News By Topic: Race Car Drivers

NBC Sports to Broadcast Off Road Racing in 2007

Feb 24, 2007

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 23 -- NBC Sports and Championship Off Road Racing(TM) (CORR) have partnered to add CORR to NBC's diverse array of sports programming. "We see this venture into network television as a huge step forward and a great opportunity to increase viewership and sponsorship value," said Jim Baldwin, o ... Continue reading

Busy Racing Season Ahead For Michael Simko

Feb 23, 2007

2007 Equals Busy Racing Season For Michael Simko CLARKSTON, Michigan (Friday, February 23, 2007) - - Auburn Racing officially announced today the addition of the ASA (American Speed Association) Late Model Challenge Series to their schedule this season with veteran racecar driver Michael Simko at the helm. They will al ... Continue reading

Honda Tuner Challenge to Debut in 2007 ProSolo Season

Feb 23, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Honda Tuner Challenge to Debut in 2007 ProSolo Season TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 22, 2007) - Sports Car Club of America and American Honda are pleased to announce the creation of a new Tire Rack (r) SCCA ProSolo program for Honda owners. In addition to Honda's contingency support, the manufacturer will sp ... Continue reading

GM Executive, Others Urge NASCAR to Explore Renewable Fuels

Feb 22, 2007

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 21, 2007; Chris Jenkins WRITING FOR THE AP REPORTED THAT while working for General Motors in Brazil in the 1990s, Brent Dewar got a firsthand look at the country's successful switch from an oil-based economy to ethanol. Dewar wants to see the same thing happen in the United States, and he t ... Continue reading

NASCAR - Busch Crew Chief Penalized For Daytona Violations

Feb 21, 2007

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 21, 2007) – NASCAR announced today that Bryant Frazier, crew chief of the No. 66 Dodge driven by Steve Wallace in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been penalized due to rule violations at Daytona International Speedway. Frazier was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detri ... Continue reading

CGRFS NASCAR BUSCH SERIES ADVANCE FOR CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY 02.24.07

Feb 21, 2007

CGRFS NASCAR BUSCH SERIES ADVANCE FOR CALIFORNIA SPEEDWAY Race: Stater Bros. 300 on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 Track: California Speedway (2-mile oval) Location: Fontana, Calif. CGRFS Media Contacts at California Speedway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Kelby Krauss, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge ... Continue reading

Kate Harker Mixes It Up With the Boys at Houston Raceway Park

Feb 21, 2007

*KDH Racing* *media relations* ** *For Immediate Release* *February 20, 2007* *Contact: Kate Harker / KDH Racing* *Email: kate@harkermotorsport.com <mailto:kate@harkermotorsport.com>* ** ** ** *Kate Harker Mixes It Up With the Boys at Houston Raceway Park* *Baytown**, TX**. - *This past weekend's South Central Division ... Continue reading

NHRA NEWSMAKERS: Feb. 19, 2007

Feb 21, 2007

NHRA Newsmakers Your inside glimpse at the world's fastest motorsport For the latest NHRA news, please visit NHRA Media Center Online: http://media.nhra.com NEWS NUGGETS * FORCE VISITS DAYTONA: John Force, 14-time NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Funny Car world champion and one of the greatest ambassadors for all moto ... Continue reading

Densham - Phoenix - Pre-race 02-20-07

Feb 20, 2007

News From Densham Motorsports Torco Racing Fuels / Racebricks / Skull Shine/ Knoll Gas / Snap-on Tools Mach Series Accelerator Fuel Additive CONTACT: Don Armstrong 713-202-4849 DonHouTx@earthlink.com FIR one of Densham’s favorite haunts CHANDLER, Ariz. (Feb. 20) - For most people, competing at the same N ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Final results from Bradenton Motorsports Park

Feb 20, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK, BRADENTON, FLA. Monday, February 19, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 FINKE, NOTHSTEIN OPEN NHRA LUCAS OIL SEASON WITH WINS IN BRADENTON BRADENTON, Fla. - It was a day later than scheduled but the seas ... Continue reading

Raceline (TV Show)

Feb 19, 2007

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2007 Daytona 500 Official Results and Purses

Feb 19, 2007

<pre> NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES RACE No. 1 DAYTONA 500 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY Daytona Beach, Fla. – Feb. 18, 2007 2.5-Mile Oval 500 M – 200 L – Purse: $18,391,423 <small> Bonus Money Fin St Car# Driver Team Laps Pts Pts Won Status 1 34 29 Kevin Harvick Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet 202 190 * 5 $1,510,4 ... Continue reading

2007 Daytona 500 Post Race Press Conference

Feb 19, 2007

Daytona 500 Post-Race Press Conference Transcript February 18, 2007 An interview with: MARK MARTIN JEFF BURTON DAVID RAGAN KEVIN HARVICK RICHARD CHILDRESS TODD BERRIER KERRY THARP: We are pleased to be joined in the media center by our third place finisher today in the Daytona 500, and that's Jeff Burton, driver of the ... Continue reading

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series-Sunday from Bradenton Motorsports Park

Feb 19, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTHEAST DIVISION BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK, BRADENTON, FLA. Sunday, February 18, 2007 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA (626) 278-1956 EMERGENCY TRACK REPAIRS CUT INTO RACING ACTION IN BRADENTON BRADENTON, Fla. - The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Braden ... Continue reading

Gillette Unveils Newest Member of Its Gillette Young Guns Lineup

Feb 18, 2007

DAYTONA, Fla.-- – Gillette announced today the addition of one of NASCAR’s youngest and most talented drivers – Kasey Kahne – to the Gillette Young Guns. Kahne will officially join Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman and reigning Daytona 500 and NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion Ji ... Continue reading