Around the web
Month of May Is Special in Racing WorldIt’s tough to beat the month of May if you’re a race fan. Most professional motorsports series host competitions of “main event” status while grassroots levels of racing also host major events. ...more
(Jeff Dennison, WhoWon.com, May 8, 2008) Will Kyle Busch cause another NASCAR wreck?Busch-whacked. So who will Kyle Busch run over this weekend? Tune in to Saturday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Dodge Challenger 500 from Darlington (7 p.m. on Fox) to find out....more
(Steve Kaminski, The Grand Rapids Press, May 8, 2008) Win tickets to NASCAR Sprint All-Star RaceWant to go, but don't have tickets? The Charlotte Observer and Lowe's Motor Speedway can put you and a guest in the stands for free. And there's an added bonus at stake: Multi-platinum recording artists 3 Doors Down will perform a 75-minute concert prior ...more
(Charlotte Observer, May 8, 2008) Darlington deserves another dateUnfortunately, after this weekend’s Dodge Charger 500 on Saturday night, the roar of NASCAR engines at the South Carolina facility will once again be silent. Sure drivers can test at Darlington, but there is no second Cup date there in 2008 and that remai...more
(BostonHerald.com Blogs, May 8, 2008) NASCAR Star Kyle Busch Makes Miles Even More MeaningfulIn a sport where every lap counts towards the race for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, one of this year's hottest drivers is making every lap count for a cause close to his heart -- dogs. ...more
(FOX Business, May 6, 2008) Charlotte test, day one notesThe calendar flip to May revs more than engines in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, where competitors run four consecutive night races and end the month with one of the series' biggest races....more
(Motorsports.com, May 6, 2008) Busch is the new Public Enemy No. 1 in NASCARSo NASCAR has its new "Public Enemy No. 1" and it's none other than Kyle Busch, the driver who is so good at being "bad."...more
(Bruce Martin, Sports Illustrated.com, May 6, 2008) What's Your 20? Press Sprint Cup Rankings...more
(Josh Stewart, Long Island Press, May 6, 2008) Prop Bet Of The Year: Who Will Punch Out Kyle Busch?If the powers that be in Sin City really want some action, the next one we'll see on the board is who will cold-cock Kyle "Rowdy" Busch before the 2008 campaign is all said and done....more
(Josh Stewart, Long Island Press, May 6, 2008) The roar returns to The RockTony Stewart was there. So were Ricky Rudd, Kenny Schrader and a handful of other recognizable racing names. But when it came to those on the track at the reopened and renamed Rockingham Speedway on Sunday, Kelby Whitt couldn’t tell the drivers without a ...more
(Brett Friedlander, The Fayetteville Observer, May 5, 2008) Risk vs. reward for driversWe always talk about the positives of a Sprint Cup series driver running in the Nationwide series, but now with Dario's injury, you see the risk you run by doing that....more
(Larry McReynolds, FOXSports.com, May 5, 2008) Late excitement saves the day for NASCAROh yeah, and coming in a distant third was the NASCAR Sprint Cup race from Richmond, Va., in which Denny Hamlin dominated the first 380 laps. Hamlin managed to turn one of the most anticipated races all season into a snooze-fest. However, things did get i...more
(Steve Kaminski, The Grand Rapids Press, May 5, 2008) Five years later: Jerry Nadeau continues to recoverToday marks the fifth anniversary of Jerry Nadeau's near-fatal crash at Richmond. He suffered numerous injuries _ including a head injury _ when his car did a half spin and slid into the wall driver side in one of the hardest impacts captured by the cras...more
(Dustin Long, Hampton Roads.com, May 2, 2008) It's heart, not just toolNine starts into the 2008 season and JGR already is providing Toyota that almost-immeasurable difference in a measurable way with its three drivers, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart each occupying a top-10 spot in NASCAR's Sprint Cup championship...more
(DC Williams, Motorsport.com, May 2, 2008) NASCAR returns to scene of Little E's last winDale Earnhardt Jr.'s winless streak is 71 races, but he and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series are returning to Richmond, the site of Little E.'s most recent win in 2006. Fox has Saturday's race at 7 p.m....more
(Steve Kaminski, The Grand Rapids Press, May 2, 2008) Sprint racing: Infractions cost drivers victory, placeIn NASCAR, teams often lose points or money, but also never a victory. It's not that way in local dirt track racing and, regardless of the severity of the infraction, track officials do not think twice about taking away the checkered flag from a winning d...more
(Chuck Curley, Evening Sun Sports Editor, May 2, 2008) Consistent Burton leading the Cup points heading to RichmondKyle Busch is establishing himself as the new star in NASCAR Sprint Cup and Carl Edwards is the winningest driver so far this season. Where does that leave Jeff Burton heading into Saturday night's race at Richmond? Leading the points - right where he has...more
(Sports Illustrated, May 2, 2008) Classic NASCAR? And hanging with HamlinA few notes heading into this weekend's action at Richmond...more
(Dustin Long, HamptonRoads.com, May 1, 2008) Randy Moss? Seriously?Add Randy Moss to the list of NFL players, of active and inactive status, of active or inactive team owners in NASCAR. Moss made the announcement this week but said that he didn’t have anyone in place yet....more
(Dan Sipocz, The Infield, May 1, 2008) RACE FAN TV: George's Picks for the period April 29 to May 13...more
(Race Fan TV, May 1, 2008) << more nascar news >>
|
Press Releases
Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 is Most Viewed NASCAR Race in History at RIRThe 400-lap race, which was broadcast live on FOX earned a 4.5 final national rating, up +5% over last year’s 4.3 final national rating. Saturday night’s Sprint Cup Series event aired directly against the NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, NCAA Men’s Volleyball...more
(Richmond International Raceway, May 8, 2008) Hendrick Motorsports Reopens MuseumPast meets present in the 15,000-square-foot, newly renovated facility...more
(Hendrick Motorsports, May 8, 2008) Race Fans On Fast Track To RecyclingAnheuser-Busch Recycling, Lowe's Motor Speedway team up to benefit Speedway Children's Charities
...more
(Lowe's Motor Speedway, May 7, 2008) No. 18 M&M’S Team Wins First Quarter Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew AwardNo. 18 Team qualifies for $100,000 year end award...more
(Mechanix Wear, May 7, 2008) Martin, No. 8 U.S. Army Team Driving Point HomeVeteran driver strong as ever in ‘part-time’ role with Dale Earnhardt Inc....more
(Dale Earnhardt Inc., May 7, 2008) This Week in Ford RacingQ&A with NASCAR Spring Cup Series drivers Greg Biffle and Travis Kvapil, and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Marcos Ambrose...more
(Ford Racing, May 7, 2008) Brad Keselowski Navy NASCAR Nationwide Series Darlington PreviewBrad Keselowski will drive the No. 88 Navy Accelerate Your Life Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in Friday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200. The race will be his second start at the1.366-mile track. In last year’s race Keselowski started 30th a...more
(JR Motorsports, May 7, 2008) Roush Fenway Development Driver Showing ProgressIn five career ARCA RE/MAX Series starts Roush Fenway Racing development driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. has established himself as a top contender. Stenhouse is coming off an impressive run at Rockingham where he completed the 312-lap event (the longest race ...more
(Roush Fenway Racing, May 7, 2008) Casey Mears NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Darlington PreviewMears and the Kellogg's/CARQUEST team continue to advance through the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings, improving one spot to take 23rd after last weekend's event at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. Mears has gained 10 positions in the standi...more
(Hendrick Motorsports, May 7, 2008) Three Indy 500 Winners Eye Coca-Cola 600 TrophyThree Indianapolis 500 winners to chase Coca-Cola 600 victory at Lowe's Motor Speedway...more
(Lowe's Motor Speedway, May 7, 2008) Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Darlington PreviewIn 13 starts at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has recorded two top-five finishes and six top-10s. He has led 135 laps and completed 4,268 of 4,365 laps....more
(Hendrick Motorsports, May 7, 2008) Mark Martin NASCAR Nationwide Series Darlington PreviewIn 28 NASCAR Nationwide Series career starts at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, Mark Martin has recorded eight wins, eight pole positions, 14 top-five finishes (50 percent of the time) and 18 top-10s (64.3 percent). He has led a total of 575 laps and has an av...more
(Hendrick Motorsports, May 7, 2008) Wood Brothers Racing Brings Back 1971 #21 Mercury Paint Scheme for DarlingtonThe special paint scheme on the #21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion driven by Bill Elliott will commemorate a time in Wood Brother's racing history when David Pearson drove the #21 to five wins and eight pole starting positions at Darlington Raceway....more
(Wood Brothers Racing, May 7, 2008) McMurray Fastest on Tuesday as Cup Testing ConcludesJamie McMurray's Ford fastest Tuesday evening as NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing concludes...more
(Lowe's Motor Speedway, May 7, 2008) Elliott Sadler Tops Testing at Lowe’sWhen two days of testing wrapped up at Lowe’s Motor Speedway on Tuesday night, there were some smiling faces in the No. 19 Dodge garage....more
(Gillett Evernham Motorsports, May 7, 2008) On Sale Now - AMP Energy 500 Event Weekend TicketsThe AMP Energy 500 event weekend features 1,000 miles of racing with the ARCA RE/MAX Series 250 on Friday, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Mountain Dew 250 on Saturday and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AMP Energy 500 on Sunday...more
(Talladega Superspeedway, May 6, 2008) Forty to go: LifeLock 400 at MIS set to make memories, historyRace fans asked to share MIS memories today...more
(Michigan International Speedway, May 6, 2008) Carl Edwards “Clear to Drive” in DarlingtonThis weekend at Darlington Raceway, Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford Fusion will carry the colors of CLARITIN ® a non-drowsy allergy medicine....more
(Roush Fenway Racing, May 6, 2008) Kyle Busch / M&M's Racing Darlington Advance"With the new facility, the new race track and the new paving job (at Darlington), hopefully we can have a great run out there to keep our momentum going. It’s been good and hopefully it keeps going that way.”...more
(M&M'S Racing, May 6, 2008) Respectful Nemechek Ready For Another Darlington Encounter"Let's be realistic -- if you don't have the right amount of respect for Darlington Raceway you're going to take some hard licks," said Nemechek. "It can be a beast, but at the same time it's a fun place to race at because of its personality and degree of...more
(Furniture Row Racing, May 6, 2008) Kurt Busch’s Racing “Theory Of Relativivty” At DarlingtonMiller Lite Dodge driver says Saturday’s Darlington finish could be even closer than 2003’s record...more
(Miller Lite Racing, May 6, 2008) Mark Martin Darlington AdvanceMartin Looks to Tame the 'Lady' Once More...more
(Dale Earnhardt Inc., May 6, 2008) Kyle Busch Takes On Darlington in the No.32 Beringer Vineyards CamryDarlington Raceway is one of the most difficult tracks the Nationwide Series competes on but Kyle Busch never turns his back on a challenge. In four starts at the famed “Lady in Black,” Busch started in the top-10 three times including sitting on the pole...more
(Braun Racing, May 6, 2008) Chase Miller to Debut No. 9 Verizon Wireless Motorola Dodge at Darlington“Not only did I know this day was going to come if I got to this level, but I welcome the challenge of this weekend. I mean, Darlington is what NASCAR is all about. Oddly shaped track, steeped in history and tradition with so many great names who have tam...more
(Gillett Evernham Motorsports, May 6, 2008) Elliott Sadler and Team Take Aim at Track 'Too Tough to Tame'No. 19 McDonald’s Dodge taking part in DirecTV’s Hot Pass for Dodge Challenger 500...more
(Gillett Evernham Motorsports, May 6, 2008) << more press releases >>
|
