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Articles tagged ‘Nationwide Series’

Apr 23
Thursday

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony To Be Held In Las Vegas

NASCAR Nationwide Series And NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Events To Be Held in Miami Grand-Am Banquet Moved To Hollywood, Fla. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 23, 2009) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that Las Vegas formally becomes the “Official Host City of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week.” NASCAR’s annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony will be held at the Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. The move to Las Vegas provides for greater flexibility for driver and fan events. The NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events will be combined and held at the Loews Miami Beach on Monday, Nov. 23. The Grand-Am Rolex Series banquet will ... FULL STORY »

Non-Profit Groups Raise Funds While Filling Key Role During Race Weekends at Richmond International Raceway

Groups Earned More Than $200,000 Over Three Race Weekends in 2008 RICHMOND (4/23/09) – One of the most important aspects of a successful race weekend at Richmond International Raceway is the support non-profit groups and organizations provide in the area of ... FULL STORY »

2009 Aaron’s 312 First Practice Speeds

Brad Keselowski was the fastest driver with a speed of 194.003 m.p.h., in Thursday's Nationwide Series' first practice session at Talladega Superspeedway. Raybestos Rookie contender Scott Lagasse Jr. was the second fastest in practice with a speed of 193.995 m.p.h., ... FULL STORY »

MIS announces new non-profit entity – MIS Cares

MIS Cares, with assistance from NASCAR Foundation, to serve as liaison between Irish Hills speedway and all charitable causes BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 23, 2009) — Michigan International Speedway officials today announced the establishment of MIS Cares, a 501 c (3) non-profit ... FULL STORY »

Richmond International Raceway Keeps Focus on the Fan Experience For May NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend

“It’s All About the Fans” RICHMOND (4/22/09) -- Richmond International Raceway is known for exciting night racing “under the lights,” and fans can expect to once again see some of the best and most entertaining racing in all of motorsports during ... FULL STORY »

Former crew chief Barry Dodson recovering from auto accident

Former NASCAR Cup crew chief Barry Dodson suffered multiple injuries in an automobile accident on April 10 in Pawley’s Island, S.C. Dodson was taking a test drive at a dealership when he says the car’s accelerator hung. He crashed into two ... FULL STORY »

Z-Line Designs Racing: Kyle Busch Talladega Advance

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 22, 2009) – It’s difficult to believe almost 30 years have passed since the Grateful Dead sang about beating the justice system in their hit single “Alabama Getaway.” As Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Z-Line Designs ... FULL STORY »



Talladega Superspeedway Names Indelicato Consumer Marketing Manager
Posted 04.22.09
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Talladega Superspeedway has hired Marisa Indelicato as Consumer Marketing Manager, Senior Director of Communications and Consumer Marketing Kristi R. King announced today. Indelicato, a native of West Lafayette, Indiana, joins the superspeedway having previously served as Publicity and Social Media Marketing Manager at Watkins Glen International in New ...FULL STORY »
Mike Wallace and Fishburne Military School team again for Talladega race
Posted 04.22.09
"Wallace to drive No. 0 Chevrolet for Johnny Davis Motorsports" CONCORD, NC (April 22, 2009) – After a successful outing the last time they teamed together, Mike Wallace and the Fishburne Military School of Waynesburg, Va. are going to take on Talladega Superspeedway in Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Wallace will once ...FULL STORY »
CJM Racing / Scott Lagasse, Jr. is Looking to Rebound at Talladega
Posted 04.22.09
Scott Lagasse Jr. Talladega Superspeedway Sponsor: America’s Incredible Pizza Company Owners: Tony & Bryan Mullet Nationwide Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe ...FULL STORY »
Zach Campbell’s Road to Recovery a True Heroic Effort
Posted 04.22.09
Mooresville, NC (April 22, 2009) – September 22, 2001 changed young Zach Campbell’s life forever. A 14-year old kid at the time, Zach was attending a motocross racing school when a freak accident occurred that left him paralyzed and doctors proclaiming that he would never walk again. Determined to beat ...FULL STORY »
Brian Vickers, No. 32 Dollar General TOYOTA Camry Talladega Preview
Posted 04.22.09
BRIAN VICKERS QUICK FACTS Talladega Superspeedway Aaron’s 312 April 25, 2009 Notes of Interest: · Vickers is back! Can you believe it has been since Las Vegas (February, 28 2009) that we last saw BV in the signature yellow of Dollar General! · ...FULL STORY »
Robert Richardson’s Need For Speed
Posted 04.22.09
"Driver pumped for Talladega and its high speeds" (China Grove, N.C.) April 21, 2009 - After having two weeks off from racing, Robert Richardson is primed to get back behind the wheel of the No. 23 Mahindra Tractors car when the NASCAR Nationwide Series races at the famed Talladega Superspeedway this ...FULL STORY »
Kenny Wallace, Border Patrol Take on Talladega for Eighth Race of Season
Posted 04.22.09
MONROE, N.C. (Wednesday, April 22, 2009) - In polling NASCAR drivers, teams, and fans, chances are that most would label the Talladega Superspeedway as the track which produces the most exciting racing action year in and year out. And it’s the site of this Saturday’s Nationwide Series race, and the ...FULL STORY »
Mike Harmon will need a teleporter this weekend
Posted 04.22.09
Mike Harmon's name appears on the entry lists for this weekend's Nationwide, Truck Series and ARCA races. The only problem with that is the fact that the truck race is at Kansas Speedway outside of Kansas City. The Nationwide and ARCA races are in Talladega. So if Harmon, who is from Birmingport, ...FULL STORY »
Tickets Still Available for Thursday’s IMHOF Induction Ceremony
Posted 04.22.09
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Tickets are still available for the 2009 International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF) Induction Ceremony, Thursday, April 23 at the SPEED Channel Dome in Talladega, Ala. This year’s black-tie optional ceremony begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet and awards ceremony immediately following. The ...FULL STORY »


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