News By Topic: Stock Car Racing

Statement Regarding Benny Parsons

Jan 16, 2007

Statement From Steve Page, President and General Manager of Infineon Raceway, Regarding Benny Parsons "Benny Parsons' personality and heart transcended his role as a sports figure. He was a wonderful human being and he warmed the lives of those lucky enough to know him. "We were all looking forward to Benny's return to ... Continue reading

Dodge Avenger to Race in NASCAR Nextel Cup Competition in 2007

Jan 10, 2007

- All-new 2008 Dodge Avenger mid-size sedan debuts at the North American International Auto Show - Avenger to be Dodge "Car of Tomorrow" in NASCAR Nextel Cup Racing - Dodge Charger to continue racing during 'Car of Tomorrow' phase-in AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 9 -- Chrysler Group announced today that the Dodge Avenger w ... Continue reading

ATTENTION Auto Enthusiasts, Racing Fans and Car Buffs...The 2007 Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival Is Coming Soon

Jan 4, 2007

West coast car enthusiasts, racing fans, hot rodders and racers are gearing up for the 2007 Southern Yosemite Automotive Film Festival, scheduled for March 21st through 25th, 2007 in Oakhurst, California, the southern gateway to Yosemite National Park. Featuring automotive related films from the 40's through today, the ... Continue reading

Latest Episodes of RACELINE and OHANA ROAD Now Available on The Auto Channel - VIDEO

Dec 27, 2006

If you've been wondering what's happening in NASCAR racing or in the Hawaiian automotive scene, then check out the latest full-length episodes of Joe Moore's RACELINE and OHANA ROAD. Click on the logos below to watch the shows. ... Continue reading

Toyota Tops ARCA RE/MAX Series Speed Charts After 3-Day Test

Dec 18, 2006

DAYTONA BEACH FL (12-17-06) – In 54 consecutive years of ARCA RE/MAX Series racing, the renowned national tour has taken its share of twists and turns with a variety of interesting personalities and poignant story lines. One such name forever synonymous with the ARCA story is Kimmel. It started with three-time ser ... Continue reading

JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks (JEGS)

Dec 15, 2006

JEGS enters contingency program with NASCAR; will sponsor 60 local tracks DELAWARE, Ohio (December 15, 2006) - Just days after announcing its sponsorship of veteran NASCAR racer Kenny Wallace, JEGS Mail Order has unveiled a comprehensive contingency program for the country's most popular form of auto racing. The Delawa ... Continue reading

WIX Filters Donates $75,000 to Victory Junction Gang Camp

Dec 15, 2006

Attached is a photo of Richard Petty, Kyle Petty and Bruce Johnston, WIX brand manager. They are holding the Route WIX 1969 Ford Torino Talladega die cast collectible which was sold to raise money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp (see details in the release below). Thanks, John Mader NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bruce Johns ... Continue reading

BB&T enters NASCAR as sponsor of No. 2 RCR Busch Series car

Dec 12, 2006

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Dec. 11 -- BB&T Corporation today marked its entry into NASCAR by announcing a two-year agreement to be the official bank of Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and the primary sponsor of the No. 2 Chevrolet Monte Carlos driven by Clint Bowyer in the Busch Series. Bowyer will drive the No. 2 BB&T Chevro ... Continue reading

Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up

Dec 8, 2006

Andy Belmont Racing Adds Bill Catania to ARCA RE/MAX Line-Up CONCORD, NC (Dec. 9, 2006) – Veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series owner and driver Andy Belmont announced today that his company Andy Belmont Racing has signed Bill Catania as a driver for the 2007 ARCA RE/MAX Series season. Bill Catania, 30, was born th ... Continue reading

TicketsNow Races to an Exclusive Advertising Relationship with NASCAR.com

Nov 30, 2006

Inc. 500 Entertainment Technology Company Offers Racing Fans Premium Service and Total Security CHICAGO, Nov. 29 -- With the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Awards Ceremony just days away, TicketsNow (http://www.ticketsnow.com/), the world's leading online marketplace for premium event tickets, today announced an online adver ... Continue reading

Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Doubles Corporate Event Revenue

Nov 29, 2006

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 28 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) announced today that they expect the soon to be completed 2006 season will set records in revenue and earnings for the company. "Although we still have two events at the Talladega Superspeedway to complete, it is obvious that 2006 wi ... Continue reading

Bank of America Becomes 'Official Bank of NASCAR' Starting With 2007 Season

Nov 27, 2006

Company's expansion into racing driven by enterprise-wide business growth potential Multi-year agreement exemplifies NASCAR's strategy to partner with Fortune 500 blue chip companies that will market the sport nationally CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 27 -- Bank of America, one of the world's largest financial institutions, tod ... Continue reading

Fast Track Racing Crew Member Tragically Killed In Auto Accident

Nov 23, 2006

Fast Track Racing Crew Member Tragically Killed In Auto Accident CONCORD, North Carolina (Wednesday, November 22, 2006) - - On the eve of Thanksgiving, where members of the Fast Track Racing team should be preparing for a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends, the team is in mourning of the unexpected and trag ... Continue reading

Carter-2-Motorsports Taps Nick Tucker For Second ARCA Car In 2007

Nov 21, 2006

Carter-2-Motorsports Taps Nick Tucker For Second ARCA Car In 2007 STATESVILLE, North Carolina (Tuesday, November 21, 2006) - - Carter-2-Motorsports announced today they no longer have plans to participate in the 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season. However, pulling their plans from the NCTS division, allows Carte ... Continue reading

Montoya's NASCAR debut ends in flames

Nov 20, 2006

By 1 hour, 36 minutes ago MIAMI November 19, 2006; Lewis Franck writing for Reuters reported that Juan Pablo Montoya's NASCAR Cup debut ended in a ball of flames when his Dodge Charger was tapped from behind on lap 252 of a 267-lap race at Miami Speedway on Sunday. The former McLaren Formula One driver climbed out unin ... Continue reading