Annual Media Vote Picks Johnson to Win it All in 2013

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Better safe than sorry. That may have been the mindset of voters in the annual preseason NASCAR Media poll that tapped five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson as the favorite to win the 2013 title.

Despite a two-year championship drought – an eternity for the El Cajon, Calif. native – Johnson has qualified for the “postseason” Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in each of its nine seasons. His 22 Chase wins are more than any other driver.

So, as they say, you have to be in it to win it. Continue reading →

TV Alert: SPEED’s Race Hub to feature Sprint All-Star Race Announcement from CMS

download (1)Charlotte Motor Speedway will outline the new format for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race during a press event that will be carried live on SPEED TV’s Race Hub. In addition, Charlotte Motor Speedway will unveil its own “unique” race car for the upcoming event.

Fans should set their DVRs and tune in on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m.

 

Along with a select group of invited fans, Brad Keselowski, 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and Marcus Smith, president and general manager, Charlotte Motor Speedway will be on hand for this exciting announcement.

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The NASCAR Foundation Celebrates “High Speed Hold ’Em On The Halifax”

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Photo – The NASCAR Foundation

The NASCAR Foundation’s Annual $150,000 Donation Presented to Speediatrics Unit At Halifax Health Medical Center

The NASCAR Foundation held its second annual poker event, “High Speed Hold ’Em On The Halifax” on Wednesday night, a fun and charitable lead-in to Sunday’s Daytona 500 (1 p.m. ET, on FOX and FOX Deportes).  Continue reading →

Record Number of Dates on Popular IMS’ Grounds Tour in 2013

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The popular Grounds Tour program offered by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum continues to expand in 2013, offering a record 125 dates between March and December.

Tickets are available for the Grounds Tour, a great opportunity to entertain family, friends or clients with a 90-minute tour rich in IMS history and landmarks. Continue reading →