Vision Aviation Racing (VAR) announced today the Driver/Crew Chief lineup for their first season in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS). Las Vegas native, Justin Johnson, will be behind the wheel of the No. 51 Wounded Warrior Project/Vision Airlines Toyota Tundra with veteran Crew Chief Doug George at theContinue Reading
The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities will present its annual AutoTrader.com Racing Memorabilia Auction under a new format for 2011. SCC will conduct both an online auction and a live auction to give race fans the opportunity to ride around the track in the back of a pick-upContinue Reading
To honor Jeff Byrd, the dynamic President and General Manager of Bristol Motor Speedway who passed away last October, Food City officials today announced the March 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Bristol Motor Speedway will carry a new name. Known since 1992 as the Food City 500, the springContinue Reading
Fresh off her rousing opening performance at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, Country music star Martina McBride will sing the National Anthem for the 53rd running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 20, NASCAR biggest and most prestigious race of the season. “We’re looking forward to having one ofContinue Reading
When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. “Obviously it’s a big career builder and resume builder,” said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. “It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check and the notorietyContinue Reading
When asked if winning the Daytona 500 is a career-changing experience, Ryan Newman answers without hesitation. “Obviously it’s a big career builder and resume builder,” said Newman, winner of the 50th anniversary Daytona 500 in 2008. “It changed my life because I have the trophy, the check and the notorietyContinue Reading
Fresh asphalt has produced a pair of iconic races over the course of Daytona International Speedway’s first 52 years. Look for similar results when this year’s Daytona 500 tests a brand-new asphalt surface on Feb. 20. In 1959, the winner of the track’s inaugural race – NASCAR Hall of FameContinue Reading
Fresh asphalt has produced a pair of iconic races over the course of Daytona International Speedway’s first 52 years. Look for similar results when this year’s Daytona 500 tests a brand-new asphalt surface on Feb. 20. In 1959, the winner of the track’s inaugural race – NASCAR Hall of FameContinue Reading
Stock car racing legend Mark Martin will compete once again in the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in what may well be his final season as a full-time NASCAR driver. The Batesville, Arkansas native will pull double duty during LVMS’s NASCAR Weekend, driving a Hendrick Motorsports ChevroletContinue Reading
In honor of Presidents Day on Feb. 21, race fans have the chance to become honorary president at the Mecca of Motorsports or the Bellagio of drag strips through Charlotte Motor Speedway’s President for a Day contest. From Feb. 15 through Feb. 28, fans who purchase $150 in tickets, campingContinue Reading