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Kimi Raikkonen To Compete In NASCAR
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Former F1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen will join NASCAR, in a surprise move, a departure from his previous endeavors in Formula 1 and rally racing. A Finnish newspaper, cited by Autosport, claims that Raikkonen will start out in the Truck series before moving on to both the Nationwide and Sprint cup car series. No start…
2011 Ford Mustang 5.0 Sets Production Car Speed Record
But the most interesting part about all this? Well, for about $45,000 the average guy or gal can basically replicate the car which Raglan drove.
Jeff Gordon To Appear In CARS 2
NASCAR star Jeff Gordon will appear in the upcoming Pixar film Cars 2 as Jeff Gorvette, a Corvette C6.R, and his role will be more than just a cameo. The Gorvette character (if it can be called that) will be positioned as a rival to protagonist Lightning McQueen. While the connection between NASCAR and Corvette Racing…
Army Wins the Sponsorship Battle, Keeps NASCAR Team
Earlier this month a debate raged on whether the American armed forces should sponsor NASCAR teams, one that had the potential to get ugly. But the House voted 241-148 to ditch the proposal, allowing the Army, Air Force, and National Guard to keep on racin’. Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the proposal, as an amendment…
Congresswoman Receives Threats Over Proposal To Stop Army Funding Of NASCAR
Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN) has been campaigning for the removal of the U.S. Army’s sponsorship of a NASCAR entrant in the Sprint Cup Series, a project that costs the Pentagon about $7 million dollars per year. While McCollum has fielded irate calls from those who are angry about her proposal, the threat, delivered via fax,…
NASCAR goes Fuel Injected – Finally
Given political pressure placed on motorsports organizations to improve efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint, it was only a matter of time before NASCAR made some concessions – replacing carburetors with EFI systems is seen by many as a logical move.
Carl Edwards to Star in HBO Mini-Series
Even NASCAR is getting into the action when it comes to making guest appearances on TV historical dramas. Coming soon to your small screen is Roush Fenway Racing driver Carl Edwards who will be playing General John B. Gordon on HBO’s forthcoming mini-series “To Appomattox.” The mini-series features eight parts and revolves around the last…
Official: Travis Pastrana And Michael Waltrip To Tackle NASCAR
After discovering that Travis Pastrana had left Subaru and the world of rallying, the ex-rally driver has confirmed his intentions to dive into NASCAR, with a Toyota-backed entry into the NASCAR Nationwide Series in collaboration with Michael Waltrip. The plan is to enter 7 races in 2011, with an additional 20 in 2012. Pastrana will…
Dodge Charger NASCAR Racer Gets a New Nose
Dodge Motorsports Engineering, in conjunction with Penske Racing has gone to great lengths to give their latest racer a nose that’s virtually a dead ringer for the revised, 2011 street going Charger.
NASCAR Comes to TV in NBC’s New Drama
Is it must-see TV in the making? Only time will tell if NBC’s new show about a NASCAR family will bring in viewers. The show, which is currently in development, is called The Crew, and will be a family drama set in the world of NASCAR. From Heroes writer-producer Joe Pokaski and NBC Universal-based producer Scott…
SEMA 2010: NASCAR Edition Camry Trades Mundane for Muscle… and Mullets
Toyota products have often been criticized for being a bit too tame, lacking in enthusiasm while operating more like appliances. In an effort to distract from that reality, Toyota and the RK Collection have built a custom NASCAR edition Camry that does more than just look the part. Powered by a massive 358 ci TRD…
Avon Turn 4XT Cologne Inspired by NASCAR, Promoted by Carl Edwards
Who knew that Avon was interested in racing? It’s a shock to all of us, but it’s true and now Avon has teamed with NASCAR’s Carl Edwards for its newest fragrance: Turn 4XT. Making its debut this November, Avon touts this fragrance as being “a masculine scent that embodies the rush that comes with risking…
DTM Series Confirmed For USA, In Partnership With NASCAR And GRAND-AM
After days of back-and-forth rumors concerning the arrival of DTM touring car racing in the United States, the series debut in the United States has been confirmed for 2013, in partnership with NASCAR and GRAND-AM sports car racing. The announcement comes as BMW also stated that they plan to return to DTM in 2012, giving…
NASCAR Hall of Fame Struggles to Woo Fans, Make Money
The museum has received glowing reviews both from the press and the fans who’ve attended, but the problem seems to be getting people through the door.
DTM To Host American Series In 2013, Partner With NASCAR And Grand-Am
The German DTM Touring Car series is looking to make a foray into North America sometime around 2013, with a possible partnership involving NASCAR and Grand-Am. In an interview with Autosport, the head of DTM’s promotion arm, Hans Werner Aufrecht said “In America, we are working with the NASCAR organisation. Beginning in 2013, we hope…
South Park Doing NASCAR Parody For Season Premiere
South Park, entering its 14th season, is quite possibly one of the most controversial and ingenious television shows of our generation. From touching sensitive political topics to online video games like World of Warcraft, there aren’t many subjects that the writers of South Park aren’t willing to mock or criticize, chiming in with their two…
Red Bull Turns NASCAR Toyota Camry Race Car Into a Chicago Taxi [video]
Red Bull has done some impressive things lately with their marketing involving all forms of motorsports. This time around, they took their Toyota Camry NASCAR race car, tossed in their driver Scott Speed and headed out to Chicago. But it wasn’t to attend a race or put their car on display. They slapped on a…
Ken Block Takes On AJ Allmendinger In “43 Fiestas” Sweepstakes (Videos Inside)
As part of Ford’s latest Fiesta promotion, Ford is enlisting the help of NASCAR stars Richard Petty and A.J. Allmendinger as well as newly minted rally legend Ken Block. The contest, called “43 Fiestas“, has Ford giving away 43 flat screen TVs, 43 ticket-and-hotel packages to the Ford NASCAR 400 Sprint Cup race and one…
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Kyle Busch Makes NASCAR History, Sweeping the Podium at Bristol Driving Toyotas
Kyle Busch isn’t without controversy both on and off the track. And while his fellow NASCAR drivers might have an unflattering thing or two to say about him, there’s no denying Busch is a force to be reckoned with on the race track. In an unprecedented set of events at Bristol, Tennessee, Busch drove two…
Pocono Raceway Installs 25 Acre Solar Farm (Video Inside)
The owners of Pocono Raceway have installed a 25 acre solar farm designed to power the track’s electrical systems. With nearly 40,000 solar cells, the project cost $16 million dollars to install, but will save untold dollars in the long run. “Several hundred thousand dollars a year is what our electric bill is,” track owner…
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Jack Roush Hospitalized but Stable After Airplane Crash
On approach to land at Wittman Regional Airport, witnesses say Roush’s Beechcraft appeared to be coming in too low and too slow. It hit the ground and then spun 180 degrees, breaking its back before coming to rest on the grass.
Jacques Villeneuve Headed Back To NASCAR
Jacques Villeneuve, the Canadian Formula 1 world champion and Indianapolis 500 winner, is headed back to NASCAR for the famous Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis. Villeneuve will be returning with the Braun Racing team, which campaigns Toyotas in NASCAR. Villeneuve has had a series of infrequent NASCAR drives, as his road course skills are highly sought…
Dodge Unveils NASCAR Challenger Ahead of Friday Night’s Nationwide Race
With Ford recently drawing back the curtain on its NASCAR Mustang for this weekend’s Nationwide Series race, Dodge has followed suit with one seriously retro-looking racer. In addition to the Penske Racing car, Dodge will host over 100 Challenger owners, put on a rock concert and provide plenty of other activities at its display area…
Jan Magnussen Confirmed for NASCAR Race at Infineon Raceway: Vikings Like to Turn Left!
Danish racing driver Jan Magnussen, best known for his work as a factory driver for Corvette Racing in the ALMS and 24 Hours of Le Mans, is scheduled to join fellow Scandinavian Mattias Ekstrom at the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Infineon Raceway. We’re not sure what’s behind the Viking invasion of NASCAR these…
