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NASCAR Tree Planting Initiative Hits Six Figures

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NASCAR Tree Planting Initiative Hits Six Figures

2012-nascar-green-logoFans, Industry Reduce Sport’s Impact on the Environment with 150,000 New Trees; NASCAR, Virginia Department of Forestry Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding 

Thirty days, six figures and one goal – achieved with intense commitment to an unprecedented call-to-action across all NASCAR stakeholders.

NASCAR Race to Green™, a month-long initiative that galvanized teams, tracks, drivers, Official NASCAR Partners, and most importantly fans, resulted in more than 150,000 trees being planted across the country, including in areas affected by natural disasters.  Continue reading →

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

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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
Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

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 →

NASCAR Asks Teams to be on Lookout

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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
Photo – Getty Images

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 →

Fan4Racing Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk – Monday, April 29, 2013

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Fan2FanNASCARTalkLogoHey Race Fans are you ready for our next – Dale Earnhardt Birthday Tribute Special – episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk on  Monday, April 29th?

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This two-hour episode starts at 8:00pm ET and Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk begins with our Fan4Racing team and a special tribute to Dale Earnhardt’s birthday. We’re talking about his legendary career and impact to the sport. We’ll also be talking about NASCAR’s hottest topics, we’ll give our perspective of the season so far and encourage fans to call 347-996-5176 to join the discussion.

In our second hour, we’ll be joined by K&N Pro Series West driver Greg Pursley, a veteran and has mentored several successful drivers within NASCAR ranks.

Our media guest and part of our round table panel this week is Patti Rodisch  from NASCARlugnuts.com.

  • Dale Earnhardt Birthday Tribute
    • Legendary Career & Impact in the sport and NASCAR
  • Introductions – Inspiring stories
  • Q&As with Greg Pursley  
  • NASCAR hot topics
    • Review Richmond – Preview Talladega
  • Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk for next week 
  • Tell us what you want to talk about

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Carnage-Filled Race Leaves the Closer in Victory Lane

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Bell Helicopter Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013 Photo - Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Bell Helicopter Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 27, 2013
Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

The whole race changed after the eleventh and last caution came out in Saturday night’s Toyota Owners 400, as most of the drivers pitted while a few stayed out. When the green flag fell for the restart, craziness ensued and Kevin Harvick came out of nowhere to take the lead with two laps to go. That pass for the lead left him in victory lane after a race that could resulted in at least ten different winners. The ‘Closer’ did it again by doing what he does best and taking the victory after taking the lead late in the race. Carnage was the name of the game leading up to the last restart, but that wild ending will forever be the legacy of this race. Continue reading →