NASCAR Signs Memorandum Of Understanding With The Environmental Protection Agency
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides a framework to encourage greater environmental awareness and adoption of green products and solutions with NASCAR fans and the entire industry. The MOU is a voluntary partnership around education and awareness. The agreement denotes some core areas NASCAR and the EPA will collaborate on moving forward including the following programs: E3: Economy, Energy and … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Notebook: NASCAR accepts invitation to join Beyond Sport
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service: CONCORD, N.C.—NASCAR is the first motorsports organization to join Beyond Sport, a global entity that promotes the use of sport in effecting social change. NASCAR has accepted an invitation to join Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the National Football League and the Women’s National Basketball Association as part of Beyond Sport’s broader global organization. “We’re obviously very honored to be a part of … Read entire article »
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Kyle Busch claims top starting spot for All-Star Race
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service: CONCORD, N.C. – Kyle Busch and his crew had all three elements necessary to win the pole for Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race — speed on the racetrack, speed on and off pit road and speed from the pit crew during the mandatory green-flag stop at Charlotte Motor Speedway. With a total time of one minute, 59.112 seconds (136.006 mph) over three laps and the pit stop, Busch edged … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Notebook: Kurt Busch takes umbrage at Newman’s post-Darlington comments
By Reid Spencer,NASCAR Wire Service: CONCORD, N.C. – Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman are friends — at least they were. As late as 2008, the drivers were teammates at Penske Racing, and in the first race of that season, Busch pushed Newman to victory in the Daytona 500. In light of their past relationship, Busch took offense at Newman’s comments after last Saturday’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, an event that ended with Newman’s No. 39 … Read entire article »
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Racing Stars align to help Feed the Children
CONCORD, N.C. – On Wednesday, June 6 in tiny Rossburg, Ohio, stars representing NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series align in a big way with the Prelude To The Dream. Eldora Speedway will once again play host to the all-star dirt Late Model race featuring more than 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy on the half-mile clay oval where HBO Pay-Per-View® will present the event LIVE in high-definition to the entire … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Notebook: Rule changes already have teams scrambling for wind tunnel time
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service DARLINGTON, S.C. — In one respect, the racecars being developed for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season will be on the racetrack next week — in the form of ideas that will be incorporated into the new models. On Tuesday, NASCAR sent a technical bulletin to all Cup owners, crew chiefs and drivers, listing rule changes that will take effect as of May 16, in time for the Sprint All-Star Race. Typically, … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Notebook: Severe wreck doesn’t quell Eric McClure’s desire to race
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service DARLINGTON, S.C. — For Eric McClure, the jarring wreck that sidelined him from last Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway was a two-fold affirmation — first, of his desire to drive racecars for a living, and second, of the confidence he has in NASCAR equipment. McClure was airlifted to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center, where he spent two nights under observation. The two primary concerns, McClure said, … Read entire article »
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Weekend Preview: Ryan Newman ready to clear Darlington hurdle
NASCAR Wire Service Ryan Newman’s fondness for Darlington Raceway has translated to positive results over the years. A victory has been the only thing lost in translation. Newman hopes that his luck will change to put him over the hump at NASCAR’s oldest superspeedway in Saturday night’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 (FOX, 7 p.m. ET). “I’ve always loved Darlington,” Newman said. “When we first went and tested a Nationwide car there back in the day, it just fit me. … Read entire article »
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Talladega ‘Ice Cream Man’ honored for years of selfless service
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service TALLADEGA, Ala. — It was a chance encounter that led Robert Weaver to a life of service to the deaf and blind children of Alabama. And it was for that life of service that Weaver, affectionately known as the “Ice Cream Man,” was recognized Sunday before the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway as the 2011 recipient of the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Over a span of nearly 50 years, Weaver has … Read entire article »
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