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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas

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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas

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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas
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Multi-Zone Tread Tire Increases Grip, Durability

Its debut set records. Its encore offered a taste of what’s to come.

“It” is the innovative “multi-zone tread” Goodyear tire that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers tested Thursday at Kansas Speedway, and will use during Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup (2 p.m. ET on ESPN, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio).

Goodyear developed two zones on the right side tires: the outer zone dubbed the “traction zone” – which was made of a sticky and more grip-oriented compound – and the “inner zone” – also known as the “endurance zone” – which was built with a firmer compound to help prolong the tire life.  Continue reading →

2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets On Sale October 8th

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2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tickets On Sale Beginning Oct. 8

NASCAR Hall of Fame logoPricing Options for Fans Range from $45 to $350

Tickets for the 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be available to the public beginning Tuesday, Oct. 8. Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts will be honored during this year’s ceremony set for Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014. Ticket prices range from $45 for general Induction Ceremony seats to $350 for an Exclusive Driver Dinner Package. Continue reading →

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Named Grand Marshal for Hollywood Casino 400

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Kansas Governor Sam Brownback Named Grand Marshal for

Hollywood Casino 400

Kansas SpeedwayKansas Governor Sam Brownback, the state’s 46th governor, has been named Grand Marshal for the Hollywood Casino 400 on Oct. 6, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.  Continue reading →

Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Finalists Announced

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290911Voting Begins At NASCAR.COM/AWARD; One Fan Finalist Will Win $100,000 Donation
 

The NASCAR Foundation is announcing the four finalists for the 2013 Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. Finalists Duncan Dobie, Lisa Hall, Don Post and Richard Johnson each will receive a minimum $25,000 donation for the charity of their choice from The NASCAR Foundation, with the national winner being awarded $100,000. Each finalist will also receive one VIP at-track NASCAR experience during the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup at Kansas Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Martinsville Speedway and Texas Motor Speedway. Continue reading →