Larry Pearson News

Latest on Larry Pearson:

Latest on Larry Pearson:

April 6, 2010
There have been numerous calls for Bristol Motor Speedway to end its experiment with old-timer 'legends' racing since the tracks March 20 event resulted in a savage late-race accident. Larry Pearson, the driver seriously injured in that wreck, isnt one of the naysayers

Charlie Glotzbach talks about Bristol wreck:

Charlie Glotzbach talks about Bristol wreck:

March 26, 2010
Thursaday, March 25 on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio, host Claire B. Lang spoke with Charlie Glotzbach, who was injured in a wreck with Larry Pearson in the Showdown charity race at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend. Glotzbach was released from the hospital on Wednesday. Charlie

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE 4:

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE 4:

March 24, 2010
For Rick Wilson, it was de ja vu during Saturday's Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at Bristol Motor Speedway. Wilson said the finish of the race played out just like his win in 1989 when he spun the wheels on a late race restart and saw drivers stream by him. "This was identical

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE 2:

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE 2:

March 22, 2010
For Rick Wilson, it was de ja vu during Saturday's Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at Bristol Motor Speedway. Wilson said the finish of the race played out just like his win in 1989 when he spun the wheels on a late race restart and saw drivers stream by him. "This was identical

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE:

Wilson wins Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at BMS UPDATE:

March 21, 2010
For Rick Wilson, it was de ja vu during Saturday's Scotts EZ Seed Showdown at Bristol Motor Speedway. Wilson said the finish of the race played out just like his win in 1989 when he spun the wheels on a late race restart and saw drivers stream by him. "This was identical

Scotts EZ Seed Showdown:

Scotts EZ Seed Showdown:

March 19, 2010
the Scotts EZ Seed Showdown, a 12-car, 35-lap event at Bristol Motor Speedway, is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th after the Scotts Turf Builder 300 Nationwide Series event. Drivers scheduled to run the race are David Pearson, Larry Pearson, Harry Gant, Rick Wilson

Popular Legends race to return to Bristol in 2010<

Popular Legends race to return to Bristol in 2010<

August 21, 2009
The legends of NASCAR will race again at Bristol Motor Speedway next spring, but the rules of engagement have been revised. Along with three former driving greats, BMS officials outlined the details for the 2010 legends race Thursday afternoon. To be eligible for the

Marlin wins Saturday Night Special:

Marlin wins Saturday Night Special:

March 22, 2009
Marlin wins Saturday Night Special: Sterling Marlin, who will run the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway, won the Scotts Saturday Night Special, Rusty Wallace finished 2nd followed by 70-year-old L.D. Ottinger, Terry Labonte and Jimmy Spencer. The race

Celebrity/Pro Driver Teams Announced:

Celebrity/Pro Driver Teams Announced:

March 19, 2009
Celebrity/Pro Driver Teams Announced: The field of professional drivers has been set and so has the lineup of celebrities. Today, Bristol Motor Speedway officials announced the pairings for the Scotts Saturday Night Special, March 21 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Nine

Legends test at Bristol:

Legends test at Bristol:

March 18, 2009
Legends test at Bristol: One look at Junior Johnson strapped into his #11 race car with old-fashioned goggles wrapped around his helmet, and it was like taking a step back in time. Johnson was one of several former Bristol Motor Speedway winners testing Tuesday at

Racing Resources Says…

Racing Resources Says…

November 17, 2008
* Carl Edwards won the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He posted his 20th series victory in his 141st start. Edwards remains 13th on the series all-time wins list, one win behind Dale Earnhardt, Harry Gant and Kyle Busch. * Edwards posted his seventh series win

Sad News – Jack Bowsher:

Sad News – Jack Bowsher:

April 10, 2006
Three-time ARCA national driving champion and six-time car owner champion Jack Bowsher died Saturday, April 8th. He was 75. Bowsher had 80 victories as a car owner (#1 in ARCA competition) and 48 as a driver (#2 in ARCA competition). Bowsher's car sat on the pole and

Key Motorsports hires Dodson:

Key Motorsports hires Dodson:

March 27, 2006
Veteran NASCAR crew chief and mechanic Barry Dodson has been named to lead the efforts of the Key Motorsports Truck Series organization. Dodson succeeds Lance Hooper as crew chief of the #40 Key Motorsports Chevy trucks currently driven by Chad Chaffin as Hooper has

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Offweek:

October 27, 2005
The championship will come down to the last three weeks of the season. Defending series champion Martin Truex Jr. (#8 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) has been trying to shake Clint Bowyer (#2 ACDelco Chevrolet) since Bowyer took over second place in the points standings

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes: Nashville

June 7, 2005
Nashville hub of Tennessee racing tradition Nashville has a rich racing heritage, starting with the horse track that became the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway and ultimately led to the construction of the Nashville Superspeedway. The Music City Motorplex, the re-named