Monthly Archives: December 2013

Day Three: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013 Photo - David Becker/Getty Images

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013
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Day Three: Stewart Receives 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Named Most Popular Driver For 11th Consecutive Season

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ driver Tony Stewart’s reaction to being named recipient of the 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award was emotional and heartfelt.

“This is crazy,” said the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. “What an honor. It’s very humbling.”

Stewart was honored by the National Motor Sports Press Association (NMPA) during Thursday’s annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Wynn Las Vegas for a variety of reasons – as a fierce competitor, championship team owner and race track promoter.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Announces Modifications to NASCAR Hall of Fame & Creates New Award

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NASCAR Hall of FameNASCAR Announces Modifications To NASCAR Hall Of Fame Eligibility And Selection Process; Creates New Award For Outstanding Contributions 

NASCAR today announced a number of changes to the selection process for the NASCAR Hall of Fame (NHOF), including a modification to driver eligibility parameters and the creation of a new award to honor significant contributions to the growth and success of the sport.

In all, six changes and updates will be made starting with the selection of the Class of 2015 – all designed to improve upon an already strong process that has led to the selection of 25 deserving inductees.  Continue reading →

Day Two: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013
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Day Two: Heaters, Cases, Prizes And Laughs Make For Memorable Fanfest

Drivers Stole The Show But The Fans Took Home The Prizes

In the end, there was only one grand prize winner during the fifth annual Fanfest Presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway held at the Fremont Street Experience, and she chose Kyle Busch and his case.  Continue reading →

NBC Sports Tabs Rick Allen as Lead Race Announcer

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Rick Allen Named Lead Race Announcer for NBC Sports Group‘s Upcoming NASCAR Coverage

Rick Allen brings more than a decade of motorsports broadcasting experience

NBC’s Sports Group announces that Rick Allen has signed a multi-year agreement to serve as the lead race announcer for NBC’s upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series coverage beginning in 2015. Alongside Allen in the NBC Sports Broadcast booth will be current driver Jeff Burton, who also announced that he will be joining NBC’s multi-platform NASCAR coverage.  Continue reading →

Day One: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet and Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner pose for a photo at the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign on December 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnson is in Las Vegas for a week of 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship activities. Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images

NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet and Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner pose for a photo at the ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign on December 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnson is in Las Vegas for a week of 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship activities.
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Day One: NASCAR Champion’s Week In Las Vegas Officially Begins

Jimmie Johnson Answers Media Questions, Meets Fans During Busy Day One 

Jimmie Johnson’s four-day, Las Vegas whirlwind odyssey has begun. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week™ in Las Vegas officially is underway.  Continue reading →