In the 1950s, the world couldn’t help falling in love with Elvis Presley and now fans can view one of The King of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s personal vehicles, a 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II, at the April 4-7 Food Lion AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Continue reading →
Jeb Burton, will drive full-time in the Camping World Truck Series and contend for 2013 Rookie of the Year honors
In the footsteps of his father, 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, and his uncle, current NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, Jeb Burton started his racing career at Virginia’s South Boston Speedway. The young talent began racing in motocross and go-karts and quickly moved his way into Limited Late Models and Late Models. Continue reading →
Waltrip To Drive No. 26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota Camry for the DAYTONA 500®; Fans Can Make $10 Donations By Texting NEWTOWN to 80888
Using the biggest race of the year as a backdrop, NASCAR, Swan Racing and two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip announces a special tribute to raise awareness and contributions for the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Continue reading →
Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, receives an Atlanta Braves jersey from Ed Clark (L), President of Atlanta Motor Speedway during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 31, 2012 in Hampton, Georgia. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images
As the opening of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season approaches, Atlanta Motor Speedway President and General Manager Ed Clark went on the record to give his annual thoughts about the upcoming season.
Last season, Clark ended up being accurate on 81.25 percent of his predictions. His 2012 season forecast included several bold proclamations, included in those were that Brad Keselowski would be in the championship mix, Denny Hamlin would win five races and that Michael Waltrip Racing would experience a breakout season, all of which came true. Continue reading →