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MWR to Chevy? Ragan to return? What about Vickers?

MWR to Chevy? Ragan to return? What about Vickers?

July 23, 2015
What in the world will Toyota Racing's Sprint Cup program look like next year? One persistent, hot rumor features a manufacturer swap of sorts, with Rob Kauffman, currently the principal owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, taking his racing interests and partnering with

Daytona Raceway Pole Notes & Facts – Saturday:

Daytona Raceway Pole Notes & Facts – Saturday:

July 4, 2015
‚· Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole for the July race at Daytona in 1959 with a speed of 144.997 mph. ‚· 38 drivers have Coors Light poles at Daytona for the July event, led by NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough with eight. ‚· Jeff Gordon

Drivers with all their wins with different teams:

Drivers with all their wins with different teams:

June 17, 2015
When #78-Martin Truex Jr. won at Ponono for the #78 Furniture Row team, it was his third career win. The other two wins came with two different teams. Some other drivers who have won one race with separate teams/owners (3 or more wins): Morgan Shepherd, four wins,

NASCAR Hall of Fame debuts new exhibits:

NASCAR Hall of Fame debuts new exhibits:

June 12, 2015
Just in time for summer vacation, the NASCAR Hall of Fame has hundreds of new high octane reasons to visit. Beginning June 17, the venue will welcome two new exhibits including "From the Garage: Street Rides of NASCAR Stars" in the Great Hall along with a revamped

Hamlin Tries To Become Eighth Driver To Sweep May Charlotte Races:

Hamlin Tries To Become Eighth Driver To Sweep May Charlotte Races:

May 21, 2015
#11- Denny Hamlin led the final 10 laps of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race after beating the field off pit road for the Segment 5 restart to give Joe Gibbs Racing its first victory in the event since entering the NSCS in 1992. Hamlin's triumph was JGR's first on a

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Stats- Poles:

NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race Stats- Poles:

May 16, 2015
‚· Terry Labonte won the inaugural Coors Light pole for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race in 1985. ‚· 16 drivers have won Coors Light poles for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race, led by Bill Elliott with four. Kyle Busch leads all active drivers with three. Carl Edwards

Sponsorship All-Stars in NASCAR:

Sponsorship All-Stars in NASCAR:

May 16, 2015
With a quarter of the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season in the books and ahead of this weekend's Sprint All-Star Race, certain drivers and brands are emerging as sponsorship all-stars. The 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion #4-Kevin Harvick is leading the way

2015 Dale Earnhardt Day, April 29th:

2015 Dale Earnhardt Day, April 29th:

April 28, 2015
Dale Earnhardt Inc. is proud to announce the 2015 Dale Earnhardt Day on Wednesday, April 29th, at the DEI Corporate Headquarters in Mooresville, NC. A celebration of the extraordinary life and legacy of Dale Earnhardt, this event is held annually on his birthday, and

Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute Feb 18th UPDATE:

Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute Feb 18th UPDATE:

February 18, 2015
Every year since 2001, on February 18th fans around the world light a candle in respect of the legendary Dale Earnhardt. February 18, 2015 marks fourteen years that an annual candlelight tribute has been held at DEI to honor the late seven-time NASCAR Champion. Fans

Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute Feb 18th:

Dale Earnhardt Candlelight Tribute Feb 18th:

February 17, 2015
Every year since 2001, on February 18th fans around the world light a candle in respect of the legendary Dale Earnhardt. February 18, 2015 marks fourteen years that an annual candlelight tribute has been held at DEI to honor the late seven-time NASCAR Champion. Fans

The Sprint Unlimited Tidbits II:

The Sprint Unlimited Tidbits II:

February 14, 2015
- One driver has swept the Sprint Unlimited, Daytona 500 and the Coke Zero 400 from 1979-2014: Bobby Allison (1982). - Seven drivers have won the Sprint Unlimited (1979-2014) and the championship in the same season. Dale Earnhardt is the only one to have accomplished

The Sprint Unlimited Manufacturer Recap:

The Sprint Unlimited Manufacturer Recap:

February 14, 2015
Manufacturer, Victories, Last Victory - Driver Chevrolet, 20, 2013 - Kevin Harvick(a) Ford, 7, 2004 - Dale Jarrett Toyota, 2, 2014 - Denny Hamlin(a) Buick, 2, 1982 - Bobby Allison Oldsmobile, 2, 1980 - Dale Earnhardt Pontiac, 2, 2002 - Tony Stewart(a) Dodge, 1, 2011

Dick Hutcherson will presented the Tim Flock Driver”™s Award:

Dick Hutcherson will presented the Tim Flock Driver”™s Award:

January 6, 2015
The 10th annual Victory Lane Racing Association will hold its 10th annual awards banquet on Tuesday night, February 17, 2015 at the Pelican Bay Country Club in Daytona Beach, FL and the late Dick Hutcherson will be honored, along with five other racing legends. Hutcherson

Irvan and Reno still working together:

Irvan and Reno still working together:

December 28, 2014
Ernie Irvan'˜s son,‚ Jared, raced in the PASS South super late-model series this year driving Ernie's #28 that carried him to eight of his 15 victories. Irvan drove Marc Reno's unheralded #56 Dale Earnhardt Chevy to a 29th-place finish in his Cup debut on Sept. 13,

Richard Petty Honored at Autosport Awards in London:

Richard Petty Honored at Autosport Awards in London:

December 9, 2014
Richard 'The King' Petty has an impressive new jewel in his crown. Sunday, Petty, NASCAR's most decorated driver with 200 wins and seven championships, received Autosport Magazine's Gregor Grant Award, a lifetime achievement presentation named after the publication