Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV Motorsports Network Adds Execs
Aug 21, 2013
Corona, CA August 21, 2013; Bob Patison, President of MAVTV American Real announces executive team expansion in the key areas of production, marketing, and distribution for the Lucas Oil owned network. "We are already on-air in 27 million households and targeting 50 million households," says Patison. "We are determined ... Continue reading
The Michigan Heritage Will Leave Lasting Legacy
Aug 16, 2013
BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 16, 2013) â A new historic tradition has begun at Michigan International Speedway. The Michigan Heritage, an ode to the spirit of the automobile and its importance to the race track, will be awarded to the winning manufacturer of Sundayâs Pure Michigan 400. The trophy, inspired by the ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2013
Limited Number of Camping Spaces Available for Labor Day Weekend NASCAR Night Racing at Atlanta Motor Speedway Coveted Infield Spaces Also Available For Purchase HAMPTON, Ga. (July 10, 2013) â Atlanta Motor Speedway is encouraging fans to take advantage of a very limited number of reserved camping spaces and secur ... Continue reading
Former "Paperboy" Chris Economaki Named Third Squier-Hall Award Recipient
Jul 7, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 6, 2013) â Known for more than 50 years as the âDean of American Motorsports,â the late journalist and broadcaster Chris Economaki has been named the third recipient of the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence. Economaki will be honored during NASCAR Hall of Fame Induct ... Continue reading
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15
Jun 11, 2013
A TRIBUTE TO CHRIS ECONOMAKI' at IMRRC JUNE 15 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 10, 2013) - The achievements of Chris Economaki, the late dean of American motorsports, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 15, at the International Motor Racing Research Center. The free talk, part of the on-going Center Conversations speaker ser ... Continue reading
National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Final Statement
May 1, 2013
On May 1, 2013, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the No. 2 and No. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. The penalties concern Sections 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; 12-4J: Any determination by NASCAR Officials that race equipment used in the eve ... Continue reading
Kenseth celebrates 41st birthday with win at Las Vegas
Mar 11, 2013
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2013; Nev.âHappy birthday, Matt Kenseth! Kenseth held off Kasey Kahne in a 26-lap green-flag run to the finish Sunday to win the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In winning the 25th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race of his career, Kenseth, who turne ... Continue reading
Jimmie Johnson Holds Off Dale Earnhardt Jr. for Daytona 500 victory
Feb 24, 2013
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 24, 2013; Jimmie Johnson sped away from the field after a restart with six laps left in Sunday's Daytona 500 and held off a charging Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win the 55th running of the Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway. The victory was t ... Continue reading
Fans, Driver Injured in Crash at Daytona Speedway
Feb 23, 2013
Daytona Florida, February 22, 2013; Reuters reported that least 12 fans and one driver were injured after a wreck at the Daytona Speedway on Saturday when car debris flew into the crowd near the end of the Nationwide NASCAR race. A hospital official at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida, told the D ... Continue reading
NASCAR Launches Largest Brand Campaign Ever
Feb 20, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 20, 2013 -- Big brands break new commercials at DAYTONA 500î, and NASCAR is no exception. NASCAR will reveal a brand new creative vision ââ¬â a campaign featuring more than two dozen drivers, with nine original spots in both English and Spanish. The drama-filled campaign wil ... Continue reading
Hey Mac Whats New? Chevy Back with Rear-Drive V-8
Feb 18, 2013
By Mac Gordon Editor at large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Elizabeth, Australia February 18, 2013; GM has at long last (17 years) realized the hardship of ceding the fullsize sedan market to the âGermansâ plus Lexus and Infiniti. For 17 years, Chevy has been largely absent from the rear-drive V-8 sedan ma ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick Becomes First Female Pole Winner In NASCAR Sprint Cup History
Feb 17, 2013
Rookie Wins The Coors Light Pole For The Daytona 500 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2013) â Danica Patrick made NASCAR history today during Coors Light Pole qualifying for the Daytona 500, becoming the first female driver to win a pole at NASCARâs top level â the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. During qualifyin ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet SS: Performance Sedan with Racing DNA
Feb 15, 2013
DAYTONA, Fla. â As Chevroletâs first V-8, rear-wheel-drive performance sedan since 1996, the new Chevrolet SS is designed to deliver performance on the street and on the track. The 2014 Chevrolet SS will debut this weekend at the Daytona International Speedway as the SS racecar makes its NASCAR debut during t ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18
Feb 13, 2013
Atlanta Motor Speedway NASCAR Tickets On Sale Monday, Feb. 18 Seats Can Be Reserved for Labor Day Weekend with 25 Percent Down HAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 13, 2013) â In an SMI Fans First initiative, fans who wish to attend the AdvoCare 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway can reserve their seats ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2013
Contact: John Bisci LVMS Public Relations (702) 632-8231 jbisci@lvms.com<mailto:jbisci@lvms.com> Feb. 8, 2013 Dale Earnhardt Jr. to appear at Speedway Childrenâs Charities NASCAR Driver Auction March 7 at Samâs Town Live! LAS VEGAS â NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. will appear at the Las Vegas Chapter of ... Continue reading
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