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May 24
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Matt Kenseth, 2011 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Race Preview

No 17 Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Ford Fusion driven by Matt Kenseth Matt Kenseth – NSCS ADVANCE Team: No. 17 Jeremiah Weed Southern Style Ford Fusion Crew Chief: Jimmy Fennig Chassis: Primary: RK-741 (Last run at Texas and won) Kenseth on racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway: “The challenge of 600 miles at Charlotte is that you need to be there the last 100 miles and not break or not wreck. Everybody’s stuff is more durable than it has ever been and there are more cars that finish these races than there ever used to be. The competitive level is tough, so it really isn’t a lot different for me than a 500 or 400-mile race. I think you ... FULL STORY »

NASCAR on Display at Reagan Library

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Petty, Johnson, Earnhardt, Busch stock cars part of exhibit May 27 – Oct. 23, 2011 SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (May 23, 2011) – In 1984, President Ronald Reagan became the first sitting U.S. President to attend a ... FULL STORY »

Official NASCAR Members Club Wraps Up Another Successful Convention

The Official NASCAR Members Club CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Official NASCAR Members Club, NASCAR’s only licensed fan organizing, wrapped up its sixth annual National Convention on Saturday, May 21, at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race. The four-day event is the Official NASCAR ... FULL STORY »

Jacques Villeneuve to Drive No. meri22 Dodge for Penske Racing at Road Aca, Montreal NASCAR Nationwide Series Races

Penske Racing MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 24, 2011) – One of the most accomplished racers in recent history will join Penske Racing for two upcoming road course races on the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) schedule. Former world champion driver Jacques Villeneuve will compete ... FULL STORY »

David Reutimann, 2011 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Race Preview

David Reutimann - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 00 Aaron’s/Armed Forces Foundation Toyota driver David Reutimann returns to Charlotte Motor Speedway for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 with the same Toyota Camry that he finished third with in Saturday’s Sprint All-Star Race. The ... FULL STORY »

Coulter Motorsports Ready to Test Michigan with Robb Brent and Joey Coulter

Coulter Motorsports Driver Development CHARLOTTE, NC (5/24/11) – When the Coulter Motorsports team arrives in the Irish Hills of Michigan on Wednesday (5/25/11), for the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards open test, they will be expanding their Driver Development Program with the addition ... FULL STORY »

Pierre Bourque Back On Track At Michigan International Speedway

Pierre Bourque Ottawa, ON (May 24, 2011) Prominent Canadian NASCAR driver Pierre Bourque continues to keep his racing skills sharp prior to the start of his 2011 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series racing program. This Wednesday Bourque will climb behind ... FULL STORY »



Grammy Award-winning artist Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Photo: CMS
Darius Rucker to Perform National Anthem For the 52nd Running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Posted 05.24.11
CONCORD, N.C. (May 24, 2011) - Grammy Award-winning artist Darius Rucker will perform the national anthem for the 52nd running of the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, May 29, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Born in Charleston, S.C., Rucker first gained fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the band Hootie ...FULL STORY »
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This Week in Ford Racing (May 24, 2011) with NSCS Driver, Matt Kenseth
Posted 05.24.11
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, is sixth in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings and has two wins this season after taking the checkered flag at Dover.  Kenseth, who registered his first NSCS win in the 2000 Coca-Cola 600, spoke about that night ...FULL STORY »
2011 NSCS No. 24 Drive to End Hunger/AARP Chevrolet Impala (driven by Jeff Gordon) - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR
Is Charlotte Victory Lane the Final ‘Dot’ for the No. 24 Team?
Posted 05.24.11
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 24, 2011) – If Jeff Gordon is to collect his fourth win in the 600-miler at Charlotte Motor Speedway, No. 24 Drive to End Hunger crew chief Alan Gustafson may be forced to “connect the dots.” Sunday night’s event is scheduled to start just past ...FULL STORY »
Maryeve Dufault
Maryeve Dufault Takes The Checkered Flag At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Posted 05.24.11
MILLVILLE, New Jersey (May 24, 2011) - - ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards competitor Maryeve Dufault accomplished her main goal in Sunday’s ModSpace 150 at New Jersey Motorsports Park, finishing the race in her No. 12 VR-12 / Dodge Motorsports Dodge Charger. Dufault, the Sorel Quebec Canada native ...FULL STORY »
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Matt Merrell Gives Gallant Effort At New Jersey Motorsports Park
Posted 05.24.11
MILLVILLE, New Jersey (May 24, 2011) - - Win-Tron Racing driver Matt Merrell made his ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards road racing debut Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP) and despite his lack of experience making left and right turns, the driver of the No. 32 Champion Brands ...FULL STORY »
Jeremy Frankoski
Jeremy Frankoski Staying In Throttle With Testing; Appearances
Posted 05.24.11
HUNTERSVILLE, North Carolina (May 24, 2011) - - 2011 NorthEastern Midget Association (NEMA) championship contender Jeremy Frankoski has had a very busy couple weeks. While patiently waiting for his next NEMA event to arise, the avid race car driver has been testing and doing some charitable work in order ...FULL STORY »
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Jimmie Johnson Pocono 500 Ticket Package
Posted 05.24.11
Get up close and personal with “Five-Time” LONG POND, PA (May 24, 2011) – Pocono Raceway is excited to announce the “Jimmie Johnson Pocono Q&A Package,” available for purchase, for the 2011 Pocono 500. Race fans can chose from three Grandstand ticket packages, which include: an ...FULL STORY »
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Gilliland Warmed Up for the Long Run
Posted 05.24.11
Team Building off Showdown Results Statesville, N.C. (May 24, 2011) - David Gilliland and the No. 34 Taco Bell Ford team had a good run in the sprint. Now it's time for the marathon. The team is using its notes from last weekend's 40-lap Sprint Showdown to prepare for Sunday's Coca-Cola ...FULL STORY »
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Kvapil Focuses on the Finish Line
Posted 05.24.11
Coca-Cola 600 Tests Durability from Day into Night Statesville, N.C. (May 24, 2011) - Travis Kvapil and the No. 38 Long John Silver's team did some experimenting in last weekend's Showdown at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway, and now they're ready to apply lessons learned in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at the 1.5-mile ...FULL STORY »


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