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Carl Edwards News
Edwards and Shell? UPDATE:
Edwards and Shell? UPDATE:
August 24, 2012
a bit of speculation that bears watching in the next few weeks concerns Carl Edwards. There is one unconfirmed report that Ford executives ' who remember played a key financial role in keeping Edwards from jumping to Toyota last summer ' may want to put Edwards in
Edwards and Shell?
Edwards and Shell?
August 24, 2012
a bit of speculation that bears watching in the next few weeks concerns Carl Edwards. There is one unconfirmed report that Ford executives ' who remember played a key financial role in keeping Edwards from jumping to Toyota last summer ' may want to put Edwards in
Wild Card ‘ Opportunities Fading Fast:
Wild Card ‘ Opportunities Fading Fast:
August 24, 2012
With the regular season dwindling down to a precious few races, the Chase 'Wild Card' race literally has become a game of musical chairs. Six winners into two seats obviously won 't go. And that doesn 't take into consideration four more drivers ranked 11th through
Facts and Notes Bristol Motor Speedway:
Facts and Notes Bristol Motor Speedway:
August 21, 2012
* Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile. * First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961. * In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
August 19, 2012
[after Michigan, race 23 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -33
Qualifying Fast Facts – Michigan:
Qualifying Fast Facts – Michigan:
August 17, 2012
Mark Martin won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 43rd Annual Pure Michigan 400 with a lap of 36.053 seconds, 199.706 mph. This is his 55th pole in 845 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. With the pole, he moves into a tie for seventh with Bill Elliott on the all-time
West Coast Customs and Geek Squad partner on the #99:
West Coast Customs and Geek Squad partner on the #99:
August 15, 2012
The world famous West Coast Customs (WCC), renown vehicle customizers and producers of the hit vehicle-build reality TV show Inside West Coast Customs, has partnered with Best Buy's Geek Squad to develop Carl Edwards ' #99 race car design for the NASCAR Pure Michigan
Facts and Notes Michigan International Speedway:
Facts and Notes Michigan International Speedway:
August 14, 2012
� Michigan International Speedway sits on more than 1,400 acres in the 'Irish Hills' of Southeastern Michigan. Ground-breaking took place on Sept. 28, 1967. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan was held June 15, 1969. � The track was known
MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:
MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:
August 14, 2012
Besides seeing 200 MPH speeds at NASCAR's fastest track, fans will want to visit MIS for Gatorade Pole Day because you just might be awarded a once in a lifetime opportunity. Michigan International Speedway continues to expand its Fan Appreciation Program and its commitment
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
August 12, 2012
[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th
At Watkins Glen International’¦
At Watkins Glen International’¦
August 7, 2012
* 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. * After a six-year absence, NASCAR returned to The Glen in 1964 and 1965. * After a 21-year
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:
August 5, 2012
[after Pocono, race 21 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -57 points
Dodge will skip first test for 2013 cars:
Dodge will skip first test for 2013 cars:
August 2, 2012
While Dodge has a car approved for 2013, it will skip the first tire test for the 2013 car next week at Martinsville Speedway. Dodge is still looking for teams to campaign its 2013 Dodge Charger in Sprint Cup. Its only manufacturer-backed team, Penske Racing, announced
The numbers for the Pennsylvania 400:
The numbers for the Pennsylvania 400:
August 2, 2012
1 - fewest cautions (7/30/78) 2 - fewest on lead lap at finish (twice, most recent 6/6/82) 3 - fewest caution laps (7/30/78) 4 - races won from outside a top-20 starting position 4 - fewest leaders (twice, most recent 6/9/85) 4 - fewest laps led by race winner (Bobby
Facts and Notes at Pocono Raceway:
Facts and Notes at Pocono Raceway:
July 31, 2012
� Opened in 1968 as a three-quarter-mile track, Pocono Raceway held the first race on the 2.5-mile track in 1971. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974. � The 2.5-mile track was repaved during the fall of 2011. � There have been 69 NASCAR
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