Tag Archives: Ricky Craven

Darlington Raceway Celebrates their NASCAR History over Labor Day Weekend

Posted on by
wall.jpg.main

Photo – Getty Images

As the son of a history teacher and a fan of anything motorsport,  I find the idea of a ‘throw back’ Darlington race thrilling. This year’s race will feature  fourteen NASCAR Hall of Fame members in attendance, at least thirty-two retro inspired Sprint Cup cars, pit crews wearing and drivers wearing retro style clothing.  Goodyear Tire is even supplying a tire with the look of a ‘old school’ tire for the weekend. This race will be a ton of fun and I applaud the track, sponsors and drivers for putting on this retro themed event.

For  the first time since 2003, the Bojangles Southern 500 will be held on its traditional Labor Day weekend.   Continue reading →

Jesse Little Wins Wild Granite State 100

Posted on by
Photo - Getty Images

Photo – Getty Images

Jesse Little found himself in third on the last lap behind leader Nick Drake and second-place Brandon Jones.

Jones went under Drake in turn three and both drivers spun, allowing Little to take advantage of their mistake and score his first career K&N East win.      Continue reading →

Throwback Thursday – Reflecting on NASCAR’s Easter Weekend Races

Posted on by
Photo - Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Photo – Grant Halverson/Getty Images

All of NASCAR’s top three divisions will get the weekend off for the Easter holiday, but NASCAR is no stranger to racing on the Easter weekend. 

The last Cup race ran on Easter Sunday was at Richmond International Raceway on March 26, 1989. The original date in February was a wash due to snow and rescheduled for that date. Rusty Wallace went on to win that day, leading 88 laps. Continue reading →

The NASCAR Hall of Fame: Where You Just Don’t Read About History, You Relive It

Posted on by

myrtle-beach-charlotte-2-593The story of NASCAR dates back to over 60 years. Sixty plus years of history, miracles, and magical moments. There were some elements of NASCAR that were lost as it grew. Elements of its beginning and the people, places, and things that built this sport. These important moments were never supposed to be forgotten, but they indeed vanished as time went on and the sport grew. When the NASCAR Hall of Fame opened in 2010, the ever so important steps in racing’s history were brought back to life in a remarkable way. The creators of the hall nailed their duty to retell the history of NASCAR, and they did in a way that was never thought of. They make fans aware of every little step that laid the foundation of the sport, and what continues to innovate this 200 MPH game of chess today. Continue reading →

NASCAR Nuggets from the Net: Dec 14, 2012

Posted on by
December 14, 2013

December 14, 2013

Scheduled NASCAR testing of Sprint Cup Series 2013 GenSix car

NASCAR Fans, mark your calendars now for more Sprint Cup testing scheduled in January 2013.

Jan 10-12 at Daytona International Speedway

Jan 17-18 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Before the green flag waves for the famed Daytona 500 in Feb, 2013, watch for more NASCAR adjustments and driver feedback as testing of the new Generation Six 2013 car continues.

Full speed ahead for Keselowski…

You won’t find the sterling silver Sprint Cup trophy made by Tiffany and Co. at the home of reigning champion Brad Keselowski.

“No, I don’t keep      trophies at my house,”

Keselowski said during Tuesday’s test at Charlotte Motor Speedway,

“I don’t believe in building a shrine to myself. It’s kind of weird.”

This is why Keselowski will be a threat to repeat in 2013.

The Penske Racing driver doesn’t want to be reminded about what he has accomplished. He wants to work on building toward the future, and his two-day test at CMS is the first step in doing that. ESPN

More Fan4Racing Nuggets from the Net…

Continue reading →