NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Celebrates Five Years In Las Vegas
Postseason Awards Set For December 6 At Wynn Las Vegas
NASCAR announced May 2nd that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards – the annual culmination of Champion’s Week – will be held on Friday, Dec. 6 at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nev., for the fifth consecutive year. Continue reading
Kurt Busch, Trevor Bayne to test at MIS on May 14-15
NASCAR’s new Gen-6 Car has drawn rave reviews from drivers and fans alike after the first 10 races in 2013.
On May 14-15, the car will make its debut at Michigan International Speedway when two teams conduct a test. And fans are invited to watch free of charge.
Speedway officials will open the Turn One grandstands from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 14 and May 15 to watch testing. So far, Kurt Busch and Trevor Bayne are the only drivers schedule to test those days. Continue reading
Fans can go online and bid for a chance to ride around the track with one of their favorite NASCAR stars, like Jeff Burton, during driver introductions for the Coca-Cola 600. Photo – CMS/HHP
The 10 greatest days in racing are right around the corner and the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities is providing many chances for fans to support Cabarrus County and Charlotte-area children in need. Opportunities include an online auction with VIP prize packs, face painting, volunteer opportunities and more during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600 race weeks at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Continue reading
Allmendinger, driver of the #51 Guy Roofing Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 2, 2013
Photo – Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Phoenix Racing is having one of its best seasons yet in the Sprint Cup series but that all may come to an end in the middle of this season. With lack of sponsorship, James Finch, owner of Phoenix Racing may close down the team.
The team is having its best season yet, including two top-ten and five top-15 finishes, and with lack of full-time sponsorship may come to an end. The News Herald reported on Tuesday that Phoenix Racing is scheduling to close shop after the Sprint Cup series races at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28. Continue reading
NASCAR river David Ragan (34) passes Carl Edwards (99) with the help of teammate David Gilliland (38) on the last lap at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5, 2013
Photo – Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images
Yesterday, FOX missed live coverage of a crucial point in the race during a commercial break. This only adds to fan’s frustration over the amount of commercial breaks during green flag coverage of Sprint Cup races recently.
With rain threatening and drivers making moves for the lead at Talladega, FOX went to commercial only to miss what could have been the winning move by Carl Edwards before the red flag flew for rain. Fortunately, NASCAR was able to dry the track and finish the race.
What if Edwards’ move had won the race? What would fans’ reactions have been? Continue reading