Monthly Archives: April 2013

Chip Ganassi To Sell Cup Team? To John Menard?

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L-R Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray Photo - Sean Gardner/Getty Images

L-R Juan Pablo Montoya and Jamie McMurray
Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

The big news out of Thursday’s test day at Texas Motor Speedway is that Chip Ganassi could be selling his Sprint Cup team to a Menard. That is John Menard, a long-time racer and supporter in the Sprint Cup Series.

It is no secret that Earnhardt Ganassi Racing has struggled in recent years. Juan Pablo Montoya’s top-ten last week at Martinsville was his first since June of last season at Michigan. Neither Jamie McMurray or JPM have battled for wins since 2010 when McMurray won the Daytona 500 and at Indianapolis. The last time an EGR team made the Chase was in 2009 with JPM. Continue reading →

Brad Keselowski To The White House

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Brad Keselowski poses for Media Day. Photo - Douglas Jones/USA TODAY Sports

Brad Keselowski poses for Media Day.
Photo – Douglas Jones/USA TODAY Sports

Brad Keselowski is going to the White House.

This year only the Sprint Cup champion and his team will be making a trip to the White House. In the past, all Chase drivers from the previous year make a trip together to see the President. This year, Brad Keselowski will go as the only driver but he will bring his Penkse Racing team and crew with him. Continue reading →

‘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 →