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May 26
Saturday

2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Second Practice Session Speeds

Denny Hamlin in Garage - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR This past Thursday, the NSCS teams had their first Coca-Cola 600 practice session; as well as, qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway. And, after a day of no track activity on Friday, the teams returned on Saturday for their final two practice sessions before Sunday night's race. In Saturday morning's session, it was Denny Hamlin with a lap speed of 186.239 mph, on top of the speed charts at the end of the session, and was followed by Paul Menard (186.123 mph) who was second fastest, Carl Edwards (186.021) third, Kyle Busch (185.970) fourth and Martin Truex, Jr. (185.899) was the fifth fastest. Rounding out the top-ten fastest during the practice were Jimmie Johnson (185.701 mph) who was sixth fastest, Brad Keselowski (185.631) ... FULL STORY »

PRN Expands Broadcast Team with New Role for Wendy Venturini at Charlotte

Wendy Venturini Venturini to Be First Female to Call a NASCAR Race from the Radio Broadcast Booth CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 25, 2012) – The Performance Racing Network, long known for its engaging, fan-friendly broadcasts, is making history this weekend – rightfully at the History ... FULL STORY »

Circle Sport Hits the Track with Rookie-Of-The-Year Contender Leicht

Circle Sport LLC Logo MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 25, 2012) – Circle Sport, LLC, today announced that 2012 Rookie-of-the-Year Contender Stephen Leicht will drive the No. 33 Circle Sport Chevrolet this weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the debut effort for the Sprint Cup Series organization.  ... FULL STORY »

Jeff Gordon, Celebrities and Volunteers Fueled Drive to End Hunger Charlotte 1 Million

AARP Foundation Drive To End Hunger No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet pit crew wins Hendrick Motorsports Pit Crew Meal Packaging Challenge CHARLOTTE, NC – As part of the final leg of the Drive to End Hunger Charlotte 1 Million, the pit crew from the No. ... FULL STORY »

SRT Motorsports (Dodge) Presents THE NUMBERS: Coca-Cola 600

Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports Logo THE NUMBERS for the COCA-COLA 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway (all 106 Sprint Cup races) 1 – fewest cars on the lead lap at finish (13 times, most recent 5/24/87) 1 – fewest cautions (10/14/62) 2 – fewest laps led by race winner (Kevin Harvick, ... FULL STORY »

Day Two of Food Lion Speed Street Provides Full Service of Racing and Musical Activities

Food Lion Speed Street - "Stars, Cars & Guitars" Logo WHAT:          Day two of Food Lion Speed Street will highlight many of the racing superstars who will be competing on Sunday, May 27 at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Topping the list of activities for Friday, May 25 is ... FULL STORY »

Wood Brothers Experience Another Memorable Qualifying Day at Charlotte Motor Speedway

2012 NSCS 21 car (Trevor Bayne) - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR The Wood Brothers have had many Memorial Day weekends to remember over the years, but 2012 is shaping up to be one of the best ever. Leonard Wood, the team’s long-time crew chief, was selected this week to be a member ... FULL STORY »



Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 U.S. Air Force Ford, poses after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday in Concord, N.C. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for NASCAR
Richard Petty Motorsports Sweeps Front Row In Qualifying for Coca-Cola 600
Posted 05.24.12
Driving the iconic No. 43, Aric Almirola earned his first career pole in his debut NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway by outpacing teammate Marcos Ambrose Thursday during LiftMaster Pole Night for a Richard Petty Motorsports front row sweep. Almirola won the pole for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 by ...FULL STORY »
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Ford Racing, 2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Posted 05.24.12
MATT KENSETH – No. 17 Fastenal Ford Fusion – “We just kind of missed it a little bit today. I kind of missed turn three by maybe a hair, but, unfortunately, that’s about all we have. We struggled a little bit today with this Fastenal Ford, but we’re pretty happy ...FULL STORY »
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Cometic Gasket Looks for Clean Sweep Memorial Day Weekend
Posted 05.24.12
CONCORD, Ohio (May 24, 2012) - Cometic Gasket, Inc., will be well represented in the coming days as the nation turns its attention toward the motorsports world Memorial Day weekend. Drivers, crew chiefs, head mechanics and team owners alike, will rely on Cometic's dependability and reputation as the go-to gasket for ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson with Crew Chief Chad Knaus - Photo Credit: Jamey Price/Getty Images for NASCAR
Johnson Leads Team Chevy in Coca-Cola 600 Qualifying
Posted 05.24.12
Earns third place starting spot for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 CONCORD, NC – May 24, 2012 – On the heels of winning last week’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star race, Jimmie Johnson powered his No. 48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet to a third place qualifying time for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Posted 05.24.12
CLINT BOWYER, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing Starting Position: 5th Are you pleased with your qualifying run? "Yeah, I am. Got through (turns) one and two really good and then gave up too much in (turns) three and four. It's just one of those things. It's ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Aric Almirola – Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Starting Lineup
Posted 05.24.12
Aric Almirola and teammate Marcos Ambrose will make it an all-Richard Petty Motorsports front row in Sunday's NSCS Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, as Almirola captured his first series' Coors Light Pole Award with a qualifying lap speed of 192.940 mph. Ambrose, with a qualifying lap speed of 191.598 mph, will ...FULL STORY »
Tune in to Charlotte – From Anywhere in the World
Posted 05.24.12
Free PRN NASCAR Race Broadcasts Now Online on Computer, iPad, or SmartPhone PRN Streaming Broadcast Heard Each Race by Fans around the World CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 24, 2012) – Now, you can literally tune in to the PRN broadcasts of the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series from almost anywhere in ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip talks with Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Martin Truex, Jr.
Posted 05.24.12
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How was your practice session? "So far it's been a pretty eventful day for us here at Charlotte. This place has always been pretty difficult for me and it seems like every time we come here we ...FULL STORY »
Ryan Newman in car - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Ryan Newman
Posted 05.24.12
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 U.S. ARMY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed… and other topics. WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS FOR TONIGHT’S QUALIFYING SESSION? IF YOU CLAIM TONIGHT’S POLE IT WILL MARK YOUR 10TH AT CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY. “Well we were 21st I think in ...FULL STORY »


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