Daily Archives: March 8, 2013

Adam Arana Continues Family Racing Tradition

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Adam Arana Photo - Courtesy Adam Arana PR

Adam Arana
Photo – Courtesy Adam Arana PR

Adam Arana is ready for the comparisons to his older brother — 2011 NHRA Road to the Future Award winner Hector Arana Jr. — and he’s ready for the comparisons to his father — 2009 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Hector Arana Sr. — but mostly, the 21-year-old is ready to get on his Lucas Oil Buell and go fast.

“I’m excited and anxious all at the same time,” Adam said of his rookie season. “I know there’s a lot of pressure because Hector (Jr.) did so well his rookie year. He won three races, won rookie of the year, and finished second in the points. I feel like he already set the standard, and I hope to do as well.”

Adam has been preparing to race professionally for several years, and Lucas Oil co-founders Forrest and Charlotte Lucas are backing a third entry for Arana Racing this season. He will join his dad and older brother on Lucas Oil-sponsored Buells, hoping to follow in both of their footsteps.

“My goal is to get rookie of the year,” Adam said. “The way you accomplish that goal is by doing well and being successful throughout the year. You have to go rounds, stay consistent, and cut good reaction times all season. 

“Everyone wants to do the best they can, but everyone has goals, too. Ultimately, I’d like to win a race, the championship, and rookie of the year, but I think the competition will be better than it was last year so it’s not going to be easy.”

Fortunately for Adam, he’ll have two solid resources while he races for the first time. His brother was in the same position two years ago, racing as a rookie, and that experience can only help Adam. Continue reading →

“Two for $88” Dale Jr. Ticket Package Celebrates Earnhardt Success at Talladega Superspeedway

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 6, 2012 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 6, 2012
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Entering the 2013 edition of the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, has “two” career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victories  in the May classic. As a result of his success at the 2.66-mile facility, and in recognition of him being in position “two” in the title chase after “two” races in 2013, Talladega is offering a special Dale Jr. “Two for  $88” ticket package for the upcoming Aaron’s 499 set for Sunday, May 5.

The “Two for $88” Dale Jr. opportunity includes two Anniston Grandstand tickets located in between turn four and the frontstretch Tri-Oval for the Aaron’s 499, and presents a savings of over $50 off race time pricing. The offer is good though Monday, March 18, while seats last.

“Talladega has a lot of history, and I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish there,” said Dale Jr., who is the only driver to ever win four straight Sprint Cup Series races at the superspeedway. “I like the mystique the place has, a lot of great and interesting things happen. It is always fun to go to Talladega because it is such a different kind of track. It is really big and it is a nice change of pace from all the mile and a half stuff we do,” added NASCAR’s most popular driver, who finished second in the season-opening Daytona 500. Continue reading →

Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick To Lead Teams In Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game Between Dover International Speedway And Pocono Raceway

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Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick To Lead Teams In Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game Between Dover International Speedway And Pocono Raceway

Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Folds of Honor Chevrolet, talk during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 29, 2012 Photo - Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Folds of Honor Chevrolet, talk during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on June 29, 2012
Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Harrisburg (Pa.) Senators to host game on April 24

Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway will square off on the diamond for the second straight year as both tracks announced the return of the Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game, featuring NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 24 at the home of the Harrisburg Senators in Harrisburg, Pa. Continue reading →

Robin Pemberton’s Perspective Heading into Las Vegas

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Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, speaks with the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition, speaks with the media during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series testing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 7, 2013
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

After just two races into the season, NASCAR’s plate has already been filled with headlines surrounding the sport from many different directions, but the biggest news has been the introduction of the new generation six car giving more manufacturer identity on the track.

While everyone agrees this new car looks great, there are more questions about how well will it race – especially on the 1.5-mile tracks. The Kobalt Tools 400 in Las Vegas will give everyone their first chance to see this car in race conditions on the most common track on the circuit. And while many of us have our own perspective and point of view, it’s good to know the perspective of the executives at NASCAR as well.

NASCAR’s director of competition, Robin Pemberton met with the press this week and shared his perspective on a number of topics related to the generation six car, the tires, and the evaluation of fencing following the Nationwide series incident at Daytona. Continue reading →