April 9, 2012
- The Entry List for the Samsung Mobile 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway is posted, 47 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including:
Not in top 35 of owners points:
#10-David Reutimann (36th in owners pts / 6 race attempts)
#19-Mike Bliss (47/2)
#21-Trevor Bayne (40/2)(2011 race winner)
#23-Scott Riggs (44/6)
#26-Josh Wise (39/6)
#30-David Stremme (37/6)
#37-TBA (48/6)
#49-J.J. Yeley (38/6)
#74-Stacy Compton (46/3)
#87-Joe Nemechek (42/6)
#95-Scott Speed (none/0)
#98-Michael McDowell (42/6)
In the event that qualifying is cancelled:
the eight who would make it [8]: #’s 21,10,30,49,26,98,87,23
missing the race would be [4]: #’s 37,74,19,95
See the full entry list at my Jayski’s Texas Entry List.(4-9-2012) - Special NASCAR Unites schemes to run UPDATES & Images: as part of the NASCAR Foundation’s NASCAR Unites program, a few drivers will run special paint schemes at various races including #47-Bobby Labonte, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #55-Mark Martin, #56-Martin Truex Jr. and #99-Carl Edwards at Charlotte in May;
#2-Brad Keselowski (no image), #29-Kevin Harvick (no image) and #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Charlotte in May and Daytona in July;
#16-Greg Biffle at Michigan in June. See links to the images of the schemes on the Paint Scheme Gallery page.(4-9-2012)
UPDATE: NASCAR announced the launch of “NASCAR Unites – An American Salute,” a patriotic initiative uniting the NASCAR industry and fans this summer to celebrate America and support U.S. military families. NASCAR Nation will be covered from head to toe – and from splitter to spoiler – in red, white and blue to highlight the summer season, starting and ending at two traditionally patriotic summer NASCAR events held at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27) and Daytona International Speedway (Independence Day Weekend, July 5-7). Additional activities related to the six-week initiative will take place between these “tent-pole” events, including retail programs and other sponsor promotions.
To launch the initiative, the “NASCAR Unites – An American Salute” paint scheme for Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s #88 National Guard Hendrick Motorsports Chevy was revealed today in the nation’s capital for more than 30,000 children and their guests attending the 134th Annual Easter Egg Roll event at the White House.
Among those NASCAR drivers already committed to “NASCAR Unites – An American Salute” paint schemes are Earnhardt, 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion #14-Tony Stewart, #16-Greg Biffle, Danica Patrick, #2-Brad Keselowski and #99-Carl Edwards. As part of the program, NASCAR and The NASCAR Foundation will work with charities to fund initiatives that support military families. A social media promotion utilizing a #NASCARUnites hashtag will highlight track activations as well as patriotic activities from teams, broadcast partners and sponsors.(NASCAR)
AND In the Nationwide Series, #88-Cole Whitt, will run in the Kentucky race in June and #7-Danica Patrick will run in the Nationwide race at the Daytona race in July. See images of the cars on the #7 NNS team paint schemes and #88 NNS paint schemes page.(4-9-2012) - Testing at Pocono UPDATE: hearing that there will be two testing sessions at Pocono Raceway, which is being repaved before the Sprint Cup race in June. Supposedly the Goodyear tire tests are scheduled for April 24th and 25th, 2012. And supposedly teams will be able to test at Pocono on June 6th and 7th, the days before practices at the track on June 8th. The Sprint Cup Series race is scheduled for June 10th.(3-28-2012)
Free Grandstand Admission at Pocono for Goodyear Tire Testing: Goodyear Tire, the Official Tire of NASCAR, recently announced that April 24 & 25, 2012 will be the dates for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tire tests at Pocono Raceway. The Raceway is in the final stages of repaving the entire track and it’s essentially a brand new track. Goodyear engineers will provide a number of different tire compounds and will determine, through this test, what are the best compounds based on results of the test. Goodyear will then produce the tires that will be used in the June 10, 2012 Pocono 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.
The drivers and teams tentatively schedule for the Pocono test are: #1-Jamie McMurray (Chevy); #5-Kasey Kahne (Chevy); #20-Joey Logano (Toyota); #22-A.J. Allmendinger (Dodge) and #43-Aric Almirola (Ford). Fans will be permitted to view both days of the test from the grandstand area at no charge. Fans should enter the parking lots via Gate # 5 (Andretti Rd.) with Gate # 11 opening at 9:00 AM. Fans will be directed to grandstand seating areas near the Start/Finish line. Concession stands will be open both dates of the test. NASCAR will allow all Sprint Cup Series teams to test the new Pocono surface with a specially scheduled test on June 6-7. Grandstands will not be open for this test, however, race fans that have Trackside RV, Reserved Fence Line RV, Reserved Infield RV or Early Bird Infield RV tickets for the Pocono 400 will have the opportunity to view the test session on Thursday for no additional charge. In fact, Gate # 1 tunnel entrance and Gate # 4 (for Trackside RV) will open at 9:00 AM on June 7 to allow early access for these fans. For ticket information call 1-800-RACEWAY (1-800-722-3929) or visit www.poconoraceway.com.(Pocono Raceway)(4-9-2012) - Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Nominations being accepted: Since 2006, The NASCAR Foundation has worked with fans to help children lead happier and healthier lives. At the heart of our efforts is The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman, Betty Jane France, whose dedication to The NASCAR Foundation and our nonprofit partners is inspiring. The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award has been established to pay tribute to Mrs. France’s philanthropic efforts and to acknowledge fans who share Mrs. France’s same spirit of generosity. The NASCAR Foundation is excited to award one outstanding fan for his or her commitment to community with the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The award will be presented during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week in Las Vegas in December 2012. The winner is selected from a pool of nominees, which is first narrowed to four (4) finalists. Individuals may selfnominate or be nominated by a friend, family member or nonprofit organization. More info and links on my Racing Charities page.(4-9-2012)
- #34 has sponsor for Texas: per Front Row Motorsports Facebook – Scorpion Truck Bed Liners will be on the #34 car [David Ragan] for the Texas race next week. See images of the scheme on the #34 Team Schemes page.(4-9-2012)
- Daytona track section burned by jet dryer repaired: The operations team at Daytona International Speedway put the finishing touches on Turn 3 at Daytona International Speedway by painting the yellow lines on the surface April 5th. Lane Construction has completed repaving the area affected by the jet dryer incident during the 2012 Daytona 500.(DIS)(4-9-2012)
- Grandstands at The Glen Have New Names: Seneca. Argetsinger. Stewart. Riesbeck. Bodine. Five names woven into the fabric of Watkins Glen International; five names that now have a permanent spot at the historic track. The names will adorn the five newly constructed grandstands at Watkins Glen International following an out-pouring of suggestions from fans after the staff asked for help in renaming the seating areas. In a four-week period, The Glen received hundreds of suggestions from fans, which helped track president Michael Printup and his staff made the important grandstand name changes. “We felt the support of our fans over the past four weeks through the quality of suggestions we received for new grandstand names,” Printup said. “Emails, letters and phone calls came with ideas that spoke to the history of our legendary road course.” Selections were made based on both the history and the future of this esteemed road-racing facility and its place in the sport and region. The Glen would like to thank all who submitted their ideas. The thought behind each idea was evident.
Seneca, formerly the Silver grandstand, was a popular fan suggestion in reference to the lake on the tip of which Watkins Glen International is located. Fittingly, Seneca Lake can be seen from the facility and fans in the new Seneca grandstand will undoubtedly have a more meaningful view starting this season in 2012.
The Argetsinger grandstand, named for the man with the dream and desire to bring road racing to the United States, Cameron Argetsinger, will replace the former Red, White and Blue grandstand. This grandstand is located at the original site off the start/finish line and remain at the base of the famed Esses. Argetsinger designed the original 6.6-mile road course and the original 2.3-mile permanent course upon the hill.
Sir Jackie Stewart, famed F1 driver and popular fan suggestion for a grandstand name, was a logical choice to have an even more permanent place in Watkins Glen International history. Hailing to The Glen’s Formula 1 history, now entitled the Jackie Stewart Grandstand, Turn 10 was one of three replaced prior to the start of the 2011 season. Stewart led 271 laps in eight F1 races at The Glen, winning twice. His first victory came in 1968 and his second, from the pole, in 1972.
Once again selecting a name that spoke to the history of Watkins Glen International, Turn 11 is now Riesbeck Grandstand. In 1983, Jim Riesbeck spearheaded Corning, Inc.’s decision to revive Watkins Glen International. Riesbeck played an integral part in restoring The Glen beyond its original stature in 1948. For many years, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winners received the Steuben Glass Riesbeck Cup in Gatorade Victory Lane.
Finally, what once was the Green grandstand will now be acknowledged by a name that speaks to the region where Watkins Glen International is located, The Glen’s more recent history and a trio of brothers who play a part in each element. Bodine Grandstand was a frequent fan suggestion and an easy selection for the staff at The Glen. The Bodine brothers have competed in a combined 40 races for 3801 laps at Watkins Glen International in the top three series of NASCAR.B Tickets for the 2012 race season at Watkins Glen International are on sale now! Fans may purchase tickets and camping by contacting the WGI ticket office at 866.461.RACE(7223) or logging on to the official website, www.TheGlen.com.(WGI)(4-9-2012) - Rusty Wallace Racing to return at Richmond? UPDATE: Asked on Twitter what nephew Steve Wallace was doing now, #09-Kenny Wallace responded, “Steve will be racing the NNS at Richmond with RWI :)”(4-2-2012)
UPDATE: Kenny Wallace tweeted Monday evening, “YES Rusty and Steven will be racing at Richmond in 2 weeks with RWI back by popular demand”>(4-9-2012) - Bires driving for Go Green at Texas: Fentonmotors.com will sponsor Kelly Bires and Go Green Racing at Texas Motor Speedway for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 300. The sponsorship will promote Fenton Motors’ 11 automotive dealerships in Texas and Oklahoma. The sponsorship of Kelly Bires pairs Fentonmotors.com with an established talented young driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. In his four seasons in the Nationwide Series, Kelly Bires has accumulated three Top-5 finishes and 13 Top-10 finishes.(140BUZZ), see an image of the car on the #39 team paint schemes page.(4-9-2012)
- Special NASCAR Unites schemes to run: UPDATE: As part of the NASCAR Foundation’s NASCAR Unites program, a few drivers will run special paint schemes at various races over the summer. In the Nationwide Series, #88-Cole Whitt, will run in the Kentucky race in June and #7-Danica Patrick will run in the Nationwide race at the Daytona race in July. See images of the cars on the #7 team paint schemes and #88 paint schemes page.(4-9-2012)
UPDATE: NASCAR announced the launch of “NASCAR Unites – An American Salute,” a patriotic initiative uniting the NASCAR industry and fans this summer to celebrate America and support U.S. military families.NASCAR Nation will be covered from head to toe – and from splitter to spoiler – in red, white and blue to highlight the summer season, starting and ending at two traditionally patriotic summer NASCAR events held at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Memorial Day Weekend, May 26-27) and Daytona International Speedway (Independence Day Weekend, July 5-7). Additional activities related to the six-week initiative will take place between these “tent-pole” events, including retail programs and other sponsor promotions. Teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, along with their partners and sponsors, will showcase support for the program in their own individual ways, from displaying the customized logo on their cars and trucks to developing red, white and blue paint schemes. In addition, NASCAR has provided teams with the option of running a specially designed, patriotic-themed package that would incorporate the spoiler as well as other areas of the car. Additional activities related to the platform will include retail programs and other sponsor promotions to be announced in the weeks leading into the Charlotte event weekend.(NASCAR)(4-9-2012) - Harraka & Wauters Motorsports team with Send A Soldier to The Rock: Race fans across the country can now support the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ return to Rockingham Speedway and our men and women in uniform through an initiative called “Send a Soldier to the Rock.” NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Paulie Harraka and team Wauters Motorsports #5 Ford F-150 will adorn the design for the inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Rockingham Speedway Sunday, April 15, 2012. In advance of the Sunday, April 15 Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 presented by Cheerwine at Rockingham, fans are encouraged to purchase a $20 general admission ticket for distribution to a soldier at nearby Fort Bragg, N.C., home of the U.S. Army Airborne and Special Operations Command. All tickets purchased will be held at will call for the soldiers and their families. [For more details on the program, visit the Rockingham Speedway website.] The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Rockingham Speedway is slated for Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 1:00 pm/et.(Wauters Motorsports PR)(4-9-2012)
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