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Archive for 2010

Dec 22
Wednesday

Team HUMMER Prepares for the 2011 Dakar Rally

Robby Gordon/Team HUMMER/SPEED Energy Charlotte, NC (December 21, 2010) – As part of our Dakar highlight segment, we would like to emphasize the true essence of the race through the next series of press releases. We want our fans, sponsors and supporters to understand the amount of preparation and work that is involved in participating in the Dakar Rally and to fully understand the evolution of man and equipment for “the world’s toughest race.” Just days until the start of the highly anticipated 2011 Dakar Rally, Robby Gordon and Team HUMMER are getting ready to head south to Argentina but the preparation for the Dakar Rally started months ago as the first shipment of equipment, including ... FULL STORY »

Billy Ballew Motorsports Merges With Vision Aviation Racing

Billy Ballew Motorsports (BBM) Ballew Keeps Ownership Role, Team Races Under VAR Banner MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 22, 2010) - Billy Ballew Motorsports (BBM) announced today that the team has merged with Vision Aviation Racing (VAR) to continue to field the No. 15 and No. 51 ... FULL STORY »

Jennifer Jo Cobb on CNN’s ‘Anderson Cooper 360′

Jennifer Jo Cobb (Photo Credit: Jerry Markland / Getty Images) Discusses Extreme Living with Dr. Sanjay Gupta MOORESVILLE, N.C. (December 22, 2010) - NASCAR driver and team owner Jennifer Jo Cobb appeared on CNN's "Anderson Cooper 360" this week to discuss extreme living with Dr. Sanjay Gupta. The interview was recorded ... FULL STORY »

Harvick Reaches Out To Help Needy Children Around His ‘Home Track’

Kevin Harvick MARTINSVILLE, Va. (December 22, 2010) – When Kevin Harvick says Martinsville Speedway is his “home track,” he means it. And he isn’t just talking about what happens on the race track. Harvick donated more than 200 toys and ... FULL STORY »

SoBo’s 2010 Championship Awards Ceremony scheduled January 15

South Boston Speedway Logo (thumbnail) SOUTH BOSTON, VA. — South Boston Speedway experienced another banner year of NASCAR Whelen All American Series racing action in 2010 and the accolades for the most recent campaign at the historic four-tenths mile asphalt oval will ... FULL STORY »

(Kenny) Wallace heads to RAB Racing

During the 2010 season, Kenny Wallace thought that his career in NASCAR racing may have been coming to a close. With sponsorship dollars hard to come by for many independent Nationwide Series teams and the trend that had ... FULL STORY »

Historic ‘Checkered Flag Run’ will Help Celebrate Black History Month at Phoenix International Raceway

Phoenix International Raceway logo thumbnail First-of-its-kind event to culminate with escorted motorcycle run to NASCAR race (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – To celebrate Black History Month this February, Phoenix International Raceway – in conjunction with Talking Stick Resort and Casino and the Second II None ... FULL STORY »



Michael Waltrip
Michael Waltrip Won’t Slow Down in 2011
Posted 12.21.10
New Book, Racing, TV, Comedy Garage On Tap As New Year Begins If you thought Michael Waltrip’s 2010 season was a bit out of the mainstream just wait until you see what 2011 has in store for the two-time Daytona 500 winner and owner of Michael Waltrip Racing. Book ...FULL STORY »
INDYCAR Series
IZOD IndyCar Series News and Notes – Dec. 20, 2010
Posted 12.20.10
Today's IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines: 1. Kanaan joins de Ferran Dragon Racing for 2011 2. Beatriz wins Brazilian all-star kart race 3. Star Mazda joins INDYCAR weekend at Barber 1. Kanaan joins de Ferran Dragon Racing for 2011: de Ferran Dragon Racing president Gil de ...FULL STORY »
Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
Talladega Superspeedway Announces Fan Advisory Network
Posted 12.20.10
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Superspeedway has selected 30 race fans to serve as the first members of the Talladega Superspeedway Fan Advisory Network (TSS FAN).  The TSS FAN will focus on creating constructive dialogue with the Talladega Superspeedway administration team. “Our goals is to have a ...FULL STORY »
Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing Names Steve Newmark President
Posted 12.20.10
CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 20, 2010) – Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Steve Newmark has been named president of its multi-car racing organization. Newmark will succeed Geoff Smith in the position; Smith is retiring at the end of December after serving in the role for the previous ...FULL STORY »
Randy Moss Motorsports (RMM)
Mike Skinner Out? Travis Kvapil In At Randy Moss Motorsports?
Posted 12.19.10
We’re hearing this afternoon that Mike Skinner has been let go from Randy Moss Motorsports. This ends a two year relationship. We’re also hearing Travis Kvapil is the likely replacement for Skinner at RMM. Skinner joined RMM at the beginning of the 2009 season after he lost his ride following the closure ...FULL STORY »
Mikey Kile
Mikey Kile Reflects on 2010 and the Past, Looks Forward to 2011 and Beyond
Posted 12.19.10
Mikey Kile had a solid year this past season in the ARCA Racing Series Presented by Menards as he finished fifth after scoring his first win at Michigan mid-season. "Overall, it was a good, solid year and we got a lot of things accomplished that we wanted to get accomplished," Kile ...FULL STORY »
Ryan Heavner wins the 2010 USAR Racing Pro Cup Series Humanitarian of the Year Award
Ryan Heavner Named USARacing Pro Cup Series Humanitarian of the Year
Posted 12.19.10
"Rookie honored at Series Awards Banquet" Concord, N.C. (December 16, 2010) … Ryan Heavner was named the 2010 USARacing Pro Cup Series Humanitarian of the Year at the Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening at the Vintage Motor Club in Concord, North Carolina. The Humanitarian of the Year Award is given to ...FULL STORY »
Clay Rogers Headlines Honorees At Pro Cup Awards Night
Posted 12.19.10
Concord, N.C. (December 17, 2010) – Clay Rogers headlined a group of drivers honored Wednesday night at the 2010 USARacing Pro Cup Series Awards Banquet. The event was held at the Vintage Motor Club in Concord, N.C. and 150 guests toasted the accomplishments of series champion Rogers, who collected his fourth ...FULL STORY »
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Key Motorsports Team Owner Curtis Key Reflects on 2010 Season
Posted 12.18.10
ORGANIZATION SENDS CHRISTMAS GREETINGS WITH WISHES FOR A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR With 2010 nearing an end as the Christmas holiday rapidly approaches, Key Motorsports team owner Curtis Key reflected on the past twelve months and how much his Nationwide Series program has grown since making its ...FULL STORY »


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