16 DRIVERS REPRESENTING 10 DIFFERENT SERIES NAMED AS FINALISTS FOR 2009 SPEED PERFORMER OF THE YEAR™ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, NHRA Top Fuel king Tony Schumacher and World Superbike phenom Ben Spies each made history in 2009 and these ultra-talented racers are among 15 finalists for the 2009 SPEED Performer of the Year and the Mario Andretti Trophy as part of the 4th Annual SPEED Performance Awards. “What an incredible year for racing,” said SPEED President Hunter Nickell. “Whether you are a fan of two wheels or four, nitromethane or gasoline, road courses or ovals, all of these guys delivered amazing performances … picking one winner is going to be a tough call.” Johnson, a three-time winner of the Andretti Trophy, ... FULL STORY »
Hurley Haywood Ready For Final Rolex 24 Start DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 wrapped up a two-day Rolex 24 At Daytona test session on Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway. The ... FULL STORY »
Steve Arpin is a wanted man these days. The 25-year-old Fort Frances native already is a fan favourite—taking home the “Most Popular Driver” award at the ARCA RE/MAX Series awards banquet in Covington, Ky. on Saturday night. But Arpin has caught the ... FULL STORY »
"IndyCar Star To Compete In NASCAR Nationwide Series For JR Motorsports" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 9, 2009) – Racer Danica Patrick and JR Motorsports co-owner Kelley Earnhardt announced Tuesday a two-year deal for the IndyCar star to compete in a partial NASCAR ... FULL STORY »
Thomas Schultz of Plymouth, Mich., gets experience of lifetime courtesy of MIS BROOKLYN, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2009) — Thomas Schultz called it “the greatest thing I’ve ever experienced.” Schultz, a longtime ticketholder at Michigan International Speedway, won the speedway’s Race to ... FULL STORY »
Increase Made Possible By Success Of The Second Official Jail & Bail CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 9, 2009) – The Brienne Davis Scholarship Fund will now provide three $10,000 scholarships annually for qualified female students who wish to attend any Universal Technical ... FULL STORY »
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2009) – Kansas Speedway announced today that the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 on May 1, 2010, which is running for the first time in May, will be broadcast on ABC with coverage starting at ... FULL STORY »