Pocono Mountains 125 Preview

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012  Photo - Getty Images

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012
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From dirt, to a triangular shaped race track, the Truck Series has had its variety over the past week-and-a-half. Although Eldora was unique and exciting, it’s time to move on and inch closer to crowning this year’s champion. With Pocono on the schedule for only a few seasons, drivers are figuring out the triangle quickly, making for phenomenal racing. We saw a first time winner in Joey Coulter last August, so the field is wide open for Saturday. Continue reading

Shooting for ‘Flat Out’ Underway; Series to Debut in Fall of 2013

Up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski is featured in a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. 'Flat Out,' which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub  Photo - NIMC

Up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski is featured in a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. ‘Flat Out,’ which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub
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Scheduled to share the stage with Nicole Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hank Azaria and other Hollywood celebrities, up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski today will unveil at the 2013 Digital Content NewFront in New York a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. In attendance for today’s presentation will be more than 700 brand advertisers, marketers, agencies and digital and TV media buyers.

“Flat Out,” which is co-produced by NASCAR and Vuguru, will premiere later this year on AOL On Network, AOL’s premium video platform and curated video hub. Following Kwasniewski as he finishes his senior year of high-school and adjusts to his new NASCAR team, Turner Scott Motorsports, “Flat Out” is an unscripted, inspirational, real-life documentary series about a teenager trying to prove himself on the track while balancing family, school, friends and newfound celebrity away from the track. Continue reading

Dylan Kwasniewski Blazes His Own Trail into NASCAR

Photo - Dylan Kwasniewski.com

Photo – Dylan Kwasniewski.com

Despite being only 17 years old, Dylan Kwasniewski is already blazing quite a trail within the NASCAR world. After becoming the youngest driver to win the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Championship in 2012, Dylan moved on to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and now pilots the No. 98 Royal Purple/Rockstar Energy Chevrolet for Turner Scott Motorsports.

The young Dylan Kwasniewski bested Bristol, the .533-mile high-banked oval and the other 35 competitors last Saturday to win the DRIVE4COPD 125 in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship season opener. Continue reading

NASCAR Nuggets from the Net – January 10, 2013

January 10, 2013

January 10, 2013

Today’s NASCAR Nuggets from the Net will focus on more silly season news to keep race fans up-to-date with the latest and greatest information available. 

There’s also, an interesting nugget about a new primetime reality TV show, showcasing a high level NASCAR exec, premiering this spring.

And of course any other interesting NASCAR news as it becomes available throughout the day.

Also just a reminder that fans can follow Daytona’s Preseason Thunder testing, today and throughout the weekend, online at SPEEDtv.com from 9am-noon ET and at the SPEED channel on TV from 1-5pm ET. Continue reading

NASCAR Nuggets from the Net – January 8, 2013

January 8, 2013

January 8, 2013

Today’s NASCAR Nuggets from the Net includes more silly season news from Turner Scott Motorsports and other teams. This week fans can anticipate more announcements firming up the 2013 season for all three of NASCAR’s top series,’ so stay tuned for more news throughout today and the week.

Also, if you missed our Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk discussion last night with our guests – up and coming racer Jay Havens and media guest Brian Berg Jr from Rant Sports – you’ll want to set aside some time to listen to the replay. In addition to introductions and Q&A’s with Jay, our Fan4Racing team, Jay Havens and Brian Berg Jr offered some interesting insight with our non-Chase countdown drivers – Aric Almirola, Jeff Burton, Marcos Ambrose and Joey Logano.  Continue reading