Daily Archives: March 28, 2014

Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 at Martinsville Preview

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Darrell Wallace Jr returns to Martinsville Speedway after making history last October by becoming the second African-American to win a NASCAR national series event – and the first in 50 years. And now, the 21-year-old looks to make more history at the .526-mile track.

After his win in October, Wallace celebrated with family members of the Wendell Scott family, who live in nearby Danville. Scott was the first African-American driver to win a national series event, in 1963. Wallace also comes to Martinsville looking to improve his place in the standings after getting collected in a mid-race accident at Daytona.  Continue reading →

Kevin Harvick Visits Oak Ridge Fire Department

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Kevin Harvick and his 18-month-old son Keelan check out a fire truck at the Oak Ridge (N.C.) Fire Department with Chief Steve Simmons on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Photo - Harold Hinson Photography

Kevin Harvick and his 18-month-old son Keelan check out a fire truck at the Oak Ridge (N.C.) Fire Department with Chief Steve Simmons on Thursday, March 27, 2014
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Kevin Harvick Pays Visit to Oak Ridge Fire Department to Thank Firefighters Who Saved His Home

Harvick and No. 4 Budweiser Chevrolet Team to Honor ORFD at Sunday’s Race in Martinsville

Four months after Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana woke up to the sound of their home’s smoke detector going off, the driver of the No. 4 Budweiser Chevrolet SS visited the Oak Ridge Fire Department to thank the firefighters that helped saved his home. Continue reading →

Air Titan 2.0 Unveiled at Martinsville Speedway

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NASCAR Debuts Latest Version Of Cutting-Edge Track-Drying Technology

NASCAR introduced an evolution in innovation today – the results of which will continue to elevate a fan’s race-viewing experience to an even greater level.

The Toyota-hauled next generation of Air Titan, the cutting-edge track-drying technology, made its race weekend debut at Martinsville Speedway today. Air Titan 2.0 is a more compact, more nimble and more environmentally friendly version of its innovative predecessor – one that since its introduction in February 2013 has rescued multiple races, including this year’s Daytona 500. Continue reading →