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National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer Statement

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National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer Statement

On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. 2 and No. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams.  These penalties stemmed from pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Texas Motor Speedway April 13.

The penalties concern Sections 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; 12-4J: Any determination by NASCAR Officials that race equipment used in the event does not conform to the NASCAR rules detailed in Section 20 of the NASCAR rule book, or has not been approved by NASCAR prior to the event; and  Continue reading →

Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences and Help Children in Need at CMS

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Fans Can Enjoy Once-In-A-Lifetime Experiences and Help Children In Need During May Race Weeks at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Fans can go online and bid for a chance to ride around the track with one of their favorite NASCAR stars, like Jeff Burton, during driver introductions for the Coca-Cola 600. Photo - CMS/HHP

Fans can go online and bid for a chance to ride around the track with one of their favorite NASCAR stars, like Jeff Burton, during driver introductions for the Coca-Cola 600. Photo – CMS/HHP

The 10 greatest days in racing are right around the corner and the Charlotte Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities is providing many chances for fans to support Cabarrus County and Charlotte-area children in need. Opportunities include an online auction with VIP prize packs, face painting, volunteer opportunities and more during NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and Coca-Cola 600 race weeks at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Fans Auditioning for Chance to Perform National Anthem or ‘God Bless America’ at Charlotte

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Speedway Superstar Tour Allows Fans to Audition for a Chance to Perform the National Anthem or “God Bless America”
During the 10 Greatest Days of Racing in May

Rendering of Speedway Superstar mobile audition studio. Photo - CMS

Rendering of Speedway Superstar mobile audition studio. Photo – CMS

Fans across the Carolinas should start practicing their rendition of the national anthem or “God Bless America” because this May the Charlotte Motor Speedway “Speedway Superstar Tour” presented by Coca-Cola is looking for performers to headline at the 10 Greatest Days in Racing. Continue reading →

No. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team Penalized For Failing Post-Race Engine Inspection Following Kansas Speedway Event

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Team owner Joe Gibbs looks on as Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, races to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013 Photo - Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Team owner Joe Gibbs looks on as Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 The Home Depot/Husky Toyota, races to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on April 21, 2013
Photo – Ed Zurga/Getty Images

Penalties have been handed down to the No. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team as a result of rule violations discovered in the post-race engine inspection April 23 at the NASCAR Research and Development Center.

The No. 20 car was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-5.5.3 (E) (Only magnetic steel connecting rods with a minimum weight of 525.0 grams will be permitted; connecting rod failed to meet the minimum connecting rod weight) of the 2013 rule book. Continue reading →

Donnie Allison Book Re-Released; Set for Signings During Aaron’s Dream Weekend

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Donnie Allison Book Re-Released; Set for Signings During Aaron’s Dream Weekend

Talladega Superspeedway is proud to congratulate legendary “Alabama Gang” member Donnie Allison and local author Jimmy Creed on the re-release of their book “Donnie Allison … As I Recall.”

Fans visiting Talladega Superspeedway for the upcoming Aaron’s Dream Weekend (May 3-5) will have several opportunities to meet Donnie and the author, buy the book and get it autographed.

Allison, as well as Creed, will do book-signing sessions at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame adjacent to Talladega Superspeedway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 3, and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. They will also meet and greet fans who attend the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday, May 5, during another book-signing session to be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. adjacent to the track’s Allison Grandstand.  Continue reading →