Search Underway For 2014 NASCAR Drive For Diversity Candidates
Applications for the #NASCARD4D Combine Available Through Aug. 26
Rising stars Kyle Larson and Darrell Wallace Jr. capitalized on their opportunity under the NASCAR Drive for Diversity (D4D) banner, and now enjoy regular success in NASCAR’s national series. Soon, the next generation of talent will be welcomed – and that process starts now. Continue reading →
Number of FORTUNE 500 Companies Invested In NASCAR Increases From 1-in-5 To Nearly 1-in-4
Eight Percent Increase in FORTUNE 500 Companies Involved in NASCAR Since 2008
Nearly one-in-four (117) FORTUNE 500 companies use NASCAR as part of their marketing mix, according to an analysis of sponsors currently in the sport when compared to the magazine’s annual list released this month. For the second consecutive year, the number of FORTUNE 500 companies involved in NASCAR increased; and is an eight percent improvement over 2008. The analysis encompassed companies currently involved as a sponsor of NASCAR’s sanctioning body, teams, tracks and/or as media partners. Continue reading →
Cameron Hayley, driver of the #24 Cabinets by Hayley/GPM Ford, holds up a plaque after winning the pole during qualifying for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West G-Oil 150 at the Stockton 99 Speedway on May 4, 2013 Photo – Jason O. Watson/Getty Images
But can Cameron Hayley win two NASCAR races this weekend?
Daytona Champion Cameron Hayley of Canada is racing every event he can fit into his now very busy NASCAR schedule. He doesn’t take much time off to rest and now that his school is out for the summer expect him to get even busier! When Hayley has time off from NASCAR he is racing somewhere else.
Last weekend Hayley won the real “Gold” in the ever popular Super Late Model “Get Rich 212” Race at Kalispell, Montana. Continue reading →
On Saturday June 8, one week after celebrating his 17th birthday, Erik Jones will be making his superspeedway début on the 2.5 mile triangular course found at Pocono (PA.) Raceway with the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards.
Teaming with Venturini Motorsports, Jones will first take part in an ARCA sanctioned test on Wednesday, June 5 in hopes of gaining some valuable experience on the “Tricky Triangle”.
“I’m really looking forward to getting on a bigger race track like Pocono,” stated Jones. “The ARCA cars are fun to drive and I’m excited to be teamed up with Kevin Reed (Crew Chief) in the Venturini Motorsports car. I’ve talked to a few people about Pocono and it’s a track that is like no other. From what I have heard it’s like running three different race tracks in one, which from a driver standpoint means a lot of fun!” Continue reading →