Joe Nemechek

Joe Nemechek is in his 21st season of racing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Nemecheck, driver of the No. 87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota, has four career Sprint Cup Series victories entering the 2013 season. Nemechek’s biggest success has come in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, winning the series championship in 1992. He also earned rookie-of-the-year honors during his first season in 1990. Nemechek’s career began in motocross in 1983 where he won more than 300 trophies over the course of his six-year career in the sports.

Breaking down the starting lineup for Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte

David Stremme — He should finish better than this. 39. Timmy Hill — Needs experience and will get a bunch Sunday. 40. Joe Nemechek — His average starting spot is 40th this year. 41. Landon Cassill — Has sponsorship from playing card maker Bicycle this week.

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NASCAR: Denny Hamlin wins Coca-Cola 600 pole, crushes track record

Toyota, Owner Points. 38. (30) David Stremme, Toyota, Owner Points. 39. (32) Timmy Hill, Ford, Owner Points. 40. (87) Joe Nemechek, Toyota, Owner Points. 41. (33) Landon Cassill, Chevrolet, Owner Points. 42. (35) Josh Wise, Ford, Owner Points. 43. (95) Scott

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2013 Charlotte NASCAR: Cup qualifying

Kvapil Toyota 29.005s (-0.710s) 186.175mph (5 laps) 35. #95 Scott Speed Ford 29.007s (-0.712s) 186.162mph (9 laps) 36. #87 Joe Nemechek Toyota 29.098s (-0.803s) 185.580mph (9 laps) 37. #30 David Stremme Toyota 29.136s (-0.841s) 185.338mph (14 laps) 38. #7

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CONCORD, NC - MAY 23: Joe Nemechek drives the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 23, 2013 in Concord, North Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 KFC iatethebones Toyota, races Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 RoyalTeakCollection.com Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 10: Joe Nemechek drives the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 10, 2013 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, talks with Bobby Gerhart, driver of the #85 Lucas Oil Chavrolet during qualifying of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 03: Joe Nemechek drives the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3, 2013 in Talladega, Alabama.

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, leads Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, and Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Acredale Vending / AM FM Energy Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 in Richmond, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 19: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 19, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 ATIgunstocks.com Toyota, leads Mike Bliss, driver of the #19 Plinker Tactical/MCM Elegante Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 12: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 ATIgunstocks.com Toyota, poses with a fan during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 11: Joe Nemechek, drives the #87 Maddie's Place Rocks.com Toyota during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 07: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 7, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

RIDGEWAY, VA - APRIL 05: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP Gas Booster 500 on April 5, 2013 at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia.

FONTANA, CA - MARCH 22: Joe Nemechek (L), driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, talks with Josh Wise, driver of the #35 MDS Transport Ford, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 16: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com / AM/FM Energy Toyota, climbs in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Jeff Foxworthy's Grit Chips 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 15: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MaddiesPlaceRocks.com Toyota, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 15, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Toyota, spins out after suffering damage during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 200 fueled by AmeriGas at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 23: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #31 Brandt Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, Trevor Bayne, driver of the #6 Cargill Ford, Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 HostGator.com Chevrolet, Danica Patrick, driver of the #34 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Alliance Truck Parks Ford, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 HostGator.com Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Florida DOT Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 21: David Reutimann, driver of the #83 Burger King/Dr Pepper Toyota, races Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Florida DOT/D.A.B. Constructors Toyota, and Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Budweiser Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway on February 21, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 14: Driver Joe Nemechek poses during portraits for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 28: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 28, 2012 in Dover, Delaware.

SPARTA, KY - SEPTEMBER 21: Joe Nemechek drives the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kentucky 300 at Kentucky Speedway on September 21, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 08: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, drives alongside Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 07: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM-FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 24: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM-FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves/AC General Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 17: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM-FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, walks down the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 17, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 11: Jeremy Clements, driver of the #51 USS James E Williams DDG 95 Chevrolet, leads Joe Nemechek, driver of the #97 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 11, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 10: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Genny Light Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Finger Lakes 355 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2012 in Watkins Glen, New York.

LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: Travis Pastrana, driver of the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, leads Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Wildco Petroleum Equipment Sales Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series F.W. Webb 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2012 in Loudon, New Hampshire.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 06: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, leads Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 NOS Energy Drink Ford, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 6, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 05: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 5, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

SONOMA, CA - JUNE 23: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma on June 23, 2012 in Sonoma, California.

LONG POND, PA - JUNE 09: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR at Pocono Raceway on June 9, 2012 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 11: Travis Pastrana, driver of the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, races Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 MFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 200 at Darlington Raceway on May 11, 2012 in Darlington, South Carolina.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, lead a group of cars at a restart during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

TALLADEGA, AL - MAY 05: Josh Richards, driver of the #39 Joy Ford, Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, and Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 5, 2012 in Talladega, Alabama.

KANSAS CITY, KS - APRIL 21: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Mike Bliss, driver of the #44 TriStar Motorsports Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, and Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 SWM International Toyota, compete during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 13: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 SWM International Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2012 in Fort Worth, Texas.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - MARCH 31: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, stands on pit road during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 31, 2012 in Martinsville, Virginia.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, leads Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, and Danny Efland, driver of the #4 Danny Efland Racing Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

BRISTOL, TN - MARCH 17: Joey Logano, driver of the #18 GameStop Toyota, races Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2012 in Bristol, Tennessee.

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 09: Joe Nemechek drives the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 9, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 03: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/ Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, looks on from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 3, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

AVONDALE, AZ - MARCH 02: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AM/FMEnergy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Bashas' Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #2 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, is pushed by Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AdvoCare Chevrolet, as Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Dodge, is pushed by Trevor Bayne, driver of the #60 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, is pushed by Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 DAB Constructors Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, is pushed by Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 DAB Constructors Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #5 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, is pushed by Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, as Mike Bliss, driver of the #44 TriStar Motorsports Toyota, is pushed by Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 DAB Constructors Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 25, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 18: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, poses during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 16: Driver Joe Nemechek poses during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JANUARY 13: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 Toyota, attends Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 13, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Joe Nemechek drives the #97 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota during the NASCAR Aerodynamics and Fuel Injection Test at Daytona International Speedway on November 15, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15: Team members form the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota driven by Joe Nemechek discuss prepartions during the NASCAR Fuel Injection Test at Daytona International Speedway on November 15, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.

FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, practices for the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.

MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 31: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #84 AM FM Energy Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota, gives a helping hand during the NASCAR Fuel Injection Test at Martinsville Speedway on October 31, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 08: Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, leads Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 AMFMEnergy.com/Sutherlands Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 8, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.

DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 01: (Front L-R) Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 DAB Constructors Toyota and Mike Wallace, driver of the #01 I Hate Steven Singer Chevrolet, lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series OneMain Financial 200 at Dover International Speedway on October 1, 2011 in Dover, Delaware.

MONTREAL, CANADA - AUGUST 20: Joe Nemechek in the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota re-starts his car during the NAPA Auto Parts 200 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on August 20, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

SPARTA, KY - JULY 08: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota, walks on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on July 8, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02: (L-R) Joe Nemechek, driver of the #87 NEMCO Motorsports Toyota, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Burger King Chevrolet, Travis Kvapil, driver of the #38 Long John Silver's Ford and David Gilliland, driver of the #34 Front Row Motorsports Ford, race during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01: Joe Nemechek, driver of the #97 Extenze Toyota, leads Kevin Conway, driver of the #87 ExtenZe Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 1, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Toyota, slides down the track as smoke pours out of his car as Joe Nemechek, driver of the #97 Extenze Toyota drives by during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Subway Jalapeno 250 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 1, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

2013 Drive4COPD Nationwide race crash

2013 Drive4COPD Nationwide race crash Joe Nemechek, Mike Wallace, Kurt Busch and Reed Sorenson go for a spin through the infield in Saturday's Nationwide race. From: TheOfficialNASCAR Views: 1 0 ratings Time: 00:56 More in Sports

Recent Quotes

05/08/2013

That would be humongous ... But let's face it. One of the reasons we can afford to sponsor Joe Nemechek is that he's no Kyle Busch or Jimmie Johnson.

Joe Nemechek at the The Island Packet Online

04/29/2013

If John Hunter and I are racing 1&2 on the final lap you can expect both of us to do everything we can to win and for the bragging rights at home

Joe Nemechek at the Racing Wisconsin

04/29/2013

I think John Hunter's age is good for what experience he has

Joe Nemechek at the Racing Wisconsin