Richard Childress Racing has promoted Kent Day to interim director of competition from his previous position as technical director with the 12-time NASCAR championship winning organization. Former RCR director of competition Scott Miller has taken a position with another motorsports organization. “Kent brings a wealth of knowledge and experience toContinue Reading
Tickets go on sale today for NASCAR Acceleration Weekend 2012, a combination of events and activities scheduled for Jan. 20-22 in Charlotte, N.C. that gives race fans an unprecedented, festival-like experience featuring legends of the sport and stars of today and tomorrow. Ticket prices range from $10 for individual eventContinue Reading
Dave Moody is reporting that either Bayne or possibly Stenhouse will be in the No. 21 for the Wood Brothers Racing next year. Eddie Wood has been quoted as saying that he would like Bayne to come back but it’s up to Ford and the Sponsors who fund the operationContinue Reading
Race Highlights: RCR teammates finished second (Kevin Harvick), seventh (Clint Bowyer), 15th (Jeff Burton) and 20th (Paul Menard). Harvick posted his seventh top-10 finish in 11 races at Chicagoland Speedway, his 14th top-10 finish of 2011. Harvick leads the point standings by seven points over Tony Stewart. Harvick madeContinue Reading
The second annual “SEND ME 2 VEGAS” sweepstakes begins today, giving one fan a chance to win a 2012 Ford Explorer XLT SUV valued at up to $33,000, two VIP tickets to NASCAR After The Lap, the opportunity to be featured in an on-air promotional spot on GSN (Game ShowContinue Reading
What is believed to be the final link to the treacherous but colorful era of the “riding mechanic” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been severed with the passing of Joe Kennelly, who died Friday, Sept. 16. He was 97. There are now no pre-World War II on-track participants stillContinue Reading
NASCAR announced today that it has joined Techniques for Effective Alcohol Management (TEAM) Coalition, an alliance that promotes responsible drinking and positive fan behavior at sports facilities through the Responsibility Has Its Rewards campaign. NASCAR’s membership launches with a promotion conducted in partnership with MillerCoors that will reward one responsibleContinue Reading
Highlights from the most prestigious Legend Car event of the year, the Legends Big Money 100, will air Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. (EDT) in a special 30-minute television program on SPEED. Co-hosted by veteran motorsports announcers Larry McReynolds and Mike Joy along with pit reporter Derek Pernesiglio, theContinue Reading
Q. The statement in regards to the incident yesterday was not able to find any evidence. The radio chatter seems to represent there’s some evidence someone was informed of what was going on and that someone could have used that. Can you explain that? MIKE HELTON: Yes. I think the statement Kerry put out yesterdayContinue Reading
A great weekend of ASA Racing is scheduled for this weekend. America’s Premiere Stock Car Tuner Series will be in action. Some ASA Member Tracks are crowning champions. Here is a look at what is happening this weekend. ASA SANCTIONED SERIES ISCARS DASH TOURING SERIES SANCTIONED BY ASA Newport MotorContinue Reading