Daily Archives: August 12, 2013

SHR Tapping Austin Dillon’s Talent in No. 14 for Pure Michigan 400

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Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AdvoCare Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2013 Photo - Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AdvoCare Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Zippo 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 10, 2013
Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

The wait is over for fans wondering who will be behind the wheel of the No. 14 for Tony Stewart at Michigan’s Sprint Cup Series race, the Pure Michigan 400.

While Tony Stewart is recovering from a broken right tibia and fibula suffered in a sprint car wreck on August 5th in Oskaloosa, IA, his organization Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) continues their diligent efforts to field his No. 14 car in the Sprint Cup Series.

Veteran Max Papis drove the No. 14 to a 15th-place finish Sunday at Watkins Glen International, keeping their 11th-place standing in the Sprint Cup Series owner championship standings. This week SHR is tapping talented 23-year-old Austin Dillon as their interim driver for the Pure Michigan 400 race at Michigan International Speedway, August 16-18.   Continue reading →

Great events lined up for Fan Appreciation at the Pure Michigan 400

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Great events lined up for Fan Appreciation at the Pure Michigan 400 

MISLogoFans who received golden tickets in their ticket order can redeem them  at the Fan Appreciation Booth during the Pure Michigan 400 weekends.

These golden tickets offer many great prizes, including some special opportunities for the Pure Michigan 400 weekend.  Continue reading →

Lakeshore Band to play the national anthem for the Pure Michigan 400

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Lakeshore Band to play the national anthem for the Pure Michigan 400 

Photo Courtesy Lakeshore High School

Photo Courtesy Lakeshore High School

The Lakeshore High School band will perform the national anthem before the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday, Aug. 18. The marching band will represent the state of Michigan at the 70th anniversary celebration of D-Day in Normandy, France in 2014.  Continue reading →

Acceleration Club to feature National Guard Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr and Kevin Harvick

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Acceleration Club to feature National Guard Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick 

MISLogoNational Guard Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kevin Harvick are scheduled to be in the Acceleration Club before the Pure Michigan 400 on Sunday, Aug. 18.

The Acceleration Club is an all-inclusive fan hospitality club located in the New Holland Fan Plaza. Designed to get a race fan’s engine running, the club is perfect for fans who want to upgrade their race weekend, but it’s also great for companies looking to entertain clients, prospects or employees.  Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR-NHRA Talk – Monday, August 12, 2013

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Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on  Monday, August 12th?

Listen to the Podcast right here…

This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk with our Fan4Racing team discussion with Bryan Ortiz, K&N Pro Series East driver. Then, Brad Kuhbander, media relations manager at Michigan International Speedway joins the conversation.

Next, we have Adam and Hector Arana, NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcyclist returning to join the discussion.

Kristen Schneider, at Up Top The Pit Box is coming on board for this episode as well!

  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Bryan Ortiz – Brad Kuhbander – Adam and Hector Arana
    • Call 347-996-5176 during LIVE broadcast for Q&As
  • NASCAR NHRA hot topics
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week
  • Tell us what you want to talk about

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