Daily Archives: April 12, 2013

‘X Factor’ Winner Tate Stevens to Perform National Anthem at April 21 STP 400

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‘X Factor’ Winner Tate Stevens to Perform National Anthem at April 21 STP 400

X Factor Winner Tate Stevens Photo - Axelle Woussen

Season Two X Factor winner Tate Stevens is returning home to sing the national anthem prior to the April 21, 2013 STP 400. Stevens, who hails from Belton, Mo., is making his first appearance at Kansas Speedway prior to two concerts in Kansas City on April 21 and April 22, and the release of his debut album on April 23, 2013.

“I’m excited to have Tate perform the national anthem at his ‘hometown’ track,” said Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren. “I know our fans will give him a great reception.” Continue reading →

Elliott Sadler, Joey Coulter, James Buescher added to lineup for Celebrity Softball Game, headlined by Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick

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Elliott Sadler, Joey Coulter, James Buescher added to lineup for Celebrity Softball Game, headlined by Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick 

Photo - PoconoRaceway.com

Photo – PoconoRaceway.com

Team Dover, Team Pocono to square off at home of Harrisburg (Pa.) Senators on April 24 in second annual contest

NASCAR veteran Elliott Sadler, as well as NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers Joey Coulter and 2012 champion James Buescher, have been added to the growing lineup of players for the Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game between Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 24 at the home of the Harrisburg Senators in Harrisburg, Pa.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Swings from the Trees

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NASCAR Driver Kyle Busch Swings from the Trees 

Kyle Busch/Richmond International Raceway Event at Go Ape! and Buffalo Wild Wings on April 10, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke/Harrelson Photography Inc.

Kyle Busch/Richmond International Raceway Event at Go Ape! and Buffalo Wild Wings on April 10, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke/Harrelson Photography, Inc.

High-Flying Heroics are a Prelude to His Race in Richmond on April 27

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Busch is no stranger to practically flying around a race track in his #18 M&M’s Toyota Camry. But today, Busch and Richmond International Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier came a little closer to actually flying. Busch and Bickmeier took to the treetops at Go Ape in Rockville, MD – braving obstacles, zip lines and a Tarzan swing.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Unites Track Walk, benefiting The NASCAR Foundation and Autism Speaks, set for Saturday, June 1 at Dover International Speedway

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NASCAR Unites Track Walk, benefiting The NASCAR Foundation and Autism Speaks, set for Saturday, June 1 at Dover International Speedway 

Brad Keselowski to kick off special event following the “5-hour ENERGY 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race

download (1)Dover International Speedway will again host the NASCAR Unites Track Walk, benefiting The NASCAR Foundation and Autism Speaks, following the Saturday, June 1 “5-hour ENERGY 200” NASCAR Nationwide Series race.  Continue reading →

Drivers Test Gen-6 Car for Texas Night Race Debut

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Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 Filtrete Ford, pulls into the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 Filtrete Ford, pulls into the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013
Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Race Car Prepare For Season’s First Night Race

Records crumbled, numbers skyrocketed and emotions flared during the Gen-6 race car’s debut on the first two intermediate tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule – Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA. And according to those who spoke after testing, expect more of the same during Saturday night’s race at the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway.  Continue reading →