Category Archives: NASCAR Informer

When Does The Media Cross The Line?

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Danica Patrick, left, talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., right, as they wait on pit road during qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Photo - Randy Holt/AP

Danica Patrick, left, talks with Ricky Stenhouse Jr., right, as they wait on pit road during qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012. Photo – Randy Holt/AP

Recently, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Danica Patrick announced publicly that they are now dating as they head into their Sprint Cup Rookie seasons. In turn, many members of the media have written about the new relationship between competitors. But this topic raises a question, how far is too far in covering an athlete’s personal life? Where do you draw the line?

Dale Earnhardt Jr. answered this question during a recent commercial shoot with Charlotte Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Brian Keselowski Gets Help For Daytona 500

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Brian Keselowski during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200 on May 8, 2009 at Darlington Raceway SCPhoto - Getty Images

Brian Keselowski during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200 on May 8, 2009 at Darlington Raceway SC
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Brian Keselowski will not attempt the Daytona 500 on his own.

Brian Keselowski has partnered with Kelly Owens who is a partner with Hamilton Means Racing. The two sides will team up together for the Daytona 500 on February 24th. Keselowski announced earlier this year that he would attempt the Daytona 500 in his own No. 92 Toyota. But now he will drive the No. 52 Toyota with the new partnership. Continue reading →

Golden Corral Will Return On The No. 36 in Sprint Cup Series

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Dave Blaney in #36 Golden Corral at Daytona July 2012Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Dave Blaney in #36 Golden Corral at Daytona July 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Tommy Baldwin Racing announced Monday that Golden Corral will return as a primary sponsor in 2013.

Golden Corral will be the primary sponsor on the No. 36 Chevrolet for all four plate races in the Sprint Cup Series this season, similar to what they have done in recent years.  J.J Yeley will be behind the wheel for all four races in 2013.

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A Dream Season For Roush Fenway’s “Dream Team”

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Travis Pastrana (L), driver of the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #16 Ford. Drive One./Ford Mustang Ford, attend NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, FL.Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Travis Pastrana (L), driver of the #99 Boost Mobile Toyota, and Trevor Bayne, driver of the #16 Ford. Drive One./Ford Mustang Ford, attend NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2012 in Daytona Beach, FL.
Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

On Thursday, Jack Roush said that his driver line-up for 2013 at Roush Fenway Racing is a “dream team”. So will Roush Fenway Racing have a dream season?

There are five drivers in the Roush Fenway stable this season. Sprint Cup drivers include Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Trevor Bayne and, new addition, Travis Pastrana will run for the Nationwide title in 2013. Continue reading →

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Still Searching For Sponsorship

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Rick Hendrick announced Wednesday that Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, still has 13 unsponsored races in 2013

It is hard to imagine that NASCAR‘s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., is still looking for sponsorship as the new season is just around the corner, but it’s true. Maybe it’s the economy, ticket sales or the asking price. We may never truly know. But one thing we have learned, finding sponsorship for premier NASCAR teams is as hard as it has ever been. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s situation is a prime example. Continue reading →