Mackena Bell Sending Message with Strong Season Debuts

Mackena Bell, driver of the #27 Toyota Racing Development Toyota, enters her car prior to practice for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Casey's General Store 150 at Iowa Speedway on June 7, 2013  Photo - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Mackena Bell, driver of the #27 Toyota Racing Development Toyota, enters her car before practice for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Casey’s General Store 150 at Iowa Speedway on June 7, 2013
Photo – Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

This weekend Mackena Bell heads to Florida as a contender, but hopes to return to North Carolina as a winner. For Bell, the forthcoming races in New Smyrna and Daytona are not only two opportunities to win a race, but also two opportunities to send her message. In a sport that has traditionally been dominated by men, Bell looks to disprove the notion that gender plays a role in one’s ability to compete in motorsports. Backed by the woman-owned pediatric dentist office, Bell will be piloting the Special Smiles # 21 Toyota Camry, looking to make a strong start to her 2014 campaign and established herself as a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season. Continue reading

Aloe Blacc Singing National Anthem for 56th Annual Daytona 500

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Photo - Courtesy of DIS

Photo – Courtesy of DIS

Aloe Blacc Singing National Anthem for 56th Annual Daytona 500 

Singer, songwriter Aloe Blacc will perform the National Anthem prior to the 56th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET (FOX). Continue reading

NASCAR Hall of Fame Notes

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HOF Finals 4.18.07

Revving Up for Race Season
Fresh off the heels of an action-packed month in January that included the unveiling of a brand new Glory Road exhibit and the Class of 2014 Induction Ceremony, the NASCAR Hall of Fame revs up as the excitement builds for the season opener better known as “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway.
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ARCA Countdown #2 – 1967 Daytona ARCA 250

Photo - Midwest Racing Archives

Photo – Midwest Racing Archives

ARCA began racing at the 2.5 mile Daytona International Speedway in 1964 and the inaugural race winner was Nelson Stacy. In addition to Stacy’s win, ARCA pioneer Iggy Katona also appeared in the race.  Continue reading

Bill McAnally Racing Plans Triple Threat for K&N East Opener at New Smyrna

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Photo – BMR

Bill McAnally Racing is mounting a triple-threat as they launch their 2014 season with three entries in the opening event for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Sunday. Continue reading