Sprint and All NASCAR Fans Celebrate Richard Petty Day - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 12, 2008
In honor of The King's 50th Anniversary The Auto Channelâs proudly presents an encore showing of the award-winning Stock Car documentary that we produced about 18 years ago, which features Richard Petty, his son Kyle and even some racing footage of Richardâs father Lee. HUNTERSVILLE, NC - July 12, 2008: Sprin ... Continue reading
Juice Energy Helps Watkins Glen International Race Towards Greener, Lower-Priced Electricity
Jul 7, 2008
WHITE PLAINS, NY - July 7, 2008: Watkins Glen International, one of the nation's most historic racetracks, will soon be leading the way towards reducing their carbon footprint with the help of Juice Energy. The 60 year old raceway, known worldwide as âThe Glen,â has signed a new contract with Juice in an effo ... Continue reading
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing
Apr 13, 2008
NASCAR heavyweight Harvick exploring his options in NHRA drag racing ALPHARETTA, Ga. (April 13) -- NASCAR superstar and Daytona 500 winner Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana have teamed with NHRA drag racing veteran Bob Vandergriff Jr. to explore the option of fielding a Top Fuel dragster in NHRA competition. The propos ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Motor Sport Sponsorships for 2008
Mar 12, 2008
KARIYA, Japan, March 12 -- DENSO Corporation today announced its motor sport sponsorship plan for the 2008 season. DENSO will continue to sponsor teams participating in the world's top motor sports including FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (F1), FIA WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP (WRC), and FIM ROAD RACING WORLD CHAMPIONS ... Continue reading
SPRINT NAMES STEVE GAFFNEY TO LEAD NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES INTEGRATED MARKETING TEAM
Mar 4, 2008
Media Contact: Becky Cox, Sprint 704-634-5899 rebecca.cox@sprint.com Sprint Names STEVE GAFFNEY to Lead NASCAR SPRINT Cup SeriesTM Integrated marketing team HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. - March 4, 2008 - Sprint today announced the expanded role of Steve Gaffney as marketing director for all aspects of the company's NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
No. 43 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Sells for $228,143.43!
Feb 28, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28 -- -- 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction of the 43rd production Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp -- More than $800,000 raised for three charities by auctioning the no. 1, no. 2, and no. 43 production Challengers -- Limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger S ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (HOUSTON, TX.) - Pennzoil Announces "Feel the Clean" Brand Strategy
Feb 13, 2008
Sent by Blair Hefty at Coyne PR 973-316-1665 NEW PENNZOIL "FEEL THE CLEAN" POSITION KICKS OFF AS DAYTONA 500 TAKES CENTER STAGE Focuses on strong technical claims involving active cleansing agents HOUSTON, TX, February 13, 2008 - PennzoilR, America's top-selling motor oil, has embarked upon a new brand strategy that ma ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Harley Earl: History behind the Daytona trophy
Feb 13, 2008
Alan Tays interviewed Richard Earl, grandson of the legendary car guy and visionary car designer for GM Harley Earl, for whom the Dayton 500 winners trophy is named and submitted this story for the Palm Beach Post: What are the best-known sports trophies? Even casual fans know about the prizes for the Super Bowl, the N ... Continue reading
Jan 24, 2008
RESTON, Va. Jan. 24, 2008; Sprint Nextel today announced changes in its senior management team. Paul Saleh, Chief Financial Officer, Tim Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer, and Mark Angelino, president, Sales and Distribution will leave the company Friday, January 25. "I want to thank each of these individual leaders for t ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DETROIT, MI.) - 2008 North American International Auto Show Racing Day
Dec 27, 2007
DETROIT, Dec. 27 -- The NAIAS 2008 Racing Day, presented by Sprint, will arrive at the auto show on Friday, Jan. 25 with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Greg Biffle, IndyCar Series Drivers Marco Andretti and Tony Kanaan and American Le Mans Series Driver Bryan Herta. Now in its third year, NAIAS Racing Day offers horse ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOVEMBER 25, 2007 Contact: DICK JORDAN USAC's 2007 WESTERN CHAMPIONS HONORED AT BANQUET IN ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA The United States Auto Club's 2007 racing series champions were toasted Saturday night at the annual Western Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Arcadia, Calif. Drivers Tony Jon ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (VIDEO) - 2008 Cadillac CTS On The Road And On The Track
Nov 17, 2007
by Carey Russ The plan was simple enough - a new 2008 Cadillac CTS would be delivered to my house, near San Francisco, CA, and I would drive it to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to watch the last race of Cadillac's current career in the SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. Then I'd drive home. Seat time in the second ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (FONTANA) - California Speedway Announces Southern California Wildfire Relief Aid
Oct 27, 2007
Speedway, ISC and the France Family Pledge a Minimum of $250,000 in Services and Aid for Victims of Southern California Wildfires SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif., Oct 26 -- California Speedway along with International Speedway Corporation and the France family have joined together to pledge a minimum of $250,000 in servi ... Continue reading
Oct 8, 2007
TALLADEGA AL (10-6-07) - Erin Crocker clinched the Hoosier Tire Superspeedway Challenge Championship for her Gillett Evernham Motorsports team Friday afternoon at Talladega Superspeedway, becoming the first female driver in the 55-year history of the ARCA RE/MAX Series to earn the prestigious award. âItâs a r ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (DAYTONA) - Huth, RSA Acquires All Rights To American Speed Association
Oct 4, 2007
HUTH, RSA ACQUIRES ALL RIGHTS TO AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 4, 2007) - Longtime motorsports executive Dennis Huth, through his company Racing Speed Associates, has reached an agreement to fully acquire all rights to the American Speed Association, it was announced today. Huth, the president ... Continue reading
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