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Feb 11
Friday

Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace to Drive Again at Daytona

ESPN Analysts Dale Jarrett ESPN Analysts to Make Laps to Learn New Speedway Pavement NASCAR Sprint Cup champions and ESPN analysts Dale Jarrett and Rusty Wallace will return to the cockpits of NASCAR race cars at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. Jarrett and Wallace will make high-speed laps together around the 2.5-mile oval while recording material that will be used in the NASCAR Countdown program that airs prior to ESPN2’s live telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona the following day. The two champions will be getting a feel for the new Daytona pavement to help them in their analysis for ESPN. ESPN’s cameras around the track ... FULL STORY »

RCR and ECR Honor Dale Earnhardt at Daytona

Remembering Dale Earnhardt DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 11, 2011) -  Richard Childress Racing and Earnhardt-Childress Racing Engines will pay tribute to the life and legacy of the legendary Dale Earnhardt throughout 2011 Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway. Commemorative No. 3 ... FULL STORY »

Golden Globe Nominee Emmy Rossum to Perform National Anthem at SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ on Feb. 27

Emmy Rossum Star of Showtime’s ‘Shameless’ to make return to NASCAR stage (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – Actress/Singer Emmy Rossum will perform the Star-Spangled Banner prior to the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 27 at ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS, NNS, NCWTS & ARCA Daytona International Speedway Speedweeks Event Schedule

2011 Daytona 500 Logo DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY 2011 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES ARCA RACING SERIES presented by MENARDS Tuesday, February 8TH 12:00 PM ARCA REGISTRATION OPENS 4:00 PM 6:00 PM ... FULL STORY »

Roger Penske to be Honored by RRDC in Long Beach

RRDC Evening with Roger Penske Thumbnail Reservations may be made at rrdc2@cox.net HILLIARD, Ohio (Feb. 8, 2011) - The Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) will honor racing icon Roger Penske at its third annual West Coast banquet prior to the Toyota Grand Prix of ... FULL STORY »

Milka Duno Drawing Attention In Daytona; Expected To Be Contender

Milka Duno, driver of the No. 63 Sheltra Motorsports Dodge Charger in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Whether you’re a fan or not, Milka Duno grabs your attention. Whether it’s her glorious looks, her impressive college degree portfolio or her competition and jaw-dropping popularity in the IZOD IndyCar Series, Duno has become a familiar icon in the ... FULL STORY »

2011 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Q & A with Team Chevy NSCS Driver, Ryan Newman

Ryan Newman in car - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 U.S. ARMY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at NASCAR Media Day and discussed his baby daughter. ABOUT YOUR DAUGHTER BROOKLYN AND HOW SHE DID ON THE FLIGHT DOWN HERE? “Yeah, ... FULL STORY »



ARCA driver Brian Rose looks out over Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday as he prepares to compete in the ARCA Series race. (Photo Credit: Nigel Cook, DBJ)
Second Chance (Brian Rose)
Posted 02.11.11
It wasn't when he showed up too drunk to practice at Darlington Raceway. Or when he tried to disguise a mouthful of marijuana as tobacco snuff during a DUI arrest in Bowling Green, Ky. Or even when he was in jail during the birth of his first child, Olivia, the ...FULL STORY »
Imperial Bedding To Sponsor Brett Rowe At Daytona
Posted 02.11.11
HUNTINGTON, WV - Imperial Bedding Company, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected mattress makers, will serve as the primary sponsor of Brett Rowe’s #55 Nationwide Series entry at Daytona, Faith Motorsports announced February 11. The Huntington, WV-based company’s name will appear on the upper rear quarter panels of Rowe’s ...FULL STORY »
Gary Ravan To Fill Team Manager Role At Faith Motorsports
Posted 02.11.11
CONOVER, NC - Gary Ravan has been promoted to team manager of the two-car Nationwide shop at Faith Motorsports, the team announced February 11. Ravan, who served as crew chief of the #89 Nationwide entry driven by Morgan Shepherd in 2010, will now over see both the #89 program and ...FULL STORY »
Morris Van Vleet To Crew Chief For Brett Rowe At Faith Motorsports
Posted 02.11.11
CONOVER, NC - Veteran Nationwide Series garage man Morris Van Vleet will serve as crew chief of Brett Rowe’s #55 Faith Motorsports entry in 2011, the team announced February 11. Van Vleet spent 2010 as crew chief for two different Nationwide Series programs, as well as some time atop the ...FULL STORY »
Brown Services Pairs With Faith Motorsports
Posted 02.10.11
PORTSMOUTH, OH - Brown Services LLC, a partner to Medcor, Inc. in McHenry, Illinois has joined the #89 Morgan Shepherd race team effort to maximize exposure and visibility for The Salvation Army at Daytona and beyond, Faith Motorsports announced February 11. Brown Services LLC is HUB Zone and Ohio EDGE-certified ...FULL STORY »
Cajun Industries to Partner with Josh Wise and Go Green Racing at Daytona
Posted 02.10.11
CORNELIUS, N.C. (February 9, 2011) – Josh Wise is pleased to confirm he will be teaming up with Go Green Racing for the first four races of the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Cajun Industries will come on board to support the team’s effort at Daytona International Speedway. Wise will ...FULL STORY »
2011 Brian Vickers - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Q & A with Toyota Motorsports NSCS Driver, Brian Vickers
Posted 02.10.11
BRIAN VICKERS, No. 83 Red Bull Toyota Camry, Red Bull Racing Team Was there a time where you wondered if you would survive the blood clots? "Anytime you have a blood clot, it can be fatal. The odds are it's not going to be, but obviously that risk is there. ...FULL STORY »
Rick Crawford and Tagsby Racing Team Up For Daytona
Posted 02.10.11
After a strong 2010 campaign, Tagsby Racing will reunite with NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran Rick Crawford and sponsor SUPERSEAL Construction Products in the NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 18th. Crew Chief Travis Sharpe will once again call the shots for Crawford as he looks ...FULL STORY »
NSCS David Reutimann - Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NASCAR Media Day at Daytona Q & A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, David Reutimann
Posted 02.10.11
DAVID REUTIMANN, No. 00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What was racing like before you made it to the upper levels of NASCAR? "It starts with having all volunteer guys on your team and going to races that you really can't afford to go to and having ...FULL STORY »


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