—— (Press Release from NASCAR Wire Service) Staff Report NASCAR Wire Service NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France announced two key personnel moves at the highest level of its executive leadership team on Monday, naming Mike Helton as Vice Chairman of NASCAR, and adding Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar to the NASCAR Board […]
NASCAR Names Mike Helton Vice Chairman; Brent Dewar Added To Board of Directors
February 9, 2015 by 1 Comment
Format For 2015 Sprint Unlimited Event At Daytona International Speedway Announced
February 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (Press Release from NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications) NASCAR announced today that the season-opening 75-lap Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 14, will be split into two segments. A competition caution at lap 25 will separate the segments in the non-points event, scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. ET start (live on FOX, […]
IndyCar News And Notes: Conor Daly Puts Best Foot Forward In Audition
February 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (Press Release from IndyCar Series) Conor Daly wore his “lucky” shoes and a fresh firesuit, and patted the nose of the stark white No. 7 Dallara chassis bearing his name on either side of the cockpit “for luck.” But luck is really the confluence of preparation and opportunity as Daly auditioned for a 2015 […]
NASCAR To Use Fans Voting To Decide The Ultimate Daytona 500 Moment
February 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (Press Release from NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications) Lee Petty in a “photo finish” for the ages. Fist fights on the backstretch. “The Intimidator’s” long-awaited trip to victory lane. The DAYTONA 500® has produced some of the most monumental moments in sports history and now fans have the chance to decide which one is the […]
NASCAR Hall Of Fame Welcomes 2015 Class Of Inductees
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (NASCAR Wire Service) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.—On Friday night, in a particularly moving ceremony, the NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomed one of the most significant classes since the induction of its inaugural class in 2010. Perennial most popular driver Bill Elliott headlined a five-member class that also included NASCAR trailblazer […]
Anne B. France Honored With Inaugural NASCAR Landmark Award
January 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (NASCAR Wire Service) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.—In one of the most emotional moments in Friday night’s NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Lesa France Kennedy accepted the inaugural Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR on behalf of her grandmother, Anne Bledsoe France. Side-by-side with husband Bill France Sr., Anne […]
NASCAR Media Tour Notebook: Kyle Larson Unabashed About Lofty Goals For 2015
January 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (NASCAR Wire Service) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.— When it comes to their own on-track expectations as a new season approaches, many NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers are reluctant to reveal specific personal goals. Then there’s Kyle Larson, who appeared entirely comfortable in talking about the racing milestones he expects to […]
Chase Elliott To Replace Jeff Gordon In Sprint Cup Series Ride For Hendrick Motorsports
January 29, 2015 by 1 Comment
—— (Press Release From Hendrick Motorsports) Chase Elliott, who became the youngest national series champion in NASCAR history last season, will join Hendrick Motorsports as a full-time Sprint Cup driver beginning in 2016. Elliott’s No. 24 Chevrolet SS team will be led by crew chief Alan Gustafson, who has earned 19 wins, 18 pole positions, […]
Outcome Of Final Race Is The Only Change Team Penske Needs
January 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (NASCAR Wire Service) By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service CHARLOTTE, N.C.—While other NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams have made substantive offseason changes to correct perceived performance flaws, the watchwords at Team Penske are “status quo.” As the organization’s drivers, crew chiefs and executives gathered on stage for a group photo on Wednesday at the […]
Rex White: Small Stature, Giant Legend Headed To NASCAR Hall Of Fame
January 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
—— (Press Release from NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications) Over the years, NASCAR premier series champions have come in all shapes and sizes – tall, short, muscular and lean. The single constant? It’s impossible to judge a book by its cover. Based upon first impressions, Rex White – at 5 feet 4 inches, weighing just 135 […]
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