Aug 01
Saturday
2009 U.S. Cellular 250 NNS Starting Lineup
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. put himself on the pole Saturday afternoon for the NNS U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway, when he ran a qualifying lap speed of 135.135 mph (establishing a new track record for this event). Stenhouse , who received his first series career pole, was followed by two Raybestos Rookie contenders Justin Allgaier (135.135) who will share the front row with Stenhouse, and Erik Darnell (135.066) who will start third. Trevor Bayne (135.025) was fourth fastest in qualifying and will be followed by Brad Coleman (134.707) fifth, Stephen Leicht (134.615) sixth, Scott Wimmer (134.558) seventh, Steve Wallace (134.466) eighth, another Raybestos Rookie contender Michael McDowell (134.466 ) starts ninth and Mike Bliss (134.111) rounds out the top-10 starters. Failed ... FULL STORY »
Yacaman Scores First Pole with Firestone Freedom 100 Pole at Indy
By Press Release
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 24, 2012) - Gustavo Yacaman has one victory, 16 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes in four Firestone Indy Lights seasons.
On May 24, the 21-year-old from Colombia filled in another column with his first pole. And it comes in the biggest race of the season.
Yacaman, driving the No. 2 TMR-Tuvacol-Xtreme Coil Drilling car, posted a two-lap aggregate time of 1 minute, 35.9913 seconds (average speed of 187.517 mph) to claim the top spot for the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day (May 25).
"The team has done an amazing job," said Yacaman, who hasn't posted a top 10 in three previous races on the 2.5-mile oval. "Everything on that car had to be ... FULL STORY »
Braun Racing Announces Justin Marks To Drive The No. 10 Toyota Camry In Selected NASCAR Nationwide Series Events
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (July 31, 2009) – Braun Racing is pleased to announce that road racing ace, Justin Marks, will pilot the No. 10 Toyota Camry in several races throughout the remainder of the 2009 season including, Watkins Glen International and ... FULL STORY »
Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma Marks First Anniversary
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 31, 2009) – On July 30, 2008, Richard and Judy Childress announced an ambitious plan -- the first of its kind: working with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, they would launch the Childress Institute for Pediatric ... FULL STORY »
J-D Motorsports Withdraws One Entry From Iowa; Kertus Davis To Drive No. 0
J-D Motorsports has chosen to withdraw the #04 Chevy from the Iowa event. Kertus Davis will drive the #0 Chevy originally assigned to Mike Wallace. Mike secured a Cup ride for Pocono and we were not able to ... FULL STORY »
Residents take advantage of 99-cent gas
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
CARFAX, MIS lower gas prices in Livonia in support of CARFAX 400 BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 30, 2009) — People in Michigan haven’t seen gas prices at 99 cents per gallon since the early 1990’s. However, with the help of CARFAX and Michigan International Speedway, a gallon of gas was less than ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
CARFAX, MIS lower gas prices in Livonia in support of CARFAX 400 BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 30, 2009) — People in Michigan haven’t seen gas prices at 99 cents per gallon since the early 1990’s. However, with the help of CARFAX and Michigan International Speedway, a gallon of gas was less than ...FULL STORY »
Brian Ickler Ready to Return to Iowa Speedway’s Victory Lane in Braun Racing Debut
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
BRIAN ICKLER QUICK FACTS No. 32 Dollar General Toyota Iowa Speedway U.S. Cellular 250 August 1, 2009 Notes of Interest: · Ickler makes debut in No. 32 Dollar General Toyota! Although he practiced the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota at O’Reilly Raceway Park, this weekend marks Brian ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
BRIAN ICKLER QUICK FACTS No. 32 Dollar General Toyota Iowa Speedway U.S. Cellular 250 August 1, 2009 Notes of Interest: · Ickler makes debut in No. 32 Dollar General Toyota! Although he practiced the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota at O’Reilly Raceway Park, this weekend marks Brian ...FULL STORY »
West Des Moines Police Department Recognized as ‘Incredible Heroes’
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Mooresville, NC (July 29, 2009) – ‘Incredible Heroes’ come in many forms. Sometimes its individuals that go above and beyond and other times its organizations that reach out and touch people’s lives. This week, the West Des Moines Police Department will be honored as an ‘Incredible Hero’. The Crime Prevention Unit ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Mooresville, NC (July 29, 2009) – ‘Incredible Heroes’ come in many forms. Sometimes its individuals that go above and beyond and other times its organizations that reach out and touch people’s lives. This week, the West Des Moines Police Department will be honored as an ‘Incredible Hero’. The Crime Prevention Unit ...FULL STORY »
Braun Racing and The Fraternal Order of Eagles Team Up for Diabetes Research This Weekend at Iowa Speedway
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
MOORESVILLE, NC (July 29, 2009) – Braun Racing and longtime marketing partner, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, have teamed up for a good cause for this weekend’s premier NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway. As previously announced, Braun Racing’s No. 10 Toyota Camry, to be driven by Kelly Bires, ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
MOORESVILLE, NC (July 29, 2009) – Braun Racing and longtime marketing partner, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, have teamed up for a good cause for this weekend’s premier NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway. As previously announced, Braun Racing’s No. 10 Toyota Camry, to be driven by Kelly Bires, ...FULL STORY »
Brad Coleman Heads to Iowa with a Big Spot on his Car
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Charlotte, NC (July 29, 2009) – BigSpot.com is an online service where NASCAR fans can be rewarded for sharing their opinions about products and services. Brad Coleman looks forward to working with his new sponsor and sharing his opinion of Rusty Wallace’s new track in Newton, Iowa. “I’ve heard great ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Charlotte, NC (July 29, 2009) – BigSpot.com is an online service where NASCAR fans can be rewarded for sharing their opinions about products and services. Brad Coleman looks forward to working with his new sponsor and sharing his opinion of Rusty Wallace’s new track in Newton, Iowa. “I’ve heard great ...FULL STORY »
Eric McClure / No. 24 Hefty® Odor Block™ Ford Iowa Preview
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Preview: Eric McClure/ No. 24 Hefty® Odor Block™ Ford Venue: Iowa Speedway Circuit: NASCAR Nationwide Series (Race 21 of 35) Event: US Cellular 250 (250 laps; 218.75 miles) Primary Sponsor: Hefty® Brand—Lake Forest, IL (www.heftybrands.com ) Associate Sponsors: Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) Eric McClure / Hefty® Odor Block™ Notes of Interest Kroger ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Preview: Eric McClure/ No. 24 Hefty® Odor Block™ Ford Venue: Iowa Speedway Circuit: NASCAR Nationwide Series (Race 21 of 35) Event: US Cellular 250 (250 laps; 218.75 miles) Primary Sponsor: Hefty® Brand—Lake Forest, IL (www.heftybrands.com ) Associate Sponsors: Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org ) Eric McClure / Hefty® Odor Block™ Notes of Interest Kroger ...FULL STORY »
Michael Annett Back to Home Track for Iowa Speedway Nationwide Series Debut
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Newton, Iowa (July 29, 2009) – Michael Annett returns to America’s Heartland and his home state of Iowa as the NASCAR Nationwide Series competes in its first ever race at Iowa Speedway in the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by Northland Oil and TMC Transportation on Saturday. While most Nationwide Series drivers will make their ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 07.30.09
Newton, Iowa (July 29, 2009) – Michael Annett returns to America’s Heartland and his home state of Iowa as the NASCAR Nationwide Series competes in its first ever race at Iowa Speedway in the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by Northland Oil and TMC Transportation on Saturday. While most Nationwide Series drivers will make their ...FULL STORY »