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Truex Jr. Signs New Contract; Bass Pro Shops Increase Sponsorship:

Furniture Row Racing announced that Martin Truex Jr. has signed a new two-year agreement to drive the team's #78 Toyota Camry in NASCAR's Cup Series. The new contract takes effect starting with the 2017 season. The Denver-based racing organization also announced that...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Watkins Glen:

#14-Tony Stewart (5 wins)'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦ 116.1 #18-Kyle Busch (2)'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦. 109.9 #47-AJ Allmendinger (1)'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦.. 99.9 #2-Brad Keselowski'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦. 99.4 #48-Jimmie Johnson'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦.. 98.4 #19-Carl Edwards'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦'¦ 95.1...

Watkins Glen Track Notes & History:

-After several events were held on the streets of Watkins Glen, a permanent facility was opened in 1956. -The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was in 1957, won by Buck Baker (83.064 mph, 08/04/1957). -After a six-year absence, NASCAR returned to The Glen in 1964 and 1965...

Pocono penalties/warnings announced:

NASCAR has announced penalties and warnings following the Pennsylvania 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on August 1st. #41-Kurt Busch team has been assessed a P2-level penalty after NASCAR officials found the right rear quarter panel was modified after ...

Stewart dismisses talk of possible return in 2017’¦but:

Jeff Gordon retired at the end of the 2015 season, but when Gordon was needed as a substitute driver for #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., he quickly answered the call from team owner Rick Hendrick. So isn't it possible that after Stewart retires from NASCAR, he could potentially...

Gordon to make 800th Cup start:

Jeff Gordon, who will be driving the #88 Axalta Chevy at Watkins Glen, will make his 800th career NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend, which is 9th all-time. He has made all 799 of his career Cup starts while driving for car owner Rick Hendrick. In addition to his...

Johnson to Highlight Foundation at Watkins Glen:

Jimmie Johnson will wear the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope, which features five charities working to improve K-12 public education, during the race this weekend at Watkins Glen International. The five charities selected this year include: ArtWell in Philadelphia; Carlos...

TBR adds associate sponsor for Watkins Glen:

Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) announced that Schultz Heating & Cooling will be an associate sponsor on Regan Smith's #7-Advanced Patient Care (APC) Chevy at Watkins Glen International. This will be Schultz Heating's first time as an associate sponsorship on the #7...

Clements picks up Watkins Glen sponsors:

When Jeremy Clements rolls into Watkins Glen for Saturday's Zippo 200, the #51 Chevy Camaro SS will have an 'all-automotive' look to it, RepairableVehicles.com will be joined by Jack's Muffler & Brake and Rapid Tire Service. A family run business with 40 years...

Stewart to run Coca-Cola/Bobby Allison tribute scheme at Darlington:

The 1971 and 1972 Southern 500s were owned by Bobby Allison. The legendary racer from Hueytown, Alabama, proved he was indeed 'The Real Thing' at Darlington Raceway, driving his red-and-gold Coca-Cola machine to emphatic, back-to-back victories at the tough and gritty...

NASCAR Enhances Business Executive Team:

NASCAR announced several changes within its leadership structure. Effective immediately, Steve Phelps will assume the role as NASCAR Executive Vice President and Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer. The business areas that Phelps will oversee include Global Marketing...

Panini’s NASCAR Cards Available:

In association with Panini America, the world's largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, NASCAR fans and collectors alike can purchase the first of four officially licensed trading card products expected in 2016. To coincide with the release, NASCAR Sunoco...

NASCAR Zeroes In On Potential Title Sponsors For Cup Series:

NASCAR said that it is talking to 'roughly a dozen candidates' to replace Sprint as its Cup Series title sponsor, but the governing body has 'zeroed in on around three leading candidates and has swapped term sheets with at least one of them,' according to sources...

Tommy Baldwin Racing Salutes New York Modified Legend ‘Dutch’ Hoag:

Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) will head to Watkins Glen International full of New York flavor. The #7 Advanced Patient Care (APC) Chevrolet will carry the familiar paint scheme of Donald 'Dutch' Hoag, a multi-time champion at a variety of short tracks throughout the ...

Drissi driving for TriStar at road courses:

TriStar Motorsports welcomes Tomy Drissi as the driver of the #14 Toyota for the upcoming NASCAR XFINITY Series road course races in Watkins Glen, Mid-Ohio and Road America. A seasoned driver, Tomy Drissi's obsession for racing began at an early age with street racing...

Clements unveils Darlington Throwback scheme:

Jeremy Clements Racing is excited to announce they will be fielding a Throwback paint scheme this coming Labor Day weekend at Darlington Raceway. The #51 Camaro SS will be sponsored by long time partners repairablevehicles.com and will feature the 'Black Widow' paint...

Record crowds possible for NASCAR at Watkins Glen:

Racing returns to the Watkins Glen this weekend, and they're talking about setting records. 'We hope to break our record attendance this weekend,' said Watkins Glen International president Michael Printup. 'It's looking good so far, but knock on wood, you never know...

Entry List

for the Cheez-It 350 at the Glen Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International is posted, 40 teams/drivers [for 40 spots] are listed, including: #21-Blaney*, #30-Wise*, #32-Boris Said, #55-Alex Kennedy*, #88-Jeff Gordon, #95-McDowell, #98-Whitt*. Drivers who...

Earnhardt, Jr believes concussion happened at Michigan UPDATE:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his doctors believe his concussion-like symptoms started with his June 12 crash at Michigan International Speedway. 'Obviously with my history of concussions, knowing the event I had in Michigan, that wreck right there is where they believe...

4th ever win for car #34:

When Chris Buescher won the Pennsylvania 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway on August 1, 2016, it was only the 4th time a car running the #34 won a Sprint Cup Series race. The last win in #34 was when David Ragan won the Aaron's 499 Sprint Cup Series race...