Appeasing NASCAR’s Old Timers

It would be a tall order, but what if NASCAR in one swift move could win back the hearts and minds of some members of NASCAR Nation that lament the ... , what if? What if NASCAR were to devote one race weekend to a “throw-back” weekend? Several teams/drivers ... should be at an old NASCAR track. The obvious, and easiest choice, would be The Rock. I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 21:31:25

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‘NASCAR Angels’ Reality TV Show ‘Extreme Makeover Home Edition’ Nascar Style

Straight from the heart of NASCAR, the mission of “NASCAR Angels” is to find deserving people, ... My Ride” meets “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”- NASCAR Style. This week’s episode features Katy ... ), who inspired “NASCAR Angels” to fix her family’s 1996 Grand Marquis. Their car is used for taking [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 23:00:57

NASCAR Tickets: “Lets Makes a Deal”

As January rolls on various NASCAR venues are rolling out ticket pricing incentives intended to motivate you from acute “couch-stagnation” to active ... and the Nov.1 AMP Energy 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. “We recognize the difficult economic ... ?) - Michigan International Speedway have new general admission seats for NASCAR Sprint Cup races [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 00:36:44

What Can NASCAR Teach Us About Packaging?

The first NASCAR race of 2006 ran recently at Daytona and I was surprised by the number of new product sponsors. For years NASCAR has been a “good ol boy” thing, however, marketers have finally realized ... of stereotypes about the typical NASCAR audience. Ever heard this description, “Red necked, long [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 02:20:28

NASCAR will welcome 2009 with tougher dope testing

nascar-steroids According to AP report, NASCAR is likely to start testing drivers by the third week of January under anti-doping policy. NASCAR is implementing tougher policy for use of anabolic steroids and other performance ... members, meanwhile, are required to submit results from an approved lab by Jan.16. A memo was sent [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 03:20:34

The Roundup: RIPPED FROM THE HEADLINES, NASCAR MURDER PLOT

I see absolutely no reason to avoid continuing a good thing, so here you go: Keeley is probably my favorite person in the world to look at ... .  At worst, it’s a tossup between her and Mrs. Beakley.  At best, she’s my heart’s desire. NASCAR fans need learn that NASCAR collectibles cannot serve as currency.  Sports By Brooks [more...]

Date: 2008-07-20 17:00:58

Nascar Implements Random Drug Testing for Heroin!

(Photo Credit: ThatsRacin.com) While it might not seem like a big deal that Nascar is implementing random drug testing, we can see that heroin-addicated Nascar drivers will definitely benefit from the cause ... such as asthma and get “punked”.  But I am sure that would work out if the Nascar driver explained [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 06:42:08

The Brickyard 400 Was a Bust

USA Today didn’t like the Brickyard 400 this weekend. Neither did our NASCAR enthusiast, Nick Bromberg. If you were a NASCAR fan watching yesterday’s Brickyard 400, I pity you. If you weren’t a NASCAR ... ; that was unpreparedness at it’s finest. NASCAR’s new car has mainly been a success. The racing has been pretty good [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 19:01:43

Comedy Central jabs Obama on NASCAR

by Katie Fretland Last week, Sen. Barack Obama said he would consider campaigning at a NASCAR event, ... was placed under the headline, "Barack Obama to suddenly care about NASCAR." Our friends at Top of the Ticket note that Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have attended NASCAR events. The crowd [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 17:35:15

MO-09: Who Among Us Does Not Love NASCAR?

Not Judy Baker! She sure loves her some NASCAR: It's official: Carl Edwards is Columbia's native son ... that Columbia is the home of the 2007 NASCAR Busch Series winner. About a hundred friends and family yesterday surprised the 28-year-old NASCAR star with a reception, showed off the billboard and also [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 17:44:37

NASCAR: Thank You Ebenezer France

The following is a public service announcement from the Half-Vast Staff of Full Throttle for those who haven’t been granted the “privilege” of access to NASCAR’s vaunted Media Website. Maybe I’m mistaken and it really isn’t Christmas ... d be damn hard to determine it was Christmas by visiting NASCAR’s Media Website. It’s completely void [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 14:09:20

Long Day's Journey Into Nascar

Long Day’s Journey Into Nascar By Christian Edstrom Tags: franchitti, Nascar, pocono 500, rally, Sprint Cup Poconos 500 ... a few drivers in Nascar whose names are known in Europe. Otherwise, stock car racing remains a uniquely American endeavor. European racing fans know that the cars are big, (mostly) turn left [more...]

Date: 2008-07-17 15:25:04

NASCAR seeking sponsors while teams are dying

By Richard Allen I read a story in the Sports Business Journal the other day which pointed out that NASCAR will be entering 2009 with perhaps ... , Enterprise Rent-a-car, Dominos Pizza and Kodak each failed to renew their agreements with NASCAR and thus ... is filled while at the same time garage doors all over the Charlotte area close. The Car of To [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 03:13:14

Speedway Stays Appealing Despite Potential Loss of Sponsorship Dollars

It may come as a surprise to you—as it did to me—that NASCAR is the second most popular televised sport in America ... to profitable NASCAR Sprint Cup and Craftsman Truck Series events at its newly acquired racetrack ... and effective. It is clear that NASCAR’s popularity has moved beyond its rural roots and its growth [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 06:05:03

NASCAR Cartoon Gopher To Take Over The World

From the creator of the glowing hockey puck and Scooter, the animated baseball, comes the fresh hell that is Digger, the cartoon NASCAR gopher. ... -racing-kiddie set. Offering analysis, merchandising possibilities, and soon his own animated show, he’s just one more reason for those of us who are confused and resentful of NASCAR’s popularity [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 20:00:08

In the Unemployment Line - NASCAR Faces Tough Times

Not all of NASCAR, obviously, but there are quite a few people who depend upon the sport for their livelihood that are looking for jobs this off ... are not suddenly without jobs.No one, of course, ever really seriously suggested that NASCAR as not just a sport ... high profile drivers are looking for jobs right now.  Elliot Sadler has reportedly been let [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 01:27:00

Sirius XM Plummeting To Earth

One reason TDP has been pushing hard for increased TV news coverage of NASCAR-related issues is because the economy has been forcibly restructuring ... the economic impact of this recession his top NASCAR story of 2008.Aside from the obvious news about drivers and sponsorships, there are a myriad of NASCAR issues that seem to be escaping the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:00:00

REVIEW: On the Move by Pamela Britton

Dear Ms. Britton, book review I’d heard that Harlequin has a NASCAR themed series but had not ever tried any of them. To be honest, despite living in the heart of NASCAR country, the area where the original drivers ... happily trek out each weekend to cheer them on. I state the above about my interest in NASCAR to tell [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 22:00:29

Woman Is Hit By Stray Bullet At A NASCAR Race

So there are two races left in NASCAR’s Chase for the Winston Nextel Sprint Cup and apparently Jimmie Johnson is going to win the thing ... s what they tell me.   I’m not exactly the biggest NASCAR fan in the world, but I have my reasons.   One being that it gets kind of boring to watch cars drive in a circle for four hours, and the other [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 15:00:24

Quiz: NASCAR Sponsors

Although athletes plastered with ads are a common site in Europe, they’re less prevalent in American sports leagues. The notable exception, of course, is NASCAR, where every available inch of both car and driver ... s see how well you know your favorite drivers’ sponsors. Take the Quiz: NASCAR Sponsors [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 16:30:26

Nascar’s Latest Detour on the Road to Diversity

Nascar’s Latest Detour on the Road to Diversity By Robert Peele Tags: Nascar Auto racing’s search for fresh talent has expanded in recent years to include women ... to broaden its demographic appeal. Nascar, in particular, has trumpeted its diversity efforts far and wide [more...]

Date: 2008-06-18 20:02:57

Cindy McCain, wife of Republican contender John McCain, will attend a still-to-be-determined NASCAR race in August, ... years to court voters at a NASCAR event. "We would love to make it to a NASCAR race if the schedule permits," Obama spokeswoman Jen Psaki told Roll Call newspaper (subscription required [more...]

Date: 2008-07-09 17:44:02

2008 in review: NASCAR.

The biggest question for NASCAR in 2008 may be whether the sport can survive in 2009.The answer to that question is most likely yes ... sponsors including Kodak, Texaco and Domino's Pizza — are abandoning Nascar." Craftsman has " cut its ties to the truck series," replaced by Camping World, which will pay "half of what Craftsman [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 01:37:00

NASCAR Multi Car Teams

As everyone knows team owners Roush and Childress are dominating Nascar this season ... ://www.NascarCheatSheet.com a website dedicated to the Fantasy NASCAR League enthusiast. ... it be? Remember back when some of the prominent teams in Nascar started adding a second car. At the time [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:00:25

Financial crunch is speeding big layoffs at NASCAR

NASCAR pit crews stand for the National Anthem before the start of the Ford 400 auto race at Homestead-Miami Speedway Sunday, Nov ... . 16, 2008 in Homestead, Fla. NASCAR heads into an offseason of turmoil, with hundreds of team members expected to be laid off this week as car owners adjust to an economic crisis. The glitz [more...]

Date: 2008-11-19 06:20:37

CEO Ditches Corporate Jet, Drives NASCAR to Work

SuperCarDirect.com CEO John Sweeney, who runs the nation’s largest free car classified website, ... and now drives a NASCAR race car to work. “We took a NASCAR we had been running on the race circuit, fitted ... , so we know it can be done. I am building a brand because of my own passion for cars and the experience of paying tons [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 18:49:49

Remembering Dale- The Soul of NASCAR

(Inspired by the film documentary Dale and the book Angel In Black) ... an exhilarating outlet from life’s drudgery in auto racing- with NASCAR as the car of choice. Formula ... racing body came to life, a racer would come along who embodied what NASCAR was all about- his name [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 06:29:57

A NASCAR Marriage Made in - Heaven?

For the first time in history, a mixed martial arts event will be held in conjunction with a major motorsports event ... m not entirely sure how NASCAR will gain anything by this event, for a simple reason. Tickets for the “ ... will probably see their skin-tone blanch whiter than white at NASCAR ticket prices. Reblog this post [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 23:37:26

Time Goes By So Slowly

And time can do so much, as the old song says.  It's much the same way in NASCAR's off-season as well ... number in the sport's history, the 43.It is likely that there will be no one named Petty racing in NASCAR ... for his family business will exist in 2009 and beyond.  What was once NASCAR's greatest team has been swallowed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 04:44:00

NASCAR Items: A Down Payment for a Murder Plot

Your local yellow pages doesn’t feature a “Hitman” or “Murder for Hire” section, ... card and Kasey Kahne collectible pins.” NASCAR collection Today’s PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE ... of the fact that NASCAR memorabilia is not an accepted form of currency. Allen, who was already locked [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 15:00:07

Presidential Nascar

Presidential Nascar By R.M. Schneiderman Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama at Wednesday’s presidential debate at Hofstra University (Photo credit: Gary Hershorn-Pool/Getty Images) What if the two presidential candidates took a cue from Nascar drivers and donned the logos of their donors on their clothing? Good Magazine offers [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 22:01:06

Car Crash

NASCAR Crashes Waiting to happen. Boston Herald re the Great Palin-Biden Debate ‘08: ... by the odds of an embarrassing gaffe or misstep. “It’s like a NASCAR race where some people tune in to see ... professor Paul Brace. NASCAR Crashes For Palin, the challenge is to draw upon her popular appeal [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 05:50:54

Auto bailout: Will NASCAR be part of the colatteral damage?

While a lot of professional sports (plus college football) draw a lot of support from the auto industry, none is so closely bound as NASCAR. Should come as no surprise, then, that the Big Three’s death spiral may take NASCAR along for the ride. Interesting perspective from MSNBC.com’s David Sweet. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 16:44:32

NASCAR BABY STUFF

GO HERE TO SEE MORE STYLES! You can never have too much NASCAR baby stuff on hand to give to your friends who are avid racing fans ... cover or shopping cart seat cover made to your specifications. Fill a NASCAR baby gift basket ... racing bedding set in the baby's crib to outfit an infant in true racecar style. A shower gift basket [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 20:09:00

Chrysler still committed to NASCAR

With Honda, Suzuki, Subaru, Audi pulling out of their respective racing series, you can imagine that NASCAR is facing some daunting issues as well with the big three all in trouble. But Chrysler says they are still committed to NASCAR and in it to win it…sort of. “We’re [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 03:31:54

Cutting Back: NASCAR Announces A 12-Race Camping World East Schedule For 2009

It was sequel time on Wednesday for NASCAR when it came to another announcement of a slate of regional touring events for 2009. [ ... Motor Speedway is the only track that will host the division twice next season, with races on June 26 ... George Silbermann, NASCAR managing director of racing operations. "The championship represents [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 19:23:03

Barack Obama to sponsor a NASCAR entry?

Well, one sure way to get "NASCAR Dads" to pay attention to your political campaign is get your name on one of the cars ... is on the verge of sponsoring a car at a race in August. The metaphor potential is huge -- everything from leading ... at a NASCAR event, but this takes it one step better. Though there are pitfalls. The car, BAM 39 [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 21:30:22

Knight Rider In NASCAR Race Saturday Night

In case you wonder where I am when I’m not pestering you here on Screen Rant, ... m not at the track, I’m glued in front of my TV watching auto racing, specifically, NASCAR. then Sci-Fi ... Racing and NBC announced a unique partnership with and between Ford Motor Company and NBC. Travis [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 12:54:58

NASCAR truck racing: Prelude to Obama

by Mark Silva and updated Barack Obama would have been the first major presidential candidate to adopt a NASCAR driver in pursuit of fans of the ... on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. His driver: Jon Wood, a 21-year-old considered a rising star in auto racing at the time. Graham's sponsorship of Wood's No. 50 Ford truck introduced a new twist [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 21:02:39

NASCAR’S Heidi (ish) Race

Sunday night, NASCAR got dissed by ABC. Hard. With a race running late, ABC bailed in favor of America’s Funniest Home Videos. The race got switched to ESPN2. Dozens of irate NASCAR fans were furious. The Orlando Sentinel called it “bush league.” The Dallas Morning News said Funniest Home Videos has “no redeeming social [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 19:30:51

Labonte looking for work after Petty split

This April 4, 2008 file photo shows Bobby Labonte during qualifying for the NASCAR Samsung 500 auto race in Fort Worth, Texas ... has been unable to find sponsorship for the former NASCAR champion and is in danger of closing its storied organization if it can't work out a merger with Gillett-Evernham Motorsports. Former NASCAR champion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 06:20:46

Barack Obama may campaign at a NASCAR event

As Barack Obama continues his focus on states that usually vote Republican in presidential elections, ... or firm confirmations were offered. "We would love to make it to a NASCAR race if the schedule ... word comes that he may campaign at a NASCAR event. Why? Well, to paraphrase a supposed Willie [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 22:16:32

OGCC Day 6 - NASCAR Christmas Village Turns The Holidays Into The Holi-Days Of Thunder

By Andrew Liszewski ... comes these NASCAR themed additions to your tiny town that will eventually include a Pit Stop Diner ... . At first the tiny residents might not be too happy to see that NASCAR has come to down, but once [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 11:16:35

NASCAR Track Tales: Edition 593,091

Plans for a NASCAR-style race track in Tulare, a project I once called the Turkey in Tulare, are one step closer to reality ... a developer has attempted to build a NASCAR-style track in the San Joaquin Valley. Others succumbed ... Agency Formation Commission. Meanwhile in other track news the Alabama Motorsports Park, a Dale [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 21:51:19

Dover Notes

Riggs disagrees with stiff penalties Scott Riggs believes NASCAR blew the call ... But it was something that had been on the car all year that NASCAR had seen. All of a sudden, somebody else from another team saw it, didn’t like it. And since the other team didn’t like it, NASCAR decided [more...]

Date: 2008-06-01 04:39:40

NASCAR’s Ray Evernham buys small NC dirt track

NASCAR team owner Ray Evernham has bought a small North Carolina dirt track to preserve what he said is a disappearing venue for nourishing up-and-coming drivers. Click here to read the full article… This was posted on www.officialsportsbetting.com , your guide to online sports betting. NASCAR’s Ray Evernham buys small NC dirt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 06:22:43

Jeff Gordon Profile: California Cool In NASCAR

November 15, 1992. A day that brought a changing of the guard in NASCAR ... Michael Gordon. For one pre-destined for NASCAR racing, no one looked more out of place at the time ... , the dream of professional racing came to life at an early age. At 5 years old, he made his desire [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:11:54

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams

Women, minorities chase NASCAR dreams [ NASCAR Drive for Diversity combine driver Trista Stevenson waits for her turn to the drive at South Boston ... Speedway in South Boston, VA., Monday, Oct. 13, 2008. The long blonde hair hanging over the back of a racing suit covered with sponsor logos makes it apparent that Kristin Bumbera [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 01:28:41

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Date: 2009-01-07 07:00:43

Jimmie Three Times

Jimmie Three Times By Richard S. Chang The weekend’s results in motorsports… Jimmie Johnson ... Harrelson/Getty Images for Nascar) Nascar: Thirty years ago Cale Yarborough dominated the American 500 ... , Nascar’s chief executive, even brought out the “D” word at the trophy presentation. “At every time [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 14:55:19

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