Monthly Archives: May 2013

Spotlight Shines on Iconic No. 43 Car with Fast Crew

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Spotlight Shines on Iconic Car, Fast Crew

No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Pit Crew Photo - Getty Images

No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Pit Crew
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No. 43 Team Wins Quarter One Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award

One of the biggest storylines – and thrills – so far this season for NASCAR fans just might be the iconic No. 43 car’s resurgence in the NASCAR spotlight.

Behind the wheel of the legendary car that often still sports the famous Petty Blue shade, driver Aric Almirola currently finds himself ninth in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings with 317 points and is emerging as a real Chase contender.  Continue reading →

‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Willie Robertson to Offer Invocation Before Coca-Cola 600

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‘Duck Dynasty‘ Star Willie Robertson
to Offer Invocation Before Coca-Cola 600

Willie Robertson, star of the TV reality series "Duck Dynasty" will offer the invocation at Sunday's running of the Coca-Cola 600. Photo - Courtesy of Duck/Buck Commander

Willie Robertson, star of the TV reality series “Duck Dynasty” will offer the invocation at Sunday’s running of the Coca-Cola 600.
Photo – Courtesy of Duck/Buck Commander

Star of the A&E show “Duck Dynasty” and Duck Commander CEO Willie Robertson will give the invocation for Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Robertson, the only family member with a business degree, is credited with taking his father’s duck-call business from a living room operation to a multi-million dollar business. His entire family is highlighted in the reality show “Duck Dynasty,” an inside look at these self-proclaimed “Rich Rednecks” from the Louisiana bayou. Continue reading →

NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Kicks Off at Charlotte

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NASCAR Diversity Internship Program Kicks Off at Charlotte

NASCARlogoProgram Offers Professional Development Opportunities To Students Nationwide 

With eventual landing spots ranging from NASCAR to E! News, the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program has offered diverse students an opportunity to work in one of the largest professional sports industries in the United States. This year, 19 diverse college students will have the opportunity to complete a 10-week, paid summer internship through the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program (NDIP). The program has placed the new crop of students in varying positions and organizations throughout the NASCAR industry with the hopes of finding the next wave of industry leaders.  Continue reading →

2014 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced

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2014 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced

nascarinductees052213Flock, Ingram, Jarrett, Petty and Roberts Comprise List Of New Inductees

NASCAR announced May 22nd, the inductees who will comprise the 2014 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five-person group – the fifth in NASCAR Hall of Fame history – consists of Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts. Next year’s Induction Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, broadcast on Fox Sports 1 from Charlotte, N.C.

The 54-member NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel met Wednesday in a closed session in Charlotte, N.C., to vote on the induction class of 2014. NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France made the announcement this evening in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s “Great Hall.” Continue reading →

Lt. Col. Oliver North to be Honored During Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Ceremony

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Lt. Col. Oliver North to be Honored With Stonewall Jackson Award During Coca-Cola 600 Pre-Race Ceremony

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award during Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 pre-race festivities. North will also greet soldiers during a special pre-race luncheon at zMAX Dragway and offer a "State of Freedom" address. Photo - Courtesy of CMS

Lt. Col. Oliver North (ret.) will receive the Stonewall Jackson Award during Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 pre-race festivities. North will also greet soldiers during a special pre-race luncheon at zMAX Dragway and offer a “State of Freedom” address.
Photo – Courtesy of CMS

Lt. Col. Oliver North is a combat decorated U.S. Marine, a No. 1 best-selling author, the founder of a small business, an inventor with three U.S. patents, a syndicated columnist and the host of “War Stories” on Fox News Channel.

For his unwavering support of the military, decades of service to his country and a continued commitment to service, the man whom President Ronald Reagan described as “an American hero” can add Stonewall Jackson Award winner to his long list of accolades. Continue reading →