The NASCAR Foundation will recognize the outstanding charitable and volunteer efforts of NASCAR fans by awarding the first annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, which includes a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to the children’s charity of the recipient’s choice. The award will honor the passionate commitment Betty JaneContinue Reading
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers typically enters the infield of historic Daytona International Speedway through the Turn 4 or Turn 1 tunnel. On Wednesday, he took a different route. Vickers skydived solo into the legendary infield of the “World Center of Racing” from a jumping height of 5,000Continue Reading
Eighteen students from across the United States have been selected to participate in the 2011 NASCAR Diversity Internship Program that starts today and gives minority college students the opportunity to complete 10-week, paid summer internships within the NASCAR industry. Since its inception in 2000, interns have gained experience working inContinue Reading
More of an endurance contest than a race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) serves as a showcase for some of the team and driver attributes we forget about during shorter, beating-and-banging-style events, things like patience, fortitude and strategic thinking. These skills are also critical to success inContinue Reading
A great deal has been made of the phrase ‘winning’ over the past two months, but for Roush Fenway’s diverse and talented stable of drivers, winning has become fast reality. In the past 10 days, four different Roush Fenway drivers have visited a NASCAR victory lane, hoisting the coveted hardwareContinue Reading
The Center for the Environment at Catawba College will honor three organizations in Rowan and Cabarrus counties this spring as Champions for Clean Air, including Roush Fenway Racing. The awards recognize their extraordinary commitments toward reducing harmful emissions during 2009 and 2010. An independent panel reviewed all submissions and selectedContinue Reading
Aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City tonight, NASCAR Chairman & CEO Brian France will accept a 2011 Intrepid Salute Award in recognition of his support of the military, business achievements and important philanthropic activities. France will join George Bodenheimer, president ESPN, Inc. and ABCContinue Reading
The inaugural NASCAR Day Car Wash for Kids, an initiative of NASCAR Unites, brought together the motorsports community and collectively washed more than 1,600 cars and raised nearly $30,000 for children’s causes on NASCAR Day. Car washes at 32 locations stretching from Concord, N.C. to Fontana, Calif. generated volunteerism andContinue Reading
The renowned nationally syndicated radio personality Bubba The Love Sponge® will serve as Honorary Pace Car driver for the 53rd annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, July 2 and will participate in a special ticket package built around the Independence Day holidayContinue Reading
The third annual King’s Cup – Karting for a Cause presented by Best Buy provided some early-week racing excitement for fans visiting the Charlotte area for the upcoming Coca-Cola 600. In the end, the team sponsored by Stanley Tools bested 25 other teams to take home the coveted hardware. AsContinue Reading