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Lowe’s Motor Speedway Launches Coca-Cola 600 Web Site

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CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 27, 2009) – As Lowe’s Motor Speedway prepares for the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, speedway officials have launched a new Web site, www.coke600.com,  to keep fans up-to-date on all the special festivities planned around NASCAR’s only 600-mile race.

    Site features include:

   An online fan vote for the greatest racing moment in Lowe’s Motor Speedway history that includes video clips from 32 memorable moments at the 1.5-mile superspeedway.

A section where visitors can read memories from fans that have attended previous races at the speedway as well as post their own special recollections.

A festivities page that highlights pre-race entertainment and related promotions.

In the coming weeks, additional elements will be added, including a scavenger hunt that will award prizes daily and a special Web vignette video that celebrates the history of Lowe’s Motor Speedway, the Coca-Cola 600 and
race fans.

   Tickets for the Coca-Cola 600 on May 24 start at just $49, and can be purchased online at www.lowesmotorspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-455-FANS.

Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Press Release


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International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Plans Finalized – Tickets On Sale Now
no responses - Posted 01.27.09
TALLADEGA - Tickets are now available for the 2009 International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF) Induction Ceremony, scheduled for April 23, 2009 at the SPEED Channel Dome in Talladega, Ala. This year’s black-tie optional ceremony begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet and awards ceremony immediately following.  ...FULL STORY »
Craftsman Renews “Official Tools of NASCAR” Sponsorship
no responses - Posted 01.27.09
Supporting Partnership Announcements Planned for Speedweeks 2009  HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – January 27, 2009 – Craftsman tools today announced the renewal of the “Official Tools of NASCAR” sponsorship through 2013.  Building on a 14-year relationship with NASCAR, Craftsman continues to view the sport as a perfect fit for America’s most ...FULL STORY »
This Week In Ford Racing With NSCS Driver Matt Kenseth
no responses - Posted 01.27.09
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 DeWalt Ford Fusion, is one of two drivers to make the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup every season.  As the 2009 season approaches, Kenseth will be looking to keep that streak intact with the help of a new crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer.  ...FULL STORY »
Stop Your Lobbying, Geoff Smith
no responses - Posted 01.27.09
January is time for the annual NASCAR Media Tour, and with no testing at Daytona it’s likely getting a little more ink and attention than normal, and certainly some controversy has already appeared in a few areas, notably from - who else? - Bruton Smith, who seems to stir up ...FULL STORY »
David Starr and Zachry Holdings, Inc. Join HT Motorsports Two Truck Effort for the 2009 Season:
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
Martinsville, Virginia (January 26, 2009) – Zachry Holdings, Inc., a privately-held, family owned company dedicated to the planning, building and renewing of our world’s most critical industrial facilities will sponsor David Starr and the No. 24 HT Motorsports Toyota for the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season. The green ...FULL STORY »
Past Daytona 500 Champion Derrike Cope joins FW1 Project Top Secret to raise awareness to the U.S. Wounded Soldiers Foundation. FW1 Project Top Secret Wax joins as an associate sponsor for the Gatorade Duels and Daytona 500
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
Huntersville, NC (January 26, 2009)----Cope/Keller Racing is pleased to announce the acquisition of FW1 Project Top Secret as an Associate Sponsor for the February 12, 2009 NASCAR Gatorade Duel 150 Qualifying race. Derrike Cope will pilot the #75 Cope/Keller Racing Dodge in the Gatorade Duel 150's in hopes to race ...FULL STORY »
Michael Andretti Tabbed as Strategist for Danica Patrick in 2009
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan. 26, 2009) - Andretti Green announced today that team co-owner Michael Andretti will take over the role of strategist for driver Danica Patrick on the team's #7 entry for the 2009 IndyCar Series season. Andretti, who co-owns Andretti Green with partners Kim Green and Kevin Savoree, won 42 ...FULL STORY »
Nur Ali Makes Final Preparations For Daytona Race
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
Fort Worth, TX (January 26, 2009) - After a full day of testing at the Talladega Superspeedway, Asian- American racer Nur Ali is ready to take on the field in the February 7 running of the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 ARCA RE/MAX Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Ali, ...FULL STORY »
Trevor Bayne Battles Back to Second at NASCAR All-Star Showdown
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
CONCORD, NC (January 26, 2009) – It took a lengthy trip for Trevor Bayne and the Strutmasters.com-sponsored #1 Dale Earnhardt, Inc. team to get to Irwindale Speedway for the 2009 version of the NASCAR All-Star Showdown. Eventually, they were all rewarded for their travels with a runner-up finish in the ...FULL STORY »
Matt Kobyluck Wins Toyota All Star Showdown
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
Irwindale, Calif. (January 26, 2009): Matt Kobyluck survived a wild three-wide battle for the lead and earned the victory in the All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Saturday night, and became the first driver to ever repeat a victory in what has been dubbed short track’s Daytona 500. Kobyluck, ...FULL STORY »
All-Star Showdown Proves To Be Tough Night For Schrader Racing
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
Irwindale, Calif. (January 26, 2009): The All-Star Showdown held at the Toyota Speedway of Irwindale proved to be a disappointing night for the Ken Schrader Racing trio of Ricky Carmichael, Jamie Hayes, and Dakoda Armstrong. Carmichael and Hayes fell out of the race due to accidents and finished 34th and ...FULL STORY »
2009 DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS SCHEDULE
no responses - Posted 01.26.09
2009 DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS SCHEDULE (All times ET and subject to change; races in bold) Thursday, Feb. 5 NASCAR 39/10: Reviewing the 60th Season (October) (12 p.m.) NASCAR 39/10: Reviewing the 60th Season (November) (3 p.m.) NASCAR Media Day coverage (6 p.m.) Bud Shootout Selection Show (8 p.m.) Dave Despain on Assignment: Building the Daytona 500 (9 p.m.) Third ...FULL STORY »
Matt Kobyluck Wins Second NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown In Wild Finish
no responses - Posted 01.25.09
IRWINDALE, Calif. - Matt Kobyluck emerged from a wild three-way battle for first Saturday night to became the first driver to win two NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown. Joey Logano slid up into Peyton Sellers while going for the lead in Turn 4 coming to the checkered flag. Kobyluck, who was running ...FULL STORY »
Sarah Fisher Awarded The Spirit Of Leadership Award At NADA
no responses - Posted 01.24.09
New Orleans, LA - (Jan 24, 2009) IndyCar Series driver and owner of Sarah Fisher Racing, Sarah Fisher, was awarded the Spirit of Leadership award today by the Women's Automotive Association International (WAAI). The award was presented in conjunction with the National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) in New Orleans, Louisiana. "To ...FULL STORY »
Heatwell has pledged to keep a fire lit under Darrell Basham Racing for the entire 2009 Season
no responses - Posted 01.23.09
Henryville, Indiana (January 23, 2009) - Darrell Basham proudly announced today that Heatwell has signed on to be an associate sponsor for the Darrell Basham Racing Chevrolet for the entire 2009 season. Heatwell is a company based in Canada that provides customers with high quality brand name products and accessories to ...FULL STORY »
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