Several media outlets are reporting this afternoon that Turner Scott Motorsports is shuttering their Camping World Truck Series operations as of 3 pm this afternoon. While there are confirmations that some Turner Scott Motorsports employees were temporarily laid off as of 3 pm Wednesday afternoon. There is reason to believe it is not the entire Camping World Truck series operation that is shuttering, but possibly one team. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Wendy Venturini Début as First Female Co-Anchor for Sprint Cup Series Radio Broadcast Coming Soon
Wendy Venturini début as first female co-anchor of a NASCAR Sprint Series Race with Performance Racing Network is on September 21st at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
One of NASCAR fans’ favorite radio and television personalities is Wendy Venturini and now she’s moving her career forward as a co-anchor with Performance Radio Network/PRN. Her début is September 21, 2014 with the Sprint Cup Series race – Sylvannia 300 – at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Her experience working as co-anchor with PRN’s president Doug Rice and co-anchor Mark Garrow with the Nationwide Series broadcasts since 2012, give Venturini a great foundation for moving to the Sprint Cup Series broadcast. Continue reading
Three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Teams Penalized after Bristol
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Three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Teams Penalized
For Rules Violations At Bristol Motor Speedway
Three teams that compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – the No. 00, 19, and 30 – have been penalized for post-race infractions committed following the Aug. 21 race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
The infraction for all three teams is a P2 level penalty as outlined in Section 12-4.1 of the rule book and violates sections:
- 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing;
- 20B-12.8.1 Truck failed to meet post-race height requirements
As a result of this violation, crew chiefs Joel Shear (No. 00); Doug Randolph (No. 19); and Doug George (No. 30) have each been fined $5,000. Each team has also been penalized with the loss of 10 championship driver and 10 championship owner points. This includes drivers Cole Custer (No. 00) and Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 30) along with owners Gene Haas (No. 00), Brad Keselowski (No. 19), and Steve Turner (No. 30).
The Best Apps for NASCAR Fans
Must-have Apps for Every NASCAR Fan
You’re off to the races – or wish you were – and want to stay connected to the excitement. Not too long ago, that meant depending on radio or television, but not so now. Mobile devices are a major part of our lives, and everyone from the drivers and the crew to the fans and media are staying in touch in real-time. The following apps are for NASCAR lovers only: Continue reading
NASCAR Announces 2015 National Series Schedules
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NASCAR Announces 2015 National Series Schedules
NBC Sports Joins FOX Sports As Broadcast Homes to All Three National Series;
Key Date Changes Include Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway,
Darlington Raceway and Daytona International Speedway
NASCAR announced Tuesday its national series schedules for the 2015 season, featuring date enhancements to races at some of its most storied tracks along with a pair of long-term broadcast partners that will provide the exciting action to the sport’s fans. Continue reading