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Archive for May, 2011

May 16
Monday

Disappointing Early End to Johanna Long’s Strong Day at Dover

No. 20 Panhandle Grading & Paving Toyota Tundra (Photo Credit: Lesley Ann Miller) MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 16, 2011) – Johanna Long finished 22nd in her first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race at Dover International Speedway on Friday afternoon. Long led the first laps of her NCWTS career and was poised for her top finish of the year before the driveshaft broke on her No. 20 Panhandle Grading & Paving Toyota Tundra. On Thursday, Long took to the track for her very first laps on the banked concrete mile. She ended the first practice session in 31st but improved in the second session, laying down the 27th fastest lap. Long continued to improve steadily over the weekend as she worked with former NCWTS champion Johnny Benson to learn the Monster Mile. The 18-year-old driver ... FULL STORY »

Andretti Autosport Notes and Quotes, Post-Day 3 Practice, Indianapolis

Andretti Autosport ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT IZOD INDYCAR SERIES NOTES AND QUOTES, POST-PRACTICE INDIANAPOLIS 500 JOHN ANDRETTI, #43 TEAM WINDOW WORLD CAR E nded practice with a fastest lap speed of 223.369 mph "Windy-that's one thing you can say about today! I think Team Window World stayed ... FULL STORY »

Servia 5th Fast in Practice for Indy 500; Hinchcliffe 23rd Fast & 3rd of Rookies

Newman / Haas Racing Thumbnail Newman/Haas Racing PRACTICE DAY 95th Indianapolis 500 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway NOTES AND QUOTES - Monday, May 16, 2011 TELEMUNDO DRIVER SERVIA FIFTH FAST IN PRACTICE FOR INDY 500; SPROTT DRIVER HINCHCLIFFE 23RD FAST AND THIRD OF ROOKIES 1) ... FULL STORY »

KV Racing Technology – SH Racing’s Tomas Scheckter 33rd After First Full Day of Practice for the Indianapolis 500

Tomas Scheckter - KV Racing Technology SPEEDWAY, IN – MAY 16, 2011 – KV Racing Technology - SH Racing driver Tomas Scheckter finished 33rd today on the speed charts following the first full day of practice for the 2011 Indianapolis 500 at the ... FULL STORY »

Kenzie Ruston Makes History at Toledo in ARCA Series Debut

Venturini Motorsports Thumbnail Toledo, OH (May 16, 2011) – Kenzie Ruston made her highly anticipated ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards debut yesterday afternoon during the Menards 200 presented by Federated Auto Care. Racing under the Venturini Motorsports banner, the 19-year old ... FULL STORY »

Austin Dillon, No. 33 Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Chevrolet Impala Iowa Speedway Preview

No. 33 Rheem Heating Chevrolet Impala Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCAR Austin Dillon No. 33 Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Chevrolet Impala NASCAR Nationwide Series Race 12 of 34 - Iowa Speedway DILLON READY FOR IOWA: Austin Dillon and the No. 33 Rheem team head to Newton, Iowa for the NASCAR Nationwide ... FULL STORY »

Kyle Busch Motorsports And Speedway Children’s Charities Team Up To Pay Remembrance To Zahra Baker

Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 16, 2011) - Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) in conjunction with Speedway Children's Charities announced today that they will pay remembrance to Zahra Baker, the 10-year-old from Hickory, N.C. that was tragically murdered last September, during Friday's ... FULL STORY »



No. 8 Qualcomm Chevrolet Silverado (Nelson Piquet Jr.) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCAR
Nelson Piquet Jr., No. 8 Bozzano / Jontex Chevrolet Silverado Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Preview
Posted 05.16.11
Nelson Piquet Jr. No. 8 Bozzano / Jontex Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race 7 of 25 - Charlotte Motor Speedway FAMILIAR FEELING: For only the second time this season, Nelson Piquet Jr. will compete at a track where he has had a previous race start. Piquet competed at Charlotte ...FULL STORY »
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Drew Herring to Drive Joe Gibbs Racing’s NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 20 Sport Clips Toyota Camry in Iowa
Posted 05.16.11
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 16, 2011) – Joe Gibbs Racing announces today that Drew Herring will pilot the No. 20 Sport Clips Toyota in the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Iowa this Sunday, May 22. Herring, 23, has made four career starts in the NASCAR Nationwide Series with all four ...FULL STORY »
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Clint Bowyer, No. 2 Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Chevrolet Silverado Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Preview
Posted 05.16.11
Clint Bowyer No. 2 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race 7 of 25 - Charlotte Motor Speedway   BOWYER BEHIND THE WHEEL: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Clint Bowyer will make his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series appearance of the season in the No. 2 ...FULL STORY »
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Fan-Friendly Activities Scheduled In Celebration Of NASCAR Sprint All-Star Week, NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Day
Posted 05.16.11
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 16, 2011) – A number of high-energy, fan-friendly events will ratchet up anticipation for two keynote days on the NASCAR calendar: the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and the NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Day. The 2011 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race is set for Saturday, May 21 at ...FULL STORY »
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Ron Hornaday, No. 33 Utz Snacks Chevrolet Silverado Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway Preview
Posted 05.16.11
RON HORNADAY No. 33 Utz Snacks Chevrolet Silverado NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race 7 of 25 - Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway HOME SWEET HOME: Ron Hornaday knows his way around the 1.5-mile track of Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Hornaday has been credited with Kevin Harvick Inc,'s (KHI) only two truck wins at ...FULL STORY »
No. 31 Exide Batteries Chevrolet Silverado (Jame Buescher) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen / Getty Images for NASCAR
James Buescher, No. 31 EXIDE Batteries Chevrolet Silverado Charlotte Motor Speedway Preview
Posted 05.16.11
James Buescher No. 31 EXIDE BATTERIES Chevrolet Charlotte Motor Speedway - NC Education Lottery 200 May 20, 2011 No. 31 Exide Batteries Chevrolet News and Notes This Week's Silverado... The No. 31 Exide Batteries team will bring chassis TMS-011 to the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS). TMS-011 last saw action at Darlington ...FULL STORY »
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Max Gresham Ready To Defend NASCAR K&N Title At Iowa Speedway This Weekend
Posted 05.16.11
GRIFFIN, GA (May 16, 2011) – Last year, Max Gresham won one of the closest races in NASCAR K&N Pro Series history edging Ty Dillon and Corey Lajoie by a scant .039 seconds to capture the Goodyear Tire Dealers of Iowa 200 at Iowa Speedway. If Gresham has his way, ...FULL STORY »
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Turner Motorsports’ No. 30 Chevrolet Impala To Sport Fraternal Order of Eagles In Two Upcoming Races
Posted 05.16.11
"James Buescher to pilot the No. 30 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series events at Iowa Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis" MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 16, 2011) - Turner Motorsports is pleased to announce that longtime marketing partner, Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE), will take ...FULL STORY »
Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup
Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup Sweetens Kevin Harvick Inc. Partner Lineup
Posted 05.16.11
"Family Owned and Operated Company Pours on the Speed in Truck Series" Kernersville, N.C. (May 16, 2011) - Sweet just got sweeter at Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) with the addition of Anderson's Pure Maple Syrup to its sponsorship lineup. The Wisconsin-based company will serve as primary sponsor for the No. ...FULL STORY »


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