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Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Third Class
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — “A legend for everyone” describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees enshrined Friday night, Jan. 20. Here’s the versatile list. Dale Inman – an eight-time champion, he’s the first to be inducted based on his primary role as a crew chief. Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough – a pair of three-time NASCAR premier series champions, who won a combined 167 races. Glen Wood – the legendary car owner whose team … Read entire article »
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Tommy Baldwin Racing Taps Ryan Blaney to Compete in Nationwide Series
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) signed Ryan Blaney to compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS). The 18-year-old will get behind the wheel of the No. 36 SealWrap Repair Tape Chevrolet and compete in six events throughout the season with his debut set for April 27 at Richmond International Raceway. Blaney will also run six NASCAR K&N Pro Series (NKNPS) races in his family-owned DB Racing No. 10 SealWrap Repair Tape/Heavy Duty Industrial … Read entire article »
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Busch Brothers Team up with Monster Energy in Nationwide Series
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Monster Energy Company as primary sponsor of the team’s No. 54 Monster Energy Camry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Team owner Kyle Busch, the all-time race winning driver in the history of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will share driving duties with his brother Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion. Kyle will drive the season-opening race at … Read entire article »
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Richmond International Raceway Staff Receive NASCAR Awards of Excellence
Richmond, VA (January 17, 2012)—Two Richmond International Raceway employees recently received awards acknowledging their commitment to excellent service they provide to RIR and the NASCAR community. Linwood Burrow, director of track operations, and Seiji Kashiwabara, nursing director, earned the Track Services Award for Excellence and Nursing Director of the Year Award for Excellence, respectively, at the 2012 NASCAR Summit earlier this week. “We are thrilled to have two of our staff members recognized at this year’s NASCAR … Read entire article »
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Not Here For A Long Time, I’m Here For A Good Time
Inlet NY – Believe it or not, the time is here again for the Sixth Annual Zippy’s Crusade For Kids Charity Snowmobile Ride in Inlet, New York. The event will take place at The Ole Barn on Friday and Saturday, January 27 & 28, 2012. Greg and Nan Zipadelli are fueling up to make it one of the best rides so far. The 2011 Zippy’s Crusade For Kids event allowed them to donate much needed … Read entire article »
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Front Row Motorsports Signs David Ragan for 2012
Statesville, N.C. – Front Row Motorsports will follow up its best season in the team’s young history by bolstering its line-up for 2012, adding race winner David Ragan to drive the No. 34 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Front Row veteran David Gilliland will build off an impressive 2011 season, returning to the team behind the wheel of the team’s second entry, the No. 38 Ford Fusion. Ragan joins Front Row after … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Testing For The 54th Annual Daytona 500 Wraps Up
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The three-day Preseason Thunder testing sessions in preparation for the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Feb. 26 concluded on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway. For the past three days, drivers have been turning laps on the historic 2.5-mile tri-oval as well as participating in the Fan Fest activities such as autograph sessions, fan forums and chat sessions through the Speedway’s social media channels. On track, fans witnessed drivers … Read entire article »
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John Wes Townley to Drive RAB Racing’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Entry in 2012
CONCORD, N.C. – RAB Racing with Brack Maggard announced today that John Wes Townley will compete for 2012 Rookie of the Year honors in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, driving its Toyota Tundra. Townley, 22, has made seven starts in the Camping World Truck Series, most recently at Phoenix International Raceway in November, 2008. Townley will join teammate Kenny Wallace, driver of the No. 09 Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. “I’m looking forward to this … Read entire article »
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Day One: NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There was no shortage of conversation – or anything off-limits – during Day 1 of Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway. From spoilers to drafting to beards – all were topics du jour. A full field of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers tackled Daytona International Speedway for the first of a three-day test as teams make their final preparations for the 54th running of the Daytona 500, February 26. “It’s important for us to … Read entire article »
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