NASCAR News & Views

4195 posts

NASCAR’s Sprint Media Tour Descends on Charlotte Motor Speedway

Motorsports Media to Descend Upon Charlotte For NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway

pitnoteheader_580x

More than 230 motorsports journalists are gathering next week for the most prestigious preseason media event in sports, the 32nd annual NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. Running Jan. 27-30, the tour offers credentialed media four full days of unrivaled access to announcements from NASCAR executives, drivers, team owners and speedway operators. Continue reading

Luke Bryan Headlines Daytona 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show

Luke Bryan to Headline the DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show 

Photo - Courtesy of DIS
Photo – Courtesy of DIS

The reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will electrify the crowd during the DAYTONA 500 Budweiser Pre-Race Show, the prelude to the start of the “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 23 (1 p.m. – FOX, FOX Deportes, MRN Radio and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Continue reading

American Blade Runner, Blake Leeper is Honorary Race Official for 56th Annual Daytona 500

American Blade Runner, Blake Leeper is Honorary Race Official for 56th Annual Daytona 500 

Photo - Courtesy of DIS
Photo – Courtesy of DIS

Paralympic athlete Blake Leeper, known as the “American Blade Runner,” will serve as Honorary Race Official for the 56th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Daytona International Speedway (FOX, 1 p.m. ET). Continue reading

Humpy Wheeler Offers Track Support with Speedway Benefits

20 May 2008 - Bruton Smith Boulevard unveiling in Concord NC. (HHP/Harold Hinson)When Humpy Wheeler Speaks….People Listen

Humpy Wheeler is well-known as a premier promoter, in his former role as GM at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  And, he has a new idea that will bring short track racing to the forefront for fans of racing, while bringing many benefits to your local short track.

Speedway Benefits is Wheeler’s new idea in creating an organization that is gaining traction in its first month of operation. The response has been so strong that initial membership is now limited. Continue reading