Jerry Grant, a 10-time competitor in the Indianapolis 500 and the first person to turn an official lap faster than 200 mph in an Indy car, died Sunday, Aug. 12. He was 77. Grant, a prominent American road racer, turned his historic 201.414-mph lap in 1972 at Ontario, Calif. ButContinue Reading
The capability, dependability, and efficiency of the Chevrolet Silverado meets a leader in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – and one fan can drive away with a lifetime of racing memories. Fans can enter for a chance to win 2013 Chevrolet Silverado Half-Ton Crew Cab LTZ, personalized by Dale EarnhardtContinue Reading
For the first time, Shell and the Common Ground Alliance are expanding their joint safe digging initiative to include the Watkins Glen race, which falls during the weekend of National Safe Digging Day. The No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil car will feature a new “811 promise” logo, representing a request for fansContinue Reading
It’s been a big year at Bleacher Report. Just this week, Turner Sports acquired Bleacher Report. I wanted to take a moment to thank all of our loyal community of writers and readers for believing in us. When we started the company in 2006, we never imagined how big thisContinue Reading
Team Owner Eddie Sharp has been known for helping young drivers develop into superstars. In fact, that’s how most of his drivers end up at Eddie Sharp Racing (ESR). Based in a 45,000-square-foot facility in the small town of Denver, N.C., many drivers have come to ESR to win races,Continue Reading
NASCAR fans in Talladega can save on tickets to the upcoming Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 on Oct. 7 with the Walmart Family Track Pack. The $99 package gives families two adult tickets and two youth tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one program – a total savings ofContinue Reading
As Watkins Glen prepares for the upcoming NASCAR at the Glen Sprint Cup Series race, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting Aug. 9. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy show car and simulator displays – perfect to safelyContinue Reading
After making some big gains during the second half of the Pork Be Inspired 150, Akinori Ogata was caught up in a late race melee, ending his day on the 132nd lap. The adjustments made during the halfway break by the ENEOS Motor Oil No. 49 team really helped AkinoriContinue Reading
NASCAR fans in Dover can save on tickets to the upcoming AAA 400 on Sept. 30 with the Walmart Family Track Pack. The $99 package gives families four race tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and one program – a total savings of more than $100. “We are making racesContinue Reading
After a rough night at Columbus Motor Speedway, Rev Racing is ready to show that they have what it takes to be competitive in their return visit to Iowa Speedway Friday night for the Pork Be Inspired 150 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East-West combination race. Following up on hisContinue Reading