Gene Stefanyshyn Selected to Lead NASCAR’s Innovation and Racing Development

NASCARlogoVeteran Automotive Executive Brings Global Experience in Engineering Strategy, Product Development and Finance

NASCAR announced April 25, 2013 that Eugene (Gene) Stefanyshyn has been named Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development to drive continual improvements in racing performance. He will be based at NASCAR’s Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C.

In this role, Stefanyshyn will lead and shape NASCAR’s future approach to Competition by utilizing and developing innovations that advance the racing product and fan experience. Additionally, he will work in close collaboration with other NASCAR departments and industry stakeholders to develop a leading edge culture for NASCAR surrounding engineering and technology. Continue reading

Cameron Hayley Says ‘I’m Going East!’

 

Driver Cameron Hayley waits by his car before the K&N West Pro Series- Brainerd 125 race at the Brainerd International Raceway on May 26, 2012  Photo - Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

Driver Cameron Hayley waits by his car before the K&N West Pro Series- Brainerd 125 race at the Brainerd International Raceway on May 26, 2012
Photo – Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

Cameron Hayley of Calgary, AB Canada will be heading over to Richmond Virginia for The NASCAR K&N East Pro Series race on Thursday, April 25th.

At just 16 years old Hayley normally competes full-time in the NASCAR K&N Pro West Series but he says that’s just not enough! Hayley states:

 “I want to get as much experience as possible so we thought the Richmond race is another one that we need to hit! I want to learn and know as many race tracks as I can”

When Hayley entered his first NASCAR K&N Pro race at 15-years-old he finished an astounding second. After his recent Daytona UNOH Battle At The Beach win, he finished second again in March at Phoenix! Can he keep up the winning pace? Time will tell.

Hayley’s racecars are transported cross-country and he says,

“I just can’t wait to race Richmond. There’s a lot of history there and we are expecting a huge entry list too. Some of the best in our series will be out there to try and win.”

The Team hopes to keep their momentum going! They haven’t raced since early March due to a break in the schedule. After winning Daytona and finishing Phoenix with a very strong second place they are hungry for more top finishes.

Hayley is racing for the Championship this year and he wants every advantage he can find. As one of NASCAR’s ‘Next 9’ drivers to watch, his goal is to move up NASCAR’s ladder into one of the national series in the next few years. He says getting more experience now will pay off later.

Cameron Hayley is our guest on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk this Monday, April 29th from 8 to 10pm ET. Fans can call 347-996-5176 for Q&As. 

 

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The Party Is On! Danica Patrick to Tour Talladega Boulevard

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The Party Is On! Danica Patrick to Tour Talladega Boulevard, Award Prizes to Best Decorated Campsite

Talladega_Superspeed_CBattle for the Coke Zero™ Tailgate Championship is set for Hallowed Ground – Talladega Boulevard 

The world famous Talladega Boulevard, a strip of land in Talladega’s infield known as NASCAR’s “Party Capital” for providing fans with the most fun in all of motorsports, just got even better! When the Aaron’s Dream Weekend (May 3-5) rolls into Talladega Superspeedway, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick will walk the Boulevard, mingle with fans, and award a one-of-a-kind “Coke Zero Tailgate Champion” trophy to the best decorated campsite. Continue reading

NASCAR Drivers Steal the Show at Richmond International Raceway Night at the Diamond

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NASCAR Drivers Steal the Show at Richmond International Raceway Night at the Diamond 

Richmond logoMichael Waltrip & Martin Truex Jr. Watch Batting Practice, Throw Out 1st Pitches, Meet Fans

A couple of NASCAR drivers who are used to driving race cars on backstretches and straightaways watched some sluggers drive baseballs into centerfield during Richmond International Raceway Night at The Diamond, Presented by AAA and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. NASCAR’s Michael Waltrip and Martin Truex Jr. were in town today to ramp up RIR’s race week, which features NASCAR events this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Continue reading

Jimmie Johnson Visits Florida Capitol in Tallahassee

Jimmie Johnson, left, poses with his framed proclamation and Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel).  Photo - Courtesy of Daytona International Speedway

Jimmie Johnson, left, poses with his framed proclamation and Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel).
Photo – Courtesy of Daytona International Speedway

Two-time Daytona 500 champion Jimmie Johnson visited the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on this week and received a proclamation honoring him for his victory in the 2013 edition of “The Great American Race” in February at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading