Monthly Archives: June 2013

Kronwall serves as grand marshal, Clary waves green flag for Quicken Loans 400

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Kronwall serves as grand marshal, Clary waves green flag for Quicken Loans 400 

Niklas Kronwall #55 of the Detroit Red Wings poses for his official headshot for the 2012-2013 season at Compuware Ice Arena on January 13, 2013 Photo - Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images

Niklas Kronwall #55 of the Detroit Red Wings poses for his official headshot for the 2012-2013 season at Compuware Ice Arena on January 13, 2013 Photo – Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images

Detroit Red Wings alternate captain Niklas Kronwall will be the grand marshal and Olympic gold medalist swimmer Tyler Clary will serve as honorary starter for the Quicken Loans 400 on June 16 at Michigan International Speedway.

Kronwall will give the command of “start your engines” while Clary will wave the green flag to start the Quicken Loans 400.

“We are thrilled to welcome Niklas Kronwall and Tyler Clary to the MIS festivities,” track president Roger Curtis said. “Niklas is an integral member of the Red Wings and the Detroit community who represents the state with pride. As a member of the US Olympic team, Tyler represented our country with pride and we are pleased he will be here with us to wave the green flag.”

Kronwall was the first-round draft pick of the Red Wings in the 2000 NHL Entry draft. The Stockholm native helped lead Detroit to a 24-16-8 record this year and an appearance in the Western Conference semifinals. He led all Red Wings defensemen with five goals and 24 assists. Kronwall has garnered a reputation as an open ice hitter, lending to the phrase of “being Kronwalled.”  Continue reading →

Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird V Ready to Voyage to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England

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Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird V Ready to Voyage to the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England

1935 Bluebird Photo - Courtesy of DIS

1935 Bluebird
Photo – Courtesy of DIS

For the second time in its history, Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird V is crossing the Atlantic Ocean to the United Kingdom to be on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The historic land speed record vehicle will be on display July 11-14 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is the world’s biggest and most diverse celebration of the history of motorsport held on the grounds of the Goodwood House, West Sussex, England. Continue reading →

Lesa France Kennedy to Speak at Business & Scholarship Luncheon

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American Royal Announces Lesa France Kennedy, of NASCAR Fame, to Speak at Business & Scholarship Luncheon 

The American Royal Association has announced that Lesa France Kennedy will be the featured speaker at this year’s Business & Scholarship Luncheon to be held September 12 in Kemper Arena. She was named “The Most Powerful Woman in Sports” by Forbes and serves as CEO and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors for International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”). ISC owns the Kansas Speedway along with 12 other tracks. Ms France Kennedy also serves as a Vice Chairperson of NASCAR which was founded by her grandfather, Bill France, in 1948.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk – Monday, June 10, 2013

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Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on  Monday, June 10th?

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This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk our Fan4Racing team discussion with Michael Self, winner of the K&N Pro Series combo at Iowa Speedway, and winner of the K&N Pro Series West race at I-44 Speedway in Missouri this past weekend.  Then, Brad Kuhbander from Michigan International Speedway will preview fan activities at the track for their upcoming NASCAR weekend. And for the NHRA part of the show, Brittany Force, joins the conversation.

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Michael Self – Brad Kuhbander – Brittany Force
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  • NASCAR hot topics
    • Review Pocono
    • Preview Michigan
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Dominating the Tricky Triangle: Johnson Scores Big at Pocono

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 9, 2013 Photo - Nick Laham/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Party in the Poconos 400 at Pocono Raceway on June 9, 2013
Photo – Nick Laham/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson crossed the finish line first Sunday afternoon after he put on a dominate performance resulting with the No.48 car in victory lane. No one was close to contending with the five-time champion today, allowing him to score his third victory of the season. Johnson is off to an absolute sizzling start this season, heading into the summer, and he will be looking to stay hot.

The race started out with Carl Edwards taking the lead from pole-sitter Johnson on lap one, but by lap ten, it was Johnson back to the top spot. After a debris caution, Ryan Newman stayed out to take the lead on the restart, but Johnson was able to quickly regain the lead. Newman and Johnson swapped for the lead again, but Johnson took full control for the rest of the race, with 47 laps remaining. Continue reading →