednesday is the 23rd Birthday of Our Miracle Child, Ashley. She wasn't supposed to live through he night when she was born, thanks to a Residents error. I try to Celebrate all of my children's birthdays with a special scheme, based off their birth die-cast. I have been away a lot from the track due to my health issues, and with Covid, I haven't seen her since last Christmas. So I will be taking a Provisional next Wednesday, and fly back to Wichita to Celebrate her 23d,"
In other news, Rob told the assembled crowd that October has been a trial for a new primary sponsor, Executive Security, from Wichita, Kansas. "It worked!," said Neises. Executive will be the primary on all but the "Triple X" series on Sunday's. That series will see NMRA.org on the Ford Mustangs. McDonald's was only signed thru Season 50, and I missed a couple months with my hand rebuild, so they got made-up races in Season 51. They are staying on as an associate, and negotiations are ongoing for Season 52's return to primary. Tomorrow nights Tally Challenge is the last scheduled McDonald's primary commitment. The Ford Mustang is mired in 32d place in the elite driver series.

October 8, 2020 - JGR to Carry Cancer Awareness Schemes Remainder of October:
Dateline: Talladega, AL
A slightly different scheme will adorn the number 54 McDonald's Ford Mustangs driven by Robby Neises in the RTG Tally Challenge in October. Actually all the JGR cars will promote Cancer Awareness month in October. The Mustangs on Thursday will feature pink front and rear splitters, numbers, and front windshield banner, plus carry an Awareness Ribbon in front of the door numbers. Sunday's new entry in the "Triple X" series, the NMRA Mustang, features pink numbers, pink front and rear splitters/spoilers, rollcage, and roof/side rails, as well as a larger Awareness Ribbon in front of the rear wheels. Monday, the Mr Magoo scheme will be featured, with pink front splitter and rear spoiler, as well as a pink rollcage and bars. Tuesday and Wednesday will feature pink rear spoilers. an Awareness ribbon decal, and numbers on the Executive Security Mustang/Thunderbirds. To see pics of the October cars, look in the "Cars" area of the JGR website.

September 20, 2020 - Neises to Return to Racing Tomorrow:
Dateline: Wichita, KS
Robby Neises held a news conference at Eisenhower National Airport yesterday to announce his return to RTG Racing action. Neises, who missed over two months, reports his hand is making progress, due to intensive OT. Neises returns with three weeks already done in Season 51. Rob announced that along with McDonalds and Ron Jon Suf Shop on his number 54 Ford's, Executive Security of Wichita, will be a primary sponsor. His first race will be tomorrow at RTG Motor Speedway in the Barebones Series.

July 15, 2020 - Neises Comeback Put On Hold:
Dateline: Dover, DE
Robby Neises announced that he would be putting his return to racing on hold for a, yet to be determined, time. Neises reported he was flying back to Wichita tonight for surgery to repair/rebuild the tendons in his right hand. Neises left the impromptu press conference without answering any questions, or talking about the nights action.

April 16, 2020 - DaBandit Rides Again:
Dateline: Wichita, KS
Robby Neises announced his intentions to return to sim-racing. Neises said his initial plan is to run the entire ECT schedule, and a couple nights at RTG. Gone from full-time racing since 2018, He noted burnout, and several major health issues as the reasons for the nearly two year absence. Rob returns to he Ford camp, with major sponsorship provided by McDonald's. Associates include Ron Jon Surf Shop, the US ustangs, T-birds and F-150's. The first race is expected Sunday, Aprill 19, at Talladega Superspeedway in ECT's Sunday SuperSpeedway Series/