Monthly Archives: January 2018

Speedway Launches Redesigned Website

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BROOKLYN, Mich. (Jan. 12, 2018) — Michigan International Speedway launched its redesigned website with a whole new look. The enhanced website includes many fan-friendly features that will add to the guest experience.

The website, www.mispeedway.com, was launched with a modern look and new features to make it easier for fans to locate information and purchase tickets. The site will help guests educate themselves about the two NASCAR race weekends and plan their trips for a summertime of memories.  Continue reading →

Championship Engine Builder and Car Owner Robert Yates Honored by the Sport he Loved

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Robert Yates reacts after he is announced to the NASCAR Hall of Fame during the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Day at NASCAR Hall of Fame on May 24, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Note: This is the second in a five-part series of features detailing the careers of each of the five inductees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The inductees, who will be officially enshrined on Jan. 19 (8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), are Red Byron, Ray Evernham, Ron Hornaday Jr., Ken Squier and Robert Yates.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Robert Yates showed up at the NASCAR Hall of Fame that late afternoon last May genuinely not knowing if this would be the year – if that would be the day– he heard his name called as part of the official unveiling of the five-person 2017 Hall of Fame induction class. Continue reading →

NASCAR Next Alumnus Dalton Sargeant to Join GMS Racing for 2018 Season

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STATESVILLE, N.C. (January 12, 2018)- With the start of the 2018 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) season being only 35 days away, GMS Racing officials are proud to announce the addition of Dalton Sargeant to their driver lineup. Competing for Rookie of the Year honors this season, Sargeant will be the driver of the No. 25 GMS Racing Chevrolet Silverado. Continue reading →

Christopher Bell Dominates John Christner Trucking Qualifying Night

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Christopher Bell led start to finish in Thursday’s A-Feature, securing his place in Saturday’s championship event, and another shot at a Golden Driller Photo –
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Bryan Hulbert – TULSA, Okla. (January 11, 2018) Treating Keith Kunz to his third trip to Victory Lane in as many nights during the 32nd Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire, Oklahoma’s Christopher Bell put his title defense in high-gear with a dominating performance during Thursday’s John Christner Trucking Qualifying Night. Continue reading →

Multiple Changes at Stewart Haas Racing ahead of the 2018 Season

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The start of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season is only a little over a month away and when Stewart Haas Racing(SHR) hits the track for Speedweeks in Daytona, there will be some notable changes. SHR will once again field four full-time Cup teams with a new driver piloting one of those entries, a rookie crew chief leading another, and another crew chief swapping teams. The intentions of these changes are to produce the highest level of performance in pursuit of another Championship. Continue reading →