News By Topic: Race Car Drivers

AAA to Be Primary Sponsor of Roush Racing's No. 6 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Ford and Driver Mark Martin in 2006

Oct 31, 2005

BURNSVILLE, Minn., Oct. 31 -- AAA will become the primary sponsor of Roush Racing's flagship No. 6 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series starting in 2006. In addition, veteran driver Mark Martin will extend his "Salute to You" Tour and return to pilot the car for one more year in 2006, with Todd Kluever set to ta ... Continue reading

BENTLEY CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLUE TRAIN RACE

Oct 31, 2005

Crewe, UK, October 31, 2005; Some 75 years since the adventurer and Le Mans winner Woolf Barnato raced and beat the famous Blue Train on its journey across France, Bentley Motors and its coach building division Mulliner are celebrating his achievement with a powerful, distinctive and luxurious grand tourer based on its ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - FINAL results from THE STRIP at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Oct 31, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Olivarez and Payne hit the jackpot at The Strip LAS VEGAS - In the final eliminations from the Short Line Express Mar ... Continue reading

Edwards Sweeps Atlanta With Nextel Cup Series Victory

Oct 30, 2005

· Carl Edwards captured his third NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series victory and second straight at Atlanta Motor Speedway. · The last Ford driver to sweep both races at the same track was last season when Kurt Busch won twice at New Hampshire International Speedway. · Today’s win is the 14th of the season for Ford, whi ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - SAT Results from THE STRIP at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Oct 30, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Olivarez takes over the lead in Dragster at The Strip, while Payne remains on top in Funny Car LAS VEGAS - In the f ... Continue reading

IHRA Harold Martin Saturday Update: Martin Will Roll Off 14th at "The Rock"

Oct 30, 2005

Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing Phone: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net Team ACDelco IHRA Qualifying Wrap Sheet Harold Martin, Owner/Driver ACDelco Pro Modified Pontiac Grand Am Event: Tenth Annual Udderly Smooth World Finals. Location: Rockingham Dragway Rockingham, NC Dates: October 29, 2005 Martin Wil ... Continue reading

ALL-NEW 2006 NEW FORD FOCUS WRC COMPLETES MAIDEN TEST

Oct 30, 2005

BRENTWOOD, Essex, October 28, 2005 -- The first all-new 2006 Ford Focus RS World Rally Car completed almost 500km during its initial three-day test session in England last week. The car, which will spearhead the BP-Ford World Rally Team's challenge in the FIA World Rally Championship next season, will undergo a second ... Continue reading

Candy Bowl Results from SSP on Saturday Night

Oct 30, 2005

Contact: Todd Fisher (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exciting Racing Action at the SSP Inaugural Candy Bowl on Saturday Night NEWBERRYTOWN, PA (October 29, 2005) – The Inaugural Candy Bowl at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Saturday, October 29 found many winner in victory lane with nine classes o ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - FRI Results from THE STRIP at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Oct 29, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION THE STRIP AT LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2005 Contact: Jill Caliendo, NHRA Field Marketing (626) 327-4207 Windham and Payne early leaders at The Strip LAS VEGAS - After a hiatus of a little less than a week, NHRA racing act ... Continue reading

Stewart, Truex Jr. Clinch WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards

Oct 28, 2005

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com ALockhart@wwlcreative.com Stewart, Truex Jr. Clinch WIX Filters Lap Leader Awards Battle for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Lap Leader Honors Intensifies LAS VEGAS (Oct. 28, ... Continue reading

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Oct 26, 2005

DOVER, Del., Oct. 26 -- Dover Motorsports, Inc. Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.015 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 10, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2005. Dover Motorsports, Inc. is a leading ... Continue reading

USAC Special Release - FLORIDA SPRINT CAR LEGENDS ADAMS, STAUFFER PURCHASE FIRST 2006 DRC SILVER CROWN CHASSIS

Oct 26, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 26, 2005 Contact: MICHAEL HARKER/DICK JORDAN FLORIDA SPRINT CAR LEGENDS ADAMS, STAUFFER PURCHASE FIRST 2006 DRC SILVER CROWN CHASSIS INDIANAPOLIS – Devin Racing Chassis President Joe Devin announced Tuesday that his first new generation pavement Silver Crown chassis has been purchase ... Continue reading

Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn Back in Action With Bobby Labonte at Atlanta

Oct 26, 2005

For Immediate Release Contact: Robin Ferrier Tel: (301) 592-6719 Fax: (301) 592-6177 _robin_ferrier@choicehotels.com_ (mailto:robin_ferrier@choicehotels.com) Judy Kouba Dominick GM Racing Communications (317) 408-1049 Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn Back in Action With Bobby Labonte at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Look to Take ... Continue reading

WIX Filters Announces Lap Leader Award Contest Winners for Kansas

Oct 26, 2005

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johnston Ashleigh Lockhart WIX Filters Wray Ward Laseter (704) 869-3383 (704) 926-1314 Bruce.Johnston@affiniagroup.com alockhart@wwlcreative.com Kansas Predictions Earn Fans Top Honors in WIX Filters Lap Leader Award Contest Fans use NASCAR knowledge to earn prizes in online competition Race ... Continue reading

Cruz and Tony Pedregon at Racetown Atlanta

Oct 26, 2005

Cruz And Tony Pedregon At RaceTown Atlanta ATLANTA (Oct. 26, 2005) ­ NHRA Nitro Funny Car champions Cruz and Tony Pedregon will participate in the RaceTown Atlanta street festival Oct. 28-29 at the Centennial Olympic Park in the heart of downtown. GREAT STUFF (DOW), sponsor of Cruz Pedregon¹s Advance Auto Parts Nitro ... Continue reading