Monthly Archives: November 2013

Humpy Wheeler Offers Track Support with Speedway Benefits

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20 May 2008 - Bruton Smith Boulevard unveiling in Concord NC. (HHP/Harold Hinson)When Humpy Wheeler Speaks….People Listen

Humpy Wheeler is well-known as a premier promoter, in his former role as GM at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  And, he has a new idea that will bring short track racing to the forefront for fans of racing, while bringing many benefits to your local short track.

Speedway Benefits is Wheeler’s new idea in creating an organization that is gaining traction in its first month of operation. The response has been so strong that initial membership is now limited. Continue reading →

Clint Elkins a Perfect Fit for Speedway Benefits

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ClintElkins_bioClint Elkins, grew up as a race track brat, traveling the short track circuit with his family throughout his childhood. By the time he was 15, he was writing race promotional business plans. Then the competition bug bit Elkins and he began racing Super Late Models in his 20s.

Elkins knew his ‘end game’ is promoting racing, so he made a mental and physical notebook of the good and the bad he experienced as a racer.

He put his money where his mouth is by the time he was 30 years old by leasing his own track. Six years into his venture, Elkins proudly says his track is up over 50 percent in attendance and over 100 percent in revenue.  Continue reading →

Johnson Demonstrates Prowess with Commanding Texas Win

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013 Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson produced a championship caliber performance Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Johnson paced the field for most of the day and if he wasn’t up front, he was more than likely in the top three. This is the type of race where Johnson shows why he’s a five-time champion. Commanding a race isn’t an easy task, but Johnson did that and then some on in this event. Continue reading →

Keselowski Takes Checkers in Texas Nationwide Race

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013 Photo - John Harrelson/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013
Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

Once again during Saturday afternoon’s Nationwide Series race at Texas, it was the No.22 car in victory lane. One of the most dominating seasons continues for the Penske Racing entry. This victory is the No.22 car’s twelfth on the year and Keselowski’s sixth. The owner’s championship is very much within reach for this team and this race solidified that point.

A Penske parade was up front early when Sam Hornish Jr. took the lead from Alex Bowman on lap five and then Keselowski passed Hornish Jr. one lap later. After the Penske stint up front, Joe Gibbs Racing held the top positions for mostly the mid-part of the race. Continue reading →

A Dillon Domination in Texas

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Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2013 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Ty Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops / Tracker Boats Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 350k at Texas Motor Speedway on November 1, 2013
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Ty Dillon was in a race of his own Friday night at the Texas Motor Speedway. The No.3 truck absolutely crushed the field throughout the event en route to Dillon’s second victory of the season. He is doing all he can at this point in the season to chase down points leader Matt Crafton. Crafton had yet another solid performance giving him the potential of clinching the championship at Phoenix next weekend on the table. Continue reading →