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  • NASCAR’s new ambassador

    02/26/2011 2:46:10 PM PST · by rhema · 23 replies
    WORLD ^ | 2/26/11 | MICKEY MCLEAN
    Quick. Name the only major American professional sport that opens every event with not only the national anthem but also corporate prayer. And we’re not talking about a neutered, politically correct offering to some generic deity but a bold petition to our Triune God in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. If you answered “NASCAR,” you would be correct. With that distinction, it is only fitting that racing’s brightest star on the horizon is a young, unashamed believer from Knoxville, Tenn., named Trevor Bayne. This fresh-faced kid shocked the sports world last Sunday by becoming the youngest...
  • NASCAR SPRINT Cup:Subway Fresh 500 @ Phoenix International Raceway-Sun 02/27/2010 3:00 pm/et-ESPN

    02/22/2011 5:55:00 PM PST · by AZamericonnie · 607 replies
    Various linked in thread | The Pit Crew
    Welcome to the..... FRESH FIT 500 Welcome to the Sprint Cup Race #2 at..... NASCAR fans urged to use planned traffice routes PIR TO BE REPAVED AFTER FEBRUARY RACE (Click on the Pics, Graphics, & Links for related news & info.) Current Cup driver standings OHNO SELECTED AS GRAND MARSHAL America’s most decorated winter sports athlete to rev up NASCAR event at PIR PrintEmail ShareRecord-setting short-track speed skater and Season 4 Dancing with the Stars champ Apolo Anton Ohno – a national spokesman for SUBWAY® – has been named Grand Marshal for the upcoming SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ at...
  • Dems Ditch NASCAR

    02/22/2011 2:51:27 PM PST · by rhema · 51 replies
    Wall Street Journal ^ | 2/22/11 | John Fund
    Democrats have apparently given up on the NASCAR vote. Several of the party's House members are backing an amendment to the fiscal 2011 budget that would block any Pentagon money from going towards the sponsorship of stock-car racing as part of the military's marketing efforts. It wasn't so long ago that Democrats actively courted NASCAR fans. They became all the rage after Democrat Mark Warner won the Virginia governorship in 2001 partly on the basis of his assiduous attendance at NASCAR races. In the 2004 presidential election, Democrats were hunting down "NASCAR dads" (mostly Southern white males) for votes the...
  • 20-Year-Old (Trevor) Bayne wins Daytona 500!

    02/20/2011 2:39:56 PM PST · by Steelers6 · 85 replies
    ap ^ | February 20, 2011 | Steelers6
    <p>I was hoping Dale, Jr. would win on the 10th Anniversary of his father's death and had a chance until 1st Green, White, Checker.</p> <p>But what a story that a 20 year old rookie wins the Super Bowl on his 1st attempt!</p>
  • NASCAR goes 'green,' enters biofuel debate (Daytona 500)

    02/20/2011 9:48:24 AM PST · by libertarian27 · 37 replies
    Daytona Beach News Journal ^ | February 20, 2011 | WILL HOBSON
    DAYTONA BEACH -- When the green flag drops for the 53rd Daytona 500 today, most eyes will be on the action on the track. Those paying close attention to the flag, though, will notice something new -- a large "E" -- representing American Ethanol, the industry group pushing for expanded use of the biofuel. About 120,000 race fans will wave smaller versions of the same flag, handed out by NASCAR to promote its decision to switch fuels this year. Every car and truck in NASCAR's top three series in 2011 will use Sunoco Green E15 -- a blend of gasoline...
  • House votes to let Pentagon sponsor NASCAR races (281-148 vote!)

    02/18/2011 1:06:43 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 34 replies
    Yahoo ^ | 2/18/11 | AP Sports
    WASHINGTON (AP)—The House has voted to let the Pentagon continue using taxpayer dollars to sponsor NASCAR race teams. By a 281-148 vote, lawmakers rejected an effort by Minnesota Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum that would have ended the practice. McCollum aides said the Army is spending $7 million on a sponsorship this year, and the Air Force and National Guard are spending additional money. McCollum said the military spends the funds to place decals on race cars and for a few driver appearances. The armed forces hope the sponsorships will help them attract recruits.
  • Sprint Cup - Nascar ~ Daytona 500 Sunday Feb 20 on FOX, 1:00pm/et LIVE THREAD

    02/17/2011 4:43:35 PM PST · by WestCoastGal · 853 replies
    various | Me Jack Jr and Rocky
    3 Welcome to the Daytona 500 Free Republic Race Thread - NASCAR Pre-race: FOX - 12:00pm/et ~ Television Race Coverage: FOX, 1:00pm/et The 2011 Mustang will be the pace car Grand Marshal: Transformers stars Josh Duhamel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley & director Michael BayNational Anthem: Martina McBride Military Flyover: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Command to start engines: Josh Duhamel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Michael Bay The Nationwide race is on Saturday - Race: 1:15pm/et, Saturday, February 19, 2011 in Daytona Beach, FL # Length: 120 Laps, 300 miles # TV: ESPN2 - 12:00pm/et NASCAR News, Info and Stats from
  • Ban of NASCAR military sponsors sought

    02/16/2011 10:59:30 AM PST · by saganite · 64 replies
    UPI ^ | 16 Feb 11 | staff
    The U.S. military should not be spending money on sponsoring NASCAR teams, Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said in a budget bill she sponsored. McCollum's chief of staff, Bill Harper, told The Virginia-Pilot newspaper in Norfolk his boss sponsored the budgetary amendment to address the plight of a growing number of veterans and their families. "There's an amendment on the floor to eliminate all funding for homeless veterans," he said. "On one hand, we're eliminating assistance to men and women who served our country ... and on the other hand, we're paying for race cars."
  • Junior! Earnhardt Jr. wins Daytona 500 pole

    02/13/2011 3:06:51 PM PST · by NormsRevenge · 57 replies · 1+ views
    Yahoo ^ | 2/13/11 | Chris Jenkins - ap
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR is back — and so is Juniormania. Dale Earnhardt Jr. reclaimed the spotlight in Daytona speedweeks, winning pole position for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 186.089 mph in qualifying Sunday.
  • NASCAR IS BACK ~ DAYTONA Budweiser Shootout/Duels ~ (Begins) Saturday Feb 12, 2011 FOX 8PM

    02/02/2011 2:28:44 PM PST · by WestCoastGal · 673 replies
    Various | 02/2/11 | Me, Jack, Jr and Rocky
    WELCOME BACK RACE FANS ~ WE'RE BACK ~ DAYTONA SPEEDWEEKS WHICH BEGINS THE 2011 NASCAR SEASON The 33rd annual BUDWEISER SHOOTOUTSaturday, February 12th - 8pm on Fox begins our race season with this non-points event. The field will include:• The 12 drivers that qualified for the 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup • Past NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions • Past Budweiser Shootout champions • Past Daytona 500 and Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola champions • NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year drivers from 2001-2010 (New this year) The race distance will continue to be...
  • Changes for 2011 include emphasis on winning (NASCAR points system)

    01/27/2011 1:26:33 PM PST · by alancarp · 65 replies
    NASCAR ^ | 1-26-2011 | NASCAR Press Release
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR on Wednesday announced that it has added a wild-card element to setting the Chase for the Sprint Cup field and it has simplified its points system for 2011, making it easier for fans, competitors and the industry to understand. While the 12-driver Chase field remains intact, the final two spots will be determined by the number of victories during the first 26 races. The top 10 in points following Race No. 26 -- the "cutoff" race -- continue to earn Chase berths. Positions 11 and 12 are "wild-card" qualifiers and will go to non-top-10-ranked drivers...
  • Richmond International Raceway's Grandstands Going Smoke-Free Beginning This Season (NASCAR)

    01/12/2011 7:34:27 AM PST · by AT7Saluki · 79 replies
    RIR via Jayski ^ | 1/11/11 | RIR press release
    Richmond International Raceway president Doug Fritz announced today that Richmond International Raceway’s grandstands will be smoke-free beginning this season. Fans who smoke may continue to do so, but in approved areas only. The new policy is in response to fan feedback. “Beginning this season, smoking will not be permitted in and in front of the grandstands or in portals leading to seating areas,” said Fritz. “Additionally, restrooms, buildings and areas that were already smoke-free at Richmond International Raceway will continue to be smoke-free,” said Fritz. “We are implementing this policy based on comments received from fans. Those who wish to...
  • Oil refineries sue EPA over ethanol plan

    01/04/2011 8:03:13 PM PST · by Tolerance Sucks Rocks · 131 replies
    GOPUSA ^ | January 4, 2011 | Ken Thomas (Associated Press)
    WASHINGTON (AP) — A ruling by the Obama administration allowing the sale of gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol is running into legal hurdles from trade groups opposing the plan. The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday over the decision to allow the sale of gasoline containing higher blends of corn-based ethanol, the second major group to protest the ruling. The Obama administration said in October that gas stations could start selling the ethanol blend for vehicles built since the 2007 model year, increasing it from the current blend of 10 percent ethanol.
  • Preliminary OK for Noah's Ark Park Tax Breaks; Green Light for Speedway for NASCAR Race (KY)

    12/23/2010 8:17:43 AM PST · by berserker · 5 replies
    Lexington Herald-Leader ^ | Dec. 21, 2010 | Beth Musgrave
    A state tourism board gave preliminary approval Monday for a religious theme park to apply for up to $37 million in state tax incentives. The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority also gave final approval Monday for the Kentucky Speedway to collect up to $20.5 million in sales tax breaks over 10 years. The deal will allow the Northern Kentucky race track to recoup up to 25 percent of the $82 million it is spending on an expansion that will allow it to host a NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
  • American Ethanol becomes an official NASCAR partner ("going green")

    12/21/2010 10:15:23 AM PST · by NormsRevenge · 64 replies · 1+ views
    Nascar.com ^ | 12/21/10
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In preparation for the 2011 season and as part of its long-term commitment to "going green," NASCAR announced a major long-term partnership with American Ethanol led by ethanol advocacy group Growth Energy. Growth Energy, a coalition of U.S. ethanol supporters including farmers and members of the ethanol supply chain, becomes an official partner of NASCAR, using the sport to bring its message of American ethanol to millions of race fans. American Ethanol will support drivers, teams and tracks with marketing, promotional activities, advertising and a season-long weekly contingency award in 2011. NASCAR made the American Ethanol...
  • Just mention Sarah Palin's name and the mean-spirited are sure to show up and show out.

    12/14/2010 10:23:42 AM PST · by Borneo1 · 30 replies
    South Georgia Sports Network ^ | 12/14/10 | Dale Hall
    Where have all the “good ole boys” gone on Sirius NASCAR radio? It seems to me that the only one that really speaks my language now during the daytime is Chocolate Meyers. All the rest of the southern boys have been relegated to nighttime duty. What got me to paying attention to this was the fact that The Morning Drive crew was poking fun at Sarah Palin last week. She is someone I like and admire. It hit me the wrong way when they were making light of her and I got to thinking that these guys really aren’t that...
  • NASCAR's Stewart Offers Ind. Land For Research, Hunting (Nice Story)

    12/12/2010 1:09:56 PM PST · by DemforBush · 10 replies
    WRTV 6 (Indianapolis) ^ | 12/12/10 | n/a
    COLUMBUS, Ind. -- An Indiana property owned by Tony Stewart will be used to study habitats and deer-related issues through a partnership between the NASCAR driver and Mississippi State University. Stewart is turning his 414-acre Hidden Hollow Ranch into a "laboratory" for biologists in a partnership with the university and the Catch-A-Dream Foundation, which grants hunting and fishing experiences to children who have a life-threatening illness...
  • Johnson captures 5th straight NASCAR title

    11/21/2010 1:54:34 PM PST · by Perdogg · 9 replies · 1+ views
    Jimmy Johnson ran a steady race in Miami on Sunday to edge Denny Hamlin for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship for a record-setting fifth consecutive title. In consolation, Carl Edwards captured the Miami event, his second straight race victory. More to come from NBCSports.com
  • NASCAR Season Finale - Ford 400 at Homestead, on ESPN Sunday 11/21, at 1:00pm ET

    11/17/2010 7:40:16 PM PST · by glock rocks · 1,237 replies · 2+ views
    . The Ford 400 from Homestead-Miami Speedway SPEED Pre-race show at 9:00 EasternESPN2 Pre-race show at 12:00 Eastern Green Flag 1:15 Please visit the FR Canteen - Dedicated to our troops, veterans, and their families: The FR Canteen Please pray on this day, and every day, for our Patriot Armed Forces standing in harm's way around the world in defense of our liberty, and for the families awaiting their safe return.
  • NASCAR SPRINT Cup:Kobolt Tools 500 a@ Phoenix International Raceway-Sun 11/14/2010 3:00 pm/et-ESPN

    11/10/2010 5:27:53 PM PST · by AZamericonnie · 280 replies · 2+ views
    Various Linked in Thread....Vroooooommmmm! | The Pit Crew
    Welcome to the..... Kobalt Tools 500 Welcome to the Sprint Cup Race #9 at..... DANICA PATRICK TO MAKE HER PIR NASCAR DEBUT (Click on the Pics, Graphics, & Links for related news & info.) Current Cup driver standings PIR & NASCAR FANS CELEBRATE VETERANS DAY Pre-Race Festivities to include Salute to Active Military and Veterans To help NASCAR fans celebrate Veteran’s Day, Phoenix International Raceway will pay tribute to the generations of men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series pre-race show beginning...