Daily Archives: April 20, 2013

Hendrick Motorsports Releases Statement After MIT Shooting

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The Boston Marathon bombings have been tough for the whole nation to understand this week. Last night’s shootings and death of Sean Collier makes it more real. Sean Collier’s death has hit the NASCAR community in-particular.

Andrew Collier is an employee of Hendrick Motorsports, and Sean Collier’s brother. Sean Collier was shot and killed Thursday night at MIT after law enforcement chased and fired on the brothers, suspected as behind the bombings at the Boston Marathon. Continue reading →

Carnage, Craziness, and Crafton at Kansas

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Matt Crafton celebrates his victory in victory lane at Kansas Speedway, April 20, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

Matt Crafton celebrates his victory in victory lane at Kansas Speedway, April 20, 2013
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One of the longest Truck Series races in a while ended with a great battle for the win. Matt Crafton held off Joey Coulter in the last laps for his third career Truck win. Crafton’s truck came alive towards the end of the race as he drove to get to the front and stay there. He did just that and it resulted in victory. Like predicted, the race was pure craziness with a lot of carnage. This was the first race for the trucks on Kansas’ new surface and the lack of experience on the surface was showing throughout the race today. Continue reading →

Gearing Up for Race Weekend at Richmond with Dennis Bickmeier

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Dennis Bickmeier, President at Richmond International Raceway Photo - RIR.com

Dennis Bickmeier, President at Richmond International Raceway Photo – RIR.com

Some of the best short-track racing in the world occurs at the Richmond International Raceway. Twice a year, fans pour into the facility to witness classic short-track racing and to see the stars of NASCAR do what they do best. It takes many people to run the show, but Track President Dennis Bickmeier oversees the entire facility. He is just as excited as race fans for the upcoming race weekend and expects fans to have a great experience. In addition to all the great things the track has had in the past, they have added even more for this season.

I was fortunate enough to interview Dennis and he gave me some great insight on what is happening behind the scenes to prepare for race weekend at RIR. Below, you can read the interview and get stoked about the upcoming races that will be occurring at RIR. Continue reading →

Greg Biffle Will Do Anything to Get His Aaron’s 499 Tickets at Talladega Superspeedway, Even If It Means Stopping Traffic

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Greg Biffle Will Do Anything to Get His Aaron’s 499 Tickets at Talladega Superspeedway, Even If It Means Stopping Traffic 

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Fresh off a fourth-place finish in NASCAR’s most recent Sprint Cup Series race, driver Greg Biffle gets near a vehicle traffic line in hopes of obtaining tickets to the most competitive race track in NASCAR – Talladega Superspeedway – for the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday, May 5. Biffle, who was fifth in last year’s spring classic on the unique 2.66-mile track, will be a favorite again this year. All Greg, as well as other race fans, have to do to get tickets is call 877-Go2-DEGA!! It’s that easy!

The most competitive racing in NASCAR combined with a mix of southern hospitality returns to Talladega Superspeedway May 3-5 for the Aaron’s Dream Weekend.  Experience the excitement as the superstars of NASCAR attempt to tackle the high-banks of ‘DEGA at 200 mph.  Secure your tickets at www.talladegasuperspeedway.com or by calling 877-Go2-DEGA.  This is more than a race…This is Talladega!

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Sam Hunt Reading to Kids at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

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NASCAR K&N Pro Series East Driver Sam Hunt Reading to Kids at the Children’s Museum of Richmond

Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Foundation Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke/Getty Images

Sam Hunt, driver of the #18 Denny Hamlin Foundation Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR K&N Series East DRIVE4COPD 125 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 14, 2013
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CMoR Central Location Offering FREE Admission After 5 p.m.

It’s story time, NASCAR style, at the Children’s Museum of Richmond next Monday, April 22, at 5:30 p.m. Richmond International Raceway is teaming up with NASCAR K&N Pro Series East driver and Midlothian, VA native Sam Hunt to celebrate the opening of the Pit Stop exhibit at CMoR’s Central location (2626 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220). Continue reading →