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NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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Michigan Fan Enhancement Projects Begin
Michigan International Speedway’s fan enhancement projects, which were announced by the track in October, are beginning to take shape with the replacing of new grandstands in Turn One.
Cassius Clark and Matt Hirschman are Inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown Champions
Cassius Clark drove over 15 hours to make it from Farmington, Maine to South Boston, Virginia on his Thanksgiving weekend. When the weekend ends and Clark and the team of his number-eight Super Late Model head back to their hometown, they will be doing so with a lot more money than they left town with. The young PASS North regular scored a hard-fought victory in Saturday night’s Mason-Dixon Meltdown 250-lap Super Late Model feature event, earning him a $12,500 payday and the satisfaction of besting some of the best Super Late Model drivers from around the country. Clark worked his way by fellow Maine native Johnny Clark with just two laps remaining and contact ensued down the length of the frontstretch, but Cassius was able to hold strong for the victory.
Speed51.com To Again Be “Official News Website Of Snowball Derby”
Every year, the entire Short Track racing world looks at one thing – Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. At the historic half-mile, Super Late Model racers from all over the country converge to gun for one of the most coveted prizes in motorsports… the Snowball Derby trophy.
This Week in Ford Racing: Travis Kvapil
Travis Kvapil will drive the No. 6 Ford F-150 for the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Kvapil, the 2003 Truck Series champion, will pilot the truck driven by Mark Martin, David Ragan, Auggie Vidovich and Peter Shepherd throughout the 2006 season, and finished just 30 points shy of the owner's championship. Kvapil and team owner Jack Roush shared their thoughts on the upcoming season.
Matt Hirschman Continues Hot Streak With Mason-Dixon Meltdown Victory
Mr. November. That’s a nickname that Matt Hirschman has definitely earned in the past month. After a very respectable rookie season in NASCAR Modifieds, Hirschman hit a pair of major open shows and swept both events. On Saturday night, Hirschman won the 250-lap Modified portion of the inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown at South Boston Speedway (VA). The victory bookends a month that started by winning the North-South Shootout at Concord Motorsport Park (NC).
SPEED Opens Second Week of Fan Voting for Speed Performance Awards
SPEED opened its second week of fan voting on SPEEDtv.com for the inaugural SPEED Performance Awards on Monday, rolling out three more categories - OOPS, Tell it Like it Is and Temper, Temper. The categories are the second three of nine that will have nominees unveiled over four weeks, with results being part of the first SPEED Performance Awards television program scheduled to debut Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
Cassius Clark Wins PASS South “Mason-Dixon Meltdown” Event
Cassius Clark came out of turn four at South Boston Speedway on the final lap of Saturday’s inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown PASS South Super Late Model feature knowing he would be going back home to Maine with a strong finish. After dispatching Johnny Clark in a hard-fought battle, Cassius crossed beneath the checkered flag knowing he had a good run. Once he had a chance to look at the turn-two scoreboard on his cool-down lap, it hit him just how well he had done.
Leading Graphics Provider for NASCAR Racing Teams Makes Key Acquisition
Motorsports Designs Holding, Inc. of High Point, North Carolina, the leading provider of racing graphics for NASCAR Teams announced today that it has acquired the assets of Corporate Image Motorsports, Inc. of Concord, North Carolina. Motorsports Designs is an affiliate of Vomela Specialty Company of St. Paul, Minnesota.
A New NASCAR Tradition Continues With the Champions Gathering in New York
NASCAR will crown the Jimmie Johnson as the 2006 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion next week in New York, but he won’t be the only one sporting a 2006 championship ring at the world-famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Along with Johnson, the champions from all of NASCAR’s 11 other racing series are invited. They’ll take part in the festivities and have their own dinner celebration on the eve of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Awards Banquet.
Hot Racing in Miami at CarLoan.com 500
While fans nationwide watched Jimmie Johnson win his first Nextel Cup Championship this weekend, a select group of VIPs had an opportunity to do a lot more than watch as they got behind the wheel at a local karting track during race weekend in Miami and raced head-to-head against NASCAR star Bill Lester.
SPEED™ Live From New York With NASCAR Champions Week Coverage
SPEED will put an exclamation point on its coverage of the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series season, delivering a pair of one-hour specials from the Champions Week festivities in New York City on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Lenny Batycki Appointed VP General Manager of Gateway Raceway
Gateway International Raceway is pleased to announce the hiring of veteran motorsports executive Lenny Batycki as Vice President and General Manager. Batycki will assume responsibility for all day-to-day operations and staff at the multi-purpose motorsports facility near St. Louis.
Clark and Hossfeld Set Fast Time at Meltdown
Ted Musgrave, Jr., Adam Crawford and Kyle Busch Highlight Meltdown Drivers with Truck Series Ties -
Drivers from all corners of the
country flocked to South Boston, Virginia on Friday for the first day of the inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown, but the Northerners were the class of the field in time trials for Saturday's 250-lap events for the PASS South Super Late Models and the Tour-Type Modifieds. (Mason-DixonMeltdown.com Photo)
For complete practice times, pit notes and results, check out
www.masondixonmeltdown.com
The Smoothest Gift Going For Race Fans: Drive Talladega Superspeedway’s Brand New Surface!
Talladega Superspeedway is offering the smoothest gift going for race fans this holiday season. Each account holder purchasing 2007 Aaron’s 499 tickets through Dec. 21, 2006 will also receive the ultimate stocking stuffer - - a track ride voucher to take his or her personal vehicle for a spin around the legendary, freshly repaved 2.66-mile tri-oval. This promotion is good for all account holders who have purchased tickets for the event, as well as all new 2007 Aaron’s 499 ticket orders placed through Dec. 21. One track ride voucher will be awarded to each account holder, and fans may select from the dates of January 27, February 17 and February 24 to redeem the vouchers. Each voucher is good for a ride in one vehicle and as many passengers as there are seatbelts in that vehicle.
Mason-Dixon Meltdown Bringing the Stars of Tomorrow to SoBo
Young Talent Showing Their Stuff on South Boston's Stage -
On any given weekend, young racecar drivers strap into racing machines with thoughts of one day getting into the top levels of the sport. Today's racing heroes followed very similar paths to stardom; they competed in scale-car racing, continued on through the short-track ranks and into the big leagues. The current crop of young talent eagerly chase victories and championships to hopefully one day have a chance to make it to the top.
Brian France Addresses ‘State of NASCAR’ Questions on NASCAR RaceDay
Many Topics Covered During Final Race of Season - NASCAR President Brian France joined the NASCAR RaceDay on SPEED crew during the NASCAR season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway this past weekend. France addressed the state of the sport, and what to look forward to in 2007 and beyond. Host John Roberts led a panel of questioners which included drivers Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace, along with former crew chiefs Larry McReynolds and Jeff Hammonds. Here is what France had to say...
2007 ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series Schedule Released
100th Event at Anderson Speedway to Open Season -
With a full head of steam, and a title sponsor signed through 2009, the ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series, headed toward its ninth consecutive season of competition, has released its 2007 schedule with 12 championship events across five states and Canada.
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champions Banquet Up Next
Disney World Site of 2006 Champions Awards Banquet… 2006
Champion Todd Bodine, the No. 30 Germain Racing team's owner Stephen Germain and champion crew chief Mike Hillman Jr. will be feted Sunday, Dec. 10 at the Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World. The event is the second in Orlando and first on the Disney property.
The team also will meet the media during a Dec. 8 luncheon. Later that evening, Bodine will attend the NASCAR Busch Series Champion's Awards Banquet. Of note, Hillman is the second member of his family to win a NASCAR national touring series title. His father and Germain Racing general manager, Mike Hillman, was crew chief for 1988 NASCAR Busch Series champion Tommy Ellis. The younger Hillman is the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series' youngest championship crew chief at 28 years, one month. (David M. Vaughn Photo)
Bodine Finished Season Leading What Counted (External Link)
Todd Bodine's 2006 Craftsman Truck Series championship was the culmination of two front-running seasons. Last year Bodine finished third in the point standings, behind champ Ted Musgrave and Dennis Setzer, despite leading the series in wins, top-five finishes and top-10s. This year, however, there was little doubt from the get-go that Bodine was focused on the ultimate prize.
By the Numbers: Truck (External Link)
No matter how many people tried to convince Todd Bodine he had the 2006 Truck Series championship in the bag, he never believed it. Bodine entered the season finale needing to finish 28th or better to clinch the title, and when Johnny Benson had early problems with a spin, Bodine shifted to cruise. He had his second-worst finish of the season at Homestead, but it was plenty enough to allow him to take home the first championship of his NASCAR career. (David M. Vaughn Photo)
Josh Wise Will Drive Waltrip Toyota Part-Time in '07
Michael Waltrip Racing, Inc. announced that Josh Wise, who was crowned the 2006 USAC National Sprint Car Series champion on Saturday night, will drive in a variety of series for the organization in 2007. Wise ended his USAC season with a win in the Western World Championships feature Saturday night at Manzanita Speedway. (High Sierra Photo)
Season Marked with Consistency and Return to Victory Lane for Cook
Terry Cook looks back on the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season and notices two things: the first is the No. 10 Ford Power Stroke Diesel by International team's win at the Kansas Speedway in July. The second is an incredible streak of consistency that saw the team rack up a total of three top-5 finishes, 12 top-10 finishes, lead 65 laps, and complete an incredible 4,076 out of 4,079 possible laps throughout the year. "The most memorable moment of the year of course is the win at Kansas in July," Cook said. "We had some trouble early in the race and had to come down pit road with a flat tire. The pit crew did a great job getting it changed and we only lost one lap. We got a quick caution and we were the Lucky Dog to get back on the lead lap. The truck was so good we just methodically worked our way back to the front." (David M. Vaughn Photo)
The Best of North and South in the Announcer’s Booth at Meltdown
South Carolina’s Alan Dietz and New York’s Derek Pernesiglio to Call All the SoBo Action - Fans from across the country are eagerly anticipating the inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown, November 24th and 25th, at South Boston Speedway in Virginia. So are the teams, who have already filed their entries for the twin 250-lap PASS South Super Late Model and Tour-Type Modified features, as well as the Legends Cars and Pro Challenge races. Drivers from 17 states and several from Canada have already filed entries into the Meltdown, an event that is bringing the best racing talent from all corners of the country to compete for big bucks and the pride of their region.
Championship Validation: Bodine, Germain's and Hillman's Proud of the Total Team Effort
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Todd Bodine won the 2006 championship not just to satisfy a personal goal of bringing a major NASCAR championship title to the family name. Bodine, 42, a third-generation racer from Chemung, N.Y., also captured the honors for the Germain's and Hillman's with whom he's found new friends, extended family and incredibly competitive racing. (David M. Vaughn Photo)
Jason White, GunBroker.com Search for Partnership for 2007 Racing Season
After competing in a limited NASCAR Busch Series schedule this season, Virginia’s Jason White and sponsor
GunBroker.com
are exploring their options for the 2007 racing season. White and
GunBroker.com
are looking to talk to interested teams who are willing to unite for several races in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and/or the NASCAR Busch Series next year.
Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities to Grant $299,000 to 64 Local Children’s Causes
The Las Vegas Chapter Of Speedway Children’s Charities will hold its annual grant distribution and Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. in the Busch garage (in the infield of the superspeedway).
SPEED to Open Fan Voting for SPEED Performance Awards on Monday
SPEED will open fan voting on
SPEEDtv.com
for the inaugural SPEED Performance Awards on Monday, rolling out the first three categories - Best Rivalry, Biggest Hit and Biggest Upset. The categories are the first of nine that will have nominees unveiled over the next four weeks, with results being part of the first SPEED Performance Awards television program scheduled to debut Feb. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.
Brit Announces 2007 Rookie Campaign
After dominating the competition in the European Stock Car Speed Association and becoming a Legends World Champion in Great Britain for many years, driver, John Mickel and Torquespeed Motorsports have taken a tremendous leap to bring their entire team across the Atlantic Ocean to compete at the pinnacle NASCAR level.
Ambrose Merchandise Now On Sale
Fans of Australian NASCAR ace Marcos Ambrose will now have the opportunity to fly his colours both in the USA and Australia. Wood Brothers/JTG Racing has just launched a Marcos Ambrose merchandising e-commerce website. The site, located at
www.teamaustralianascar.com
, carries two different t-shirts and the Australian “Bucket” hats, made famous by the crew and driver of the No. 20 Team Australia/Aussie Vineyards Ford F-150.
This Week in Ford Racing: Michel Jourdain
Michel Jourdain, Jr., driver of the No. 50 Ford F-150, is scheduled to make his seventh Craftsman Truck Series start of the season this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway in the Ford 200. With a season's-best finish of 13th at Texas Motor Speedway in June, Jourdain is set to wrap up his second season of NASCAR competition that has included stints in the Busch and Truck series. Jourdain spoke about his transition from open-wheel racing to stock-racing and his racing plans for next season.
You are about to finish your second season of NASCAR competition. Discuss your transition from open-wheel racing to stock car racing.
"I'm very happy about doing some races for Roush Racing, and all of that is fantastic, but not doing the full season is tough for many reasons. Obviously, you want to do all of the races, and I also think it's much harder when you're not racing every weekend."
NASCAR Busch East and Whelen Modifieds Round Out Mansfield Motorsports Park 2007 Schedule
NASCAR Touring Doubleheader on Tap for August 25
- Mansfield Motorsports Park’s 2007 oval track schedule has been completed with the addition of a unique doubleheader featuring two regional NASCAR touring series. On August 25, MMP will play host to the NASCAR Busch East Series and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
Martin Ranks No. 1 in NASCAR Busch Series '25 Greatest Drivers' Polls
Mark Martin has been ranked No. 1 among the “25 Greatest NASCAR Busch Series Drivers” in internet polls on NASCAR.COM and NASCARMedia.com in conjunction with the season-long celebration of the 25th anniversary of the NASCAR Busch Series and its association with series sponsor Anheuser-Busch.
Skinner to Pilot No. 5 Toyota Tundra Through 2009
Bill Davis Racing announced today that Mike Skinner will return to the organization as the driver of the No. 5 Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series through the 2009 season. The 1995 Craftsman Truck Series Champion has been behind the wheel of a Toyota Tundra since the manufacturing giant entered the NASCAR realm in 2004. (High Sierra Photo)
Kvapil Will Drive No. 6 Roush Ford in 2007
With the departure of Mark Martin, Roush Racing was presented with the question of who would fill his shoes in the No. 6 Roush Racing Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. That question was answered this week when Roush signed former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Travis Kvapil to pilot the Ford F-150 that Martin drove to five victories in 13 attempts this season.
Pictured: 2003 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion Travis Kvapil seen here in 2004 driving for Toyota. Kvapil returns in 2007 in one of the most coveted rides in the truck series; the No. 6 Ford fielded by Championship Team Owner Jack Roush.
(David Vaughn Photo)
LVMS Tickets Bought Before Dec.1 Will Arrive for Holidays
Race fans planning to give NASCAR tickets as Christmas gifts have three weeks remaining in order to ensure delivery by Dec. 25. Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Ticket Services department will guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery of any tickets ordered by Dec. 1. Tickets ordered after Dec. 1 are not guaranteed to arrive by the holiday season. NASCAR Weekend in Las Vegas is set for March 9-11, 2007.
Kyle Busch To Race Super Late Model At Mason-Dixon Meltdown
The NASCAR Nextel Cup season consists of 36 points-paying races and a handful of non-points shows. That is a lot of racing for one individual driver. But for Kyle Busch, it's not enough. Busch won't be spending his first off-weekend from the Nextel Cup Series season at home on his couch. Instead, he'll be spending it at South Boston Speedway in South Boston, Virginia, racing a Super Late Model in the inaugural Mason-Dixon Meltdown.
Eliminate Holiday Gift-giving Guesswork
Present Friends With Talladega Superspeedway Gift Certificates!
Stores are filled to the brim this holiday season with gift-giving options, but don’t muddle through the mayhem when you can simply and conveniently give what tops the wish list of every motorsports enthusiast; Talladega Superspeedway.
Nicole Addison: Defying the Odds
Nicole Addison, rear tire changer on the No. 10 Power Stroke Diesel by International race team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, gets a lot of attention for being the first female over the wall crew member in NASCAR's top three divisions. Although her chosen profession and accomplishments set her apart from most women, for Nicole, reaching this level in the racing profession has even deeper meaning because of what she went through to get here. Born in Tucson, Ariz., Addison experienced a childhood most parents hope and pray against. When she was six years old, Addison was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer and was given just five years to live. Unable to take the drugs prescribed to her, Addison and her family could only wait for fate to step in. "I don't remember much about it," Addison says now. (Drive For Diversity Photo)
California Speedway Improves Sight Lines, Safety & NASCAR Fan Experience
New View to Debut Live on FOX Sports During Auto Club 500 on February 25, 2007 - As part of its ongoing commitment to providing the best racing experience for fans, California Speedway President Gillian Zucker today announced that the infield RV area has been reconfigured to improve sight lines for grandstand guests and the television audience, and to improve the safety conditions for drivers and safety workers by providing NASCAR officials with a better view of the track’s backstretch from the tower.
5 Questions with Owen Kearns Jr. (External Link)
(External Link) Owen Kearns Jr. began writing a motorsports column in 1966 and went on to a career in journalism until NASCAR hired him to help run what was then known as the Winston West Series in 1983. After stint in the West Coast office of NASCAR, he was appointed the manager of communications for the Craftsman Truck Series in 1997. He lives in Bakersfield, Calif.
Crocker Looks Ahead to Final Races of 2006
TruckSeries.com's Charles Krall Interviews Erin Crocker and Ray Evernham -
Erin Crocker has been under intense media and fan scrutiny during her entire rookie season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Not only is she a female driver, which always draws added attention, she's the only female to win in one of the toughest forms of racing in the country - the World of Outlaws sprint car series. The icing of the cake is that she drives for one of the most potent minds in all of NASCAR, Ray Evernham. Evernham is truly a NASCAR genius. After giving up the steering wheel in his own driving career, he moved south and was the lead mechanic for the IROC series for many years. From there, he joined forces with Jeff Gordon and rewrote the history books. The next step in Evernham's storied career has him as a team owner, and with six victories in the books with Kasey Kahne at the wheel of his Cup Series Dodges, it's obvious his prolific skills have translated from the chief wrench to the chief executive.
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(Charles Krall/TruckSeries.com Photo)
Milwaukee Mile Entices Ticket Renewal Customers with Special Offers
The Milwaukee Mile, America’s oldest active motor speedway, is letting it’s loyal customers save money, get in on some cool prize packages and show their support for America’s Legendary Oval. New for 2007 will be a first-time offering to renewal customers of a 25-percent payment by December 15th.
Racer Magazine to Present ‘Rookie of the Year’ on SPEED Performance Awards Show
Fans Will Select Inaugural Winners in Nine Categories on SPEEDtv.com Beginning Nov. 20
RACER magazine, a longtime content partner with SPEEDtv.com, will present the RACER Rookie of the Year Award as part of the inaugural SPEED Performance Awards. “We’re excited that the Rookie of the Year presented by RACER will be an important part of the inaugural SPEED Performance Awards,” said RACER editor Andy Hallbery.
Musgrave Finally Gets Chance to Assist Wisconsin Motorsports Charities, Inc.
Ted Musgrave is finally going to get a chance to be a part of the Wisconsin Motorsports Charities, Inc. Recognition Dinner. "I've been trying to get there for the last six years and this year I am finally going to be able to do it," said Musgrave, who will serve as the Honorary Chairperson for the mid-winter charity banquet will be held at the Country Springs Hotel Grand Ballroom in Waukesha, WI. (David M. Vaughn Photo)
Future Looks Bright For Driver X
Since participating in the "Roush Racing: Driver X" show, Roush Racing's newest stars have nearly one full-season under their belts. Over the past 12 months Danny O'Quinn Jr., Erik Darnell and David Ragan have had their share of ups and downs but overall they are wrapping up the 2006 season on a positive note. O'Quinn, a native of Coeburn, Va., has made tremendous strides in the No. 50 World Financial Group Ford Fusion throughout the year. Owner Jack Roush placed two rookies in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this year. Behind the wheel of the No. 99 Northern Tools + Equipment F-150 is Darnell while Ragan splits time between the No. 6 Scotts F-150 and the No. 50 Purpose Money F-150. Darnell, the overall winner of "Driver X", has demonstrated that he can run with the best of the best in his first season of competition. (Ronda Greer Photo)
Whitt Racing to Debut Camry at 2007 Daytona ARCA Event
The 2007 edition of Speedweeks will set the legendary Daytona International Speedway ringing with the sound of high-octane racing motors. One of them will belong to the No. 51 Brandon Whitt Racing TOYOTA Camry.
Ford Championship Week Kicks Off Sunday at Conine's Clubhouse Grille
Race fans in South Florida will have a number of opportunities to participate in racing-related activities leading up to Ford Championship Weekend – at Homestead-Miami Speedway and away from the track – beginning with the Ford Championship Weekend Kickoff Party at Conine’s Clubhouse Grille in Hollywood, Fla., from 1-8 p.m. on Sunday, November 12.
Terry Cook Exploring Options for 2007
With two races left in the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Terry Cook is looking ahead to the 2007 season. Cook, the "Iron Man" record holder for consecutive series starts and a six-time Truck Series winner, currently sits ninth in the NCTS point standings with only races at Phoenix and Homestead remaining. "It's getting down to the end of the year and we don't have anything set in stone," Cook said. (Ronda Greer Photo)
Make Reservations Now For Race Fever 2007
22nd Annual Fundraiser Benefits Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
- Race fans planning to attend the 2007 Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway April 27-29 should also reserve their spots for the 22nd Annual Race Fever Night, a barbecue dinner and auction fundraiser for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind set for April 27 at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
Melling Acquires Full Ownership of Dura-Bond Bearing
Mark Melling, CEO of Melling Engine Parts, announced that Melling Engine Parts / Melling Tool Co. has purchased the outstanding 50% of Dura- Bond Bearing Company making Melling 100% owner.
Lusk’s Welcome New Addition To Woodard Racing Family
When Damon Lusk arrives at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR) this week for his fifth NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series start, there will be a good reason he will be all smiles. This morning (Tuesday, November 7, 2006) Damon and wife Robin Lusk became proud parents of a healthy baby girl.
Joe Heller Joins Dover International Speedway as PR Coordinator
Dover International Speedway is pleased to announce that Joe Heller has been hired as public relations coordinator. Heller will support the Speedway's public relations efforts to maximize media exposure for the annual June and September NASCAR race weekends at the one-mile track. (DIS PR Photo)
Carlos Contreras Corre en Tres Carreras en La Serie Busch de NASCAR
El piloto mexicano Carlos Contreras participará en tres de las últimas cuatro carreras de la temporada 2006 de la Serie Busch de NASCAR. La primera de estas competencias es Memphis, que se disputará este fin de semana, después podría ser Texas o Phoenix y la participación del mexicano en la final en el Homestead-Miami Speedway también está asegurada.
ESPN2 Garage To Feature Automotive, Motorsports Shows
ESPN is complementing its extensive coverage of NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA racing in 2007 with ESPN2 Garage, a new block of programming dedicated to the automotive and motorsports world. Debuting Saturday, Jan. 6, the block will satisfy automotive, motorcycle and motorsports enthusiasts with 19 different shows that feature nearly every facet of the industry – from car auctions to custom-car programs to an animated series and reality shows.
Roush Drivers Share Favorite Recipes with "Quick & Simple" Magazine
Quick & Simple, a weekly women's service magazine published by Hearst Magazines, has partnered with Roush Racing to feature recipes from some of NASCAR's favorite drivers. Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 National Guard Ford Fusion, Danny O'Quinn Jr., Erik Darnell and Michel Jourdain Jr., will all be featured in the November 14 issue on newsstands November 7.
NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion’s Week Press Conference Features New Format NMPA/Myers Brothers Event Incorporated into Annual NASCAR Luncheon The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced a new format for its annual awards ceremonies held during NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Champion’s Week in New York City, Nov. 27-Dec. 1.
Ford Racefest Headlines Ford Championship Week in Fort Lauderdale
The fifth annual Ford Racefest returns to the streets of downtown Fort Lauderdale at Las Olas Riverfront on Thursday, Nov. 16 from Noon – 10p.m. This free-to-the-public event, presented by Homestead-Miami Speedway, features Ford NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver autograph sessions, a live performance by nationally renowned recording artist Foghat performing their classic hit “Slow Ride”.
Michael Waltrip Racing Partners with Toyota for Busch Series
Michael Waltrip Racing officially announced today that it will be one of three Toyota Camry teams to enter into full-time NASCAR Busch Series competition in 2007. Michael Waltrip Racing will field one NASCAR Busch Series entry - the No. 99 Aaron’s Dream Machine - with driver David Reutimann competing for the championship.
McCumbee Debuts New Website
Chad McCumbee has made a name for himself racing his way up through the ranks of go-karts, the ARCA RE/MAX Series and most recently the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Now fans will have a place to catch up with the latest on the young driver. Chad, himself is excited to debut his brand new website,
www.chadmccumbee.com
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Sprague, Wyler Racing and Con-way Freight Back Together in 2007
Wyler Racing and Con-way Freight, today jointly announced the extension of Con-way Freight's sponsorship of Wyler's No. 60 Con-way Freight Toyota Tundra in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the 2007 racing season. Wyler Racing also announced that three-time Truck Series champion Jack Sprague will be back behind the wheel in 2007. (David M. Vaughn Photo)
Kansas Speedway Announces New Cooler Policy
The next time a race fan at Kansas Speedway gets a hankering for a home made sandwich, snack, chips or a Pepsi, they need look no further than the 6x6x12-inch cooler they brought with them. For the first time ever, Kansas Speedway will permit race fans to carry outside food and beverages with them to the track, beginning next season with the opening race event.
Outside the Lines to Examine Toyota’s Entry into NASCAR Nextel Cup
Sunday’s Outside the Lines will examine Toyota's anticipated 2007 debut into the NASCAR Nextel Cup series. (November 5, 9:30 a.m. ET on ESPN; re-air noon Sunday on ESPNEWS) The Toyota Camry's entry marks the first time a Japanese manufacturer will be competing, and many owners and fans are nervous, criticizing Toyota's spending and technological onslaught.
Toyota Camry Approved for ARCA Competition
The Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and Toyota officials announced today at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas that the Toyota Camry has been approved for competition in the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series.
Hamilton Racing to Recovery
BHR on Fast Track to Success in 2007 -
It was a cool day at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March when Bobby Hamilton announced his intention to step away from driving his No. 18 Fastenal Dodge so he could concentrate on treatment for a cancerous tumor in his neck. Hamilton, the 2004 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion and a four-time winner in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series, has spent every year since 1989 as a full-time fixture in the NASCAR community competing as a driver. But for 2006, he would be forced to watch the action unfold from the sidelines rather than the driver's seat. The early stages of Hamilton's treatment were difficult. Still trying to maintain a regular schedule at the Bobby Hamilton Racing shop and traveling to races left Hamilton exhausted. In order to ensure his recovery, Hamilton was forced to cut back his time at the race shop, and stayed away from the track for months. (BHR PR Photo)
NASCAR Foundation Finalizes Plans for Final Track Walk at Homestead-Miami
The NASCAR Foundation announced today that it will host its final track walk of the season during Ford Championship weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday, Nov. 18. The walk, which allows fans onto the track the day before the Ford 400 (NBC, 2 p.m. EST), will raise awareness and funds for the charitable initiatives supported by the Darrell Gwynn Foundation and Victory Junction Gang Camp.
Purpose Money to Sponsor No. 50 Ford F-150 for Remainder of 2006
Roush Racing and Purpose Money announced the primary sponsorship for the No. 50 Ford F-150 driven by David Ragan and Michel Jourdain, Jr., in the remaining races of the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. Ragan debuted the new colors of the No. 50 Ford at Atlanta Motor Speedway on October 28.
Ambrose Auctions NASCAR Boots
Australian racing star Marcos Ambrose has put another unique piece of motor racing memorabilia up for auction on his new website,
www.marcosambrose.com
. Ambrose is auctioning his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck race boots. They are the boots he has worn in the majority of his qualifying and races this season, including his third place finish at Kansas on July 1 and his first pole at Kentucky the following weekend.
This Week in Ford Racing: Marcos Ambrose
Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 20 Team Australia Ford F-150 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, is nearing the end of his first season on the circuit. Ambrose spoke recently about his season to date and the challenges that still face him beginning this weekend at Texas.
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