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May 10
Thursday

Danica Patrick, Ryan Newman Join Officials to Roll Out New Logo, Pre-Race News for Coca-Cola 600

Coca-Cola Racing drivers Danica Patrick and Ryan Newman were at Charlotte Motor Speedway Thursday helping officials unveil the new Coca-Cola 600 logo and announce pre-race festivities. (Photo by HHP/Harold Hinson) CONCORD, N.C. (May 10, 2012) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Danica Patrick and Ryan Newman were on hand Thursday at Charlotte Motor Speedway to help roll out exciting new programs and activities for fans during Coca-Cola 600 race weekend and unveil the title sponsor’s new race logo. “Every year we have this awesome race – the Ironman race in NASCAR, 600 miles,” said Marcus Smith, president and general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway. “But the other part of our weekend happens before the green flag is thrown and that’s the celebration of our troops and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We call it, Let Freedom Race. I like to call it the biggest Memorial Day weekend ... FULL STORY »

Dave Blaney, 2012 NSCS Bojangles’ Southern 500 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

2012 NSCS Dave Blaney - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Tommy Baldwin Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advance: Darlington Raceway Race: Bojangles' Southern 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: 11 of 36 Track: Darlington Raceway Track Length: 1.366 miles Date: May 12, 2012 Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will head to the Lady in Black this weekend. Dave ... FULL STORY »

Michael Waltrip Racing’s Sixth Annual Fan Fest Set for May 23

2012 Michael Waltrip Racing's Fan Fest CORNELIUS, N.C.— Michael Waltrip Racing will hold its sixth annual Fan Fest at its race shop in Cornelius, N.C. on Wednesday, May 23. MWR NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Martin Truex Jr., Mark Martin and Clint Bowyer will sign autographs from 1-3 ... FULL STORY »

Go Daddy’s Danica Patrick Revved-Up for Darlington

Danica Patrick - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland / Getty Images for NASCAR GoDaddy.com - Broadcast Sponsor of Darlington Sprint Cup Race SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (May 10, 2012) -- After an eventful weekend at Talladega in the Nationwide Series, Go Daddy's Danica Patrick is ready to take on a new challenge at Darlington Raceway. Go ... FULL STORY »

SPEED Primes for 28th Annual NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Logo NASCAR SPRINT PIT CREW CHALLENGE, NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE LEAD INTO ALL-STAR WEEKEND ON SPEED  SPEED SOCIAL GARAGE HEADLINES MASSIVE SOCIAL MEDIA EFFORT  SPEED rolls into its sixth season as the exclusive home to the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 19 ... FULL STORY »

Team BCR Racing and Charles Evans Jr. To Run Limited NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Schedule

Team BCR Racing (MOORESVILLE, NC) May 10, 2012 Officials at Team BCR and Charles “CJ” Evans, Jr announced today that they will be competing in select NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events this season. Evans will be driving a ... FULL STORY »

After Incredible Richmond Debut Ryan Blaney Heads To Darlington

(L-R) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dave Blaney stands with son Ryan Blaney during NASCAR Nationwide Series Coors Light Qualifying on Friday at Richmond International Raceway. Ryan made his first NASCAR Nationwide Series race by qualifying 8th, best of the drivers who had to qualify their way into the Virginia 529 College Savings 250. - Photo Credit: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for NASCAR I am just like everyone else and am extremely impressed with young Ryan Blaney's debut, 8th place qualifying position and 7th place finish during his Nationwide debut at Richmond two weekends ago. Now he is set to tackle Darlington on ... FULL STORY »



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Cale Yarborough Got First Darlington Win in No.21 Wood Brothers 1968 Mercury Cyclone
Posted 05.10.12
This weekend at Darlington Raceway, Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 car will sport a special paint scheme honoring Hall of Fame member Cale Yarborough. The Timmonsville, S.C. native won 55 races in a car numbered 11. Yarborough also won 13 races in a car numbered 21 and fielded by the Wood Brothers ...FULL STORY »
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Raceday in Talladega Spurs Changes in 2012 Sprint Fan Vote Top 10
Posted 05.10.12
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – May 10, 2012 – Fueled by his run at Talladega Superspeedway this past Sunday, Michael Waltrip leaped into the 2012 Sprint Fan Vote top 10 (alphabetical) standings and forced rookie Aric Almirola to the outside. Seven drivers currently in the top 20 in points need to either win at Darlington ...FULL STORY »
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Southern Pride Trucking Sponsoring FAS Lane Racing at Darlington
Posted 05.10.12
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 10, 2012) – FAS Lane Racing is proud to announce that Southern Pride Trucking will serve as Primary Sponsor to the team’s No. 32 entry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for this weekend’s running of the Bojangles Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Southern Pride Trucking, in ...FULL STORY »
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Tony La Russa Named Grand Marshal of Toyota/Save Mart 350
Posted 05.09.12
SONOMA, Calif. (May 9, 2012) — Tony La Russa, one of the greatest managers in the history of Major League Baseball, has been named Grand Marshal of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Infineon Raceway, June 22-24. La Russa will be honored on Friday, June 22, of ...FULL STORY »
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Ben Kennedy Racing Partners with Slack Auto Parts
Posted 05.09.12
"Kennedy to run paint scheme on Super Late Model and NASCAR K&N Pro Series cars" DAYTONA BEACH, FL (May 8, 2012)- Ben Kennedy Racing is pleased to announce their partnership with Slack Auto Parts Company for the next two upcoming races at Gresham Motorsports Park. Slack Auto Parts and Ben Kennedy ...FULL STORY »
(L-R) Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 5-hour Energy Toyota, talks with team owner Michael Waltrip talk in the garage - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR
NASCAR Nationwide Series ticket holders can get on the track free for the June 2 ‘5-hour ENERGY Open Track’ Session
Posted 05.09.12
Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip to participate in a free question-and-answer session DOVER, Del. – After a highly successful inaugural event in 2011, 5-hour ENERGY and Dover International Speedway are again providing fans with the opportunity to get a close-up look at the Monster Mile with the June 2, 2012 “5-hour ...FULL STORY »
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NASCAR, IndyCar Win PETA Awards for Fueling Racing Fans With Veggie Power
Posted 05.09.12
Speedway Motorsports, Levy Restaurants Also Drive Off With a 'High Octane' Award for Offering Food That Belongs in the Winner's Circle  Norfolk, Va. — For providing car-racing fans with delicious and cruelty-free vegan "fuel" at several tracks across the country and helping them make sure that they get the green flag ...FULL STORY »
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Darlington Raceway Made Stock Car Racing A Modern Sport
Posted 05.09.12
First Southern 500 Featured 75 Cars, Many Driven To Track Then Home Again DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 9, 2012) – NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series history began in Charlotte, N.C. on June 19, 1949 with Jim Roper’s victory in a 150-mile race over the 3/4-mile dirt Charlotte Speedway. The foundations of the modern ...FULL STORY »
Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, walks through the garage area - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR
Danica Patrick – ‘The Lady in Green’ Meets ‘The Lady in Black’
Posted 05.09.12
KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (May 9, 2012) – It’s been called the toughest of all tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule. So much so that Darlington (S.C.) Raceway years ago was nicknamed “The Track Too Tough To Tame.” Darlington is an egg-shaped oval 1.366 miles in length – the odd shape ...FULL STORY »


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