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May 24
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2012 NNS HISTORY 300 First Practice Session Speeds

Brad Keselowski Driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger R/T - Photo Credit: Brad Keselowski Racing Brad Keselowski, with a lap speed of 179.635 mph, was the quickest during the first NNS HISTORY 300 practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Second quickest with a lap speed of 179.569 mph, was Kevin Harvick, followed by Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. (179.503 mph) who was the third quickest, Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Cole Whitt (179.468) fourth and Joey Logano (178.772) was fifth quickest. Rounding out the top-ten quickest during practice were James Buescher (178.678 mph) who was sixth fastest, Kasey Kahne (178.430) seventh, Joey Coulter (178.406) eighth, Mike Bliss (178.283) ninth and Elliott Sadler (178.147) posting the tenth quickest lap speed. The team will have their "Happy Hour" (final) practice session from 5:10 PM - 6:30 PM (ET) this evening, and ... FULL STORY »

Toyota NASCAR TidBits – May 21 – 27, 2012

Toyota Motorsports Logo 2013 CAMRY REVEAL: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) formally introduced the new 2013 Toyota Camry that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) at TRD's Salisbury, N.C. facility on Tuesday. The ... FULL STORY »

Dave Blaney, 2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

2012 NSCS Dave Blaney - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Tommy Baldwin Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advance: Charlotte Motor Speedway Race: Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: 12 of 36 Track: Charlotte Motor Speedway Track Length: 1.5 miles Date: May 27, 2012 Dave Blaney and Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will compete in NASCAR’s longest race ... FULL STORY »

Coca-Cola 600 Changes But Remains Test Of Endurance

2012 Coca-Cola 600 Logo FOX’s Darrell Waltrip Won Race Record Five Times Listening, Being Patient DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 24, 2012) – Much – almost everything – has changed since Joe Lee Johnson spent 5-1/2 hours behind the wheel of his Chevrolet en route to ... FULL STORY »

Leonard Wood Selected For Induction Into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Leonard Wood (L) part of the 2013 class of inductees in the NASCAR Hall of Fame and his brother and Class of 2012 NASCAR Hall of Famer Glen Wood (R) pose after Voting Day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR Leonard Wood has always had a rare gift when it comes to things mechanical. When he was just 13 years old, he built himself a car, using crude tools and cast-away parts. He took a washing machine-style engine, parts from ... FULL STORY »

SRT Motorsports (Dodge) 2012 NNS HISTORY 300 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Motorsports Logo SAM HORNISH JR. – No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger Crew Chief: Chad Walter Career Stats:          2012 Season Stats: Starts:   43          Starts:    10 Wins:     1       ... FULL STORY »

Brian Scott, 2012 NNS HISTORY 300 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

2012 NNS Brian Scott - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR Brian Scott / No. 11 Dollar General Toyota Preview History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway  No. 11 Dollar General Toyota News and Notes: ·         SCOTT SUPPORTS CHARLOTTE MUSCLE TEAM: Brian Scott gave back to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) this week as he participated in ... FULL STORY »



Travis Pastrana - Photo Credit: Jamie Squire / Getty Images for NASCAR
Travis Pastrana, 2012 NNS HISTORY 300 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 05.23.12
CORNELIUS, N.C. - Stock car racing veterans Mike Greci and Scott Zipadelli serve as an integral part of No. 99 Boost Mobile Toyota driver Travis Pastrana's introduction to NASCAR. They work hand-in-hand on the K&N Pro Series East and NASCAR Nationwide program to make sure Pastrana has a successful season and ...FULL STORY »
Wood Brothers Racing's Trevor Bayne
Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing to Honor DAV this Weekend for ‘NASCAR Unites-An American Salute’
Posted 05.23.12
· Motorcraft and Quick Lane Racing and Wood Brothers Racing are proud to honor the DAV this weekend at the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. · The No. 21 Ford Fusion driven by Trevor Bayne will carry the DAV logo on its sides in honor of the relationship between Ford ...FULL STORY »
NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR Adds Media Excellence Award To Annual Hall Of Fame Honors
Posted 05.23.12
Squier-Hall Award Named For Long-Time NASCAR Broadcasters Ken Squier And Barney Hall DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2012) – Following the announcement of the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame class tonight, NASCAR announced the creation of a new award to honor the contributions of media to the success of the sport. This ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS David Gilliland - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
ModSpace Returns to Gilliland’s No. 38 at Charlotte
Posted 05.23.12
Driver Views 600-Miler as Opportunity for Win Statesville, N.C. (May 22, 2012) - Modular construction provider ModSpace will once again be featured on the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford this weekend during the Coca-Cola 600 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. It's the second time that driver David Gilliland will ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Dave Blaney - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
SealWrap Extends Partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing to Include NASCAR’s Longest Race
Posted 05.23.12
Dave Blaney will drive the No. 36 SealWrap Chevrolet in the Coca-Cola 600 MOORESVILLE, N.C. (May 23, 2012) – SealWrap Repair Tape will extend their eight-race partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR). The Indiana-based company will support Dave Blaney and the No. 36 Chevrolet in the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor ...FULL STORY »
Denny Hamlin in Garage - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR
Denny Hamlin, 2012 NSCS Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 05.23.12
EXPRESS NOTES: All-Star Recap: Denny Hamlin finished 20th in Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway after the handling of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota went away for the final 10-lap segment in the event won by Jimmie Johnson. Hamlin started third in the 90-lap exhibition, ...FULL STORY »
TV screens show the 2013 class of inductees consisting of Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood after Voting Day at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR
2013 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced
Posted 05.23.12
Baker, Owens, Thomas, Wallace And Wood Comprise List Of New Inductees DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2012) – NASCAR announced today the 2013 class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five-person class, which will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the NASCAR ...FULL STORY »
Joe Gibbs' Game Plan for Life (GamePlanforLife.com)
Game Plan For Life Simulcast Event From Joe Gibbs Racing This Saturday, May 26 2012
Posted 05.23.12
Attend in Person or Watch Online – Deadline to Register is Friday at Noon Go To: www.lifeway.com/gameplanlive Huntersville, N.C. (May 23, 2012). -  LifeWay Men will broadcast Game Plan for Life, a live simulcast event this Saturday, May 26, 2012, featuring Joe Gibbs and Tony Evans. There are still tickets available to attend the event, which ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates with a victory lap with team owner Rick Hendrick sitting on the door after winning the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday in Concord, N.C. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Jimmie Johnson Ready To Resume Ownership of His House Again?
Posted 05.23.12
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (May 23, 2012) – Charlotte Motor Speedway was- at one point- jokingly referred to as “Jimmie’s house.” While Jimmie Johnson never used the moniker himself, others found justification for the reference. During a stretch in his NASCAR Sprint Cup career there was no denying that Johnson certainly owned ...FULL STORY »


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