March 28, 2013
Craig Stanton's 8 WEEK "Need For Speed" Program
8 week - "Need for Speed" Program
"Need for Speed" is a one time online weight loss or performance improvement program that extends for a 8 week period of time.
"Need for Speed" is based on healthy eating and athletic training principals with long term success as its primary goal. If you are already at your ideal weight but want to improve your performance on and off the track then we will tailor this program to your needs.
For $150 for 8 weeks; you will receive a one time custom nutrition and workout program based on your goals. You will also receive nightly/weekly online support to ensure your success with the program. At the end of the program you will be transitioned to a healthy eating plan to ensure that your weight loss is sustainable.
Monthly Online Training/Nutrition*
"Build Your Body Like a RaceCar"
For $75 per month you will receive a completely customized program based on your goals. So regardless if you want to lose weight, just get in shape or improve performance; this is the program for you. This program consists of Nutrition, Workouts and Nightly/Weekly email and online checkins.
"Build Your Body Like a RaceCar" - Elite
For $125 per month you will receive a completely customized program designed for Elite Athletes and RaceCar Drivers. This program is specifically designed to help you improve your performance. It consists of Nutrition, Workouts, Nightly/Weekly Online Checkins, Off Season Performance Improvements and In Season Maintenance.
Email: craigstantoncoaching@gmail.com
March 18, 2013
TRG nearly pulls off incredible finish at 12 Hours of Sebring: The Ups and Downs and a Near Victory
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SEBRING, Florida - Mar. 18 - After nearly 11 punishing hours, The Racer's Group Florida Lottery/Port Lavaca Auto Group/ViperExchange No. 66 Porsche had a comfortable lead in the GTC class. Ben Keating started off the 12 Hours of Sebring with an unprecedented triple stint, driving the car at an incredible pace, keeping up with some of the world's best drivers.
Keating was elated to start the race for the team, and drove amazingly, matching times with some of the top professionals in the race. It was a truly epic run to kick off the season, and set the stage for what was to come over the next several hours.
Damien Faulkner took charge and piloted the Porsche GT3 Cup car up the standings, reeling in most everyone in front of him in, putting the car into striking position before a front right flat caused the car to briefly come in.
In the BePositive.org/ Vitalz/ Florida Lottery No. 68, Al Carter kicked off the race, running a fantastic first stint before turning it over to Kevin Estre. Estre was the man on the move throughout the course of the race. Every time he was in the car, he was easily one of the fastest on the track, and verified it by setting the fastest lap of the race in the GTC class with a 2:06.550. Carlos de Quesada was to follow and he delivered: turning in his best drive of the weekend and some incredible lap times in some tough track conditions. Unfortunately, a clutch issue forced the 68 back into the garage for a portion of the race. The crew worked tirelessly to get the car back out on track, and before long Al Carter had taken over and was running strong again, helping the No. 68 get back into the mix.
After Faulkner's stint in the No. 66, Craig Stanton, one of the most experienced drivers in the field, got in and put down solid lap times that equaled the leaders. As the race wore on, TRG found itself either running in the top five or leading the race with plenty of time to go. 
With a caution coming out, and the sun setting on the legendary track, the No. 66 was in a four-way battle for the lead, with the cars mere seconds from each other. As the pit cycle ironed out, TRG moved into first place in the GTC class with a comfortable half-lap lead and Faulkner behind the wheel running his fastest laps of the race.
Things continued to look like they were going to lead to a memorable finish, when just before the 11th hour, a jammed tire gun/air line caused a lengthy pit stop that saw the lead disappear. The car seemed a little off pace and it was discovered after the race that there was a faulty injector. Despite the setback and nearly destroyed rear brakes, the team banded together and made a gutsy call to stay out on track, hoping the fuel, tires, and brakes could hold on for a few more laps. After legendary stints from Keating and Stanton to establish the car as one of the strongest cars on the track, it was Faulkner who heroically drove the car to the end of the race, nearly making a miraculous podium finish. On the final lap, the risk to stay out on track led to coming up short by less than half a lap, with the No. 66 finishing fifth.
While a win was within reach, the team was still upbeat, and everyone is looking forward to the next race in Long Beach, knowing that the TRG Porsches are some of the strongest in the field.
Damien Faulkner on the race:
"What can you say; it was an event with too many issues. Bad fortune played a part, and you don't win this race with that many issues. Disappointing for the whole team really, it's a long road back from here. It's as simple as that. On the plus side, we're bound to have some good fortune in the future. The team and especially Ben (Keating) was a grinder, driving more than any of the other amateur drivers. Craig was fantastic as well."
Kevin Estre on the car and the race:
"The car was really good, a perfect racing car, really consistent. I didn't need to push too much to do good laps. It was the best car we've had since the beginning of the weekend. It's too bad we had a problem because I really felt like we could have been running near the top at the end because we were so fast."
Ben Keating on his triple stint to start the 12 Hours of Sebring:
"Well, after my three stints in the beginning, I was four minutes short of my minimum drive time, so I did another stint. I got blisters on my hands, blisters on my feet, but it was worth it. I loved every minute of it. I'm glad I'm done though! Overall, it was tough, but I love how strong the team is and I'm looking forward to Long Beach."
Kevin Buckler on the race and the team effort:
"What an amazing race. We were there for a week and we really had our eyes set on the prize: the win. All of the drivers did a fantastic job all week. I couldn't believe Ben's triple stint and the fact that we kept the cars on the lead lap most of the time exactly like our strategy had called for. We were totally in striking distance and could have won with either car but we had some issues that we could not prevent and a few that we could have. We led the race four separate times and turned the fastest lap of the race. The team is working hard to be totally ready for Long Beach as we are racing to try to win every race we enter as well as the championship for the season. I'm really looking forward to Long Beach."
March 16, 2013
Craig Stanton probably logged more miles preparing for the 61st Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida than he will spend behind the wheel of the no. 66 TRG Porsche 911 GT3 Cup. When he tells you he’s ready for Sebring, he’s not kidding.
Since January 1, Stanton has logged thousands of miles of cycling, running, and rowing seven days a week. So when he received the call to join TRG at Sebring for the ALMS Winter Test, he was ready. This year, he will join Ben Keating and Damien Faulkner for both Sebring and Petit Le Mans, with the Winter Test the first time he had worked with either driver.
Stanton has twice visited the podium at Sebring. In 2003, he finished second and in 2004, he finished third, both times driving with Petersen White Lightning. However, he rates his chances this year as his best yet for a chance to win yet at the legendary race.
“The GT-C class is such a competitive class,” said Stanton. “Just look at the list of drivers in each car. It’s going to be super-competitive. When we went down for the winter test we were fast right away and got faster in each session, so I’m feeling pretty good about our chances this year. Ben is one of the quickest, and most consistent, gentlemen drivers out there and that’s really key for getting a good result. Damien is just incredibly talented. I’m lucky to get to share the car with them this weekend.”
The Winter test was a homecoming of sorts for Stanton, who spent several seasons as part of TRG in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series.
“TRG always has competitive equipment, and you can always count on them to be in the mix at the end of any race,” said Stanton. “It’s a great feeling to know that I have not only the best co-drivers, but the best team and crew in the field. Everything went just perfectly at the test so we know we are in great shape for the race. There will be a lot of good cars in contention at the finish, and we know we have a car to do win, we just have to stay out of trouble until the final two hours of the race.”
Craig Stanton Coaching and Training
Stanton, known within the paddock as the Fittest Man in Motorsports, recently launched Craig Stanton Coaching and Training. The program, an eight week fitness and nutrition program, is based on healthy eating and athletic training principals with long term success as its primary goal. Programs are individually tailored for each person’s level of fitness and weight.
“I’ve been working out and training for so long, I’ve developed a certain way of doing things,” said Stanton. “And I’ve been getting a lot of requests from other drivers, and guys I’ve coached, about how to be as prepared as possible for racing, so we’ve developed Need for Speed Program. The system is based on my nutrition and coaching philosophies, and is an online program that people can do from home. The response has been really great so far and I’m having a lot of fun working with a bunch of great students.”
March 13, 2013
Craig Stanton on Sebring and Porsches
TRG Driver Looks for First Sebring Win with Eye on 'The Future'
Craig Stanton’s first visit to the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh From Florida came in 1999. At the wheel of a Porsche 911 RSR that he shared with Grady Willingham and Joel Reiser, he would ultimately finish in seventh place in GT. This year, he will share a GTC class Porsche 911 GT3 Cup with Ben Keating and Damien Faulkner.
A lot has changed in 14 seasons. With 13 American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón podiums to his credit, as well as two GRAND-AM class championships, Stanton is best known for his work behind the wheel of Porsches. But he has also driven other cars in the ALMS including the Robertson Racing Ford GT.
Stanton is happy as ever to be racing at Sebring in 2013, but he’s already got an eye on 2014 when Sebring will be part of the new, unified series along with the Rolex 24 At Daytona and many other quotes.
“As long as I’ve been involved in professional sports car racing, there have been two series in North America,” said Stanton. I’ve raced at Daytona and I’ve raced at Sebring, but to have both of those great races back under one umbrella is very exciting. All the momentum that the drivers and teams gain in Daytona we can bring to Sebring. I can’t wait to see how it all turns out.”
Stanton, who spent the 2012 year developing a World Challenge program, has returned to endurance sports car racing this season. Returning to TRG, where he spent several seasons in GRAND-AM, he will partner with Keating and Faulkner at Sebring and the season-ending Petit Le Mans. He returned to Sebring for the first time in two seasons during the ALMS Winter Test to meet his new teammates and sample the TRG Porsche.
“The test went really well,” said Stanton. “I’ve never worked with Ben or Damien before, but we all got along really well right away and worked well together. The car was brand new so we spent a little bit of time getting it dialed it, but it was fast and we got better each session. The TRG guys always put a great car on track, and both Ben and Damien were super-fast. We have what it takes to win at Sebring.”
A win at Sebring has eluded Stanton but he’s notched a second and third while with Peterson White Lightning in a GT-class Porsche. As a member of Magnus Racing, Stanton had a strong shot at a class victory in 2011 when a prototype clashed with Stanton’s co-driver, John Potter, putting the Porsche out of contention.
Stanton is clearly focused on getting to the top step of the GTC class podium on Saturday night. But at the same time, he’s one of many in both the ALMS and GRAND-AM who is excited for what the future holds.
“You know, no matter the time or the series or the sponsors, the racing – especially in the GT classes – has always been great both in the ALMS and GRAND-AM,” said Stanton. “And now you will have the best of both sides coming together. It’s going to make everyone raise their game, which is great because it is more fun and challenging for the teams and the drivers. The fans will be the real winners – with all the best drivers, the best teams, and all of the manufacturers in one series. Everyone partying in the infield at Daytona and the Green Park at Sebring will see the best GT racing in the world.
“But the fans always party hard and have a good time. They are what make Daytona and Sebring so great.”
February 28, 2013
The much anticipated Craig Stanton nutrition program will be available March 1. Sharon Polsky - WBFF Pro Fitness Model and I have teamed up to develop a very effective and custom program for all of you based on my nutrition and coaching philosophies. Our "Need for Speed" Program is a very affordable 8 week program designed to make you the healthiest you that you can be. Learn all of my tricks of the trade and how I stay healthy and athletic throughout his life. Learn to build your body like a racecar.
8 week - "Need for Speed" Program "Need for Speed" is a one time online weight loss or performance improvement program that extends for a 8 week period of time. "Need for Speed" is based on healthy eating and athletic training principals with long term success as its primary goal. If you are already at your ideal weight but want to improve your performance on and off the track then we will tailor this program to your needs. For $150 for 8 weeks; you will receive a one time custom nutrition and workout program based on your goals. You will also receive nightly/weekly online support to ensure your success with the program. At the end of the program you will be transitioned to a healthy eating plan to ensure that your weight loss is sustainable. Monthly Online Training/Nutrition* "Build Your Body Like a RaceCar" For $75 per month you will receive a completely customized program based on your goals. So regardless if you want to lose weight, just get in shape or improve performance; this is the program for you. This program consists of Nutrition, Workouts and Nightly/Weekly email and online checkins. "Build Your Body Like a RaceCar" - Elite For $125 per month you will receive a completely customized program designed for Elite Athletes and RaceCar Drivers. This program is specifically designed to help you improve your performance. It consists of Nutrition, Workouts, Nightly/Weekly Online Checkins, Off Season Performance Improvements and In Season Maintenance. Email: craigstantoncoaching@gmail.com * These programs are month to month programs and require a 2 month minimum commitment.
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Blog Archive - (65 posts)
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May 13 (1)
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April 13 (1)
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March 13 (6)
- Craig's Corner - Weekly Vidoe Blog
- Craig Stanton's 8 WEEK "Need For Speed" Program NOW Available!
- TRG nearly pulls off incredible finish at 12 Hours of Sebring: The Ups and Downs and a Near Victory
- Craig Stanton aims for Sebring victory in 2013
- Craig Stanton on Sebring and Porsches
- Arming Champions Radio, with special guest Craig Stanton
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February 13 (2)
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January 13 (3)
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July 12 (1)
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February 12 (1)
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December 11 (1)
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November 11 (4)
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October 11 (1)
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September 11 (4)
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August 11 (8)
- Weekly Fitness Blog; Sim Racing
- Potter and Stanton come home seventh in Montreal
- Weekly Health Blog; My Fitness Routine
- Magnus Racing’s Potter and Stanton score second podium of the year in Watkins Glen
- Weekly Health Blog: How To Stay Hydrated
- Party Barge on the Podium as Potter and Stanton finish third in Mid-Ohio
- Off To Mid-Ohio, And I'm Feeling Great!
- The Party Barge is Back as Magnus Racing returns to the ALMS for Mid-Ohio Sportscar Challenge
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July 11 (2)
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June 11 (8)
- Craig's Video Blog; 6/29/11
- Craig's Kart Day: Everything You Need To Know
- CalSpeed Father's Day Enduro Recap
- Craig Stanton Kart Day!
- Podiums, Hot Chicks, and Chicken ‘n Waffles – It’s been a crazy year so far at Magnus Racing
- Craig's Video Blog; 6/8/11
- Magnus Racing’s trio of Potter, Sellers and Stanton wade through rainstorm to finish fifth in Sahlen’s Six Hours at The Glen
- Magnus Racing leaves Lime Rock in the thick of the fight for the GT Championship
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May 11 (3)
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April 11 (3)
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March 11 (3)
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February 11 (2)
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January 11 (11)
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