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Brennan Newberry, Alex Bowman Lead Open Test on Michigan’s
New Pavement as 15 Drivers Top Track’s ARCA Qualifying Record
(BROOKLYN, Mich.) - ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards
newcomer Brennan Newberry and three-time race winner Alex Bowman led today's
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McDowell, Phil Parsons Racing Pick Up Charlotte Sponsor
After running largely unsponsored and resorting to starting-and-parking for the first part of the season, Michael McDowell and his Phil Parsons-owned No. 98 team have picked up a sponsor for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Presbyterian Healthcare will adorn McDowell's car as part of its drive toward promoting the importance of regular health screenings. Along with Presbyterian logos on the blue, green and white Ford Fusion, the back of the car will feature www.HealthPitStop.org, which provides more information on health screenings and can help visitors to find a nearby doctor.
"Michael... believes in what Presbyterian Healthcare is doing to help make our communities healthier," said Mark Billings, president and CEO of Presbyterian Healthcare. "He has used Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville for care several times so this partnership is more personal for him."
Bell Returns to Cup With Green Smoke, FAS Lane
So far in 2012, T.J. Bell's main focus has been the Nationwide Series, where he and Make Motorsports have made all ten races so far and currently sits 18th in the overall point standings. At Charlotte this weekend, he will get his first opportunity of the season to pull double duty.
Bell and occasional sponsor Green Smoke, a brand of electronic cigarette, will team up to run the Coca-Cola 600 in the Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 32 for FAS Lane Racing -- a team for which he drove in the season-ending race at Homestead in 2011.
The Nevada native has competed in five races in NASCAR's premier circuit -- all coming in 2011 -- with his best finish coming with FAS Lane at Homestead, when he finished 29th, two laps off the pace.
BK Racing Fielding Third Car for Reutimann
As expected after the No. 73's debut at Darlington with Travis Kvapil, BK Racing announced today their intent to field the team's third car in eight races for David Reutimann, starting at this weekend's Coca-Cola 600.
Reutimann, who drove the new organization's No. 93 entry at Daytona and Darlington, will be competing in the car at races when he is not piloting the No. 10 for Tommy Baldwin Racing in Danica Patrick's absence.
"Everyone at BK Racing is excited to solidify a third car on our team for David Reutimann," said Scott Gunderson, president of BK Racing. "I know that he will strengthen our organization with the talent and experience that he brings to the table."
Added Reutimann: "The 73 team has already proven to be a contender," Reutimann said. "BK Racing has great equipment and personnel. They've shown that they can get the job done and I'm really excited to continue racing with them. We're already off to a good start and the team is continuing to improve. Travis and Landon are terrific teammates and I think having a third car among us will give us better information and more resources to keep strengthening."
Coulter Making Nationwide Debut at Charlotte
Joey Coulter, driver of the No. 22 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the Camping World Truck Series, will make his Nationwide Series debut in the History 300 this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Coulter will drive the No. 21, formerly a full-time car for Childress' team in the series, with sponsorship from Sherwin-Williams.
The 22-year-old Florida native currently sits 10th in Truck points, after finishing seventh in 2011 with five top-5s and 13 top-10 finishes.
After running largely unsponsored and resorting to starting-and-parking for the first part of the season, Michael McDowell and his Phil Parsons-owned No. 98 team have picked up a sponsor for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Presbyterian Healthcare will adorn McDowell's car as part of its drive toward promoting the importance of regular health screenings. Along with Presbyterian logos on the blue, green and white Ford Fusion, the back of the car will feature www.HealthPitStop.org, which provides more information on health screenings and can help visitors to find a nearby doctor.
"Michael... believes in what Presbyterian Healthcare is doing to help make our communities healthier," said Mark Billings, president and CEO of Presbyterian Healthcare. "He has used Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville for care several times so this partnership is more personal for him."
Bell Returns to Cup With Green Smoke, FAS Lane
So far in 2012, T.J. Bell's main focus has been the Nationwide Series, where he and Make Motorsports have made all ten races so far and currently sits 18th in the overall point standings. At Charlotte this weekend, he will get his first opportunity of the season to pull double duty.
Bell and occasional sponsor Green Smoke, a brand of electronic cigarette, will team up to run the Coca-Cola 600 in the Sprint Cup Series, driving the No. 32 for FAS Lane Racing -- a team for which he drove in the season-ending race at Homestead in 2011.
The Nevada native has competed in five races in NASCAR's premier circuit -- all coming in 2011 -- with his best finish coming with FAS Lane at Homestead, when he finished 29th, two laps off the pace.
BK Racing Fielding Third Car for Reutimann
As expected after the No. 73's debut at Darlington with Travis Kvapil, BK Racing announced today their intent to field the team's third car in eight races for David Reutimann, starting at this weekend's Coca-Cola 600.
Reutimann, who drove the new organization's No. 93 entry at Daytona and Darlington, will be competing in the car at races when he is not piloting the No. 10 for Tommy Baldwin Racing in Danica Patrick's absence.
"Everyone at BK Racing is excited to solidify a third car on our team for David Reutimann," said Scott Gunderson, president of BK Racing. "I know that he will strengthen our organization with the talent and experience that he brings to the table."
Added Reutimann: "The 73 team has already proven to be a contender," Reutimann said. "BK Racing has great equipment and personnel. They've shown that they can get the job done and I'm really excited to continue racing with them. We're already off to a good start and the team is continuing to improve. Travis and Landon are terrific teammates and I think having a third car among us will give us better information and more resources to keep strengthening."
Coulter Making Nationwide Debut at Charlotte
Joey Coulter, driver of the No. 22 Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing in the Camping World Truck Series, will make his Nationwide Series debut in the History 300 this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Coulter will drive the No. 21, formerly a full-time car for Childress' team in the series, with sponsorship from Sherwin-Williams.
The 22-year-old Florida native currently sits 10th in Truck points, after finishing seventh in 2011 with five top-5s and 13 top-10 finishes.
Toyota Unveils 2013 Camry and Lineup
Toyota made big news Tuesday in the form of two huge announcements concerning the 2013 Sprint Cup season. The automaker began the day by revealing a new Camry that will debut during Budweiser Speedweeks in February. Designers created a car that is largely modeled after its street-legal companion, which continues a recent trend towards increased aesthetic realism which was set by Ford and Dodge models earlier this year.
“We're thrilled to finally unveil our new 2013 Camry and we think NASCAR fans will really appreciate that our new on-track Camry looks like the one in their driveways,” said Ed Laukes, Toyota Motor Sales vice president of marketing communications and motorsports. “Never before have we had a Camry competing in NASCAR that looked so similar to its production counterpart.”
According to NASCAR.com writer Joe Menzer, the new Camry features several modifications in comparison to its predecessor including: a newly shaped front-grille, fresh body lines above the wheel wells and along the side skirts, and an altered rear bumper.
“We're extremely proud of the new Camry and the development of the car was truly a unique process,” said Lee White, president and general manager of Toyota Racing Development. “NASCAR and all four manufacturers were brought together to guide the direction of the new cars. We all worked together to put the ‘S’ back in NASCAR – we all wanted race cars that look more like our stock, production models – and together we accomplished that.”
Toyota also made great strides Tuesday in assuring the continued success of its Sprint Cup efforts by reaching terms with several top organizations – Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing, and JTG / Daugherty Racing – on multi-year contract extensions.
The series of renewed partnerships means that TRD will remain a provider of engines and chassis engineering assistance to its teams. Through that high level of interaction and support, Toyota will continue to be a major contributor in the building success of MWR.
“Toyota has been the cornerstone of MWR,” said co-owner Michael Waltrip. “They took a chance on us in 2007 and together we have matured into who we are today. It was an honor to be part of the freshman class. Knowing we will be with Toyota for the next several years gives our drivers, our team members and our sponsors a sense of stability and confidence.”
MWR and Toyota have been partnered together since the manufacturer entered Sprint Cup prior to the ’07 season. Since then, Waltrip’s organization has seen gradual improvement before breaking out this year in the form of three poles and seven top-5s through the first 11 races in 2012. Currently, each MWR team finds itself within the top 12 in owner points.
“We look forward to continuing our relationship with Michael Waltrip Racing – a member of our ‘freshman class’ from 2007,” said Lee White, TRD president and general manager. “MWR has steadily grown into a championship-caliber race team, and the team is now stronger than it’s ever been. We’re extremely proud of all the team's accomplishments, and we look forward to much more success together.”
No. 56 Crew Wins First-Quarter Award
A strong performance by the No. 56 Michael Waltrip Racing crew has helped propel driver Martin Truex, Jr. to 6th position in points thus far in 2012. Because of their success the pit crew has been awarded the first-quarter Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award, an honor reserved for Sprint Cup’s top pit crew.
“The crew has done a great job this year,” said Truex, Jr. “They've been very fast, but most importantly, they've been consistent. Anytime I come in on green or yellow flag conditions, I can count on those guys to hold their own and make no mistakes.”
The New Jersey native’s over-the-wall crew consists of crew chief Chad Johnston, jack man Brian Chase, front tire changer Eric Maycroft, front tire carrier Craig Curione, rear tire changer Brandon Hopkins, rear tire carrier Adam Mosher, and gas man Wes Evans. Greg Miller serves as the team's stretch and conditioning coach.
NASCAR Unites Teams with EGR at Charlotte
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing will honor military families this Memorial Day weekend when it teams with NASCAR Unites and its "An American Salute" campaign for the upcoming Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The alternate red, white, and blue look present on Juan Pablo Montoya’s No. 42 Dodge Charger will be one of several special schemes sported by drivers during one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races.
“We are very pleased to join Target in supporting NASCAR Unites for this great cause," said Steve Laulette, president of Chip Ganassi Racing. "Our servicemen and women are truly heroes and this is just a small way for us to recognize their many contributions to this great country. We will be very proud to see this car hit the track later this week.”
Sadler Penalized for Iowa Infractions
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Elliott Sadler's Nationwide Series team had been penalized for rules violations found during post-race inspection following Sunday's Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 from Iowa Speedway. The No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet was found in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20A-12.8.1C (body height requirements--car failed to meet the minimum rear car heights). Sadler was docked six championship points as a result of the infraction. Additionally, owner-of-record DeLana Harvick was docked six owners' points and crew chief Luke Lambert was fined $10,000.
Sadler has two victories and eight top-10 finishes in ten starts this season and, following the penalty, trails point leader Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. by 34 markers.
Toyota made big news Tuesday in the form of two huge announcements concerning the 2013 Sprint Cup season. The automaker began the day by revealing a new Camry that will debut during Budweiser Speedweeks in February. Designers created a car that is largely modeled after its street-legal companion, which continues a recent trend towards increased aesthetic realism which was set by Ford and Dodge models earlier this year.
“We're thrilled to finally unveil our new 2013 Camry and we think NASCAR fans will really appreciate that our new on-track Camry looks like the one in their driveways,” said Ed Laukes, Toyota Motor Sales vice president of marketing communications and motorsports. “Never before have we had a Camry competing in NASCAR that looked so similar to its production counterpart.”
According to NASCAR.com writer Joe Menzer, the new Camry features several modifications in comparison to its predecessor including: a newly shaped front-grille, fresh body lines above the wheel wells and along the side skirts, and an altered rear bumper.
“We're extremely proud of the new Camry and the development of the car was truly a unique process,” said Lee White, president and general manager of Toyota Racing Development. “NASCAR and all four manufacturers were brought together to guide the direction of the new cars. We all worked together to put the ‘S’ back in NASCAR – we all wanted race cars that look more like our stock, production models – and together we accomplished that.”
Toyota also made great strides Tuesday in assuring the continued success of its Sprint Cup efforts by reaching terms with several top organizations – Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing, and JTG / Daugherty Racing – on multi-year contract extensions.
The series of renewed partnerships means that TRD will remain a provider of engines and chassis engineering assistance to its teams. Through that high level of interaction and support, Toyota will continue to be a major contributor in the building success of MWR.
“Toyota has been the cornerstone of MWR,” said co-owner Michael Waltrip. “They took a chance on us in 2007 and together we have matured into who we are today. It was an honor to be part of the freshman class. Knowing we will be with Toyota for the next several years gives our drivers, our team members and our sponsors a sense of stability and confidence.”
MWR and Toyota have been partnered together since the manufacturer entered Sprint Cup prior to the ’07 season. Since then, Waltrip’s organization has seen gradual improvement before breaking out this year in the form of three poles and seven top-5s through the first 11 races in 2012. Currently, each MWR team finds itself within the top 12 in owner points.
“We look forward to continuing our relationship with Michael Waltrip Racing – a member of our ‘freshman class’ from 2007,” said Lee White, TRD president and general manager. “MWR has steadily grown into a championship-caliber race team, and the team is now stronger than it’s ever been. We’re extremely proud of all the team's accomplishments, and we look forward to much more success together.”
No. 56 Crew Wins First-Quarter Award
A strong performance by the No. 56 Michael Waltrip Racing crew has helped propel driver Martin Truex, Jr. to 6th position in points thus far in 2012. Because of their success the pit crew has been awarded the first-quarter Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award, an honor reserved for Sprint Cup’s top pit crew.
“The crew has done a great job this year,” said Truex, Jr. “They've been very fast, but most importantly, they've been consistent. Anytime I come in on green or yellow flag conditions, I can count on those guys to hold their own and make no mistakes.”
The New Jersey native’s over-the-wall crew consists of crew chief Chad Johnston, jack man Brian Chase, front tire changer Eric Maycroft, front tire carrier Craig Curione, rear tire changer Brandon Hopkins, rear tire carrier Adam Mosher, and gas man Wes Evans. Greg Miller serves as the team's stretch and conditioning coach.
NASCAR Unites Teams with EGR at Charlotte
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing will honor military families this Memorial Day weekend when it teams with NASCAR Unites and its "An American Salute" campaign for the upcoming Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The alternate red, white, and blue look present on Juan Pablo Montoya’s No. 42 Dodge Charger will be one of several special schemes sported by drivers during one of NASCAR’s most prestigious races.
“We are very pleased to join Target in supporting NASCAR Unites for this great cause," said Steve Laulette, president of Chip Ganassi Racing. "Our servicemen and women are truly heroes and this is just a small way for us to recognize their many contributions to this great country. We will be very proud to see this car hit the track later this week.”
Sadler Penalized for Iowa Infractions
NASCAR announced Tuesday that Elliott Sadler's Nationwide Series team had been penalized for rules violations found during post-race inspection following Sunday's Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 from Iowa Speedway. The No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet was found in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules) and 20A-12.8.1C (body height requirements--car failed to meet the minimum rear car heights). Sadler was docked six championship points as a result of the infraction. Additionally, owner-of-record DeLana Harvick was docked six owners' points and crew chief Luke Lambert was fined $10,000.
Sadler has two victories and eight top-10 finishes in ten starts this season and, following the penalty, trails point leader Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. by 34 markers.
Tweet 'N' Greet
@nascarcasm: And upon hearing in-car audio from
Saturday, Kurt's sports psychologist lets out a sigh, phones his secretary, and
says "Clear my schedule."
@Amanda_Speed: Love when I know that @scottspeed is gonna be home racing for the next 2 weeks. Not sure how long I will like that, but for now I do... LOL
@landoncassill: Wanna see my Darlington pit road speed report? Shows how fast I went down pit road in each stop. 50.01 is speeding.http://t.co/bwPDBJW0
@BrianLVickers: That's pretty cool... http://t.co/9HnNL3GR
@BrianLVickers: I can't believe this thing is still standing! http://t.co/tBs17RnF
@Rchildress3 (Richard Childress): Great honor being put in the NMPA Hall of Fame with Ricky Rudd , Ricky won RCR's first cup race in 1983 !
@JimmieJohnson: I love our All-star/600 look. http://t.co/xM8EiB9O
@Josh_Wise: Just leaving our competition meeting @FrontRowNASCAR and found out we will be RACING the Sprint Showdown this weekend! #cantwait
@RB_Mrs (Nicole Briscoe): If that's not the face of a happy boy? http://t.co/K1L1KzWT
@KevinHarvick: Worked out first thing this am now headed to check on baby Otis and his momma at the Dr for their check up.
@31n2Spotter (Brett Griffin): Big S/O to all of y'all coming in to Charlotte these next two weeks. Enjoy our city and all the cool things and racing events
@MartinTruexJr56: u dont say! “@DNewtonespn: Junior is the favorite to win the fan vote. If it doesn't happen it will be biggest upset of year @benogden0421”
@Samantha_Busch: Getting fitted for my seat for the pit crew challenge! I love my 18 boys they even got my signature on the car! http://t.co/sYtBJyBn
@keselowski (Brad Keselowski): With regards to the Allstar race. No gimmick will make the drivers race any harder up front. We already are! It's just tougher than ever b4
@Samantha_Busch: Kb n the puppy watching a movie, too cute!! http://instagr.am/p/KthNpKy6mk/
@bobdillner: After v-lane champagne shower fr @JimmieJohnson boys last night I'm glad I didn't get pulled over on way home. @NASCARonSPEED #sprintallstar
@mattkenseth: Let me cheque..... Both! RT @barndoor17: @mattkenseth is there a trophy or just the big cheque?
@31n2Spotter: My view from the office is better than yours! #nascar #holla http://t.co/wnCFQqBW
@bubbawallace: Made it. Waiting to unload! http://t.co/tQHzO4IG
@nascarcasm: Reminder to Kasey Kahne: During All-Star Weekend, you don't demolish your car until the victory burnout. #nascar #carl
@bscottracing (Brian Scott): Enjoying a glass of wine here in Iowa and decompressing from the last week. Hitting the reset button for the race this weekend. R2G
@Samantha_Busch: Lol so kb n I watched days of thunder few nights ago n I asked him if he did good to say max speeeed on the radio n he did! Love it! @NASCAR
@MandiHamlin: Date night on the spotters stand. :) http://t.co/LQHP3R1v
@odsteve (Steve O'Donnell): Race control tonight for Trucks 134 Laps Green 8:20 live on SPEED #NASCAR http://t.co/bou2igFE
@odsteve: Great news about our new partnership with #Twitter awesome to be working together on some cool new programs! #NASCAR
@NelsonPiquet: Waiting for my turn to be introduced to the public here at Lowes motor speedway! http://t.co/BHgnXD57
@chaseelliott: Here in the mountains of newton Iowa! Just got done w a radio show here @iowaspeedway. Going to grab some dinner.
@KurtBusch: Great to see my bro @KyleBusch take the pole. Proud of you
@RickAllenRacing: Welcome to the broadcast! RT @giucanbera: @RickAllenracing We re here in Brazil watching it!! GO PALUDO, GO PIQUET.. hehehe
@nascarcasm: Upon sight of Ross Chastain's truck, a LIVID Rep. Betty McCollum authors legislation prohibiting wasteful watermelon spending in #NASCAR.
@Samantha_Busch: Having a great time w both kyles! I seriously love this lil kid! http://t.co/0814EoPV
@ericmcclure: The @HeftyReynolds14 red, white, & blue car looks awesome! Bummed I can't drive it this week, but glad we are able to Support Our Troops!
@Kris_Buescher: We WILL take the good with the bad. I know my husband is amazing and will keep digging!
@Kris_Buescher: Pretty extensive damage... http://t.co/p4TnGDCX
@DeLanaHarvick: Holy hell, @DierksBentley just got @KevinHarvick on stage to sing #5150!!!!
@NelsonPiquet: These feelings are one of the worst ones imaginable.... Specially when your well in the championship and when the team does a perfect job
@KeselowskiBrian (Brian Keselowski): Cmon brad, get better restarts and dont get run over. Sheesh
@keselowski: Well that was a fun night, our truck was good! Sry tv aired some choice words, NOT sorry I said them. I won't let any1 push my teams around
@JamesBuescher: Not the way we had planned this race to play out, but you have to take the good with the bad! We got back on the lead lap! On to the next 1
@keselowski: Every man lives his life by some code, intentional wrecking ain't in mine Not preventing a wreck can be. Several times I saved Ron #NeverAgain
@jim_utter: OMG the new #NASCAR media parking at Charlotte is SOOOO far away http://yfrog.com/kgeypnnj Smh
@TimothyPeters17: Wishing my beautiful bride @SaraPeters17 a Happy 5th Anniversary today! Proud of my @RedHorseRacing guys last night! Feel a win soon!
@jeff_gluck: Just showed up 8.5 hours before Sprint Showdown green flag and @bobpockrass STILL beat me here. http://t.co/o2Foq47t
@Kenny_Wallace: This is @kylepetty in his normal environment and YES that's his motorcycle :) http://t.co/8dWGEHpv
@joeylogano: “@kvelez432: @joeylogano Just curious as to why you always come out of the car holding the steering wheel after a win?” Because its cool Ha
@nascarcasm: Back from behind-the-scenes at Indianapolis Zoo. This particular sea lion celebrates like @austindillon3. #NASCAR http://t.co/1Q2Pq74F
@RCR31JeffBurton: Today is @KimBurton31 birthday. Shes getting old but still hot as hell
@NewmanKrissie (Krissie Newman): Hello CMS http://t.co/ggVem9u7
@RB_Mrs: This view makes me realize just how fast fast really is! http://t.co/mm2A05Ih
@EmmaBlaney: @RyanBlaney10 getting ready for qualifying! http://t.co/uVlsraV2
@Amanda_Speed: @scottspeed getting suited with his girl... http://t.co/3IdciHKB
@bobpockrass: Bobby Labonte's team was planning on skipping this race and he convinced them to run it. He wins the fan vote. #nascar
@RB_Mrs: Sun going down at @ims. Been a pretty cool day here :-) http://t.co/u5G6vIIq
@TheOrangeCone: Looks like Carl's Fastenal Fusion blew to smithereens. But until then it was getting excellent fuel mileage just like on the street.
@EarnhardtKelley (Kelley Earnhardt): It's amazing you can hear the crowd through the television! Go brother go!!!
@JamesBuescher: I would never take the time to get my helmet off before getting out of the car with that big of a fire! #nascar
@queers4gears: If Mr. Hendrick stays on there that car will never fit the template
@JoelEdmonds: That was 0 fun..
@Samantha_Busch: last thing.Loved format but think it'd b cool if all teams had 2 do 4 tire stop @ end 2 c how that chargened strategies n pit rd exit order
@stevewallace66: I get on twitter once a week it's all bullshit anyway half the stuff people write makes me laugh just being honest
@nascarcasm: Rick Hendrick determined to keep Jimmie Johnson's recent stroke of luck going. Step one: Keep Jeff Gordon away from Jimmie Johnson. #NASCAR
@TJmajors: Format is pretty cool. Need to make it a mandatory 4 tire stop for ALL with 10 to go.
@jeff_gluck: According to Forbes, Jimmie Johnson made $21 million last year. So his $1 million prize tonight is only like 2 1/2 weeks' salary. #NASCAR
@BigEarl48 (Earl Barban): This is victory lane baby http://t.co/hK8PRs63
@dennyhamlin: Well I warned ya that tonight could be ugly.. Car was a handful all night . We will come back next week with a new plan
@KristineC48: Here is Dale Jr in victory lane with @JimmieJohnson http://t.co/IyOczGko
@keithrodden: Our car wasn't right but it had some speed. Can't believe we lost that segment by 0.006. We will be ready thursday
@MonteDutton: #NASCAR I believe the crowd estimate (132,000) includes all insects on the property, as well.
@MikeDavis88: Very enthused driver on way home. He can't wait for the 600. Stevie & the #DewCrew are quite good. #DaleJr #nascar
@mattkenseth: Congrats @JimmieJohnson , I guess we can stop feeling bad for you guys and your "slump" now! I wish my slumps were like that... #5time
@2Spotter (Joey Meier): I'm betting Bruton was getting worried...1 more spot and he'd only have a week to reconfigure Charlotte. ...
@JimmieJohnson: Dollah-Dollah Billz http://t.co/UHT7XK6Q
@AJDinger (AJ Allmendinger): Most fun I have ever had in a cup car. Pennzoil Dodge was so fast. Felt good. Thank u to all the fans who voted for me. Thank u to my team.
@RB_Mrs: Getting ready for front row pics. Been here before, but never on the far right :-) http://t.co/6NfkwvOA
@AJDinger: Reason we took 4 tires was cause the other 3 segment winners already had fresher tires than we did and were going to start in front of us
@AJDinger: We weren't going to win like that anyway. So why not take a chance get 4 tires see if a big wreck happens on the start and have a chance for
@AJDinger: The win. In the All star race nothing else matters but the win. Had to try something. In the 600 for points we would have stayed out
@JeffGordonWeb: My idea of a Sunday drive with the kids. Thx @CLTMotorSpdwy! http://t.co/AWrofPQK
@ClintBowyer: Saw this in the infield last night. Somebody should go over there and check on them! #holyheadache http://t.co/SVOM18zs
@nascarcasm: Bummer for Danica. Based on her Talladega press conference, she'll likely tell you that earning beads is more fun than melting them. #nns
@Patricia_AFF: @KurtBusch says "car has a chemical imbalance at the beginning of the run":)
@bobdillner: Been interviewing this guy a lot lately on @NASCARonSPEED @JimmieJohnson #NASCAR http://t.co/CpGnOR1i
@KevinHarvick: I hear from the other side of the house "Kevin get in here" & I think oh shit where is the hospital. D "you hear that water?"uh it's rain
@SluggerLabbe: It's weird watching Indy car qualifying cars wreck hard and they can actually repair them & race, with a COT it ends up in the dumpster?
@MonteDutton: #NASCAR Stop tinkering. The sport is tricked up enough already. Fix the racing, not the rules.
@AllenBestwick: 3:10 AM, just walked into my house from Iowa. Some days are easier than others...
@Amanda_Speed: Just have to say that @scottspeed is so damn sexy! I am so lucky to have him
@scottspeed: Aww thanks baby lmao RT @Amanda_Speed: Just have to say that @scottspeed is so damn sexy! I am so lucky to have him
@Amanda_Speed: Wth? I let @scottspeed borrow my phone and look what happens... Look, ur already n the doghouse. Keep it up and u'll b stayin w/ a friend...
@TravisPastrana: Just another day at the office! http://t.co/absQrBsJ
@StenhouseJr (Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.): Headed to play in the Hendrick charity golf tournament @JimmieJohnson hope ur ready
@ClintBowyer: If your motorcycle breaks down this much... Maybe it's time for a new one! http://t.co/TKt7z7zN
@EyeInTheSky14 (Bob Jeffrey): Please put a seat belt on the roof of the golf cart that @JimmieJohnson uses in the Hendrick charity event today n case he rides on the roof
@JennaFryer: Weird: @RB_Mrs interviewing @Ryan_Briscoe. #nascar? #IndyCar? http://t.co/rlBSGAj2
@MartySmithESPN: #NiceBody http://t.co/rqauNChi
@KrisJohnson_NI: Learned again for the umpteenth time: the thrill of #nascar often comes without any speed involved. http://t.co/41YWWPoo
@SteveLetarte: Zero damage on all star car. We are gonna bring that one back for 600.
@joeylogano: Got to take my buddy Gavin around @JoeGibbsRacing yesterday http://t.co/6wTqIGOW
@bscottracing: At Little Rock today testing. Nothing beats driving a race car all day! Then Headed to panthers stadium tonight for a MDA event.
@NelsonPiquet: I wake up this morning and guess what I see!? @keselowski car is parked here filming a commercial! I love where I live http://t.co/1cNvQLEZ
@ClintBowyer: Here at TRD for the unveiling of the #2013NASCARCamry Always wanted to just hang a truck on the wall... Pretty cool http://t.co/0ZQUnkcD
@BubbaWallace: Well @Sergio_Pena1 lost on the twitter verification. Beat him to the punch! It's official now!
@jeff_gluck: First look at the new Toyota http://t.co/HXooqv0q
@keselowski: Just finished up the new #NASCAR commercial for @ESPN Can't wait till it comes out! #Funny
@joeylogano: My old man tried to relive Dover http://t.co/u8BK5RbR
@dennyhamlin: Anyone have any aloe? http://t.co/aDz0N7Tu
@dennyhamlin: Haha good makeup job by the Espn commercial shoot.. Fooled all y'all
@Amanda_Speed: Love when I know that @scottspeed is gonna be home racing for the next 2 weeks. Not sure how long I will like that, but for now I do... LOL
@landoncassill: Wanna see my Darlington pit road speed report? Shows how fast I went down pit road in each stop. 50.01 is speeding.http://t.co/bwPDBJW0
@BrianLVickers: That's pretty cool... http://t.co/9HnNL3GR
@BrianLVickers: I can't believe this thing is still standing! http://t.co/tBs17RnF
@Rchildress3 (Richard Childress): Great honor being put in the NMPA Hall of Fame with Ricky Rudd , Ricky won RCR's first cup race in 1983 !
@JimmieJohnson: I love our All-star/600 look. http://t.co/xM8EiB9O
@Josh_Wise: Just leaving our competition meeting @FrontRowNASCAR and found out we will be RACING the Sprint Showdown this weekend! #cantwait
@RB_Mrs (Nicole Briscoe): If that's not the face of a happy boy? http://t.co/K1L1KzWT
@KevinHarvick: Worked out first thing this am now headed to check on baby Otis and his momma at the Dr for their check up.
@31n2Spotter (Brett Griffin): Big S/O to all of y'all coming in to Charlotte these next two weeks. Enjoy our city and all the cool things and racing events
@MartinTruexJr56: u dont say! “@DNewtonespn: Junior is the favorite to win the fan vote. If it doesn't happen it will be biggest upset of year @benogden0421”
@Samantha_Busch: Getting fitted for my seat for the pit crew challenge! I love my 18 boys they even got my signature on the car! http://t.co/sYtBJyBn
@keselowski (Brad Keselowski): With regards to the Allstar race. No gimmick will make the drivers race any harder up front. We already are! It's just tougher than ever b4
@Samantha_Busch: Kb n the puppy watching a movie, too cute!! http://instagr.am/p/KthNpKy6mk/
@bobdillner: After v-lane champagne shower fr @JimmieJohnson boys last night I'm glad I didn't get pulled over on way home. @NASCARonSPEED #sprintallstar
@mattkenseth: Let me cheque..... Both! RT @barndoor17: @mattkenseth is there a trophy or just the big cheque?
@31n2Spotter: My view from the office is better than yours! #nascar #holla http://t.co/wnCFQqBW
@bubbawallace: Made it. Waiting to unload! http://t.co/tQHzO4IG
@nascarcasm: Reminder to Kasey Kahne: During All-Star Weekend, you don't demolish your car until the victory burnout. #nascar #carl
@bscottracing (Brian Scott): Enjoying a glass of wine here in Iowa and decompressing from the last week. Hitting the reset button for the race this weekend. R2G
@Samantha_Busch: Lol so kb n I watched days of thunder few nights ago n I asked him if he did good to say max speeeed on the radio n he did! Love it! @NASCAR
@MandiHamlin: Date night on the spotters stand. :) http://t.co/LQHP3R1v
@odsteve (Steve O'Donnell): Race control tonight for Trucks 134 Laps Green 8:20 live on SPEED #NASCAR http://t.co/bou2igFE
@odsteve: Great news about our new partnership with #Twitter awesome to be working together on some cool new programs! #NASCAR
@NelsonPiquet: Waiting for my turn to be introduced to the public here at Lowes motor speedway! http://t.co/BHgnXD57
@chaseelliott: Here in the mountains of newton Iowa! Just got done w a radio show here @iowaspeedway. Going to grab some dinner.
@KurtBusch: Great to see my bro @KyleBusch take the pole. Proud of you
@RickAllenRacing: Welcome to the broadcast! RT @giucanbera: @RickAllenracing We re here in Brazil watching it!! GO PALUDO, GO PIQUET.. hehehe
@nascarcasm: Upon sight of Ross Chastain's truck, a LIVID Rep. Betty McCollum authors legislation prohibiting wasteful watermelon spending in #NASCAR.
@Samantha_Busch: Having a great time w both kyles! I seriously love this lil kid! http://t.co/0814EoPV
@ericmcclure: The @HeftyReynolds14 red, white, & blue car looks awesome! Bummed I can't drive it this week, but glad we are able to Support Our Troops!
@Kris_Buescher: We WILL take the good with the bad. I know my husband is amazing and will keep digging!
@Kris_Buescher: Pretty extensive damage... http://t.co/p4TnGDCX
@DeLanaHarvick: Holy hell, @DierksBentley just got @KevinHarvick on stage to sing #5150!!!!
@NelsonPiquet: These feelings are one of the worst ones imaginable.... Specially when your well in the championship and when the team does a perfect job
@KeselowskiBrian (Brian Keselowski): Cmon brad, get better restarts and dont get run over. Sheesh
@keselowski: Well that was a fun night, our truck was good! Sry tv aired some choice words, NOT sorry I said them. I won't let any1 push my teams around
@JamesBuescher: Not the way we had planned this race to play out, but you have to take the good with the bad! We got back on the lead lap! On to the next 1
@keselowski: Every man lives his life by some code, intentional wrecking ain't in mine Not preventing a wreck can be. Several times I saved Ron #NeverAgain
@jim_utter: OMG the new #NASCAR media parking at Charlotte is SOOOO far away http://yfrog.com/kgeypnnj Smh
@TimothyPeters17: Wishing my beautiful bride @SaraPeters17 a Happy 5th Anniversary today! Proud of my @RedHorseRacing guys last night! Feel a win soon!
@jeff_gluck: Just showed up 8.5 hours before Sprint Showdown green flag and @bobpockrass STILL beat me here. http://t.co/o2Foq47t
@Kenny_Wallace: This is @kylepetty in his normal environment and YES that's his motorcycle :) http://t.co/8dWGEHpv
@joeylogano: “@kvelez432: @joeylogano Just curious as to why you always come out of the car holding the steering wheel after a win?” Because its cool Ha
@nascarcasm: Back from behind-the-scenes at Indianapolis Zoo. This particular sea lion celebrates like @austindillon3. #NASCAR http://t.co/1Q2Pq74F
@RCR31JeffBurton: Today is @KimBurton31 birthday. Shes getting old but still hot as hell
@NewmanKrissie (Krissie Newman): Hello CMS http://t.co/ggVem9u7
@RB_Mrs: This view makes me realize just how fast fast really is! http://t.co/mm2A05Ih
@EmmaBlaney: @RyanBlaney10 getting ready for qualifying! http://t.co/uVlsraV2
@Amanda_Speed: @scottspeed getting suited with his girl... http://t.co/3IdciHKB
@bobpockrass: Bobby Labonte's team was planning on skipping this race and he convinced them to run it. He wins the fan vote. #nascar
@RB_Mrs: Sun going down at @ims. Been a pretty cool day here :-) http://t.co/u5G6vIIq
@TheOrangeCone: Looks like Carl's Fastenal Fusion blew to smithereens. But until then it was getting excellent fuel mileage just like on the street.
@EarnhardtKelley (Kelley Earnhardt): It's amazing you can hear the crowd through the television! Go brother go!!!
@JamesBuescher: I would never take the time to get my helmet off before getting out of the car with that big of a fire! #nascar
@queers4gears: If Mr. Hendrick stays on there that car will never fit the template
@JoelEdmonds: That was 0 fun..
@Samantha_Busch: last thing.Loved format but think it'd b cool if all teams had 2 do 4 tire stop @ end 2 c how that chargened strategies n pit rd exit order
@stevewallace66: I get on twitter once a week it's all bullshit anyway half the stuff people write makes me laugh just being honest
@nascarcasm: Rick Hendrick determined to keep Jimmie Johnson's recent stroke of luck going. Step one: Keep Jeff Gordon away from Jimmie Johnson. #NASCAR
@TJmajors: Format is pretty cool. Need to make it a mandatory 4 tire stop for ALL with 10 to go.
@jeff_gluck: According to Forbes, Jimmie Johnson made $21 million last year. So his $1 million prize tonight is only like 2 1/2 weeks' salary. #NASCAR
@BigEarl48 (Earl Barban): This is victory lane baby http://t.co/hK8PRs63
@dennyhamlin: Well I warned ya that tonight could be ugly.. Car was a handful all night . We will come back next week with a new plan
@KristineC48: Here is Dale Jr in victory lane with @JimmieJohnson http://t.co/IyOczGko
@keithrodden: Our car wasn't right but it had some speed. Can't believe we lost that segment by 0.006. We will be ready thursday
@MonteDutton: #NASCAR I believe the crowd estimate (132,000) includes all insects on the property, as well.
@MikeDavis88: Very enthused driver on way home. He can't wait for the 600. Stevie & the #DewCrew are quite good. #DaleJr #nascar
@mattkenseth: Congrats @JimmieJohnson , I guess we can stop feeling bad for you guys and your "slump" now! I wish my slumps were like that... #5time
@2Spotter (Joey Meier): I'm betting Bruton was getting worried...1 more spot and he'd only have a week to reconfigure Charlotte. ...
@JimmieJohnson: Dollah-Dollah Billz http://t.co/UHT7XK6Q
@AJDinger (AJ Allmendinger): Most fun I have ever had in a cup car. Pennzoil Dodge was so fast. Felt good. Thank u to all the fans who voted for me. Thank u to my team.
@RB_Mrs: Getting ready for front row pics. Been here before, but never on the far right :-) http://t.co/6NfkwvOA
@AJDinger: Reason we took 4 tires was cause the other 3 segment winners already had fresher tires than we did and were going to start in front of us
@AJDinger: We weren't going to win like that anyway. So why not take a chance get 4 tires see if a big wreck happens on the start and have a chance for
@AJDinger: The win. In the All star race nothing else matters but the win. Had to try something. In the 600 for points we would have stayed out
@JeffGordonWeb: My idea of a Sunday drive with the kids. Thx @CLTMotorSpdwy! http://t.co/AWrofPQK
@ClintBowyer: Saw this in the infield last night. Somebody should go over there and check on them! #holyheadache http://t.co/SVOM18zs
@nascarcasm: Bummer for Danica. Based on her Talladega press conference, she'll likely tell you that earning beads is more fun than melting them. #nns
@Patricia_AFF: @KurtBusch says "car has a chemical imbalance at the beginning of the run":)
@bobdillner: Been interviewing this guy a lot lately on @NASCARonSPEED @JimmieJohnson #NASCAR http://t.co/CpGnOR1i
@KevinHarvick: I hear from the other side of the house "Kevin get in here" & I think oh shit where is the hospital. D "you hear that water?"uh it's rain
@SluggerLabbe: It's weird watching Indy car qualifying cars wreck hard and they can actually repair them & race, with a COT it ends up in the dumpster?
@MonteDutton: #NASCAR Stop tinkering. The sport is tricked up enough already. Fix the racing, not the rules.
@AllenBestwick: 3:10 AM, just walked into my house from Iowa. Some days are easier than others...
@Amanda_Speed: Just have to say that @scottspeed is so damn sexy! I am so lucky to have him
@scottspeed: Aww thanks baby lmao RT @Amanda_Speed: Just have to say that @scottspeed is so damn sexy! I am so lucky to have him
@Amanda_Speed: Wth? I let @scottspeed borrow my phone and look what happens... Look, ur already n the doghouse. Keep it up and u'll b stayin w/ a friend...
@TravisPastrana: Just another day at the office! http://t.co/absQrBsJ
@StenhouseJr (Ricky Stenhouse, Jr.): Headed to play in the Hendrick charity golf tournament @JimmieJohnson hope ur ready
@ClintBowyer: If your motorcycle breaks down this much... Maybe it's time for a new one! http://t.co/TKt7z7zN
@EyeInTheSky14 (Bob Jeffrey): Please put a seat belt on the roof of the golf cart that @JimmieJohnson uses in the Hendrick charity event today n case he rides on the roof
@JennaFryer: Weird: @RB_Mrs interviewing @Ryan_Briscoe. #nascar? #IndyCar? http://t.co/rlBSGAj2
@MartySmithESPN: #NiceBody http://t.co/rqauNChi
@KrisJohnson_NI: Learned again for the umpteenth time: the thrill of #nascar often comes without any speed involved. http://t.co/41YWWPoo
@SteveLetarte: Zero damage on all star car. We are gonna bring that one back for 600.
@joeylogano: Got to take my buddy Gavin around @JoeGibbsRacing yesterday http://t.co/6wTqIGOW
@bscottracing: At Little Rock today testing. Nothing beats driving a race car all day! Then Headed to panthers stadium tonight for a MDA event.
@NelsonPiquet: I wake up this morning and guess what I see!? @keselowski car is parked here filming a commercial! I love where I live http://t.co/1cNvQLEZ
@ClintBowyer: Here at TRD for the unveiling of the #2013NASCARCamry Always wanted to just hang a truck on the wall... Pretty cool http://t.co/0ZQUnkcD
@BubbaWallace: Well @Sergio_Pena1 lost on the twitter verification. Beat him to the punch! It's official now!
@jeff_gluck: First look at the new Toyota http://t.co/HXooqv0q
@keselowski: Just finished up the new #NASCAR commercial for @ESPN Can't wait till it comes out! #Funny
@joeylogano: My old man tried to relive Dover http://t.co/u8BK5RbR
@dennyhamlin: Anyone have any aloe? http://t.co/aDz0N7Tu
@dennyhamlin: Haha good makeup job by the Espn commercial shoot.. Fooled all y'all
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Debate:
NASCAR's burning questions
ESPN
How significant would it be for NASCAR to have a black driver racing full-time in one of the top two series? Terry Blount, ESPN.com: It's too early to say a star is born, but he sure looks like the real deal. I know he was driving great equipment with .
ESPN
How significant would it be for NASCAR to have a black driver racing full-time in one of the top two series? Terry Blount, ESPN.com: It's too early to say a star is born, but he sure looks like the real deal. I know he was driving great equipment with .
Toyota
locks up Gibbs, Waltrip teams with long-term deals
USA TODAY
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY SALISBURY, NC – Toyota unveiled its 2013 Camry at its NASCAR engineering center Tuesday and announced it has long-term commitments from its teams to campaign it in the Sprint Cup Series. By Lesley Ann Miller, AP The Toyota Camry ...
USA TODAY
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY SALISBURY, NC – Toyota unveiled its 2013 Camry at its NASCAR engineering center Tuesday and announced it has long-term commitments from its teams to campaign it in the Sprint Cup Series. By Lesley Ann Miller, AP The Toyota Camry ...
Sadler
loses points with NASCAR penalty
FOXSports.com
The team of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Elliott Sadler has been penalized for a rules infraction discovered in postrace inspection at Iowa Speedway Sunday. NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway is almost here!
FOXSports.com
The team of NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Elliott Sadler has been penalized for a rules infraction discovered in postrace inspection at Iowa Speedway Sunday. NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway is almost here!
NASCAR's
Johnson, IndyCar's Franchitti share friendship from afar
Online Athens
29, 2008, file photo, drivers Jimmie Johnson, left, and Dario Franchitti laugh together during a qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. Between them, they have nine championships and five
Online Athens
29, 2008, file photo, drivers Jimmie Johnson, left, and Dario Franchitti laugh together during a qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas. Between them, they have nine championships and five
NASCAR
trumps IndyCar in fan appeal
Chicago Tribune
NASCAR began its season on fire, literally, and continues to leave a blistering trail across America. IndyCar racing is a hot mess, with a chill of indifference. The comparisons between the two brands are obvious. It's chardonnay and Gouda cheese ...
Chicago Tribune
NASCAR began its season on fire, literally, and continues to leave a blistering trail across America. IndyCar racing is a hot mess, with a chill of indifference. The comparisons between the two brands are obvious. It's chardonnay and Gouda cheese ...
Inside
Furniture Row Racing
WFMY News 2
pubId=44692046001 Inside Furniture Row Racing A NASCAR Sprint Cup car is much different from your daily commuter. It's a 3400-pound rocket designed to go 400 miles or more at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. NASCAR national sports vpc News Auto .
WFMY News 2
pubId=44692046001 Inside Furniture Row Racing A NASCAR Sprint Cup car is much different from your daily commuter. It's a 3400-pound rocket designed to go 400 miles or more at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. NASCAR national sports vpc News Auto .
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Stenhouse Wins Iowa Nationwide Race
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s success at Iowa Speedway continues.
The defending NASCAR Nationwide Series points champion extended his winning
streak at Iowa Speedway. Stenhouse dominated the field for most of the race to
capture the checkered flag at the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 in front of 34,000 fans
Sunday. The win is the third straight at the 0.875-mile track for Stenhouse,
who swept the two Nationwide races held here last year. "Man, this one was
fun," Stenhouse said. "I love dominating those races." --/-- The
Roush Fenway Racing driver claimed his third win in 10 starts this season,
extending his series lead to 28 points over Elliott Sadler, who was second.
Stenhouse grabbed his first lead by overtaking Sam Hornish Jr. on Lap 31 en
route to leading 209 laps, tying an Iowa Speedway record set by Busch in 2010.
"It feels good to win three in a row," Stenhouse said. "It was a
lot of fun, leading that many laps."
Stenhouse became the first Nationwide driver to win three
straight at a track since Kyle Busch won three straight at Texas Motor Speedway
in 2009-2010. The streak was not a conversation topic, but no words were
needed. "That's what we set out to do," Stenhouse said. "We
didn't talk too much about it in the shop, but everybody knew we had one thing
in mind coming here." --/-- The rest of the field could not keep up with
Stenhouse, who blew away the field. It is different than Stenhouse's win last
August, when his engine failed on the final lap and he was pushed across the
finish line by teammate Carl Edwards, who couldn't avoid the accident.
"This is the way you want to run," Stenhouse said. "You want to
come out here and dominate."
Cautions were the only thing that proved capable of closing
the gap on Stenhouse's leads, which grew to nearly five seconds at times. He
held off the likes of Kurt Busch, Elliott Sadler and Justin Allgaier during
late restarts. The yellow flag caused Stenhouse to drop as low as fourth, after
Danica Patrick's blown right front tire slid her into the wall in the early
going. Cole Whitt restarted at the lead spot, but Stenhouse soon passed Sadler
for the lead near the midway point. Things became interesting with 65 laps
remaining as Busch completed his move from worst to first after a restart. Less
than a lap later, Stenhouse moved back into first and ran to Victory Lane.
"When you have a race car like we did you don't ever want a caution to
come out. It does and that's just the way it is," Stenhouse said. "I
just wanted to make sure I was cautious. The race was just super-fast to get
back to the front."
The progression continues for Stenhouse and his team as they
stay ahead of their pace set last year. Crew chief Mike Kelley prepared his
team for a tough test, stressing it needed to work harder than ever to avoid
losing steam. "When you get on streaks or have a good deal going that if
this was a race we didn't win, I didn't want it to kill our momentum,"
Kelley said. "We had finished better at every track to this race than we
did last year. We were 76 points ahead of where we were last year after nine
races." --/-- With no Sprint Cup race Sunday and most racing fans' eyes
focused on Newton, the win had added importance. "To come here to Iowa in
front of a packed house," Kelley said, "and to win the race the way
we did today was a bold statement about where our team is and who our driver
is."
Sadler, who started on the pole, earned his third straight
top-five finish at Iowa Speedway, leading two laps. He said the team made key
adjustments through the race and was running its best at the end. The fourth
and final caution, when former Motocross champion Travis Pastrana suffered
electrical problems and bowed out at 26th hampered any chances to catch
Stenhouse. "It's frustrating to finish second. I thought we had a car that
could win the race," Sadler said. "I'm proud of my guys to rebound
the way they did." --/-- Michael McDowell snuck in late to place third.
Austin Dillon was fourth, and increased his lead for Rookie of the Year honors.
McDowell said his car excelled on long runs. He climbed up to third after the
third caution, but was assessed a speeding penalty in the pits, dropping him to
the back of the pack. "I just made a mistake," McDowell said.
"There were a lot of lapped cars between first and second and I tried to
close the gap a little bit and just overdid it. It just showed how strong our
car was."
Busch had a strong run, finishing fifth after placing eighth
at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday night at Charlotte Motor
Speedway. Drew Herring qualified the car 31st, but Busch started at the back.
"It's great to sniff the lead, get close to it," Busch said.
"It's just missing a couple little components." --/-- He was third
when he got caught up with McDowell on the final lap. Busch saved the car in a
lengthy sideways slide to preserve a fifth-place finish. "At the end, my
weak spot was Turn 1," Busch said. "We were loose getting in there
all day. McDowell got down in there, I was trying to hold him off and that's
what racing is all about. Two guys got together. Yeah, we got the short end of
the stick but I don't care." --/-- Darrell Wallace Jr., who made his
Nationwide Series debut with Joe Gibbs Racing, placed ninth. (NASCAR Wir
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Courtesy of Jayski
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Vote Day TODAY: SPEED delivers a one-hour NASCAR Hall of Fame Vote Day preview at 5:00pm/et on Wednesday. Mike Joy and Rick Allen, both voting members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, host the show, with Danielle Trotta reporting. The 2012 class of inductees will be announced at 6:00pm/et on SPEED's NASCAR Race Hub with Steve Byrnes and Kyle Petty
- Red, White & Blue for the #29 in six races: The #29 Budweiser Folds of Honor Chevy of Kevin Harvick will don a special red, white and blue patriotic paint scheme for six races this summer starting with Sunday's 600-mile event at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The paint scheme reflects the special "Red, White and Blue Summer" packaging featured on the iconic Budweiser bottles and cans as part of a summer initiative in which the brand will contribute a portion of all sales from May 20 July 7 to help raise as much as $2.5 million for the Folds of Honor Foundation*, which provides post-secondary educational scholarships for families of U.S. military personnel killed or disabled while serving their country. The Folds of Honor logo will also be featured on the TV panel of the #29 Chevy. In addition to Sunday's race, Harvick's Budweiser ride will feature the "Red, White and Blue Summer" paint scheme for NSCS races at Michigan (June 17), Kentucky (June 30), Daytona (July 7), Pocono (Aug. 5) and Watkins Glen (Aug. 12). (*Maximum donation of $2.5 million includes $5,000 for every walk-off in select 2012 professional baseball games and a portion of sales for every case of Budweiser sold, 5/20-7/7.)(Budweiser/RCR), see images of the scheme on the #29 Team Schemes page.(5-23-2012)
- RWB M&M's on the #18 at CMS: The special Red, White and Blue M&M'S paint scheme on the #18 Toyota of Kyle Busch will sport for the Coca Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway is in support of the limited-edition Red, White and Blue-only bags of M&M'S now in stores. The new patriotic blend is designed to be the perfect snack for fans during the summer holidays of Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Busch will also carry the patriotic scheme in late June at Kentucky Speedway in lead-up to the Fourth of July to be celebrated the following week (JGR), see images of the scheme on the #18 Team Schemes page.(5-23-2012)
2013 NASCAR Toyota Camry Introduced, images posted: Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development)
formally introduced the new 2013 Toyota Camry that will compete in the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) beginning next season at TRD's Salisbury, N.C.
facility. The introduction of the new 2013 Camry for NASCAR competition marked
the culmination of an aggressive redesign to provide the 2013 Camry with an
updated and more-unique identity. TRD worked together with Calty Design, part
of Toyota's global network design team, to create an on-track Camry that
incorporates design elements which give America's best-selling car its distinct
character.
A new front grill-area that matches the production model,
distinct character lines down the side of the vehicle and an updated rear
bumper make the redesigned 2013 Camry stock car more relevant than ever before
to its showroom sibling. The new 2013 Toyota Camry will make its NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series debut at Daytona International Speedway's 'Speedweeks' in
February.(Toyota Racing Development), see the full PR and images of the car on
the Toytota Manufacturer News and Links page.(5-22-2012)
Michael Waltrip Racing, Toyota Racing Extend Partnership:
Michael Waltrip Racing announced a multi-year contract extension with TRD,
U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) to keep the organization in the Toyota camp
for years to come. MWR and Toyota entered Sprint Cup Racing - NASCAR's premier
division - together in 2007. MWR currently fields three NASCAR Sprint Cup teams
and is enjoying its best season with Martin Truex Jr. and Clint Bowyer in the
top 10 in NASCAR Sprint Cup driver points and all three of its cars in the top
12 in owner points. MWR Toyotas have earned three poles and seven top-fives in
the first 11 races in 2012. "Toyota has been the cornerstone of MWR,"
said co-owner Michael Waltrip. "They took a chance on us in 2007 and
together we have matured into who we are today. It was an honor to be part of
the freshman class. Knowing we will be with Toyota for the next several years
gives our drivers, our team members and our sponsors a sense of stability and
confidence. MWR will be able to continue its competitive rise because we are
insured Toyota's tier one level resources. Toyota is a partner in the truest
sense of the word." TRD will continue to provide MWR engines from its
facility in Costa Mesa, Calif., as well as chassis engineering support from its
state-of-the-art facility in Salisbury, N.C.(MWR)(5-22-2012)
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Roush Fenway to Host Google+ Hangout Live from Annual Fan Day
CONCORD, N.C. (May 23, 2012) – Roush Fenway Racing will host a Google+
Hangout live from its annual Spring Fan Day this Thursday, May 24 from its World Headquarters
in Concord, N.C. The hangout will be hosted by Crush IQ social guru Tim Moore and will feature various Roush
Fenway drivers and personalities.
Roush Fenway will ‘Hangout’ with its Google+ fans starting at
9:00 a.m. EDT and stay with the action throughout the day until 1 p.m. EDT.
Since launching in February, over 600,000 people have
included Roush Fenway Racing in their circles on Google+, with an additional
two million plus fans following RFR’s drivers on the platform.
Current NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Greg Biffle, Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, team owner Jack Roush and
other RFR drivers and personalities are slated to drop in and visit with fans
during hangout.
Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR
history, fielding multiple teams in the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series with
championship drivers Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle,
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Trevor Bayne. Celebrating 25 winning years
in 2012, Roush Fenway is the leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering
its exclusive Roush Fenway OnTrack sponsorship measurement services,
motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and its award-winning social marketing
channel RickyvsTrevor.com. Visit www.RoushFenway.com, become a fan on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/roushfenway and follow on
Twitter at @roushfenway. For sponsorship inquiries call John Bauersfeld at 704.720.4621.
Follow on Google+ at +RoushFenway, http://bit.ly/z0Uzjl
Facebook at www.facebook.com/roushfenway.com ,
You Tube at www.youtube.com/user/RoushFenwayVideos
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to help to unlock the hidden potential in children with Autism, and to promote
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centered around children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Our goal is
to help to unlock the hidden potential in children with Autism, and to promote
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Courtesy of Jayski
- Entry
List: There are 46 cars on the preliminary entry list for
Saturday's History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A few notes:
Angela Cope will drive the #00;
Eric McClure is listed as the driver of the #14, but his status is still unknown;
J.J. Yeley returns with the #17 team;
Joey Coulter will drive the #21 for RCR;
Casey Roderick remains in the #24;
Josh Richards remains in the #39 for Go Green;
The Jimmy Means #52 is TBA;
Reed Sorenson will drive the #98 for Biagi Bros.(5-21-2012)
See the complete list on the Charlotte entry list page. - NASCAR Nationwide Series at Charlotte on ABC: The NASCAR Nationwide Series races this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway and the History 300 airs live on ABC on Saturday, May 26. NASCAR Countdown airs at 2:30 p.m. ET with the race's green flag at 3:01 p.m. Also from Charlotte, ESPN2 airs NASCAR Nationwide Series qualifying on Saturday at 11 a.m.(ESPN)(5-21-2012)
- Sadler's team penalized after Iowa: NASCAR has penalized the #2 team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as a result of rule infractions discovered during post-race inspection Sunday at Iowa Speedway. The #2 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20A-12.8.1C (body height requirements car failed to meet the minimum rear car heights) of the 2012 NASCAR rule book. As a result, crew chief Luke Lambert has been fined $10,000, while owner DeLana Harvick and driver Elliott Sadler have been penalized with the loss of six championship owner and six championship driver points, respectively. (NASCAR)(5-22-2012)
- Iowa TV Ratings: ESPN's live telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway on Sunday, May 20, earned a 1.2 household coverage rating (1.0 U.S. rating), averaging 1,451,807 viewers, according to the Nielsen Company. Last year's race, which marked the first time that the track had staged an event in May after receiving a second Nationwide Series date, aired on ABC and earned a 1.6 U.S. rating.(ESPN)(5-22-2012)
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Courtesy of Jayski
- NASCAR reinstates crew member Keith Wolfe: NASCAR has reinstated crew member Keith Wolfe upon his successful completion of NASCAR's Road to Recovery Program following his Feb. 29, 2012 suspension for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy. [Wolfe, #0 crew chief JJCR truck, was suspended as a result of violations discovered Feb. 24 at Daytona International Speedway.](NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications)(5-22-2012)
- Coulter making Nationwide debut at Charlotte: Richard Childress Racing and Sherwin Williams announced their partnership as primary sponsor of Joey Coulter's NASCAR Nationwide Series debut during the May 26 History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Coulter, a native Miami Springs, Fla., will drive the #21 Sherwin Williams Chevy at the 1.5-mile race track in Concord, N.C. Sherwin Williams, a family-owned organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, has maintained a relationship with RCR since 2000, serving as an associate sponsor over the years with a presence on a majority of RCR's NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series entries.(Richard Childress Racing PR)(5-21-2012)
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Racing Club of America)
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Newberry, Bowman Highest in Test as 15 Drivers Top ARCA
Qualifying Record on Michigan Oval
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(BROOKLYN, Mich. - May 22, 2012) - ARCA Racing Series
presented by Menards newcomer Brennan Newberry and three-time race winner
Alex Bowman led today's open testing speed charts at Michigan International
Speedway, as 15 drivers posted lap times better than Cale Gale's ARCA
qualifying record at the track from one year ago.
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Fitzpatrick
Wins Canadian Tire Series Season Opener
WhoWon.com
by Lee Elder, Goodyear Racing BOWMANVILLE, Ontario -- JR Fitzpatrick led 39 laps and won the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Vortex Brake Parts 200 on the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park road course. The race was the Series' season opener.
WhoWon.com
by Lee Elder, Goodyear Racing BOWMANVILLE, Ontario -- JR Fitzpatrick led 39 laps and won the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Vortex Brake Parts 200 on the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park road course. The race was the Series' season opener.
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Insider Racing News
It's Time to Change the All-Star Race – Again?
By Chuck Abrams
Indy 500 2012: Ryan Briscoe Knows More Work Lies Ahead
After Pole Win
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Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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