'Fabulous' News

Travis Pastrana and Trevor Bayne pose for a photo as their paths...

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:23:57 -0800

Travis Pastrana and Trevor Bayne pose for a photo as their paths cross during NASCAR Media Day. (Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR)

NASCAR® Star Tony Stewart to Sign Autographs at Local Office Depot Store in Daytona Beach, Florida

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:33:11 -0800

NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart makes an appearance on “Last...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:00 -0800

NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart makes an appearance on “Last Man Standing,” Tuesday, February 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Check your local listings!

NASCAR drivers Kasey Kahne (L), Clint Bowyer (C) and Kyle Busch...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:31:16 -0800

NASCAR drivers Kasey Kahne (L), Clint Bowyer (C) and Kyle Busch (R) fill out postcards for troops at the Crown Royal Heroes Tailgate Party, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. The drivers are supporting the “Your Hero’s Name Here” program, which will award naming rights to the Brickyard 400 to a hero. Crown Royal sends the camo bags to troops overseas. (Jack Dempsey / AP Images for Crown Royal)

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick, in town to...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:42:53 -0800

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick, in town to promote the March 11 Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, receives baby clothes and a “sippy cup” from Las Vegas Motor Speedway President Chris Powell. Harvick’s wife, DeLana, is expecting the couple’s first child. (Credit: John Bisci)

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., your 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:07:41 -0800

Ricky Stenhouse Jr., your 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion was at the Winter X Games this past weekend. (Credit: ESPN)

Meet the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car. Credit:...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:24:55 -0800

Meet the 2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car. Credit: Ford Racing

NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne, left, and NBA legend, of the...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:17 -0800

NASCAR driver Trevor Bayne, left, and NBA legend, of the Atlanta Hawks, Dominique Wilkins show off each other’s uniforms at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012. (Photo Credit:E. M. Pio Roda/Turner Sports)

Thousands of fans met the 2012 Miss Sprint Cup lineup during ...

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:07:30 -0800

Thousands of fans met the 2012 Miss Sprint Cup lineup during today’s NASCAR Preview Presented by Sprint in Charlotte, N.C. Sprint announced that returning members Kim Coon (Orlando, Fla. - right) and Jaclyn Roney (Ann Arbor, Mich. - left) have been joined by newcomer Kristen Beat (center) of El Cajon, Calif.

Tri-County Speedway Available For Purchase

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:35:00 -0800

HUDSON, North Carolina (January 20, 2012) - Officials from Tri-County (N.C.) Motor Speedway announced today that the track nestled in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains in Hudson, North Carolina is available for purchase.

The four-tenths of a mile oval, once carrying the signage of being a NASCAR-sanctioned race track is being sold “as is” condition. In 2011, the track hosted events for Late Models, Limited Late Models, Late Model Trucks, Street Stocks, Renegades, the UARA Late Models Series and ended its year with the Whelen Southern Modified Tour season finale.

Located on 33-scenic acres, the .400 meticulously maintained showpiece features an asphalt racing surface with full concrete containment walls; a large infield access tunnel, multiple concession and restrooms facilities. The short track also hoists a three-story V.I.P. suite, scoring tower, concrete grandstands and much more.

Privately owned, the fully-fenced track sits approximately an hour from Charlotte, one hour from Mooresville and Asheville and is just minutes off the 1-40 freeway.

Often considered one of the nicest and most competitive spots for traditional racing roots, Tri-County Speedway is now accepting offers. Serious inquiries only please.

Interested parties should contact Dominick Casola at 908.601.6590 or Antonio Casola at 732.672.0952.

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet,...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:33:57 -0800

Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, talks with Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, during Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 14, 2012, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet,...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:31:34 -0800

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, signs autographs during NASCAR Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 13 in Daytona Beach, Fla. (Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Joey Logano drives fans around Daytona International Speedway...

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:50:48 -0800

Joey Logano drives fans around Daytona International Speedway in the 2012 Daytona 500 Toyota Camry pace car on Wednesday, Jan. 11. (Credit: Courtesy of Toyota Racing)

2012 Hottest NASCAR Driver Tournament - Vote now!

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:29:13 -0800

2012 Hottest NASCAR Driver Tournament - Vote now!:

Who is the hottest driver in NASCAR? You decide! Last year Tony Stewart took home the title (and the hot sauce trophy). Will he do it again? Vote everyday as many times as you want!

Belkin Announces Deal to Sponsor Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s No.1 Chevrolet and 2010 Daytona 500 Winner Jamie McMurray for the 2012 NASCAR Season

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:29:18 -0800

Belkin to Debut New Brand Identity on Team’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Car at the 2012 International CES

LAS VEGAS—Belkin today entered the world of motorsports and announced a partnership with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, the team behind Jamie McMurray’s No. 1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet. Belkin’s new logo and brand identity will adorn the No. 1 car and team assets for the duration of the 2012 NASCAR season, but take center stage as the primary sponsor during the race at Martinsville, Virginia, on April 1.

“We are excited to join Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and Jamie McMurray as a sponsor for the upcoming 2012 NASCAR season”

Belkin revealed its new brand identity and logo on a specially designed NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas in booth #CP40. The new brand reflects Belkin’s commitment to creating people-inspired products that seamlessly connect people to the experiences they love.

“We are excited to join Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and Jamie McMurray as a sponsor for the upcoming 2012 NASCAR season,” said Chet Pipkin, CEO and founder of Belkin. “With tens of millions of fans and legions of devotees and viewers, NASCAR is a sport of the people, so it seems like a natural fit for a company that prides itself on taking inspiration from real people and creating products that enhance the role of technology in people’s lives.”

“Earnhardt Ganassi welcomes Belkin as a new partner of our team, the No. 1 Chevrolet and Jamie McMurray, and we hope this relationship will help generate awareness and brand loyalty for Belkin among our large number of devoted race fans,” said Steve Lauletta, president of Earnhardt Ganassi. “Belkin’s commitment to innovation, design, quality, and performance speaks to racing fans and is natural tie-in with our mission at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.”

About Belkin International, Inc.

At Belkin, we make people-inspired products. With more than 200 patents, Belkin invents products that harness the power of technology to enrich people’s lives. From wireless home networking and entertainment, to mobile accessories, energy management, and a broad USB and cable mix, Belkin products connect the dots between people and technology. Belkin also provides public and private sector organizations with high-quality security, infrastructure, energy, and server-room solutions. A privately held company founded in 1983, Belkin has more than 1,200 employees in 21 countries. Headquartered in Playa Vista, California, Belkin can also be found on the Web at Belkin.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/belkin, and on Twitter at Twitter.com/belkin.

About Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Teams

Chip Ganassi created his own one-car IndyCar team in 1990 and established a partnership with sponsor, Target. Today, Chip Ganassi Racing Teams includes two in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, four entries in the IZOD IndyCar Series, and one Daytona Prototype in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Cars Series. Overall his teams have 14 championships and 145 victories, including three Indianapolis 500s, a Daytona 500, a Brickyard 400, and four Rolex 24 At Daytonas. Ganassi boasts state-of-the-art race shop facilities in Indianapolis, Brownsburg, Ind., and Concord, N.C., with a corporate office in Pittsburgh, Penn.

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is Kelly’s co-host today on ...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:41:12 -0800

NASCAR driver Carl Edwards is Kelly’s co-host today on LIVE WITH KELLY, 1/10/12, airing in more than 200 markets across the country and distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. (Photo credit: Disney-ABC Domestic TV/David Russell)

Rusty Wallace Racing "Changing Gears" for 2012 NASCAR Season

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:51:00 -0800

MOORESVILLE, NC (January 6, 2012)—Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC (RWR) announced today that the team’s on-track activities will be put on a temporary hiatus.

While the organization’s day-to-day competition activities will temporarily cease, key elements of RWR’s business staff will remain in place to continue development of future opportunities.

The team is currently assisting No. 66 driver, Steve Wallace, in exploring several exciting opportunities for 2012, with backing from his current RWR sponsors. RWR will continue to maintain and manage those sponsor relationships on Wallace’s behalf.

No. 62 driver, Michael Annett has been released from the team and will pursue other 2012 opportunities with his longtime family sponsor, Pilot Flying J.

Noted team owner Rusty Wallace, “This was a tough decision to make, but it was the prudent one from a number of perspectives. While we had several great partners—such as Pilot Flying J—on board for 2012, we just didn’t feel like we had enough sponsorship in place to accomplish all of our goals.

“A lot of teams would have run with the level of funding we have now, but we want to ensure that our team has the resources necessary to compete and to improve our operations. I promised myself and my family long ago that if the team wasn’t funded to a level with which we were comfortable, we just wouldn’t run it. I’ve worked way too hard to put part of my life savings into a race team.

“So, we collectively decided to take a break, regroup and focus on the future. We’ll keep working hard on sponsorship programs for Steve (Wallace) and for future seasons. This also allows us to focus on the other aspects of our companies and our brand as well, whether it’s our car dealerships, new track design projects, licensing, personal services or even something new.

“Nearly all of our current partners are staying on board with us to support Steve in 2012 and we’re really grateful for their support. We’re working hard on an exciting 2012 program for Steve and hope to have an announcement on his plans soon. We’re all very excited about working with our great group of sponsors both this year and well into the future.

“Most of all, I really want to thank all of our employees for their hard work and dedication. One of the hardest parts of this decision was knowing the impact that it would have on our employees and their families. It’s just the unfortunate reality that our sport is facing right now. We wish all of our employees the very best in the future.”

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About Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC
North Carolina-based Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) is a professional auto racing team steeped in the legendary racing history of its founder, Rusty Wallace. In 2011, the team—led by third-generation driver Steve Wallace—campaigned the No. 66, No. 64 and No. 62 cars in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. RWR entries have finished among the top-ten in the Nationwide Series driver or owner standings in each of the last four seasons. For more on Rusty Wallace Racing, please visit the award-winning rustywallace.com.

Beaux Barfield Named IZOD IndyCar Series Race Director

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:47:21 -0800

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012) - INDYCAR announced today that Beaux Barfield has accepted the position of Race Director for the IZOD IndyCar Series. He will begin his duties immediately.

Barfield, a native of Houston, has served as race director of the American Le Mans Series since August 2008. He previously worked as a Champ Car race steward (2003-2008) during which he served as Race Director of the Champ Car-sanctioned Atlantic and Trans Am series. Barfield was also chief steward for the USF2000 National Championship from 2001-2003.

“Though Beaux’s most recent experience is in sports car racing, his roots are in open-wheel racing,” said INDYCAR CEO Randy Bernard. “He has built a strong reputation as a race director with ALMS and bringing him on board ensures that INDYCAR has a dedicated Race Director with the right level of expertise for the IZOD IndyCar Series.”

As Race Director, Barfield will be the IZOD IndyCar Series’ chief competition official, overseeing on-track race decisions and enforcing rules and procedural issues.

“I grew up around racing, so I’ve been involved in it all my life,” Barfield said. “The one thing that I wanted to do as a racing driver growing up in America was to be involved with the Indy 500. When my driving career took a change of course and I found myself officiating, it was still a goal of mine to get to Indy car racing and the Indy 500. In that regard, it represents the pinnacle of my aspirations as a race official. I’m truly honored to be a part of INDYCAR.”

In addition to officiating experience, Barfield has experience as a driver competing in karting, Formula Ford 2000 and Indy Lights. He also served as lead instructor from 1992-2007 for what became the Panoz Racing School at Road Atlanta.

Carl Edwards to Co-Host "LIVE! with Kelly" on January 10

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:51:23 -0800

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 3, 2012) – Carl Edwards will take a turn co-hosting the syndicated morning program “LIVE! with Kelly” on Tuesday, January 10, during a special themed week of sports co-hosts with Kelly Ripa.

Edwards was selected along with Reggie Bush, Boomer Esiason, Jesse Palmer and Apolo Anton Ohno. Actress Kate Beckinsale will be a guest on the show when Edwards co-hosts with Ripa.

Edwards was a guest on the popular show last June after his win in the Sprint All-Star race, and has appeared in the past with the NASCAR Chase contenders. This will be his first stint as co-host.

“LIVE! with Kelly” is distributed in national syndication by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. Produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman, “LIVE! with Kelly” airs in more than 200 markets across the U.S.

Roush Fenway Racing is NASCAR’s largest team operating in both the Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series with drivers Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., and Trevor Bayne. Celebrating 25 winning years in 2012, Roush Fenway is the leader in NASCAR marketing solutions with its exclusive Roush Fenway OnTrack sponsorship measurement services, motorsport’s only team-focused TV show, and its social marketing channel RickyvsTrevor.com bringing unmatched brand opportunities to sponsors. Visit www.RoushFenway.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/roushfenway and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

David Reutimann Joins Tommy Baldwin Racing

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:17:53 -0800

Team still searching for funding for full season

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Tuesday, January 3, 2012)– Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) added NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) driver David Reutimann to the team’s 2012 driver lineup alongside Dave Blaney. Still seeking sponsorship for both Reutimann and Blaney, details regarding car number, sponsors and team members will follow in the upcoming weeks.

Reutimann, a Zephyrhills, Fla., native, made his first NSCS start in 2005. He competed in four full NSCS seasons with Michael Waltrip Racing and compiled two wins, 12 top-fives, 26 top-10s and four poles. The 41-year-old racer also competed in the NASCAR Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series where he captured two wins.

“Tommy has built a really good organization from the ground up in a really short amount of time,” said Reutimann. “One of the things I like about Tommy and what’s refreshing about him is that he is just a racer. There are lots of things he could be doing but instead he is at the shop every day working hard to build the organization from the ground up. There are not a lot of true racers in the garage, and he is one of them. It’s the way I was raised with my Dad, so we are on the same page. I’m just really looking forward to the season and see what we can do.”

TBR competed in every event in the 36-race NSCS schedule in 2011 and raced into the top-35 in NSCS Owner Points, meeting the team’s 2011 season goals. Blaney drove to the team’s best finish of third in the October event at Talladega Superspeedway. The team also fielded a second car for five events in the second half of the season.

“Reutimann will be a great addition to our program and to Dave Blaney,” commented team owner Tommy Baldwin. “Last season, we met our goal of running the entire schedule and making the top-35 in points. This season, our goals is to continue our progress on the competition side. Having two veteran drivers in Reutimann and Blaney is a very important step in our program’s growth.”

“We are still working on finding funding for next year, but having a car guaranteed in the first five races, including the Daytona 500, is a big step for our team,” Baldwin continued. “We had success last year with our partners. Although Golden Corral will not return in 2012, they were very happy with the exposure they received. We hope they have shown other companies the value of our program and that our program will once again align with their business objectives.”

About Tommy Baldwin Racing:
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Crew Chief Tommy Baldwin formed Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) in 2009. Baldwin utilized a declining economy to open a NSCS team with a stringent budget. The team worked to build to full-time competition, and by the 2011 season, the team’s third season, TBR competed in every race and locked the No. 36 Chevrolet in the top-35 in NSCS Owner Points. Dave Blaney drove the No. 36 Chevrolet to TBR’s highest finish of third in the October 2011 event at Talladega Superspeedway. TBR also fielded a second car for select races in the past two seasons with multiple drivers.

Based in Mooresville, N.C., TBR will compete in the NSCS in 2012 with NASCAR veterans David Reutimann and Dave Blaney.

For more information on Tommy Baldwin Racing, visit tommybaldwinracing.com or follow us on Facebook, facebook.com/TBR.HBR, and Twitter, twitter.com/TBR_Racing.