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Dec 15
Tuesday

This Week in Ford Racing (Dec. 14th – 20th, 2009) with NSCS Driver, Greg Biffle

Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion, was Ford’s highest finisher in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season as he ended up seventh in the final point standings. Biffle recapped the good parts to his season, in addition to what he plans on doing during the off-season. GREG BIFFLE – No. 16 3M Ford Fusion -- HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR YEAR? “I’m going to say we had an average year. We came close to winning several times and that’s one positive thing about our season. We came very close at Kansas, California and a few others like Texas and Michigan, so that’s good that we were running competitive enough to get into ... FULL STORY »

This Week in Ford Racing (Dec. 14th – 20th, 2009) with NSCS Driver, Carl Edwards

Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, finished 11th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings this season. He recently spoke about the highlight of 2009 and what he plans to do to get back ... FULL STORY »

Lucky Fan To Be Named Mayor of Speedweeks

Daytona International Speedway contest winner to kick off 2010 racing season DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  – It’s the dream of every race fan – presiding as Mayor over three of the biggest weeks in racing – Speedweeks 2010 and ... FULL STORY »

MIS earns Green Venues Certification by State of Michigan

Irish Hills track earns Leader Certification for conservation efforts BROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 15, 2009) ­— Michigan International Speedway has been recognized as a leader for its green efforts. The speedway has earned Green Venues Michigan Leader Certification by the Michigan Department of ... FULL STORY »

RWI alligns with JGR

Nationwide Series team owner Rusty Wallace announced recently that his two-car team would be switching from Chevrolet to Toyota prior to the start of the 2010 season. The manufacturer change ends an alliance with fellow-Nationwide Series team Kevin Harvick Inc., ... FULL STORY »

From one Busch to another, Addington moves to No. 2 team

Crew chief Steve Addington may be leaving Joe Gibbs Racing to assume crew chiefing duties within the Penske Racing Camp, but he's keeping things within the Busch family. Addington, crew chief for Kyle Busch during his stint at JGR, moves to ... FULL STORY »

Talladega Superspeedway Races Named To Top-5 Best In Each of NASCAR’s Premier Series

TALLADEGA, Ala. – NASCAR has announced that three races at Talladega Superspeedway, the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race and Mountain Dew 250 fueled by Fred’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race have ... FULL STORY »



Team owner Billy Ballew forges ahead in Truck series without Kyle Busch
Posted 12.14.09
Life will go on at Billy Ballew Motorsports after Kyle Busch. That was the message team owner Billy Ballew delivered on Monday, three days after his flagship driver announced plans to field a pair of NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams under the Kyle Busch Motorsports banner in 2010. Busch has driven ...FULL STORY »
Local personalities share what Barbie has meant to them
Posted 12.14.09
When The Children's Museum unveils its latest exhibition, "Barbie: The Fashion Experience," on Saturday, friends of the iconic toy are likely to be, shall we say, tickled pink. They will be offered everything from a look into a vault filled with collectibles and Andy Warhol's 1985 Barbie portrait, to a chance ...FULL STORY »
After Danica Patrick, Milka Duno Could be Next Female to Test Nationwide Waters
Posted 12.14.09
Most of the NASCAR news over the past week has been centered around Danica Patrick and her official announcement of signing with JR Motorsports to compete in ARCA and the Nationwide Series the next couple of seasons. Another female driver from another form of motorsports looks to be waiting in the ...FULL STORY »
Hal Martin to Test at Daytona
Posted 12.14.09
It’s been a break-through year for Hal “the Ragin’ Cajun” Martin, the 23 year old driver from New Orleans, Louisiana, making both his ARCA and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debuts. In preparation for 2010, Martin will be testing during the open ARCA series test at Daytona International Speedway on ...FULL STORY »
Lucky USAR Pro Cup Fan Gets $10,000 Prize
Posted 12.14.09
CONCORD, NC. (December 14, 2009) — The USARacing Pro Cup Series has partnered with Crane Cams and S&S Cycle to create the 2010 USAR Pro Cup champion’s custom motorcycle, featuring the new “X-Wedge” engine. Even though the 2010 champion may get the motorcycle, fans won’t miss out on the action ...FULL STORY »
HVM and IndyCar Digital Calendars Ready for Download
Posted 12.14.09
"Flogs Help Fans Follow Schedules of Team and Series" Indianapolis, Indiana (December 14, 2009) - HVM Racing and IndyCar Series fans will always know when the green flag waves. Flogs.com now offers downloadable digital calendars for the team and the series, allowing fans to incorporate racing schedules onto their own ...FULL STORY »
Buy Four Race Day Tickets, Receive Pieces of Original Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brick
Posted 12.14.09
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 – To mark the 100th anniversary of the completion of its famous brick racing surface, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is offering a unique keepsake to commemorate this significant day in the track’s history. On Thursday, Dec. 17, exactly 100 years to the day that the final ...FULL STORY »
Steve Addington Named Crew Chief for Penkse Racing No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge Team
Posted 12.14.09
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 14, 2009) – Penske Racing welcomes one of the most respected and successful crew chiefs in NASCAR to its ranks with today’s announcement that Steve Addington will head up the No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge team beginning in 2010. The 45-year-old Addington, who was crew chief for 12 ...FULL STORY »
Rick Crawford looks to start 2010 with new sponsor, new crew chief
Posted 12.13.09
For veteran Alabama driver Rick Crawford the offseason for NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series is full of change. Crawford, who is from Mobile, plans to be back in the No. 14 Ford with Circle Bar Racing when the season starts back up in February at Daytona. But that’s about the only ...FULL STORY »


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