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Kevin Harvick Visits Oak Ridge Fire Department

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Kevin Harvick and his 18-month-old son Keelan check out a fire truck at the Oak Ridge (N.C.) Fire Department with Chief Steve Simmons on Thursday, March 27, 2014 Photo - Harold Hinson Photography

Kevin Harvick and his 18-month-old son Keelan check out a fire truck at the Oak Ridge (N.C.) Fire Department with Chief Steve Simmons on Thursday, March 27, 2014
Photo – Harold Hinson Photography

Kevin Harvick Pays Visit to Oak Ridge Fire Department to Thank Firefighters Who Saved His Home

Harvick and No. 4 Budweiser Chevrolet Team to Honor ORFD at Sunday’s Race in Martinsville

Four months after Kevin Harvick and his wife DeLana woke up to the sound of their home’s smoke detector going off, the driver of the No. 4 Budweiser Chevrolet SS visited the Oak Ridge Fire Department to thank the firefighters that helped saved his home. Continue reading →

Air Titan 2.0 Unveiled at Martinsville Speedway

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NASCAR Debuts Latest Version Of Cutting-Edge Track-Drying Technology

NASCAR introduced an evolution in innovation today – the results of which will continue to elevate a fan’s race-viewing experience to an even greater level.

The Toyota-hauled next generation of Air Titan, the cutting-edge track-drying technology, made its race weekend debut at Martinsville Speedway today. Air Titan 2.0 is a more compact, more nimble and more environmentally friendly version of its innovative predecessor – one that since its introduction in February 2013 has rescued multiple races, including this year’s Daytona 500. Continue reading →

Throwback Thursday – Hamlin Wins in Front of Home Crowd at Martinsville

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Photo - Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Photo – Chris McGrath/Getty Images

For this week’s feature, I decided to recap the last Cup race run on my friend’s birthday, the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 from Martinsville Speedway, which was on March 30, 2008.

Seven-time Martinsville winner Jeff Gordon won the pole for the race, with Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin starting right beside him. Continue reading →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk – Monday, March 24, 2014

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Join host Sharon Burton and co-host Sal Sigala every Monday night 8:30 to 10 pm ET as we bring fans the smartest racing talk around on Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR & Race Talk!  

Listen to our round table panel discussion with drivers, crew, and other racing personalities.

This episode begins with our Fan4Racing panel discussion about the races at Auto Club Speedway, preview of Martinsville and more!

Then, we have a blockbuster guest lineup with….

John Force, NHRA super star joining the discussion about his legendary career and plans for the 2014 season

Next, NHRA dragster and John’s daughter, Courtney Force joins the conversation about her 2014 season and the upcoming events at Las Vegas this weekend.

Listen to the Podcast right here….

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Camping World Truck Series Kroger 250 Notes

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Fast FactsM'villeTesting is always part of team preparation and for several Camping World Truck Series teams, they are taking advantage of testing at Martinsville Speedway this week.

Timothy Peters and his Red Horse Racing team are one of several teams testing at Martinsville Speedway this week, March 18 and 19, in preparation for the Kroger 250. Peters has one win at the track in 16 starts with his lone victory coming in 2009 – his first season for owner Tom DeLoach. Peters also has one career pole at the .526-mile track in October 2012. While this might be just another race for several drivers, competing at one of NASCAR’s oldest tracks has special meaning for drivers like Peters. Continue reading →