Photo shoot in Central Park highlights Johnson's day
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Jimmie Johnson visited one of New York's most famous landmarks -- Central Park -- for a photo shoot Tuesday, as the first full day of Champions Week activities unfolded. Among the photos taken were Johnson in front of Wollman Rink, one of two ice skating rinks in Central Park and one of him on a bri.. read more..
France: Kansas in line for second date before Ky.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
NEW YORK -- NASCAR chairman Brian France said Tuesday it is more likely that Kansas Speedway could get its second date on the 2010 schedule than for Kentucky Speedway to have its request approved for an inaugural race there. read more..
Fans' vote to determine Sprint Monster Moment
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Voting is now open for the Sprint Monster Moment, the only award voted on by the fans and presented to a driver at the nationally televised Sprint Cup Series awards ceremony (9 p.m. ET Friday on ESPN Classic). read more..
Johnson named 'Sporting News' driver of the year
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Jimmie Johnson, the second driver to win three consecutive Sprint Cup championships, is Sporting News' driver of the year, the magazine announced Tuesday. read more..
Evernham purchases East Lincoln Speedway in N.C.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
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. read more..
Wingo, McMurray reunite at Roush Fenway Racing
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Roush Fenway Racing announced Tuesday that Donnie Wingo will serve as crew chief for Jamie McMurray and the No. 26 team. Wingo, who has more than 15 years of NASCAR experience, will lead the No. 26 team in the upcoming Cup Series season. read more..
Very sad news... John Massingberd
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
I just received the following note from Wendy Taylor.... It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Massingberd. John lost his battle with ALS in the early morning hours of December 2, 2008. John's lasting legacy will be his vibrant, generous personality and many friendships that .. read more..
INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES - Dec. 2, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
INDYCAR SERIES NEWS AND NOTES – Dec. 2, 2008 Today’s IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines 1. Dixon, Castroneves, Matos earn First Team All-America honors 2. Patrick most searched athlete in 2008 3. &nbs.. read more..
Cup awards banquet to be broadcast live on Classic
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Surrounded by the glitz and glamour of New York, Jimmie Johnson officially will be crowned as the 2008 Sprint Cup Series champion during the series' annual awards banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria. ESPN Classic will have live coverage at 9 p.m. ET Friday. read more..
12/02 :: Most everyone looks up Danica
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Danica Patrick topped golfer Tiger Woods, quarterback Tom Brady and Super Bowl champion Eli Manning as the most searched for athlete in 2008, according to AOL's annual list of top Web, mobile and video searches. read more..
12/02 :: Dixon 360
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Surrounding Scott Dixon in his 2008 IndyCar Series title quest was a syndicate -- crew, management and family. In this series, we'll hear some of their stories. read more..
Runoffs Programming Continues Wednesday
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Spec Miata and Formula Continental races hit the airwaves. read more..
Mosport's 2009 Major Event Schedule Released
Monday, December 1, 2008
MOSPORT RELEASES 2009 MAJOR EVENT SCHEDULE BOWMANVILLE, ON (December 1, 2008) - Mosport International Raceway’s 2009 major event schedule, released today, will again feature the only Canadian stop in North America’s premier sports car championship – the American Le Mans Ser.. read more..
COMPASS360 RACING SIGNS MATT PRITIKO FOR 2009
Monday, December 1, 2008
Toronto, Canada -- Compass360 Racing today released further details of of their driver line-up for 2009 with the announcement that London, Ontario's Matt Pritiko has re-joined the team, which competes in Grand-Am's KONI Challenge series. Pritiko was a part of the team's roster in 2007, notching fou.. read more..
"Burnout Alley" the latest track improvement at TMS
Monday, December 1, 2008
Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage on Monday unveiled a $2 million capital improvement project that will transform the upper half of the track's backstretch area into a lavish motorcoach area known as "Burnout Alley." read more..
Texas offering new price with "Backstretch Buster"
Monday, December 1, 2008
Texas Motor Speedway will help race fans offset the challenges of a difficult economy with "Backstretch Buster" seating for the Samsung 500 and Dickies 500 Sprint Cup Series races in 2009, speedway president Eddie Gossage announced Monday. read more..
Task force now in place to help displaced workers
Monday, December 1, 2008
The motorsports industry is dealing with the ongoing economic downturn as nearly all race teams have made some level of cutbacks. It is estimated that nearly 700 jobs have been lost in recent weeks and its possible the layoffs will continue into 2009. read more..
AIM Autosport - Wilkins awarded North America Cup
Monday, December 1, 2008
Accolades from Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs : Mark Wilkins awarded the North American Cup Woodbridge, Ontario - November 30, 2008: The Canadian Automobile Sport Clubs - Ontario Region presented a number of awards and trophies at their annual banquet last week and to his surprise, Mar.. read more..
Sports Car Club of BC - December newsletter
Monday, December 1, 2008
Peter Weedon sent us a link to the December newsletter for the Sports Car Club of BC. Click here to see the entire 28-page PDF document. Inside Track Motorsport News // www.insidetracknews.com // 'Canada's Source for Motorsports' read more..
'Victory Lap' is gone, but New York setting remains
Monday, December 1, 2008
For the last four years, it's been as much a part of the New York holiday scene as the Rockettes and the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree -- 10 Sprint Cup show cars, their rumbling engines shaking morning frost from light poles, making a slow, loud parade around Midtown. The "Victor.. read more..
