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May 20
Friday

Roush Fenway Looks to Add to Fast Start with Sprint All-Star Victory

Roush Fenway Racing CONCORD, N.C. (May 20, 2011) – Roush Fenway Racing’s Cup program will take a break from Sprint Cup point racing this weekend and focus on the Sprint All-Star Challenge event. Holding the Sprint Cup points lead, the organization will set its sights on winning the famed Sprint All-Star event for the fourth time in team history, and for the first time since 2005 when Roush Fenway posted back-to-back victories in 2004 and 2005. Matt Kenseth led only five laps, but put up Roush Fenway’s second Sprint All-Star win in 2004. He also posted a second-place near miss in the 2009 event. “The racing is a little bit different with the ... FULL STORY »

The Army Ground Forces Band Brass Brigade Selected to Perform at NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Pre-Race Ceremony

The Army Ground Forces Band Brass Brigade Logo HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – May 20, 2011 – Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today The Army Ground Forces Band Brass Brigade will perform as part of the pre-race ceremonies at the 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 21, ... FULL STORY »

2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Kevin Harvick

2011 Kevin Harvick All Smiles - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images KEVIN HARVICK, NO. 29 BUDWEISER-REALTREE CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed where he ranked his All-Star victory in career wins, being more aggressive in the All-Star race, safety issues and ... FULL STORY »

2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Kyle Busch

2011 NSCS No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry (driven by Kyle Busch) - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR KYLE BUSCH, No. 18 M&M's Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing What would it mean to win the All-Star race? "It would certainly be nice. We've run well here in the past and we've had some fast race cars and some ... FULL STORY »

2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Final Practice Session Speeds

2011 NSCS Kyle Busch Thumbnail It was Kyle Busch, with a lap speed of 188.403 mph, posting the fastest lap during the only NASCAR Sprint All-Star practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Carl Edwards, with a lap speed of 187.084 mph, was second fastest, followed by ... FULL STORY »

Jeffrey Earnhardt Jumps To NASCAR Nationwide Series At Charlotte Motor Speedway With Rick Ware Racing

Jeffrey Earnhardt (Photo Credit: Godwin Kelly / DBJ) Jeffrey Earnhardt’s 2011 season started with a top 10 finish at Daytona in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series. That effort was followed up with several strong outings in the truck races. In Martinsville’s Kroger 250, the 4th ... FULL STORY »

Grime Boss Joins Andretti Autosport in Saluting America’s Armed Forces Through 100th Anniversary Indianapolis 500 Effort

Andretti Autosport INDIANAPOLIS (May 20, 2011) - Andretti Autosport announced today it has signed Grime Boss, a brand of heavy-duty hand-cleaning wipes manufactured by Nice-Pak, to a sponsorship agreement in support of the team's salute to America's armed forces, which begins with ... FULL STORY »



NSCS Ryan Newman (Haas Automation/Stewart-Haas Racing) - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Ryan Newman
Posted 05.20.11
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed his win in the All-Star race, continuing safety in the sport, the physical demands of running 600 miles and much more. TALK ABOUT THE ALL-STAR RACE. “I ...FULL STORY »
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
Sprint Customer Will Win Grand Marshal Honor for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
Posted 05.20.11
Sprint Executive Will Serve as Honorary Starter HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – May 20, 2011 – One lucky Sprint customer will get to deliver the most famous words in auto racing at the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday, May 21, at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Sprint (NYSE:S) announced ...FULL STORY »
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2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Regan Smith
Posted 05.20.11
REGAN SMITH, NO. 78 FURNITURE ROW CHEVROLET, met with media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed team confidence from Darlington win, acceptance of team in Denver, being in the All-Star race and other topics. TALK ABOUT BEING QUALIFIED FOR THE ALL-STAR RACE AND WHAT IT MEANS ...FULL STORY »
No 25 Farmers/Hendrick Motorsports Chevy Impala SS Sprint All-Star Race Car Driven by Mark Martin
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Mark Martin
Posted 05.20.11
MARK MARTIN, NO. 25 FARMER’S INSURANCE/GODADDY.COM CHEVROLET met with media and discussed past Sprint All-Star events, strategies, the upcoming race at Kansas and more. ON THE ALL-STAR “I’ve said many times, in my opinion; this is the coolest venue in the world. I’ve always loved ...FULL STORY »
Matt Kenseth - Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Q & A with Ford Racing Driver, Matt Kenseth
Posted 05.20.11
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, is coming off his second win of the season after taking the checkered flag in last week’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover. Kenseth spoke about the weekend ahead before Friday’s practice for the ...FULL STORY »
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2011 NASCAR Sprint Showdown Final Practice Session Speeds
Posted 05.20.11
David Ragan, with a lap speed of 188.403 mph, posted the fastest lap in the only NASCAR Sprint Showdown practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Second fastest with a lap speed of 187.780 mph, was Jeff Burton, followed by Paul Menard (187.526) who was third fastest, A.J. Allmendinger (186.987) fourth fastest ...FULL STORY »
Dale Earnhardt Jr. - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NASCAR Sprint Showdown Race Q & A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Posted 05.20.11
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 DALE JR. FOUNDATION/VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC/AMP ENERGY/NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed how he felt his season was going so far, running the Shootout and the fan vote, the upcoming race in ...FULL STORY »
Robb Brent
Robb Brent Discovering; Enjoying Other Aspects Of Racing
Posted 05.20.11
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Michigan (May 20, 2011) - - While Shelby Township, Michigan native Robb Brent may be not be in a race car, he is doing just about everything that he can to stay near the cockpit, including spotting and serving as a driver coach. Last weekend, the ARCA ...FULL STORY »
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Sprint Fan Vote Nears 2 Million Votes; Top Five Drivers Revealed
Posted 05.20.11
Poll Shows Drivers & Crew Chiefs Favor Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch to win race HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – May 20, 2011 – With just over 24 hours remaining in the voting, Sprint (NYSE:S) announced today the top five drivers in the Sprint Fan Vote, which ...FULL STORY »


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