Quarterback AJ McCarron to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver at Talladega

Alabama Crimson Tide Championship Quarterback AJ McCarron to Serve as Honorary Pace Car Driver for Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, May 5 

AJ McCarron Photo - TSS
AJ McCarron Photo – TSS

Talladega Superspeedway is proud to announce that the University of Alabama’s quarterback AJ McCarron, who helped guide the Crimson Tide to back-to-back BCS National Championship titles, will serve as the “Honorary Pace Car Driver” for the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday, May 5. Continue reading →

Two Nationwide Series Teams Penalized after Post-Race Incidents at Richmond

Crews crowd around the Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, and Brian Scott, driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, cars after the two drivers argued after the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013 Photo - Robert Laberge/Getty Images
Crews crowd around the Nelson Piquet Jr., driver of the #30 Delavaco Chevrolet, and Brian Scott, driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, cars after the two drivers argued after the NASCAR Nationwide Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 26, 2013
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The sanctioning body is levying penalties to two NASCAR Nationwide Series teams as a result of their involvement in separate post-race incidents following last Friday’s race at Richmond International Raceway.

Thomas Costello and Michael Scearce, both crew members for the No. 2 team, have each been fined $15,000 and suspended from NASCAR through the next four NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship events. They have also been placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Both Costello and Scearce were found to be in violation of Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing. Involved in an altercation with another competitor after the race had concluded). Continue reading →

Shooting for ‘Flat Out’ Underway; Series to Debut in Fall of 2013

Up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski is featured in a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. 'Flat Out,' which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub Photo - NIMC
Up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski is featured in a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. ‘Flat Out,’ which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub
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Scheduled to share the stage with Nicole Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hank Azaria and other Hollywood celebrities, up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski today will unveil at the 2013 Digital Content NewFront in New York a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. In attendance for today’s presentation will be more than 700 brand advertisers, marketers, agencies and digital and TV media buyers.

“Flat Out,” which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub. Following Kwasniewski as he finishes his senior year of high-school and adjusts to his new NASCAR team, Turner Scott Motorsports, “Flat Out” is an unscripted, inspirational, real-life documentary series about a teenager trying to prove himself on the track while balancing family, school, friends and newfound celebrity away from the track. Continue reading →

NASCAR Asks Teams to be on Lookout

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 Photo - Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013
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In the aftermath of the bombings in Boston, NASCAR is asking that teams be on the look out as they roam through the garage for any suspicious activity going forward.

A crew chiefs-only meeting was called Saturday morning at Richmond International Raceway to ask teams to be more aware of activity going on in the pit area. NASCAR is asking teams to be more aware of their surroundings going forward into the season and to report any irregular activity. Continue reading →