Notebook: Offers roll in after Brian Keselowski’s big run Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (February 18, 2011) With a sustained push from his brother, Brian Keselowski finished fifth in Thursday’s second Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying event and raced his way into Sunday’s Daytona 500. Since then, his phone hasn’t stopped ringing. Ray Evernham called with [...]
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Daytona notebook
February 18th, 2011 
Stephen Rhodes 
Posted in NASCAR, Nationwide Series - News/Rumors, Sprint Cup Series - News/Rumors 
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Bowyer Grabs Pole For Nationwide Race At Daytona
A lap of 180.821 mph was good enough for Clint Bowyer to grab the pole position for the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday. Bowyer’s lap knocked Landon Cassill off the front starting spot, moments after he had knocked off Danica Patrick from the top position. The final qualifying order ended up [...]
NASCAR Names National Series Prize Money & Decal Program Sponsors For 2011 Season
As teams make final preparations to start the 2011 race season, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced the lineup of 2011 NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program sponsors for all three national series. The NASCAR Prize Money & Decal Program, commonly referred to as the Contingency Program, is administered by the [...]
NASCAR – 2011 Sprint Cup/Nationwide/Camping World Truck Series Race Schedule
February 1st, 2011 Stephen Rhodes Posted in Camping World Truck Series - News/Rumors, NASCAR, Nationwide Series - News/Rumors, Race Calendar, Sprint Cup Series - News/Rumors The 2011 NASCAR schedule has been realigned based on input from the track operators and the industry to better accommodate fan interest and competition in all three national series. The revised schedule provides better situated dates for the tracks, a more challenging lineup for the drivers and ultimately more intrigue for the fans. Some of [...]
Bliss joins TriStar for 2011 season
TriStar Motorsports on Monday announced that veteran NASCAR driver Mike Bliss has joined their organization for the 2011 Nationwide Series season. Bliss will pilot the No. 19 Chevrolet along side of teammate Eric McClure in the No. 14 Chevrolet. “It feels good to finalize my plans for the 2011 season by joining the TriStar Motorsports [...]
New 2013 Car Receives Facelift
January 25th, 2011 Stephen Rhodes Posted in NASCAR, Nationwide Series - News/Rumors, Sprint Cup Series - News/Rumors Manufacturers already busy with 2013 Cup car plans By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (January 25, 2011) MOORESVILLE, N.C.—Sprint Cup cars got a nose job this year. In 2013, they’ll get a complete facelift. The new noses on the Cup cars are merely precursors to a major redesign of the racecars, a process [...]
NASCAR notebook
January 25th, 2011 Stephen Rhodes Posted in NASCAR, Nationwide Series - News/Rumors, Sprint Cup Series - News/Rumors Notebook: Waltrip sets sights on another Daytona 500 By Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service (January 25, 2011) Michael Waltrip intends to drive a No. 15 car in this year’s Daytona 500 as a tribute to former car owner and mentor Dale Earnhardt, Waltrip announced Tuesday. Waltrip, 47, piloted the Dale Earnhardt Inc. No. 15 Chevy [...]
Cobb In 2nd Chance Motorsports Ford
January 5th, 2011 Stephen Rhodes Posted in Nationwide Series - News/Rumors, Transactions, Your Track Pass Exclusive 2nd Chance Motorsports and Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing announce plans for Cobb to pilot the #79 2nd Chance Motorsports Ford Mustang in the first five NASCAR Nationwide Series races of the 2011 season. 2nd Chance Motorsports is owned by Rick and Pam Russell. The couple own and operate 2nd Chance Race Parts http://www.2ndChanceRaceParts.com, in Mooresville, [...]
