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Ragan’s Ford to feature kids’ signatures:

CSX returns as primary sponsor of the #34 Ford with its safety message to 'Play It Safe' around railroad tracks David Ragan, driver of the #34 CSX 'Play It Safe' Ford, comments 'We've got our friends at CSX back on the car for Charlotte, which is cool to host them...

Charlotte Notes & Facts – Wednesday – track history:

- Construction began on Charlotte Motor Speedway (CMS) in 1959. - The track's first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was held on June 19, 1960 - won by Joe Lee Johnson. - The track was repaved midseason in 1994. - The track name changed from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Lowe'...

Lilly Diabetes/American Diabetes Association announce renewal with Roush, Reed:

Lilly Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association have announced a multi-year renewal of their successful Drive to Stop Diabetes NASCAR program with Roush Fenway Racing and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Ryan Reed. 'I am very excited for the opportunity to move...

Unlimited Possibilities partners with Carter at Charlotte:

James Carter Racing announced that Unlimited Possibilities will serve as an associate marketing partner for Friday night's Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. Unlimited Possibilities introduces...

Vlasic / Wish-Bone scheme for Smith:

This weekend Regan Smith will drive the #7 Vlasic / Wish-Bone Chevy Camaro at Charlotte. The familiar Vlasic brand with its iconic stork mascot, offers dozens of varieties of pickles, peppers, and relish in many cuts, flavors and sizes. Wish-Bone showcases a rich variety...

Byrnes taking medical leave, will be absent from truck coverage

Longtime NASCAR on FOX on-air personality Steve Byrnes is taking an indefinite medical leave of absence, effectively immediately, to focus on his health after receiving news he has suffered a recurrence of cancer. Byrnes, who was diagnosed and successfully treated ...

2015 Pocono tickets now on sale:

Tickets to the 2015 NASCAR events at Pocono Raceway are now on sale to the public. In recognition of Dale Earnhardt Jr., sweeping both races this year, a prize will be awarded to 88 random fans who purchase full-priced tickets, within the next 88 days, to 2015 NASCAR...

Pinnacle Food renews with JR Motorsports:

JR Motorsports announced a multi-year sponsorship extension with Pinnacle Foods Inc. that will start with four NASCAR XFINITY Series races in 2015 with drivers Kasey Kahne and Kevin Harvick. Pinnacle Foods is a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality...

Kansas TV Ratings:

ESPN's live telecast of the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Oct. 5, earned a 2.3 U.S. household rating, averaging 3,601,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media. The rating and viewership were down from last year's race, which earned a 2.6 rating...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Charlotte:

#48-Jimmie Johnson 112.7 #18-Kyle Busch 106.3 #5-Kasey Kahne 101.7 #20-Matt Kenseth 97.1 #11-Denny Hamlin 92.6 #16-Greg Biffle 89.9 #99-Carl Edwards 89.8 #24-Jeff Gordon 89.7 #22-Joey Logano 88.0 #2-Brad Keselowski 85.4 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005-2014 ...

NASCAR Numbers:

8: The series-best number of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series poles won this year by Kevin Harvick, who added his eighth of the season last Friday at Kansas Speedway. The bad news? The only pole Harvick has converted into a victory this year came at Darlington back in April...

Ditech Mortgage Corp Increases Involvement with SHR:

Ditech Mortgage Corp ('ditech'), one of the mortgage industry's best-known brands, has significantly increased its partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. ditech will expand its associate sponsorship of Kevin Harvick...

Chase Average Finish (4 races):

Car#-Driver, Avg Fin #22-Joey Logano 2.5 #42-Kyle Larson 3.25 #18-Kyle Busch 7.0 #4-Kevin Harvick 8.25 #78-Martin Truex Jr 9.25 #24-Jeff Gordon 10.75 #2-Brad Keselowski 11.5 #31-Ryan Newman 11.75 #20-Matt Kenseth 12.25 #99-Carl Edwards 13.25 (NASCAR)(10-7-2014)...

Crew chief changes at Front Row Motorsports:

Front Row Motorsports has made some crew chief changes, effective this week for the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Competition Director Derrick Finley will serve as interim crew chief on the #34 team of David Ragan, and crew chief Jay Guy will move...

Corey LaJoie returns to the #77 with new sponsor:

Essex Homes will sponsor the #77 Randy Humphrey Racing Ford when Corey LaJoie will attempt to make the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway this weekend.(Essex Homes Facebook), see images of the car on the #77 Team Schemes page. LaJoie, the son of two-time...

Biffle not sure what happened with Johnson:

#16-Greg Biffle says he's not sure why he got into #48-Jimmie Johnson, causing the six-time champion to crash in Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway. Biffle made contact with Johnson on Lap 85. Johnson lost 68 laps for repairs. He finished 40th, jeopardizing his chances...

McMurray & Larson to test Martinsville on Wednesday:

Chip Ganassi Racing drivers #1-Jamie McMurray and #42-Kyle Larson are scheduled to test at Martinsville Speedway on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in preparation for the upcoming Goody's Headache Relief Shot 500.(Martinsville Speedway)(10-7-2014)...

Shell Saver Cardholders Can Save When #22 Ford Wins:

Joey Logano took the #22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford to victory lane in Kansas, and now it's time for Shell customers who have a Shell $averSM Card to save! Shell is offering Shell Saver Cardholders the opportunity to save 22 cents per gallon in Fuel Rewards savings on all...

Sad News – Gary Marshall:

Statement on Gary Marshall - #51 Assembly Mechanic. We are saddened to announce that HScott Motorsports employee Gary Marshall died last night in a motorcycle accident on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg, S.C.'Gary was part of the HScott family and it's a loss for all...

Gaulding to run special pink scheme in Martinsville:

NASCAR Next and Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender Gray Gaulding, will drive a special 'Pink' #20 Gemini Southern Chevy Silverado on October 25th in the Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway to help raise awareness for breast cancer and the one out of eight women that...