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Well my twins are officially the Class of 2016, both
finishing with 4.0’s and Halla being selected for Student Council. Sorry momma
had to brag.
Wow can you believe an all Richard Petty Motorsports front
row. Pretty cool to see that Air Force car on the pole,yeah a little bias for
that branch of the military.
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Columnists Speak Out!
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Atop the Spotter’s stand will be up later today so please
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Berggren Celebrates 70th Birthday as He Winds Down NASCAR on
FOX Pit Road Career
Veteran NASCAR Broadcaster Looks Ahead with Mixed Emotions
to Final Pit Report from Dover Next week’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at
Dover marks the end of an era .
Day Two of Food Lion Speed Street Provides Full Service of
Racing and Musical Activities
WHAT: Day two
of Food Lion Speed Street will highlight many of the racing superstars who will
be competing on Sunday, May 27 at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte ...
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2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
On Wednesday afternoon, the NASCAR Hall of Fame announced
their 2013 inductees. Compared to past
years, it was a very close vote. The
original voting actually resulted in a tie for the fifth and final spot. As a result, a sudden-death vote off between
the two nominees was conducted in order to break the tie.
Inductees (percentage of vote in parentheses):
Herb Thomas - 1951 and 1953 NASCAR Grand National Champion
(57 percent)
Leonard Wood - Legendary Crew Chief, Innovator of pit stops
(57 percent)
Rusty Wallace - 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion, 55 career
victories (52 percent)
Cotton Owens - nine-time Grand National winner as a driver,
1966 NASCAR Grand National Championship winning car owner (50 percent)
Buck Baker - 1956 and 1957 NASCAR Grand National Champion
(39 percent)
In addition, Fireball Roberts also earned 39 percent of the
votes, but lost the revote.
Finally, the NASCAR Hall of Fame announced a brand new
award, the Squier-Hall Award to commemorate media contributions to the
sport. In the future, the award will be
given to one media member per year. However,
for 2013, the namesakes for the award, Ken Squier and Barney Hall, will both be
given the award.
Squier has worked in multiple venues in regards to
motorsports media. He has worked with
MRN Radio in the past, but he is best known for on-air work with CBS from the
late 1970's to 2000. It was Squier that
helped convince CBS to televise the 1979 Daytona 500 live, flag-to-flag. Squier then joined up with then-current racer
David Hobbs in the broadcast booth to call one of the most epic races in NASCAR
history. Over the years, Squier called
Cup races on CBS and TBS, and also called IMSA events on ESPN. He also created Motorweek Productions, a
company that produced TBS' race broadcasts and Motor Week, a weekly racing
magazine show that also aired on TBS in the 1980's.
Barney Hall is the longtime voice of NASCAR on MRN Radio,
having been with MRN since it launched in 1970.
He is known for a smooth, relaxed delivery in the booth and a generally
kind demeanor.
The 2013 inductees will formally be enshrined at the NASCAR
Hall of Fame on February 8, 2013 during a special that will air live on
SPEED. This will be at the tail end of
the annual Media Tour.
Richard Petty Motorsports Sweeps Front Row at Charlotte
Marcos Ambrose was fastest in practice for the Sprint Cup cars while his teammate Aric Almirola was sixth fastest. When it came time for qualifying, Almirola went on the track five cars before Ambrose and ripped a 27.988 second lap at 192.940 mph. He was the only driver to eclipse the 28 second level. None of the cars between Almirola and Ambrose was able to beat the time that Almirola laid down. Ambrose was the last car on the track and when he came past the start finish line to complete his timed lap the stop watch said 28.184 seconds, which was a speed of 191.958 mph. While that didn't claim the pole, it did secure the front row for Richard Petty Motorsports. Locking down the third spot was Jimmie Johnson, the winner of last week's All-Star event. Johnson stopped the clock at 28.217 seconds for a speed of 191.374 mph. Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer round out the top 5.
"It's been a huge honor for me from day one to come to this organization, not just to drive at Richard Petty Motorsports but to drive the No. 43 car, probably the most iconic car in the history of our sport," Almirola said. "For him to allow me to do that is really special. It's a huge honor to be able to put that No. 43 car back on top of the board. I know it's qualifying and we want to be able to do this after the race, but its a start."
Ambrose wasn't at all disappointed about being surpassed by his teammate.
"We're a two-car team here trying to take it to the big super teams," Ambrose said. "It's a great night for us. We'll take a front row. If you're going to get beat by anyone I guess you want to be beaten by your teammate. It's a proud day for us."
This is Almirola's first pole in his 47th career Cup start. Ambrose's top 10 start is his first in seven races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Josh Wise was the fastest rookie in qualifying and will start in 33rd. The No. 43 has won 122 Cup series poles, 114 of them were piloted by Richard Petty. The last time the 43 was on the pole for the 600 was 1966.
Marcos Ambrose was fastest in practice for the Sprint Cup cars while his teammate Aric Almirola was sixth fastest. When it came time for qualifying, Almirola went on the track five cars before Ambrose and ripped a 27.988 second lap at 192.940 mph. He was the only driver to eclipse the 28 second level. None of the cars between Almirola and Ambrose was able to beat the time that Almirola laid down. Ambrose was the last car on the track and when he came past the start finish line to complete his timed lap the stop watch said 28.184 seconds, which was a speed of 191.958 mph. While that didn't claim the pole, it did secure the front row for Richard Petty Motorsports. Locking down the third spot was Jimmie Johnson, the winner of last week's All-Star event. Johnson stopped the clock at 28.217 seconds for a speed of 191.374 mph. Greg Biffle and Clint Bowyer round out the top 5.
"It's been a huge honor for me from day one to come to this organization, not just to drive at Richard Petty Motorsports but to drive the No. 43 car, probably the most iconic car in the history of our sport," Almirola said. "For him to allow me to do that is really special. It's a huge honor to be able to put that No. 43 car back on top of the board. I know it's qualifying and we want to be able to do this after the race, but its a start."
Ambrose wasn't at all disappointed about being surpassed by his teammate.
"We're a two-car team here trying to take it to the big super teams," Ambrose said. "It's a great night for us. We'll take a front row. If you're going to get beat by anyone I guess you want to be beaten by your teammate. It's a proud day for us."
This is Almirola's first pole in his 47th career Cup start. Ambrose's top 10 start is his first in seven races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Josh Wise was the fastest rookie in qualifying and will start in 33rd. The No. 43 has won 122 Cup series poles, 114 of them were piloted by Richard Petty. The last time the 43 was on the pole for the 600 was 1966.
Fans Will Vote for Cover Driver of NASCAR The Game:
Inside Line
NASCAR announced Thursday in a press release that it is having a bracket-style contest for fans to vote on the driver that will eventually be on the cover of its newest game. Fans can vote at NASCARTheGame.com/Vote. The game is being produced by leading independent game developer Eutechnyx, which also produced the 2011 version of the game.
“I think the fans will really enjoy all of the new features and the opportunity to determine the cover driver for NASCAR The Game: Inside Line,” said Blake Davidson, NASCAR vice president of licensing & consumer products and board member of NASCAR Team Properties. “The way Eutechnyx and Activision have integrated themselves into the sport has been amazing. From the fans to the teams, to NASCAR itself and now with our broadcast partners, they have been channeling that into something that evolves our NASCAR games into revolutionary interactive entertainment.”
The first round of voting began Thursday, consists of 32 drivers and closes June 10, narrowing the field to 16. The next round closes June 17 to get the final eight, and then closes on June 24 to reach the last four, and then June 30th when it gets down to two. The final round to choose the champion will end July 15.
The game will allow players to race with the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, teams and cars, as well as feature all 23 officially licensed NSCS racetracks. NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is planned to launch Fall 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo.
“We set out to reinvent NASCAR gaming last year with NASCAR® The Game™ 2011 – and we’re very proud of it. With our continued enhancements to that game, and our very passionate fans helping guide us, we have an amazing platform to go to the next level with NASCAR The Game: Inside Line,” said Dave Thompson, executive producer at Eutechnyx. “We’ve added a new in-depth career mode and robust online features that include realistic race weekends, and now aspiring drivers can rise up through the ranks, attract sponsors, and upgrade their car’s components in the quest to be the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion.”
NASCAR announced Thursday in a press release that it is having a bracket-style contest for fans to vote on the driver that will eventually be on the cover of its newest game. Fans can vote at NASCARTheGame.com/Vote. The game is being produced by leading independent game developer Eutechnyx, which also produced the 2011 version of the game.
“I think the fans will really enjoy all of the new features and the opportunity to determine the cover driver for NASCAR The Game: Inside Line,” said Blake Davidson, NASCAR vice president of licensing & consumer products and board member of NASCAR Team Properties. “The way Eutechnyx and Activision have integrated themselves into the sport has been amazing. From the fans to the teams, to NASCAR itself and now with our broadcast partners, they have been channeling that into something that evolves our NASCAR games into revolutionary interactive entertainment.”
The first round of voting began Thursday, consists of 32 drivers and closes June 10, narrowing the field to 16. The next round closes June 17 to get the final eight, and then closes on June 24 to reach the last four, and then June 30th when it gets down to two. The final round to choose the champion will end July 15.
The game will allow players to race with the top NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, teams and cars, as well as feature all 23 officially licensed NSCS racetracks. NASCAR The Game: Inside Line is planned to launch Fall 2012 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo.
“We set out to reinvent NASCAR gaming last year with NASCAR® The Game™ 2011 – and we’re very proud of it. With our continued enhancements to that game, and our very passionate fans helping guide us, we have an amazing platform to go to the next level with NASCAR The Game: Inside Line,” said Dave Thompson, executive producer at Eutechnyx. “We’ve added a new in-depth career mode and robust online features that include realistic race weekends, and now aspiring drivers can rise up through the ranks, attract sponsors, and upgrade their car’s components in the quest to be the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion.”
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Class
of '12 a mixed bag
Winston-Salem Journal
Rusty Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races, ninth on the all-time list. Wallace, the 1989 points champion, was considered a short-track expert. Credit: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Leonard Wood (right) is congratulated by NASCAR executive Winston Kelley.
Winston-Salem Journal
Rusty Wallace won 55 Sprint Cup races, ninth on the all-time list. Wallace, the 1989 points champion, was considered a short-track expert. Credit: THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Leonard Wood (right) is congratulated by NASCAR executive Winston Kelley.
Hendrick
Motorsports on a major NASCAR roll heading into Coca-Cola 600 at ...
Washington Post
CONCORD, NC — After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600. Five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson broke a 16-race victory drought this
Washington Post
CONCORD, NC — After months of wondering when any Hendrick Motorsports car would win again, NASCAR's powerhouse program is on a major roll heading into the Coca-Cola 600. Five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson broke a 16-race victory drought this
DW:
As Good As It Gets
Fox News
It doesn't matter whether it's the NFL, MLB, tennis, soccer or NASCAR. Hearing your name called out and knowing you will forever be immortalized by your chosen sport is the peak of the mountain. It easily is the ultimate compliment.
Fox News
It doesn't matter whether it's the NFL, MLB, tennis, soccer or NASCAR. Hearing your name called out and knowing you will forever be immortalized by your chosen sport is the peak of the mountain. It easily is the ultimate compliment.
MCREYNOLDS:
Small NASCAR Teams Face A Long Sunday
Fox News
These days in NASCAR we have free passes, Lucky Dogs and the wave-arounds. That's in addition to simply passing the leader and getting your lap back. I expect we'll see a combination of yellow flags and long green runs Sunday afternoon and evening.
Fox News
These days in NASCAR we have free passes, Lucky Dogs and the wave-arounds. That's in addition to simply passing the leader and getting your lap back. I expect we'll see a combination of yellow flags and long green runs Sunday afternoon and evening.
Danica's
diet: How healthy NASCAR star Danica Patrick plans to prepare for 600 ...
SportingNews.com
(AP Photo) The IndyCar-turned-NASCAR star has never competed in a race in which she must drive 600 miles without a break, but she plans to do so Sunday night in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in her third Sprint Cup start.
SportingNews.com
(AP Photo) The IndyCar-turned-NASCAR star has never competed in a race in which she must drive 600 miles without a break, but she plans to do so Sunday night in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in her third Sprint Cup start.
NASCAR
Coca-Cola 600 2012: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Confident At Charlotte
SB Nation
... this was going to be the weekend he finally snapped his nearly four-year winless drought, it was obvious he thought he had as good a chance as he's had in a while to get back to Victory Lane in a actual points-paying NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
SB Nation
... this was going to be the weekend he finally snapped his nearly four-year winless drought, it was obvious he thought he had as good a chance as he's had in a while to get back to Victory Lane in a actual points-paying NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race
RPM sweeps front row in Charlotte qualifying, Almirola on
the pole
Motorsport.com
78 Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet of Regan Smith fourth and
the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt Jr. fifth. By the
end of qualifying, though, Johnson was the only Chevrolet driver still standing
in the top-five.
Brad
Keselowski hopes to deliver double for Penske
USA TODAY
By Dustin Long, Special for USA TODAY CONCORD, NC – NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski recalls how shocked he was about his first meeting with Roger Penske, but it wasn't because of the renowned car owner's interest in him. By Kevin Liles, US Presswire Brad ...
USA TODAY
By Dustin Long, Special for USA TODAY CONCORD, NC – NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski recalls how shocked he was about his first meeting with Roger Penske, but it wasn't because of the renowned car owner's interest in him. By Kevin Liles, US Presswire Brad ...
Travis
Pastrana's NASCAR goal? Quit getting beat by girls
SportingNews.com
CONCORD, NC — Every time Travis Pastrana runs a NASCAR Nationwide Series race, his cell phone lights up after the race. That's because Pastrana, the world-renown action sports star, was outrun by a girl. Never mind that the girl was Danica Patrick.
SportingNews.com
CONCORD, NC — Every time Travis Pastrana runs a NASCAR Nationwide Series race, his cell phone lights up after the race. That's because Pastrana, the world-renown action sports star, was outrun by a girl. Never mind that the girl was Danica Patrick.
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All Petty Motorsports Front Row For Coca-Cola 600
The No. 43 is back on the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway
-- without a Petty behind the wheel. In a car owned by three-time Charlotte
Motor Speedway pole winner Richard Petty, Aric Almirola blew the doors off his
competition in Thursday night's time trials for Sunday's Coca-Cola 600, touring
the 1.5-mile track in 27.988 seconds (192.940 mph). The near-track-record speed
(just .04 seconds off Elliott Sadler's 2005 mark) gave Almirola the first Coors
Light pole award of his career and allowed him to surpass Richard Petty
Motorsports teammate Marcos Ambrose (191.598 mph), whose No. 9 Ford was fastest
in practice, for the top starting spot. Fresh from his victory in last
Saturday's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at CMS, Jimmie Johnson qualified third
at 191.374 mph, followed by Cup points leader Greg Biffle (191.259 mph) and
Clint Bowyer (191.198 mph). Mark Martin, Kasey Kahne, Denny Hamlin, Paul Menard
and Regan Smith will start from positions six through 10, respectively.
In late 2010, RPM was a moribund team, wilting under the
majority ownership of George Gillett. But Petty partnered with investors Andy
Murstein and Doug Bergeron to save the organization from extinction. Almirola
joined Ambrose on the team to start the 2012 season. On Thursday night, he registered
the 122nd pole for the 43 car. Petty himself accounted for 114 of those 122.
"It's been a huge honor for me from day one to be able to come to this
organization," Almirola said. "I'm not just driving for Richard Petty
Motorsports. I'm driving the 43 car, probably the most iconic car in the
history of our sport. For him (Petty) to allow me to do that, for him to ask me
to do that, it's just really special, and it's a big honor to put that 43 car
back on top of the board. To see it over there in Victory Lane and get our
picture taken and all that stuff is really cool. I know it's only qualifying --
we want to be able to do that after the race -- but it's a start."
Almirola's pole reflects the influence of crew chief Mike
Ford, who joined the No. 43 Ford team before the May 6 race at Talladega.
"I've got short time working with these cars," said Ford, who was
crew chief for Denny Hamlin's second-place run in the Cup series in 2010 but
was replaced by Darian Grubb after the 2011 season. "I came in for a
couple of weeks and observed, and these cars have got speed. They've got a lot
of speed to 'em. It took me a couple weeks to just understand the approach of
how to tune them. Last year all the Fords ran good at Charlotte, and we came
back with that type setup (last week) for the Open (Sprint Showdown) and kind
of embarrassed ourselves, running seventh. We went back to work and regrouped
and made a cut at something and focused on race trim -- we really didn't focus
on qualifying. We know that we've got the balance right, and the car's got
speed and Aric's comfortable driving it, so he can go get the speed." The
No. 43 hasn't been to Victory Lane since John Andretti won for Petty
Enterprises at Martinsville on April 18, 1999. That stat failed to stem the
confidence of the car owner. "We'll see you Sunday night," Petty
said, indicating the dais where the winner's press conference takes place.
Misfortune continued to dog Kurt Busch's Sprint Cup effort.
The driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevrolet spun on his first qualifying
lap, nicking the outside wall with the right rear of the car before slamming
nose-first into the inside barrier. "Sorry, guys," Busch radioed to
his crew as he drove the wounded car to the garage. Busch posted no time but is
guaranteed a starting spot in the race because of the car's top-35 standing in
owner points. Like Busch, Danica Patrick will make use of an owner points
provisional after posting the 43rd-fastest time among 47 drivers. Patrick will
start 40th, Busch 42nd. Mike Bliss, former 600 winner David Reutimann, JJ Yeley
and Scott Riggs failed to qualify for the 43-car field. (NASCAR Wire Service)
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- Almirola
wins pole at Charlotte: #43-Aric Almirola won the Coors Light
pole for the Coca Cola 600 Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor
Speedway with a speed of 192.940mph for his 1st pole of 2012 and 1st
career pole. #9-Amrose was 2nd fastest [and makes it an all RPM front row]
followed by #48-Johnson, #16-Biffle, #15-Bowyer, #55-Martin, #5-Kahne,
#11-Hamlin, #27-Menard and #78-Smith.
#51-Busch wrecked on his first qualifying lap, spinning off turn 2 and nosing in to the inside wall, Busch will start 42nd and go to a backup car, falling to the rear of the field before the start of the race on Sunday. #10-Danica Patrick will start 40th.
The go-or-go homers who made the race (8): #21-Bayne, #74-Whitt, #98-McDowell, #26-Wise, #33-Leicht, #30-Stremme, #95-Speed & #87-Nemechek.
The go-or-go homers who failed to qualify for the race (4): #19-Bliss, #73-Reutimann, #49-Yeley, #23-Riggs.
See qualifying results & starting lineup on the Charlotte Qualifying / Starting Lineup Page.(5-24-2012) - Qualifying
Fast Facts -Charlotte Motor Speedway:
#43-Aric Almirola won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 53rd Annual COCA-COLA 600 with a lap of 27.988 seconds, 192.940 mph.
This is his first pole in 47 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2012.
This is his first pole in one races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
#9-Marcos Ambrose (second) posted his fourth top-10 start of 2012 and his first in seven races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
#48-Jimmie Johnson (third) posted his 19th top-10 start at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It is his seventh in 12 races this season.
#26-Josh Wise (33rd) was the fastest qualifying rookie. (NASCAR Statistics)(5-24-2012)
Could Kurt Busch join brother Kyle at Joe Gibbs Racing?
#51-Kurt Busch is a free agent, and his brother, #18-Kyle, already drives a Cup
car for Joe Gibbs Racing. While it might sound like a stretch for JGR to employ
two brothers as drivers, it's not out of the question. JGR has room to add a
fourth team, and if sponsorship is found, team owner Joe Gibbs wouldn't rule
out the possibility. But he also said it has to be the right sponsor. "We
love Kurt, mainly because of Kyle and Kyle has got a strong feeling for
him," Gibbs said following the unveiling of Toyota's 2013 Sprint Cup car.
"Kurt's kind of going through a process with everything he has got going
right now. Everybody throws everything out there. We do have a fourth car possibility
at some point. But we haven't seen that yet (come to fruition)." The older
of the two Busch brothers, Kurt is driving for Phoenix Racing in Cup this year
and for his brother's Kyle Busch Motorsports in an 18-race Nationwide schedule.
"He could really helps us and lead us in the right direction," Kyle
Busch said. "I'd love to have him over here. It would be great for Joe
Gibbs Racing and for us to work together and to be able to make better
racecars, faster racecars." JGR wouldn't necessarily need a fourth Cup team
to add Busch. #20-Joey Logano's contract is up for renewal after this season in
a car co-sponsored by The Home Depot and Dollar General. "He's 21 years
old," Gibbs said. "He's one of the youngest guys out there. He's
stepped up this year to 15th in points. That's been an improvement but he's
still not where our other two cars are. That's the goalget him to where
our other two cars are. & We have a lot invested in Joey. We really like
him."(Sporting News)(5-25-2012)
Stewart suffers cut diving into lake, but is OK: #14-Tony
Stewart was sporting a bandage covering a wound on the right side of his
forehead Thursday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. "I beat my head against the
bottom of Lake Norman, unfortunately, on Sunday," Stewart said after practice
Thursday. "I would have been easier on the car, but the lake still
won." Stewart indicated that he hit his head while diving into the lake.
The wound did not require stitches. "(The bandage) is to just keep the
helmet from rubbing the skin," Stewart said. "It's got a road rash up
there. The Band-Aid is just to keep the helmet from rubbing it and opening it
back up." He said he was not knocked out during the incident. "I was
able to swim," he said. "I was fine."(Sporting News)(5-25-2012)
Hendrick Motorsports celebrates 200th win: Hendrick
Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, team employees, families and other special
guests joined together the evening of Tuesday, May 22 at The Fillmore in
Charlotte, N.C., to celebrate the organization's 200th victory in the NASCAR
Sprint Cup Series.
Country music superstar Brad Paisley played a private show
for an audience of more than 1,100, which included past and present Hendrick
Motorsports drivers.
Hendrick Motorsports Sprint Cup winners who attended the
event: Geoff Bodine, Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie
Johnson, Terry Labonte, Mark Martin, Jerry Nadeau, Joe Nemechek, Ricky Rudd,
Ken Schrader, and Darrell Waltrip. Tim Richmond was represented by his sister,
Sandy Welsh.
Current Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne was in
attendance, along with winning drivers from the Nationwide Series and Camping
World Truck Series: Brett Bodine, Jack Sprague and Tony
Stewart.(HMS)(5-25-2012)
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New and Improved In-Venue Broadcast Service Coming to
Dover International Speedway - Team Up and SAVE!
Strategic Partnership with FanVision will Bring Fans
Inside the Action at The Monster Mile® Like Never Before
DOVER, DE (May 25, 2012) — With another exciting
season of racing underway, Dover International Speedway and FanVision
Entertainment, LLC, announced today a special offer for Monster Mile fans that
will enhance the at-track companion viewing experience, while saving fans
money. The FanVision Team-Up promotion offers attendees of next weekend’s Dover
races the chance to rent one FanVision controller at the regular weekend price
of $59.99, and get a second controller for ½ off – a savings of $29.99! Both
controllers come with a set of racing headphones for listening to the radio
scanners, MRN and other in-device sources. To team up with a friend and save,
fans simply need to visit any of 11 FanVision or Racing Electronics kiosks or
trailers around Dover International Speedway to get their Team-Up Card and rent
their FanVision controllers. Additional promotional information is
available at these locations. A map of locations can be found at
fanvision.com/nascar/event/fedex-400.
FanVision offers a wide array of both video and audio
broadcast content and services, provided by Emmy Award-winning NASCAR Media
Group, delivering the most extensive menu of features and services available. This
new, next generation technology offers an experience unlike anything NASCAR
fans have ever seen before in a handheld device.
FanVision is the ultimate race companion providing exclusive
wireless access to live broadcast feeds, eight onboard cameras, official
timing, data, statistics, analysis, as well as the ability to follow up to 3
specific drivers, instant replays and digital radio scanner. The high-quality,
4.3-inch screen on FanVision provides an unrivaled event experience, allowing
users to catch every corner, every crash, and every movement of their favorite
drivers and cards with razor-sharp clarity.
“Our partnership with NASCAR and NASCAR Media group, and now
with the Dover International Speedway team, allows us to provide NASCAR fans a
new dimension to their race-day experience,” said Tasso Koken, COO, FanVision.
“Our NASCAR relationship is clearly a priority for us, and promotions like
“Team-Up” helps both Dover and FanVision greatly enhance the “at-venue” view
experience.
FanVision, the global leader in fan-enhancement technology,
was founded in 2003 and has been offering the innovative Gen 3 controller and
service at various sporting events including Formula One races around the world
last season. FanVision has also delivered rich personal in-venue content for
the past two seasons at 12 NFL stadiums and the University of Michigan home
football games.
The new FanVision controller will be available for purchase
or rent all season long at every NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event weekend or online
at www.fanvision.com.
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TUNE IN TO CHARLOTTE – FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD
FREE PRN NASCAR RACE BROADCASTS NOW ONLINE ON COMPUTER,
IPAD OR SMARTPHONE
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PRN Streaming Broadcast Heard Each Race by Fans around
the World
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 24, 2012) – Now, you can
literally tune in to the PRN broadcasts of the NASCAR Nationwide Series and
Sprint Cup Series from almost anywhere in the world that has internet or cell
service – and listen to the races on any iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android or
Smartphone platform or online.
Fans just need to visit www.GoPRN.com and click on the “listen
here” live streaming icon.
This weekend’s broadcast of the History 300 and the
Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway represents the fourth weekend of
races that will be available free via the PRN network. The response has
been incredible, with fans tuning in online from all 50 states and 63
countries. In addition, millions of fans listen on more than 415 PRN
affiliate stations and SiriusXM Radio. A complete list of PRN stations
with their links can be found on www.GoPRN.com.
The online and radio station broadcast schedule includes
(all times are ET):
Thursday, May 24
7 p.m. to 9
p.m.
CMS Qualifying Updates heard exclusively on PRN
Saturday, May 26
2
p.m.
CMS History Channel 300
Sunday, May 27
5
p.m.
CMS Coca-Cola 600
“We are excited about the response we’ve received
from fans around the world to our new broadcast platform,” said Doug Rice,
president of the Performance Racing Network. “It allows us to bring
NASCAR fans closer to the racing experience and the stars that they love.
This is a great way for PRN to expand our race coverage for race fans.
We’re proud to be able to offer this new addition to our race lineup."
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N A S C A R * N A
T I O N W I D E * S E R I E S
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Courtesy of Jayski
- Whitt fastest in happy hour: #88-Cole Whitt was quickest during the final practice session for the History 300 with a top speed of 181.080mph. He was followed by: #54-Kurt Busch, #3-Austin Dillon, #21-Joey Coulter, #20-Joey Logano, #30-James Buescher, #7-Danica Patrick, #33-Brendan Gaughan, #44-Mike Bliss, and #6-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. See complete results on the Charlotte practice 2 speeds page (pdf).(5-24-2012)
- Keselowski fastest in first practice: #22-Brad Keselowski was fastest during opening practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway with a speed of 179.635mph.#33-Kevin Harvick was second, followed by: #6-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., #88-Cole Whitt, #20-Joey Logano, #30-James Buescher, #38-Kasey Kahne, #21-Joey Coulter, #44-Mike Bliss, and #2-Elliott Sadler. See complete results on the Charlotte practice 1 speeds page (pdf).(5-24-2012)
Sacred Power Motorsports aligns with Nemechek: UPDATE:
Sacred Power Motorsports (SPM), a Native American owned and operated
motorsports and marketing firm announced an alliance with NEMCO Motorsports in
the NASCAR Nationwide Series. SPM will race at least 6 events in 2012, starting
with driver Joe Nemechek driving in the History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
on May 26th. SPM will then switch to New Mexico-based driver Alex Kennedy as
its primary driver as well as development Native American driver A.J. Russell.
Says David Melton, team owner, "We're excited to get Sacred Power
Motorsports back on the track. We've had an 8 month hiatus after making our
debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Now we're in the NASCAR
Nationwide Series for at least 6 races this year. We could not be happier than
to be aligned with a well-respected, professional team such as
NEMCO."(Sacred Power Motorsports PR)(5-23-2012)
UPDATE: NEMCO Motorsports / Sacred Power Motorsports
announced Global Barter Corp has signed on as a sponsor and will be on the hood
of the #87 this weekend in the History 300.(Sacred Power Motorsports
PR)(5-24-2012)
OneMain Racing takes part in The REAL Heroes Program:
Kicking off this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the #2 OneMain Financial
team will participate in The REAL Heroes campaign, a project designed to salute
the troops, the real heroes of the country, throughout the summer. In
collaboration with NASCAR Unites An American Summer program, the OneMain
Racing team will show support for the military and their family at races from
Charlotte Motor Speedway through the event at Daytona International Speedway in
July. In addition, the #2 OneMain Financial team will run a special red, white
and blue paint scheme at Charlotte and Daytona. Driver Elliott Sadler and the
#2 OneMain Financial team will host military members and their families with a
VIP experience at select Nationwide Series races this summer, celebrating their
service and sacrifice. Fans also have several ways to get involved to show
support for the troops. Through social media platforms, fans can send photos
and videos of how they support the real heroes in their communities and abroad.
Each week, Sadler will ask a different question, and fans will submit their
answers, photos and videos through Facebook and Twitter. Also, at OneMain
Financial branch show car and driver appearances throughout the summer, fans
will be able to write thank you notes which will be sent to troops in service
around the world.(OneMain)(5-24-2012)
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C A M P I N G * W
O R L D * T R U C K * S E R I E S
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Courtesy of Jayski
- SPEEDtv: Setup: 4:30pm -- Race: 5:00pm/et [Rebroadcast: 8:30pm/et]
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A R C A
(Automobile Racing Club of America)
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Courtesy of ARCA
Win-Tron Welcomes Aleks Gregory for Five Races
(BROOKLYN, Mich. - May 24, 2012) - Officials from Win-Tron
Racing announced this week that Baton Rouge, La. native Aleks Gregory will
enter five ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards events this season. Gregory
tested with the team at Michigan International Speedway Tuesday.
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N A S C A R * C A
N A D I A N * T I R E * S E R I E S
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Ray
Jr. Courtemanche Leaning Fast At The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series School
PaddockTalk
The first and only practice was held midday on Saturday, and Ray's engine was off-song throughout. This meant running only 13 laps, and more slowly than normal, which led to a very slow practice time and a less-than-ideal understanding of the ideal ...
PaddockTalk
The first and only practice was held midday on Saturday, and Ray's engine was off-song throughout. This meant running only 13 laps, and more slowly than normal, which led to a very slow practice time and a less-than-ideal understanding of the ideal ...
Jeff
Lapcevich Looks Forward To First Full NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Season
SpeedwayMedia.com (press release)
With the first race of 12 in the books for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the season is off and running. Jeff Lapcevich was one of the drivers who ran the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and was able to come home with an eighth ..
SpeedwayMedia.com (press release)
With the first race of 12 in the books for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, the season is off and running. Jeff Lapcevich was one of the drivers who ran the Vortex Brake Pads 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and was able to come home with an eighth ..
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C O L U M N S / C
O M M E N T A R I E S
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Insider Racing News
Tanner Foust Showcases Driving Talents for NASCAR Fans
By Rebecca Gladden
Insider Racing News
NASCAR's Number One Priority Is Safety
By Kim Roberson
Danica and David - This is What's Wrong at NASCAR
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Carb Day
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Indianapolis
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Indy Lights Freedom 100
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Indianapolis
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Hangtown
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NASCAR Live
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Charlotte
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SPEED
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NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing
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Topeka
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Final Practice
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Charlotte
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SPEED
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FIA GT1 World Championship Qualifying Race
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Spain
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AMA Motocross -Moto#1
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Wortham
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Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
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New Jersey
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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing
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Firebird
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IndyCar Parade
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Trackside
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IndyCar 36
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NBCSN
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Firebird
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AMA Motocross -Moto#2
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Wortham
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NBCSN
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World of Outlaws Sprints
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Charlotte
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SPEED
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Nationwide Series
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Charlotte
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ESPN2
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Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge
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New Jersey
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SPEED
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4:00am-5:00am (R)
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Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts
The story of Audi's recent domination in the 24 Hours of Le Mans |
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AMA Supercross Lites
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Oakland
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GP2 Championship Series
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Monaco
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Formula 1
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Monaco
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NASCAR Now
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ESPN2
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Indianapolis 500 In-Car Cameras
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Indianapolis 500
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Australian V8 Supercars
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Phillip Island
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Inside the Headsets
-The 28th NASCAR All-Star Race |
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Always CHECK YOUR LOCAL LISTINGS!
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