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Paying Tribute On Armed Forces Day

John Stanley — Sat, 18 May 2013 16:18:23 +0000

Today is Armed Forces Day. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve in the United States armed forces. NASCAR star Kurt Busch will observe this special day by paying tribute with a special paint scheme for tonight's Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

NASCAR Champion Wins First Pole This Year

John Stanley — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 18:07:23 +0000

After a disappointing race a week ago, defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart started this weekend on a high note as he won his first pole starting position of the season in qualifying for Sunday night’s Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Stewart in his Office Depot Chevrolet qualified at a speed of [...]

Focus On Crew Chiefs During NASCAR Off Week

John Stanley — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:50:44 +0000

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series is taking a week off. So it's a chance for NASCAR's other two touring series - the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series - to grab the spotlight out at Chicagoland Speedway. But a couple of crew chiefs at the Cup level were making news after last week's race at New Hampshire.

New NASCAR Track Record Set At Pocono

John Stanley — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 17:53:01 +0000

Blazing speed. Everyone knew speeds would be faster and times would be quicker when the stars of NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took to the track at Pocono Raceway this weekend. But just how fast was the question. The repaving of Pocono Raceway was completed in April. The new pavement is smooth with lots of grip, allowing drivers to go [...]

NASCAR Visits the Lone Star State

John Stanley — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 16:18:00 +0000

NASCAR heads to Texas this weekend. Friday night qualifying found Martin Truex, Jr. setting fast time, winning the pole for Saturday night's Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Truex turned a qualifying speedway of 190.369 mph in his Michael Watrip-owned Toyota. Last year's winner, Matt Kenseth will start second.

NASCAR Star Carl Edwards Will Co-host 'Live! With Kelly'

John Stanley — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:48:28 +0000

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards had to settle for second place in the Sprint Cup Series championship in 2011 and now will start the new year off still somewhat in second place as he serves as a second banana to Kelly Ripa this Tuesday on “Live! With Kelly.” Starting Monday, ”Live! With Kelly” will feature an all-sports guest co-host lineup. It’s Miami Dolphins [...]

Justin Moore's New Video Has NASCAR Appeal [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:34:04 +0000

He can’t even bait a hook! I love those lyrics and a lot of country music fans are loving them too. That’s the title of Arkansas native Justin Moore’s fun new song on Valory Music. “Bait A Hook” is a country mouse and city mouse kind of story line with the country boy Justin Moore [...]

NASCAR Drivers Select Songs for Introductions

John Stanley — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:24:42 +0000

If you wanted to be linked to a song that everyone knew, what would it be? Do you have a favorite that immediately comes to mind? Or do you need some time to think about it? Well, the NASCAR drivers racing this weekend in the Jeff Byrd 500 Presented By Food City at Bristol Motor Speedway had to make a choice so that they could be introduced with a song. Here are some of the drivers and their songs.