Telestream®, a leading provider of video transcoding and workflow solutions, and Quantum, a global expert in data protection and big data management, today announced that the NASCAR video capture and replay project incorporating technology from both companies won the prestigious IBC2012 Innovation Award in the Content Management category. Telestream developedContinue Reading
Earlier today, officials from Hickory, North Carolina-based ZLOOP™ announced their plans surrounding their extended involvement with Hickory (N.C.) Motor Speedway for the 2013 Motorsports season. In addition to renewing their partnership as an official track sponsor of the 0.363-mile oval, officials from ZLOOP™ also announced the setup of the BigContinue Reading
Ford NASCAR drivers Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Trevor Bayne and Matt Kenseth “race” each other in the EcoBoost®-powered 2013 Fusion with Auto Start-Stop to see who can achieve the best miles per gallon Race fans can visit Ford’s Fusion Facebook page at facebook.com/fordfusion to view a teaser video, see whoContinue Reading
During this weekend’s NASCAR race in Richmond, Va., a NASA Learning Environments & Research Networks (LE&RN) education program, Rockets to Racecars (R2R), will be open to the public to help educate them about last month’s Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission that successfully landed the Curiosity rover on Mars. The eventContinue Reading
Earlier this week, the race for President of the United States sojourned in the heart of NASCAR country when the Democratic National Convention came to Charlotte, N.C. On Saturday, the campaign will go on the road with NASCAR’s top series when Mitt Romney, Republican candidate for President, drops in onContinue Reading
The Petty family will once again be busy in the month of Ocotber helping give back to the community. Petty’s Garage invites you to join them in supporting and participating in the fourth annual Petty Family Foundation Richard Petty Charity Golf Classic on October 1 and the inaugural Gala, “Fenders, Furs, & Fellas” at the RichardContinue Reading
The most significant development in the history of sports car racing in North America was announced today, with plans for a landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) unveiled at Daytona International Speedway. Under terms of the merger, the following entities will combine withContinue Reading
Thirty-one caution laps in Sunday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway netted a donation of $6,200 to the American Cancer Society on behalf of Chevrolet. Chevy pledged to make a donation to the American Cancer Society in the amount of $200 for every caution lapContinue Reading
Lowe’s announced today it will donate $133,966 to support American Red Cross relief efforts in response to Hurricane Isaac. As part of Lowe’s Racing for Relief program, Lowe’s matched the earnings of five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson from Sunday’s NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Johnson and Hendrick MotorsportsContinue Reading
As the Richmond area prepares for the upcoming Federated Auto Parts 400, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Sept. 4. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy scheduled appearances by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Cole Whitt, show car displays,Continue Reading