In the wake of Hurricane Irene, Lowe’s Companies Inc. announced today the company will pledge $1 million to disaster relief and rebuilding efforts in communities affected by the storm. This donation is in addition to the $1 million Lowe’s donated this spring in response to flooding and a series ofContinue Reading
Thousands of fans will be at Atlanta Motor Speedway to see which NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver will win Sunday’s AdvoCare 500, but none will be watching with more interest than the five who have a shot at a portion of the $3 million payout in the Sprint Summer ShowdownContinue Reading
NASCAR and Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), the Official Office Products Partner of NASCAR, today announced the two small businesses finalists who could win $1 million in its annual “Official Small Business of NASCAR, Courtesy of Office Depot” sweepstakes. Office Depot partnered with another NASCAR Partner, 3M, for this promotion. Finalists Kacie Howard,Continue Reading
Beginning with the Sept. 4 Baltimore Grand Prix, the IZOD IndyCar Series will provide a live streaming video glimpse into Race Control during the remaining races this season. One camera will provide fans with a view of the inner workings of Race Control via the INDYCAR Mobile application available fromContinue Reading
Students at select colleges and universities will return to campuses this fall to find NASCAR brand ambassadors hosting events including viewing parties and trips to their local tracks to witness firsthand the thrill and excitement of NASCAR racing. NASCAR U CREW, launched by NASCAR and managed with assistance and supportContinue Reading
Race Highlights: RCR teammates finished 15th (Jeff Burton), 22nd (Kevin Harvick), 26th (Clint Bowyer) and 30th (Paul Menard). Menard has completed each of his nine contested NSCS races at Bristol Motor Speedway. Menard gained one position on the half-mile concrete race track in the final 50 laps, tying for eighthContinue Reading
Dollar General, an Official Partner of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, is offering customers the chance to win more than 9,000 prizes including free gas for a year, a trip to Las Vegas and $250,000. The Dollar General “Race in to Win” sweepstakes officially launches Aug. 28 andContinue Reading
INDYCAR officials have fined driver Will Power $30,000 and placed him on probation for the remainder of the season for his actions during the Aug. 14 IZOD IndyCar Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Due to the public display of these actions, Power will be able to work off theContinue Reading
POS CAR DRIVER SPONSOR TIME SPEEDY 1 4 Bobby Santos, Franklin Mass. “Mystic Missile” Dodge 15.035 127.622 2 98 Erick Rudolph, Ransomville N.Y. Mohawk Northeast/Temopgraphics Chevrolet 15.037 127.605 3 79 James Civali, Meriden Conn. Hill Enterprises/Coors Light Pontiac 15.065 127.368 4 77 Ryan Newman, South Bend Ind. Aggressive Hydraulics/Menards ChevroletContinue Reading
What began as an experiment last year for the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 will be standard operating procedure in 2011. Again this year there will be two test dates heading into the Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 NASCAR Late Model Stock Car race at Martinsville Speedway onContinue Reading