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Win Jeff Gordon’s Personal Corvette and Support Pediatric Cancer Research

Charlotte, N.C. – Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon announced today on Trackside on SPEED the launch of the 2010 Corvette raffle to benefit The Jeff Gordon Foundation. One lucky individual will drive home in Gordon’s personal 2009 Chevrolet Z06 Corvette following the November 7th NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Rain Puts Kevin Harvick at the Front of the Starting Grid at Martinsville

Martinsville, VA – Kevin Harvick will lead the field to the green on Sunday as rain washed out qualifying for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.  As the field lines up based on owners points, the top five will be rounded out by Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle and Tony Stewart. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Tony Stewart Friday Media Visit

TONY STEWART met with media on Friday and discussed the new spoiler, racing at Martinsville, Jimmie Johnson’s popularity, his involvement in Ryan Newman’s team, and more. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Friday Media Visit

DALE EARNHARDT, JR. met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the improvement in his team, being in the top-12 and other topics. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Jeff Gordon Friday Media Visit

JEFF GORDON met with media on Friday and discussed the spoiler, the possibility of qualifying being rained out, the challenges at Phoenix, up and coming competition at Martinsville, and more. HOW DOES THE CAR FEEL WITH THE SPOILER? “It feels great. I’m very happy. We just saw some faster speeds and I was thinking that maybe it was the tires because it is a little bit different Goodyear tire, but it could be the spoiler. But everything feels really good.” DOES THE CAR LOOK BETTER WITH THE SPOILER? “Well, one thing we’ve learned, and NASCAR has learned, is that perception means a lot to the fans and in the media. It’s not always about performance. We’ve had some great racing over the years with the rear wing, but I’ve never been crazy … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Matt Kenseth Friday Media Visit

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, is only one point out of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points lead heading into this weekend’s race. Kenseth, who has finished in the top 10 of all five races so far this season, spoke about returning to Martinsville before Friday’s practice. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Jimmie Johnson Friday Media Visit

JIMMIE JOHNSON met with media on Friday and discussed his success and how it is affecting other drivers, the new spoiler, techniques for racing at Martinsville, double-file restarts, and more. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup

Kevin Harvick Friday Media Visit

KEVIN HARVICK met with media on Friday and discussed the new spoiler, racing at Martinsville, the success of the No. 48 team, North Wilkesboro, and more. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Sprint Cup, Truck Series

Kroger 250 Starting Grid has Kevin Harvick on the Pole

MARTINSVILLE, VA – Without turning a single qualifying lap Kevin Harvick captured the pole for two races at Martinsville Speedway Friday afternoon. … Read entire article »

Filed under: Truck Series