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Oct 24
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International Race Car Driver Adrian Fernandez Selected as Grand Marshal for Kobalt Tools 500 at PIR

In 2008 Adrian Fernandez sits behind the wheel of Hendrick Motorsport's No. 5 Lowe's Chevy in the Nationwide Series at Mexico City - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images Mexican driver for Aston Martin Racing team to deliver “most famous words” in racing (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – Adrian Fernandez – driver of the No. 007 Lowe’s Aston Martin LMP1 and one of Mexico’s most popular athletes – will step out of his normal role behind the wheel to serve as Grand Marshal for the Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday, November 13. “I am honored to be chosen as the Grand Marshal for the Kobalt Tools 500,” said Fernandez. “At this stage, every round in The Chase is pivotal and I am looking forward to a great race. I competed at PIR on several occasions and, having lived in Phoenix for a long time, I still consider it home. ... FULL STORY »

Phoenix International Raceway to Host Exclusive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Autograph Session for Lucky Fans

Phoenix International Raceway logo thumbnail Johnson, Hamlin, Kahne, Bowyer and others will sign for race fans at PIR on November 12 Phoenix International Raceway fans will have an unprecedented opportunity for autographs with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers, including 5-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie ... FULL STORY »

New Park ‘N Ride Terminal to Debut at PIR During Kobalt Tools 500 on November 13

Kobalt Tools 500(k) at Phoenix International Raceway New drop-off location places fans in the center of the NASCAR weekend action (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – Fans planning to take advantage of the Park ‘N Ride for the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, November 13 will ... FULL STORY »

Cheerios Unveils USO Cheer Paint Scheme for Phoenix Race Weekend

2011 NSCS No. 33 Cheerios USO Cheer Chevrolet Impala SS Design Encourages Fans to Honor Military Families Whose Loved Ones Are Serving Our Country MINNEAPOLIS - (October 13, 2011) -Cheerios® and the USO today unveiled a special paint scheme that will adorn the No. 33 Chevrolet driven by Clint Bowyer at ... FULL STORY »

West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame & Phoenix International Raceway to Honor Kevin Harvick at Arizona Biltmore Event on November 10

West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame Logo ESPN’s Jamie Little to host “Night to Remember” charity event honoring Bakersfield, Calif. native (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – To help celebrate Phoenix International Raceway’s traditional fall NASCAR event weekend, PIR and the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame will host a ... FULL STORY »

2011 Phoenix International Raceway Goodyear Tire Test Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jeff Gordon

Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon laughs as he answers a question after the first day of testing at the repaved and reconfigured Phoenix International Raceway on Tuesday in Avondale, Ariz. - Photo Credit: Norm Hall/Getty Images for NASCAR Jeff Gordon, No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, met with members of the media at Phoenix International Raceway following the first day of testing: An interview with JEFF GORDON THE MODERATOR: We welcome Jeff Gordon. Jeff participated in the tire test day one at ... FULL STORY »

NASCAR Announces 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Logo Earlier Talladega Chase Race Among Next Year’s Lineup Adjustments DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 28, 2011) – NASCAR announced today the 2012 schedule for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, with a lineup featuring a number of adjustments from the 2011 edition. “We believe ... FULL STORY »



Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM)
Coming Up Sevens (Kyle Busch)
Posted 09.21.11
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (September 20, 2011)- When the Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) travel crew lands in Manchester, N.H. Thursday, they might want to consider making a trip to Foxwoods Resort Casino. As the team prepares for this weekend's F.W. Webb 175 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at New Hampshire ...FULL STORY »
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October 4 Testing Session at Phoenix International Raceway Gives NASCAR Fans First Chance to See Drivers Take on the New PIR
Posted 08.01.11
October 4 testing session will be open to all fans, free of charge (PHOENIX, Ariz.) – Race fans eager to see the stars of NASCAR take on Phoenix International Raceway’s newly repaved and reconfigured 1-mile oval will have their first opportunity to do so during a Sprint Cup Series testing session ...FULL STORY »
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., No. 6 Tender Ridge Ford Mustang Michigan International Speedway Preview
Posted 06.14.11
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. - Alliance Truck Parts 250 ADVANCE Team: No. 6 Tender Ridge Ford Mustang Crew Chief: Mike Kelley Chassis: RK-645 ...FULL STORY »
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Tickets for Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Event Weekend Go on Sale May 19
Posted 05.17.11
Chase for the Sprint Cup semi-final race weekend will be fans’ first chance to see ‘New PIR’ PHOENIX – Race fans can purchase tickets to the Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway – the semi-final playoff race in NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup – on ...FULL STORY »
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Strong Start Leads NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Into Break
Posted 03.09.11
Competitive Opening Highlighted by Record Breaking Numbers DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 9, 2011) – The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series steamrolls into an open week coming off three consecutive races featuring record-breaking competition. The first three events – at Daytona, Phoenix and Las Vegas – have resulted in some of the tightest and ...FULL STORY »
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Joey Coulter, No. 22 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Silverado Darlington Preview
Posted 03.08.11
RCR Event Preview -- Darlington Raceway Race: Too Tough To Tame 200 Location: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway Richard Childress Racing; NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race Notes: RCR's NCWTS History ... In 162 NCWTS starts, RCR has earned 22 wins, 67 top-five finishes, 103 top-10 finishes and 24 poles, along with the ...FULL STORY »
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Dodge NASCAR Nationwide Series Las Vegas Motor Speedway Post Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 03.06.11
Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sam’s Town 300 Post Race Quotes NASCAR Nationwide Series http://twitter.com/teamdodge BRAD KESELOWSKI (No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger R/T) Finished Third “We started off this weekend and I didn’t (think we were) very good at all. We were atrociously bad and my team worked all weekend long and found ...FULL STORY »
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Cajun Industries Expands Racing Platform with Josh Wise and Go Green Racing
Posted 03.04.11
"Heitz Trucking, StopRepairBills.com sign on as associate sponsors for Las Vegas" LAS VEGAS, Nev. (March 4, 2011) – Cajun Industries is pleased to announce the company will expand their racing program with Josh Wise and Go Green Racing as the primary sponsor of the No. 39 Cajun Industries Ford Mustang in ...FULL STORY »
Trevor Bayne
Trevor Bayne Looks to Bounce Back at Las Vegas
Posted 03.03.11
Trevor Bayne and the No. 16 Roush Fenway team had a strong run going last weekend in Phoenix and looked to be the highest finishing Nationwide points contender, before cutting a tire down late in the race, hitting the wall and being forced to settle for a 31st-place finish. Bayne ...FULL STORY »


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