DAYTONA, FL – An elaborate ceremony today at Daytona International Speedway® revealed Russell Friedman, a two-time Purple Heart recipient, as the grand-prize winner of the third annual Crown Royal® Presents the “Your Name Here” 400 contest. When Friedman accepted the prize — naming rights to the May 2 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway — he spoke of how his efforts could not be recognized alone and that it was important to honor all the individuals who serve our country.
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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, met with the media prior to this afternoon’s practice. WAS THE OFFSEASON TOO SHORT, TOO LONG OR JUST ABOUT THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF TIME? Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, held his weekly Q&A session in the Daytona International Speedway infield media center Friday to discuss Sunday’s Daytona 500. THOUGHTS ON THE YEAR. Last week it was announced that Michael McDowell would be joining a new team, JTG Daugherty Racing, and this week the team announced his new primary sponsor. Charlotte-based Tom’s Snacks (part of Lance, Inc.) will be featured as primary sponsor on McDowell’s #47 Toyota Camry for 10 events this season beginning this weekend in Daytona. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — O’Reilly Auto Parts, the official auto parts store of NASCAR, will sponsor a Sprint Cup Series and a Camping World Truck Series contingency special award this season. |
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