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Articles tagged ‘Kentucky Speedway’

Jun 12
Friday

Kevin Hamlin Multitasking in Kentucky and Michigan

Sparta, Ky. (June 11, 2009) – Kevin Hamlin will be pulling double duty this weekend at Kentucky and Michigan, but in a different way than that of his NASCAR counterparts. Not only will Hamlin’s name scroll past twice on the ribbon during NASCAR Nationwide Series practice Friday at Kentucky, but the driver will also head to the spotter’s stand for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in Michigan on Sunday. Hamlin will practice in two different Nationwide Series cars on Friday at Kentucky Speedway when the series heads to the Blue Grass State for the Meijer 300 Presented by Ritz. Juggling practice time in two different Nationwide Series cars at Kentucky Speedway on Friday, Hamlin will pilot the No. 34 Chevrolet for Front Row Motorsports as well as the ... FULL STORY »

McDowell Returns to Jump Start Track

Sparta, Ky. (June 12, 2009)- Michael McDowell points to one racetrack on the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series Schedule as his break-out performance. That track is the site of this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series Meijer 300, Kentucky Speedway. “Back in 2007 we ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Motorsports, NSCS, NNS & NCWTS Weekend Races Notes Quotes

TOYOTA TALK: • Busch Likes Battling Michigan • Logano to Defend Win at Kentucky • Leffler Likes Season So Far • Timothy Talks Transition NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) NEWS, NOTES & NUMBERS: Toyota Camry drivers have combined for four wins (Kyle Busch -- Las Vegas, ... FULL STORY »

Nationwide regulars hope to shine in stand-alone event at Kentucky

Joey Logano hasn’t been racing full-time in the Nationwide Series this year, opting to focus his attention on his Sprint Cup ride instead of making several cross country trips to run both on Nationwide stand-alone weekends. This weekend, however, will be ... FULL STORY »

Joey Logano Looking to Repeat at Kentucky

No. 20 GameStop Toyota Kentucky Race Preview Huntersville, N.C. – Joey Logano made his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut amid much hype and scrutiny in 2008. He was called the next great, American racer by everyone from ESPN to veteran NASCAR ... FULL STORY »

NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski, Stephen Leicht will be in Fountain Square to speak to race fans about dangers of driving while distracted

Nationwide Insurance is proud to announce that it will be bringing NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati this Friday. Both drivers will educate visitors about the dangers of committing DWD ... FULL STORY »

Burney Lamar, 2009 Meijer 300 NNS Race Preview

BURNEY LAMAR QUICK FACTS Kentucky Speedway Meijer 300 presented by Ritz June 13, 2009 Notes of Interest: · Kentucky Speedway Stats: Lamar has two previous starts at the 1.5-mile Sparta, Kentucky track. His best finish ... FULL STORY »



Stephen Leicht, 2009 Meijer 300 NNS Race Preview
Posted 06.10.09
NOTES: · This Week’s Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevrolet Impala SS at Kentucky Speedway … Stephen Leicht will pilot Chassis No. 077 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series stable. Built new for 2009, this is the same Impala SS that ...FULL STORY »
Scott Wimmer, 2009 Meijer 300 NNS Race Preview
Posted 06.09.09
WELCOME WESTERMAN – Westerman Companies, long-time sponsor of Key Motorsports’ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series entry, will be making its first ever appearance as primary sponsor of a NASCAR Nationwide Series racecar. Westerman announced a few weeks ago that the company would upgrade its sponsorship support to the NNS after ...FULL STORY »
John Wes Townley, 2009 Meijer 300 NNS Race Preview
Posted 06.09.09
John Wes Townley Express Notes Kentucky Speedway, Race No. 14 Race Info: Event: Meijer 300 presented by Ritz Date/Time: Saturday, June 13th/8:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2, 8:00 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, 8:00 p.m. ET Distance: 225 laps/300 miles Track: 1.5-mile Tri-oval 2008 Winner: Joey Logano Facebook: John Wes Townley (Fan Site) Fast & Fun Facts: · ...FULL STORY »
Lagasse Jr. Returns to the Site of ASA Win
Posted 06.09.09
Scott Lagasse Jr. Kentucky Speedway Sponsor: America’s Incredible Pizza Company Owners: Tony & Bryan Mullet Nationwide Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe Nationwide Chassis: 001 Manufacturer: Toyota Engine Builder: TRD Scott Lagasse Jr. Quick Facts: • Scott Lagasse Jr. will run his first full season with CJM Racing this year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series ...FULL STORY »
Jason Leffler and the Great Clips Team Aiming for a Win in the Bluegrass State
Posted 06.09.09
JASON LEFFLER QUICK FACTS Kentucky Speedway Meijer 300 presented by Ritz June 13, 2009 · Leffler’s Kentucky Speedway Highlights In four NASCAR Nationwide Series starts at Kentucky, Leffler has one top-10 finish with a seventh place in 2004. In that race he started fourth and led for ...FULL STORY »
Brad Keselowski, No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Kentucky Preview
Posted 06.09.09
PREVIEW – Brad Keselowski (No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet) EVENT – Meijer 300 (200 laps/ 300 miles) TRACK – Kentucky Raceway (1.5-Mile Tri-oval) DATE – Saturday, June 13, 2009 KESELOWSKI AT KENTUCKY – Keselowski will be making only his second career NASCAR Nationwide Series start at the 1.5-mile track this weekend. His first came last ...FULL STORY »
“Incredible Hero” Holly Brown Rescued a Women from a Burning Building
Posted 06.09.09
Mooresville, NC (June 9, 2009) – Holly Brown’s quick thinking and cool-headed reaction possibly saved a life during a random encounter along her bus route. Brown is a special needs bus driver for the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) system in Louisville, KY. During a house fire, Brown rescued a ...FULL STORY »
Ken Butler III looks forward to taking some experience to Kentucky
Posted 06.09.09
Hopes to turn past races on the 1.5-mile oval into success on Saturday CHINA GROVE, NC (June 9, 2009) – If one sees Ken Butler III smiling even before the first practice at Kentucky Speedway for this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race it’s for a real good reason – he’s been ...FULL STORY »
JC Stout Heads to Kentucky
Posted 06.09.09
(June 9, 2009) Castile, NY: Driver of the #19 NASCAR® Nationwide Series race car JC Stout, will load his single car with the help of his all volunteer crew and head to Kentucky Speedway this week. Before first light Thursday morning, the team will begin it’s second journey of ...FULL STORY »


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