Daytona Preseason Thunder Testing – Day One

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See both the morning and afternoon test session results from Day One Preseason Thunder testing of NASCAR’s Gen-Six cars at Daytona International Speedway

2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder Day One Morning Test Session Summary

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams kicked off their three-day test session at Daytona International Speedway today as the first on-track step this year for drivers and teams to prepare for the 2013 season. Continue reading

Michael Waltrip Attempting Daytona 500 With Unique Team

Michael Waltrip will be racing with Swan Racing for 2013 Daytona 500Photo - Swan Racing

Michael Waltrip will be racing with Swan Racing for 2013 Daytona 500
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Michael Waltrip will attempt the Daytona 500 in February. But it’s not with the team you would expect.

Waltrip will try to make the Daytona 500 field with Swan Racing in the No. 30. Swan Racing came under new ownership this past off-season and plans to run the full NASCAR season for the first time in the team’s history. David Stremme will remain with the team in 2013 but will have to sit out for the Daytona 500. Continue reading

NASCAR Nuggets from the Net – January 10, 2013

January 10, 2013

January 10, 2013

Today’s NASCAR Nuggets from the Net will focus on more silly season news to keep race fans up-to-date with the latest and greatest information available. 

There’s also, an interesting nugget about a new primetime reality TV show, showcasing a high level NASCAR exec, premiering this spring.

And of course any other interesting NASCAR news as it becomes available throughout the day.

Also just a reminder that fans can follow Daytona’s Preseason Thunder testing, today and throughout the weekend, online at SPEEDtv.com from 9am-noon ET and at the SPEED channel on TV from 1-5pm ET. Continue reading

Entry List for Sprint Cup Daytona Testing

Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 14, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 14, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Sprint Cup testing from Daytona will take place starting tomorrow. Testing is from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with mid day breaks. The test session will be televised live on SPEED everyday as well as on speedtv.com. If weather becomes a factor, NASCAR will allow testing on Sunday.

Below is the entry list to give you a head start on tomorrow. Continue reading

NASCAR Nuggets from the Net – January 9, 2013

January 9, 2013

January 9, 2013

Today’s NASCAR Nuggets from the Net will focus on recent track news, as well as any other news – ie. some interesting Jeremy Mayfield nuggets – recently posted on the net.

You’ll also want to read Fan4Racing’s feature with details about Daytona’s Preseason Thunder Gen-Six Test and Fan Fest, that starts tomorrow, Jan 10th.

Also, just a reminder to set your DVR’s for Jeff Gordon’s appearance tonight, Wednesday, Jan 9, on the CBS TV show ‘I Get That a Lot,’ airing at 8pm ET. Continue reading