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Focus On Crew Chiefs During NASCAR Off Week
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.
NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart To Race In Our Area
Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart is coming to town. Fonda Speedway management has announced that Stewart will compete at the track during a special event on Thursday night.
Jimmie Johnson Fast In Kentucky
Mr. "5-Time" Jimmie Johnson won the pole starting position in qualifying for tonight's Quaker State 400 NASCAR race at Kentucky Speedway.
Ambrose Wins NASCAR Race Pole – Again
Marcos Ambrose is not yet a household name among NASCAR drivers. But being the fastest driver in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series two weeks in a row is helping to change that.
Another Week – Another Track Record
Two weeks in a row. We saw record setting, blazing speeds in NASCAR racing last weekend due to the newly paved Pocono Raceway and the same is happening again this weekend in Michigan.
New NASCAR Track Record Set At Pocono
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.
NASCAR Drivers Tackle A Monster
This week NASCAR's top three series all visit the Monster Mile - Dover International Speedway in Delaware.
New NASCAR Exhibit Opens at Saratoga Automobile Museum
The anticipation has been building since last December for the unveiling of the new NASCAR exhibit in Saratoga Springs. The wait is over. The Saratoga Automobile Museum takes the wraps off for the public tomorrow, June 3, at 10:00 a.m.
New York State – Birthplace of Memorial Day
Many gravesites are being decorated and a number of parades and ceremonies will be held this Memorial Day holiday to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. But did you know that the Memorial Day holiday began right here in New York State?
Today Is Armed Forces Day
Today is Armed Forces Day. But it's not a day that seems to get tons of attention. America's men and women in uniform deserve more.
Local Race Driver Sean Corr Honored
Local race driver Sean Corr was honored earlier this week by United Way of Long Island with the Live United Pioneer Vision Award. Corr, driver of the Empire Racing No. 82 Ford received the award for showcasing the Live United marketing campaign that has been a huge success.
Talladega Is Dale Jr’s Playground – Will He Win Sunday?
NASCAR is in Alabama this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The 2.66 mile speedway is the largest oval that the Sprint Cup Series drivers tackle and Dale Earnhardt Jr. has five wins there. But it's been a long time since Junior has won.