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

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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 →

Aaron’s Drives an End to Hunger with Talladega Can Drive

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Aaron’s Drives an End to Hunger in Alabama with Talladega Superspeedway Can Drive 

DTEHAaron’s, Inc. is partnering with the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama to host a can drive at one of the largest sporting events of the year – Aaron’s Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway, May 3-5.

More than 200,000 NASCAR fans attending Aaron’s Dream Weekend at NASCAR’s Most Competitive Track will have an opportunity to help the hungry in Alabama by bringing canned food items to the Aaron’s Corporate Display at the speedway, located just outside of the frontstretch grandstands. Throughout the weekend, Aaron’s associates and can-drive volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items such as canned meat, dry cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, paper towels, toilet paper and hygiene products. Continue reading →

NASCAR Drivers Steal the Show at Richmond International Raceway Night at the Diamond

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NASCAR Drivers Steal the Show at Richmond International Raceway Night at the Diamond 

Richmond logoMichael Waltrip & Martin Truex Jr. Watch Batting Practice, Throw Out 1st Pitches, Meet Fans

A couple of NASCAR drivers who are used to driving race cars on backstretches and straightaways watched some sluggers drive baseballs into centerfield during Richmond International Raceway Night at The Diamond, Presented by AAA and the Richmond Flying Squirrels. NASCAR’s Michael Waltrip and Martin Truex Jr. were in town today to ramp up RIR’s race week, which features NASCAR events this Thursday, Friday and Saturday.  Continue reading →

Brad Keselowski Joins The Hollywood Hotel

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Brad Keselowski speaks with media during preseason testing at Charlotte. Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski speaks with media during preseason testing at Charlotte. Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski, 2012 Sprint Cup champion, may not be in a race car during Saturday’s Sprint Unlimited, but he will be in the Hollywood Hotel along side Chris Myers and Michael Waltrip.

Eligible drivers for the Sprint Unlimited are those with a Sprint Cup pole in 2012 and past Sprint Unlimited winners. Keselowski has neither. So instead of sitting at home Saturday night, Brad Keselowski will watch the race from the famous Hollywood Hotel with FOX’s Chris Myers and Michael Waltrip. Continue reading →

Swan Racing and Michael Waltrip Partner to Pay Tribute to Newtown Community

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The Sandy Hook car Michael Waltrip will drive in the Daytona 500. Photo - @NASCAR

The Sandy Hook car Michael Waltrip will drive in the Daytona 500.
Photo – @NASCAR

Waltrip To Drive No. 26 Sandy Hook School Support Fund Toyota Camry for the DAYTONA 500®; Fans Can Make $10 Donations By Texting NEWTOWN to 80888 

Using the biggest race of the year as a backdrop, NASCAR, Swan Racing and two-time Daytona 500 champion Michael Waltrip announces a special tribute to raise awareness and contributions for the Sandy Hook School Support Fund. Continue reading →