Robert Weaver Wins Inaugural Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Foundation announced today that Robert Weaver, an 83-year old Talladega, Ala.-native, has won the inaugural Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The announcement was made by The NASCAR Foundation Founder and Chairwoman, Betty Jane France, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 2, culminating the Champion’s Week celebration in Las Vegas. “There was a clear common thread with not only our finalists but … Read entire article »
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Toyota Honored With 2011 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Toyota was honored with the 2011 NASCAR Marketing Achievement Award today at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards held at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Toyota’s Sponsafier, PitPass and Owners Hospitality campaigns, among many others, directly engaged millions of NASCAR fans through the implementation of an integrated social media campaign as well as an at-track fan activation display. Each year, NASCAR recognizes an industry partner who has exemplified the spirit of NASCAR … Read entire article »
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Stewart, Stenhouse Jr., Dillon To Sign Autographs At Inaugural Fan Festival In January
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – With the completion of the 2011 NASCAR season, planning for the NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint season preview fan event is in high gear. Driver appearances by the newly crowned 2011 champions in the three NASCAR national series have been confirmed for the fan-centric, all-day event located inside the Charlotte Convention Center on Saturday, Jan. 21. Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart and first-time national series champions Ricky Stenhouse … Read entire article »
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NASCAR committed to breaking up tandem racing
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — During a recent test at Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR experimented with competition changes designed to hinder the two-car drafts that have become the norm at restrictor-plate superspeedways. On Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France made the sanctioning body’s most definitive statement on the subject to date—one that is certain to please the majority of competitors and fans. “We would prefer to eliminate tandem racing in the manner it exists today,” … Read entire article »
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Brian France: Drivers know where the line is
By Reid Spencer,Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service HOMESTEAD, Fla.—In the aftermath of disciplinary action against Kyle Busch and a not-so-secret fine levied against Brad Keselowski, NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France insisted that drivers know the dividing line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior, whether it involves driving or talking. NASCAR parked Busch for the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races at Texas two weeks ago, after Busch wrecked Camping World Truck Series championship contender Ron Hornaday Jr. under … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Foundation Presents $250,000 To Homestead Hospital’s Speediatrics Unit
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Foundation today helped kick off Homestead Hospital’s capital campaign to build and equip a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with a check presentation for $250,000. The presentation was officially made by The NASCAR Foundation Founder and Chairwoman, Betty Jane France, during a special ceremony hosted by NASCAR President Mike Helton at Homestead Hospital’s Speediatrics Unit. Creating a Level II NICU is a top priority, as more than 150 … Read entire article »
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Roush Fenway Looks to Make Championship History at Homestead
CONCORD, N.C. – This weekend Jack Roush and Roush Fenway Racing will attempt to parlay one of its most successful seasons into NASCAR Championship history. RFR leads both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series point standings with only the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway standing in the way of the team and history. “Two-Thousand and eleven has been one of our best years ever,” said team co-owner Jack Roush. “We have had great technical support from … Read entire article »
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Kevin Harvick NASCAR Teleconference Transcript
KEVIN HARVICK was the guest on the NASCAR Weekly Teleconference. Kevin answered questions about Homestead, helping fellow Chevrolet driver Tony Stewart, the end of Kevin Harvick Inc. as a race team, and much more. Full transcript: THE MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today’s NASCAR teleconference. Our guest today is Kevin Harvick. Harvick has finished in the top five in three consecutive races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Our Twitter question today is: … Read entire article »
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What Will It Take To Win A Championship at Homestead-Miami?
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Only one finish guarantees Carl Edwards his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship – a victory in Sunday’s season-finale Ford 400. Just three points separate points leader Carl Edwards and second-place Tony Stewart, a margin so tight, no other finish would clinch the title for Edwards regardless of where Stewart finishes. Stewart owns the tie-breaker (best finishes), and therefore could tie and win his third series championship. All other drivers are officially eliminated from … Read entire article »
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