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Ken's Photos - Scotia Speedworld, May 19

Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | Source - Ken MacIsaac (exclusive)

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway, May 18

Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | Source - Ken MacIsaac (exclusive)

Flemming Starts 2013 Where 2012 Ended, in Victory Lane

Posted Monday, May 20; Source - series communications (edited)

Johnson Wins Record Fourth NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Posted Sunday, May 19; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Petty International Raceway, May 18

Posted Sunday, May 19; Source - track communications

Kyle Busch Breaks Truck Series Drought With Charlotte Win

Posted Saturday, May 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Truex, Edwards Win Poles for Saturday's Showdown, All Star Races

Posted Saturday, May 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CTV To Carry Live Coverage Of Sunday's NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Opener

Posted Friday, May 17; Source - by NASCAR communications

Short Track Legend Dick Trickle Dead at 71

Posted Friday, May 17; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ken MacIsaac's Tribute to Dick Trickle

Posted Friday, May 17, 2013 | Source - story, photos from the archives of Ken MacIsaac.

Maritime League of Legends Go Green for '13 Sunday at Speedworld

Posted Friday, May 17; Source - by series communications (edited)

Petty Paying Whopping $2,500 to Win Saturday's Season Opener

Posted Thursday, May 16; Source - by series communications

Big Car Count Expected for Sunday's Pro Stock Tour Season Opener

Posted Wednesday, May 15; Source - by series communications (edited)

Catching Up With J.J. Cusack, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

Darlington Win Gives Kenseth Third Cup Victory of 2013

Posted Sunday, May 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Dominates Darlington for 56th Nationwide Win

Posted Saturday, May 11; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kurt Busch Breaks Track Record for Darlington Pole

Posted Saturday, May 11; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - Darlington Storylines

Posted Friday, May 10; Source - NASCAR communications

Almirola On a Roll Heading for Darlington

Posted Friday, May 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

JGR Penalties Rescinded After Appeal Hearing

Posted Thursday, May 9; Source - by Staff Report, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Apologizes to Ragan and Fans After Twitter Tirade

Posted Wednesday, May 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Penske Penalties Upheld, in Part, on Final Appeal

Posted Wednesday, May 8; Source - NASCAR communications

Penalties Doled Out After Richmond Nationwide Skirmish

Posted Wednesday, May 8; Source - NASCAR communications

Catching Up With Darren Wallage, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2013 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

Ragan Leads Front Row to 1-2 Finish at Talladega

Posted Monday, May 6; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Race Results - PASS North 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

Posted Sunday, May 5; Source - series communicationa

Edwards on Talladega Pole After Qualifying Washed Out

Posted Sunday, May 5; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Smith Wins Shortened Nationwide Race at Talladega

Posted Sunday, May 5; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Plans Early Exit in Aarons 499

Posted Saturday, May 4; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Friday Recap - Talladega - Pastrana, 200 MPH, Kimmel

Posted Saturday, May 4; Source - by track communications

Smith Making Play for Point Lead at Talladega

Posted Friday, May 3; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Panel Upholds Penske Penalties; Further Appeal Planned

Posted Thursday, May 2; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

JGR to Argue for Mitigation of Engine Penalties at May 8 Appeal

Posted Wednesday, May 1; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Pierce Racing Fundraiser Set for May 3

Posted Monday, April 29; Source - team

Harvick Wins Richmond Thriller in Overtime

Posted Sunday, April 28; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Holds Off Harvick For Richmond Nationwide Win

Posted Saturday, April 27; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kenseth Conquers Adversity With Richmond Pole Run

Posted Saturday, April 27; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Exide Batteries to Sponsor PST Rookie Award

Posted Friday, April 26; Source - series communications

Flemming Unsure of 2013 Plans - Pending Sponsorship

Posted Friday, April 26; Source - team communications

Massive Penalties Levied on Kenseth Team After Kansas Race

Posted Thursday, April 25; Source - NASCAR communications

New Sprint Cup Road-Course Qualifying Procedure Announced

Posted Wednesday, April 24; Source - NASCAR communications

Ken's Photos - PASS North 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway, April 21

Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Catching Up With Dale Richardson, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Wednesday, April 23, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

Six Pro Stock Tour Races to be Broadcast Live on SiriusXM

Posted Tuesday, April 23; Source - tour communications

Kenseth Beats Kahne to Win Kansas

Posted Monday, April 22; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results - PASS North 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway

Posted Monday, April 22; Source - PASS communications | Ken MacIsaac

Crafton Holds Off Coulter for Truck Series Win at Kansas

Posted Saturday, April 20; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kenseth Steals Kansas Pole From Former Teammate

Posted Saturday, April 20; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - Kansas Storylines

Posted Friday, April 19; Source - NASCAR communications

Penske, MWR Teams & Hornaday Penalized for Texas Infractions

Posted Wednesday, April 17; Source - NASCAR communications, with reactions from team sources

Keselowski Honoured by President at Whitehouse

Posted Wednesday, April 17; Source - NASCAR communications

Hydraulics Plus Renews Bandoleros Sponsorship at Speedworld

Posted Tuesday, April 16; Source - by track communications

Larson Withstands Logano Challenge To Win Rockingham

Posted Monday, April 15; Source - by Joe Menzer, NASCAR Wire Service

Entries Flowing in for 40th Annual TD Bank 250 at Oxford

Posted Saturday, April 13; Source - by track communications

Busch Caps Perfect Weekend With Cup Win at Texas

Posted Sunday, April 14; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Breaks Record With Texas Nationwide Win

Posted Saturday, April 13; Source - by track communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Texas, Rockingham

Posted Thursday, April 11; Source - by NASCAR communications

Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame's Fifth Class Announced

Posted Thursday, April 11; Source - by NASCAR communications

Eldora Truck Race to Feature Unique Format

Posted Wednesday, April 10; Source - by NASCAR communications

Johnson Dominates for Eighth Win at Martinsville

Posted Monday, April 08; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Late Pass Gives Sauter Victory at Martinsville

Posted Sunday, April 07; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Johnson Posts New Track Record at Martinsville

Posted Saturday, April 6; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - Martinsville Storylines

Posted Thursday, April 4; Source - by NASCAR communications

NASCAR Race at Riverside Gets a Makeover

Posted Wednesday, April 3; Source - by track communications

Press Pass - An Interview With Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Posted Wednesday, April 3; Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Teams Test Gen-6 Car at Richmond

Posted Tuesday, April 2; Source - by track communications

Keselowski Launches Redesigned, Fan-Focus Website

Posted Tuesday, April 2; Source - by team communications

Five Things You May Not Know About Nationwide Leader Sam Hornish Jr.

Posted Monday, April 1; Source - by NASCAR communications

MWR Slows Martin Swap; Vickers to Fill Hamlin Seat After Martinsville

Posted Saturday, March 30; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service (with updates)

Martin Tabbed to Drive No. 11 While Hamlin Heals

Posted Friday, March 29; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Tracks Collaborate for New Maritime Sportsman Challenge

Posted Friday, March 29; Source - track communications

Earnhardt's Point Lead Breaks New Ground

Posted Thursday, March 28; Source - NASCAR communications

Hamlin Out For Six Weeks; Replacement Driver TBD

Posted Wednesday, March 27; Source - team communications (edited)

Cool-Down Lap - Reflecting on Fontana Race

Posted Wednesday, March 27; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Has Compression Fracture; Headed Home for Further Evaluation

Posted Tuesday, March 26; Source - team communications (edited)

Brad Eddy Running Out of Sommerville Shop in 2013

Posted Tuesday, March 26; Source - by team communications (edited)

Kyle Busch Wins Fontana as Benefactor of Hamlin, Logano Feud

Posted Monday, March 25; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Wins Sixth Nationwide Race at Fontana

Posted Sunday, March 24; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Engine Change Sends Keselowski to Rear for Sunday's Race

Posted Saturday, March 23; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Wins Third Sprint Pole at Fontana

Posted Saturday, March 23; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Can Keselowski Continue Top-5 Streak in Tinseltown?

Posted Friday, March 22; Source - Staff Report, NASCAR Wire Service

Cast Your Ballot - All-Star Race Voting Now Open

Posted Thursday, March 21; Source - by NASCAR communications

Ace Lumbermart Thunder & Lightning Back at Speedworld

Posted Tuesday, March 19; Source - by track communications

Mackintosh Gets Another Clean Sweep at Concord

Posted Monday, March 18; Source - team communications

Kahne Gets First Bristol Win; Feud Erupts Between Logano-Hamlin

Posted Sunday, March 17; Source - by Seth Livingstone, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Beats Larson (Barely) for Bristol Win

Posted Sunday, March 17; Source - by Seth Livingstone, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Sets New Track Record With Bristol Pole

Posted Saturday, March 16; Source - by Seth Livingstone, NASCAR Wire Service

Behind the Scenes - Gordon Talks About Viral Video

Posted Saturday, March 16; Source - Team Chevy communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Bristol Storylines

Posted Friday, March 15; Source - by NASCAR communications

Sommerville Snags Ride of a Lifetime for 2013

Posted Thursday, March 14; Source/s - CTW.com EXCLUSIVE

From the Driver's Seat - Aric Almirola, 10th After Fast Start to 2013

Posted Wednesday, March 13; Source/s - NASCAR communications

Kenseth Celebrates Birthday with Win at Las Vegas

Posted Monday, March 11; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Mackintosh Sweeps Opening Weekend At Concord Motor Speedway

Posted Monday, March 11; Sources - team communications

Hornish Runs Away with Vegas Nationwide Win

Posted Sunday, March 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Qualifying Rainouts Put Keselowski, Vickers on Las Vegas Poles

Posted Saturday, March 9; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Fined - Says He's Not Paying

Posted Friday, March 08; Sources - NASCAR communications, various

Speedway 660 Under New Ownership, Effective Immediately

Posted Thursday, March 07; Source - track communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Las Vegas Storylines

Posted Thursday, March 07; Source - by NASCAR communications

NASCAR Examining Gates, Fencing & More in Aftermath of Daytona Wreck

Posted Tuesday, March 05; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Edwards Breaks Cup Drought With Desert Win

Posted Monday, March 4; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Busch Dominates for Phoenix Nationwide Win

Posted Sunday, March 3; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Martin Edges Kahne for Phoenix Pole

Posted Saturday, March 2; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

New Book Tells the Darlington Raceway Story

Posted Friday, March 01; Source - track communications

Million Dollar Bonus Elevates Need for Speed in 2013 All-Star Race

Posted Wednesday, February 27; Source - by track communications

Annett Needs Surgery After Daytona Crash, Out Indefinitely

Posted Wednesday, February 27; Source - by team communications

Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Nominations Due April 1

Posted Tuesday, February 26; Source - by MMHF communications

Lucas Oil Renews Partnership with Pro Stock Tour

Posted Monday, February 25; Source - by series communications

Johnson Holds Off Earnhardt Jr. To Win Daytona 500

Posted Monday, February 25; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Stewart's Nationwide Win Overshadowed by Multiple Fan Injuries in Last Lap Wreck

Posted Sunday, February 24; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Sauter Finds Redemption With Daytona Truck Series Win

Posted Saturday, February 23; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Friday Notes'N'Quotes - at Daytona International Speedway

Posted Saturday, February 23; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch Win Budweiser Duel at Daytona

Posted Friday, February 22; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

How To Qualify For The Daytona 500

Posted Wednesday, February 20; Source - NASCAR communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Daytona Storylines

Posted Wednesday, February 20; Source - NASCAR communications

Park, Hayley Victorious in Wild Battle At The Beach

Posted Wednesday, February 20; Source - By Travis Barrett, NASCAR News Wire

Parts for Trucks to Headline 2013 Pro Stock Tour

Posted Tuesday, February 19; Source - series communications

Larson Bumps, and Dumps, to Win UNOH Late Model Race at Daytona

Posted Tuesday, February 19; Source - By Travis Barrett, NASCAR News Wire

INEX Winter Nationals, Auburndale Speedway, Winter Haven, Florida - Maritime Roundup

Posted February 19; Source - track, teams, various

Dale Earnhardt Jr to Launch 'Dirty Mo Radio' February 18

Posted Monday, February 18; Source - team communications

Oyster Bed Speedway Posts 2013 Schedule

Posted Monday, February 18; Source - track online

Patrick Streaks to Historic Pole Run for Daytona 500

Posted Monday, February 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Harvick Blocks Biffle for Unlimited Win

Posted Sunday, February 17; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Townley Gives Venturini Motorsports First Daytona Win

Posted Sunday, February 17; Source - series communications

New Chevy SS Puts the 'Stock' Back in Stock Car Racing

Posted Sunday, February 17; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Rough Start to 2013 With Multi-Car Crash in First Practice

Posted Saturday, February 16; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing - Atlantic Notebook

Posted Saturday, February 16; Source - track, teams, various

Hot Off the Wire - NASCAR Media Day News'n'Notes

Posted Friday, February 15; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Fast Facts - The Sprint Unlimited

Posted Friday, February 15; Source - NASCAR communications

2013 Daytona Speedweeks Television Schedule

Posted Thursday, February 14; Source - various sources

Kyle Busch Will Enter PASS 150 at Autodrome Chaudière

Posted Wednesday, February 13; Source - by track communications

NASCAR Unveils "Air Titan™" Track-Drying Technology

Posted Wednesday, February 13; Source - by NASCAR communications

This Week in NASCAR - Sprint Unlimited Storylines & More

Posted Tuesday, February 12; Source - by NASCAR communications

NASCAR Preview 2013 - Photos

Posted Monday, February 11, 2013 | Source - see slide credits

Darrell Wallace Jr Will Drive Full Truck Series for KBM

Posted Sunday, February 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Baker, Owens, Thomas, Wallace and Wood Officially Enshrined to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Posted Saturday, February 9, 2013 | Source - NASCAR communications

Celebrating 35 Years With Pierce Racing, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Friday, February 8, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

NHoF 2013 Inductee Spotlight - Rusty Wallace Won With Hands On Approach

Posted Wednesday, February 6; Source - NASCAR communications

UNOH Battle at the Beach - Advance Notes

Posted Tuesday, February 5; Source - team communications

Mackintosh Wins King of Carolina Legends Title at Rockingham

Posted Monday, February 4; Source - team communications

Bowyer Blends Humour With Serious Racing in Sports Car Debut

Posted Sunday, February 3; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

NHoF 2013 Inductee Spotlight - Buck Baker - One Tough Customer

Posted Friday, February 1; Source - NASCAR communications

NHoF 2013 Inductee Spotlight - Herb Thomas, Win or Bust

Posted Tuesday, January 29; Source - NASCAR communications

Mackintosh Clinches INEX Winter Heat Championship

Posted Monday, January 28; Source - by team communications (edited)

Speedway 600 Celebrates 2012 Accomplishments at Annual Awards Ceremony

Posted Monday, January 28; Source - by track communications

Montoya Clinches Rolex 24 Win for Chip Ganassi Racing

Posted Monday, January 28; Source - track communications

MRN Radio Introduces Unprecedented Access, Starting January 26

Posted Saturday, January 26; Source - MRN Radio

Childress Addresses Harvick Departure; Future With Dillon

Posted Friday, January 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ganassi Welcomes Cessna, Expects Improvement in 2013

Posted Thursday, January 24; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Daytona International Speedway Unveils Initial Renderings For Proposed Redevelopment Project

Posted Wednesday, January 23; Source - track communications

Sprint Unlimited - For the Fans, By the Fans

Posted Tuesday, January 22; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Burton Believes New Cars Will Mean Better Racing

Posted Monday, January 21; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Caleb Dunn Memorial to Highlight 2013 Season at Petty

Posted Sunday, January 20; Source - track/NASCAR communications

Almirola Leads Field in Rain-Shortened Testing at Charlotte

Posted Saturday, January 19; Source - track/NASCAR communications

NHoF 2013 Inductee Spotlight - Cotton Owens Was a Gentleman Competitor

Posted Friday, January 18; Source - NASCAR communications

Seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Champions Headline NASCAR Preview 2013

Posted Thursday, January 17; Source - NASCAR communications

Daytona On Deck For Best Of NASCAR's Short-Track Stars

Posted Wednesday, January 16; Source - NASCAR communications

Unique Technology Will Help Enhance NASCAR Fan Experience

Posted Tuesday, January 15; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Charlotte Test Next Up For NASCAR Sprint Cup's Gen-6 Car

Posted Tuesday, January 15; Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Preseason Thunder at Daytona - Afterthoughts...

Posted Monday, January 14; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Preseason Thunder at Daytona - It's a Wrap

Posted Sunday, January 13, 2013 | Source - track communications

Preseason Thunder at Daytona - Day 2 Recap (with pictures)

Posted Saturday, January 12, 2013 | Source - NASCAR communications

Preseason Thunder at Daytona - Day 1 Recap (with pictures)

Posted Friday, January 11, 2013 | Source - NASCAR communications

NHoF 2013 Inductee Spotlight - Leonard Wood Could Do Anything With A Race Car

Posted Wednesday, January 9; Source - NASCAR communications

Sixth-Generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Car To Make Debut Thursday at Daytona

Posted Wednesday, January 9; Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Gems on the Block at January Barrett-Jackson Event

Posted Monday, January 7; Source - SPEED communications

2013 Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Schedule Announced

Posted Friday, January 4; Source - series communications

Six Generations of Speed: The Evolution of NASCAR Race Cars

Posted Sunday, December 30; Source - NASCAR communications

Celebrating Dodge's Legacy in NASCAR

Posted Thursday, December 27; Source - NASCAR communications

Maritime Pro Stock Tour Back on Track in PEI

Posted Wednesday, December 26; Source - series communications

SPEED Kicks Off 2013 with Live Sprint Cup Testing From Daytona

Posted Saturday, December 21; Source - by SPEED communications

Start Times Finalized For Budweiser Speedweeks 2013 Events at Daytona

Posted Friday, December 21; Source - by track communications

Maritime Pro Stock Tour Not Retruning to PEI in 2013

Posted Thursday, December 20; Source - series communications; OBS Facebook page

NASCAR Makes Revisions To Its Competition Personnel Structure

Posted Wednesday, December 19; Source - by series communications

Catching Up With Dean Clattenburg, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Tuesday, December 18, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

ARCA Concludes Successful Three Day Test at Daytona

Posted Monday, December 17; Source - by series communications

Mackintosh Cleans House at Charlotte to Start Winter Heat

Posted Sunday, December 16; Source - team communications (edited)

An Interview With Joey Logano; New Team, New Car & More

Posted Friday, December 14; Source - by NASCAR communications

Charlotte Test Concludes; Excitement Building for New Car

Posted Thursday, December 13; Source - by NASCAR communications

Off Season Over as Teams Test 'G6" at Charlotte

Posted Wednesday, December 12; Source - by NASCAR communications

More Than 50 Drivers Headline 2013 NASCAR Acceleration Weekend

Posted Wednesday, December 12; Source - by NASCAR communications

Media Votes Keselowski Championship Best Moment of 2012

Posted Tuesday, December 11; Source - by NASCAR communications

NASCAR Honours Seven Touring Series Champions

Posted Monday, December 10; Source - by Travis Barrett, Special To NASCAR Wire Service

2013 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Schedule Announced; Riverside Race Moved to August

Posted Sunday, December 9; Source - by NASCAR communications

Hunter, Mattioli, Squier, Elected to NMPA Hall of Fame

Posted Saturday, December 8; Source - by NASCAR communications

2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Top Performances

Posted Wednesday, December 5; Source - by NASCAR communications

Catching Up With Ryan Mackintosh, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Monday, December 3, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas - Day Four - Awards Ceremony

Posted Saturday, December 1, 2012 | Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas - Day Three

Posted Friday, November 30, 2012 | Source - NASCAR communications

2013 NASCAR Chevrolet SS Unveiled; Will Debut at Daytona

Posted Friday, November 30; Source - by Chevrolet communications

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas - Day Two

Posted Thursday, November 29, 2012 | Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Announces 2013 Camping World Truck Series Schedule - Includes Dirt & Road Racing

Posted Thursday, November 29; Source - release (edited), on behalf of Maritime promoters

Maritime Racing Promoters Working Toward Common Ground for 2013, and Beyond

Posted Thursday, November 29; Source - release (edited), on behalf of Maritime promoters

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas - Day 1

Posted Wednesday, November 28, 2012 | Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Takes Over Las Vegas for Champion's Week

Posted Sunday, November 24; Source - by series communications

Turple & Team on Top at Pro Stock Tour Awards Ceremony

Posted Sunday, November 24; Source - by series communications

PASS Announces Ambitious 2013 SLM Schedules

Posted Saturday, November 24; Source - by series communications

Turple Will Be Formally Crowned PST Champ Saturday at Awards Ceremony

Posted Friday, November 23; Source - by series communications

Catching Up With Mike McCarville, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Thursday, November 22, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

A-List Entertainers on Deck for Sprint Cup Series Awards

Posted Wednesday, November 21; Source - by NASCAR communications

NASCAR Champions Honored At Awards Banquet In Miami Beach

Posted Tuesday, November 20; Source - by NASCAR communications

Keselowski Championship Marks Milestones for Penske and Dodge

Posted Monday, November 19; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Gordon Ends Season With Win While Keselowski Claims Title

Posted Monday, November 19; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Smith Shines in Nationwide Return at Homestead; Stenhouse Jr. Clinches Title

Posted Sunday, November 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Logano Crash in Saturday Practice Puts Keselowski on Front Row

Posted Saturday, November 17; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park To Host NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2013

Posted Saturday, November 17; Source - track communications

Gale Beats Busch for Homestead Truck Win While Buescher Becomes Champion

Posted Saturday, November 17; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Logano Wins Homestead Pole; Keselowski Third, Johnson 10th

Posted Saturday, November 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Not Worried About Johnson's Headgames

Posted Friday, November 16; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - Homestead Season Finale Storylines

Posted Thursday, November 15; Source - by NASCAR communications

Catching Up With Gary Crooks, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Wednesday, November 14, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

NASCAR Announces 2013 Nationwide Series Schedule; Mid-Ohio Replaces Montreal

Posted Wednesday, November 14; Source - Staff Report, NASCAR Wire Service

Phoenix Penalties Include Gordon, Pattie, and Keselowski

Posted Tuesday, November 13; Source - Staff Report, NASCAR Wire Service

Gordon, Bowyer Feud Escalates Into Pit Brawl

Posted Monday, November 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Harvick Steals Phoenix Win Amongst Fisticuffs, New Point Leader, and Last Lap Melee

Posted Monday, November 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Logano Gets Ninth Nationwide Win of 2012; Sadler's Title Hope Fades

Posted Sunday, November 11; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Late Pass Gives Scott Overtime Truck Series Win at Phoenix

Posted Saturday, November 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kyle Busch Edges Truex Jr. for Cup Pole at Phoenix

Posted Saturday, November 10; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Stenhouse Jr, Sadler Locked in Dead Heat for Nationwide Title

Posted Friday, November 09; Source - NASCAR communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Phoenix Storylines

Posted Thursday, November 08; Source - NASCAR communications

Excitement Builds For Rollout Of New NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Car

Posted Thursday, November 08; Source - NASCAR communications

Bowyer Satisfied To Fight The Good Fight

Posted Wednesday, November 07; Source - NASCAR communications

Howie Mandel Set To Host NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards

Posted Wednesday, November 07; Source - by NASCAR communications

Catching Up With Corey Williams, by Ken MacIsaac

Posted Tuesday, November 06, 2012 | Source - story, photos by Ken MacIsaac.

Johnson Outduels Keselowski on Last Restart for Texas Win

Posted Monday, November 05; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Harvick Dominates to Win Nationwide Race at Texas

Posted Sunday, November 04; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski: It's Time Put Appreciation for Johnson Aside, and Beat Him

Posted Sunday, November 04; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Sauter Sweeps Texas Truck Races With Second Win of 2012

Posted Saturday, November 03; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Johnson Keeps Pressure On With Second-Straight Pole Run

Posted Saturday, November 03; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hendrick History Featured on SPEED Special

Posted Friday, November 2; Source - SPEED communications

Press Pass - An Interview With Martin Truex Jr.

Posted Thursday, November 1; Source - by NASCAR communications

With Three to Go in 2012 Chase, Who Has the Edge?

Posted Wednesday, October 31; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Jack Roush Looks Back at 3,000 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Starts

Posted Tuesday, October 30; Source - distributed by Ford Racing

Johnson Wins at Martinsville; Grabs Slim Chase Lead

Posted Monday, October 29; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Wins Martinsville Truck Race With Late Pass

Posted Sunday, October 28; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Podcast - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talks About Concussion, Recovery, and Effect

Posted Saturday, October 27; Source - distributed by NASCAR

Johnson Strong in Martinsville Pole Run

Posted Saturday, October 27; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ken's Photos - Millbridge Speedway, October 24

Posted Friday, October 26, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Martinsville Storylines

Posted Friday, October 26; Source - by NASCAR communications

Regan Smith Signs Nationwide Series Deal With JR Motorsports

Posted Thursday, October 25; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Teamwork Key During Two-Day Phoenix Test

Posted Thursday, October 25; Source - by NASCAR communications

Interviews With Jeff Gordon & Jimmie Johnson

Posted Wednesday, October 24; Source - NASCAR communications

Earnhardt Jr. Cleared for Martinsville Return

Posted Tuesday, October 23; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ken's Photos - Virginia is for Lovers 300 at Martinsville Speedway, Oct. 21

Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2012 | Source - story by track communications; photos by Ken MacIsaac.

Hendrick Expects Earnhardt Jr. Will Be Cleared to Race this Week

Posted Monday, October 22; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kenseth Survives to Win Crash-Filled Cup Race at Kansas

Posted Monday, October 22; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | PASS North SLM Season Finale at Oxford, Oct. 20

Posted Sunday, October 21; Source - PASS Online

Stenhouse Jr. Rallies for Improbable Nationwide Win at Kansas

Posted Sunday, October 21; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Stewart-Haas Restructuring Newman, Patrick Teams, Effective After Kansas

Posted Saturday, October 20; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kahne Edges Martin for Kansas Pole

Posted Saturday, October 20; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

An Interview With Sprint Cup Series Point Leader Brad Keselowski

Posted Friday, October 19; Source - NASCAR communications

Repave Turns Kansas Into a New Chase Wildcard

Posted Thursday, October 18; Source - NASCAR communications

Oxford Caps PASS North Season This Saturday

Posted Wednesday, October 17; Source - PASS online, edited

New Qualifying Format, Testing Rules, Highlight 2013 NASCAR Competition Changes

Posted Wednesday, October 17; Source - NASCAR communication

NASCAR, FOX Announce Multi-Year, Multi-Platform, Multimedia Deal

Posted Tuesday, October 16; Source - NASCAR communication

Oxford Plains Speedway Under New Ownership

Posted Monday, October 15; Source - track online

Cole Butcher Beats the Best to Win 2012 Legends Title

Posted Monday, October 15; Source - series communications

Hicken Wins Pro Stock 150 at Petty Season Finale; Full Event Results

Posted Sunday, October 14; Source - by track communications

Bowyer Saves Enough Fuel to Win Charlotte Chase Race

Posted Sunday, October 14; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Logano Dominates Charlotte for Eighth Nationwide Victory in 2012

Posted Saturday, October 13; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Biffle Wins Charlotte Pole with Record-Breaking Run

Posted Friday, October 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Transcript - An Interview with Dale Earnhardt Jr., et al, Regarding Concussion

Posted Friday, October 11; Source - series communications

Star-Studded Lineup Ready for Petty Season Finale (Take Two)

Posted Friday, October 12; Source - track communications

Earnhardt Jr Out With Concussion; Smith in No. 88 for Charlotte, Kansas

Posted Thursday, October 11; Source - team communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Charlotte Storylines

Posted Thursday, October 11; Source - series communications

Rubber Meets Road For 2013 Cars During Texas Test

Posted Wednesday, October 10; Source - series communications

Commentary - 2013 Cars Could Provide Restrictor-Plate Racing Overhaul

Posted Tuesday, October 9; Source - commentary by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Rapid Results - Maritime League of Legends, October 8

Posted Tuesday, October 9; Source - series communications

CFS Season Finale Crowns Atlantic Champions

Posted Monday, October 8 - updated October 9; Photos by Ken MacIsaac

Winner's Circle - Oyster Bed Speedway, October 6

Posted Monday, October 8; Source - by CTW.com/ photos by Ken MacIsaac

Kenseth Survives Last Lap Melee to Win Talladega

Posted Monday, October 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kahne Looks for Rebound with Talladega Pole Run

Posted Sunday, October 7; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kligerman Finds First Victory Lane with Talladega Trucks Win

Posted Sunday, October 7; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ross Kenseth Wins Rain-Shortened All American 400

Posted Sunday, October 7; Source - PASS Online

Ty Dillon Tops Talladega Truck Qualifying

Posted Saturday, October 6; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Montreal Bids Adieu to NASCAR

Posted Saturday, October 6; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

Centre for Speed to Host Atlantic Stock Championships This Weekend

Posted Saturday, October 6; Source - by track communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Talladega Storylines

Posted Friday, October 5; Source - by NASCAR communications

All American 400 Set for Reincarnation This Weekend in Nashville

Posted Friday, October 5; Source - by series communications

League of Legends 2012 Title to be Decided Monday

Posted Thursday, October 4; Source - by series communications

Commentary - Can Keselowski and Wolfe Think Their Way to the Title?

Posted Wednesday, October 3; Source - Commentary - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Outsmarts the 'Monster', Wins Dover, Takes Championship Point Lead

Posted Monday, October 1; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Piquet Jr. Sidesteps Crafton for Vegas Win

Posted Sunday, September 30; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Logano Dominates Dover for 2012 Nationwide Sweep

Posted Sunday, September 30; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Hamlin Edges Bowyer for Dover Pole

Posted Sunday, September 30; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Oxford Caps Off PASS North Season Sunday

Posted Friday, September 28; Source - series online

This Weekend in NASCAR - Dover, Las Vegas Storylines

Posted Thursday, September 27; Source - NASCAR communications

NASCAR Announces 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Schedule

Posted Wednesday, September 26; Source - NASCAR communications

Kurt Busch to Replace Smith in No. 78, Starting in Daytona

Posted Tuesday, September 25; Source - team communications

Results | Champions - Petty International Raceway, Sept. 23

Posted Monday, September 24; Source - track communications

Hamlin Fulfills Promise to Win New Hamsphire Race

Posted Monday, September 24; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results - PASS North at White Mountain Motorsports Park, Sept. 22

Posted Sunday, September 23; Source - PASS Online

Kennington Wins It All at Kawartha; Chisholm Ninth

Posted Sunday, September 23; Source - NASCAR communications

Dillon Soars to Repeat Win at Kentucky

Posted Sunday, September 23; Source - by Jerry Bonkowski, NASCAR Wire Service

Buescher Makes It Two In A Row at Kentucky

Posted Saturday, September 22; Source - by Jerry Bonkowski, NASCAR Wire Service

Mother Nature Wreaking Havoc With Petty Season Finale

Posted Saturday, September 22; Source - track communications

Gordon Starts Chase Comeback With Pole Run in New Hampshire

Posted Saturday, September 22; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - New Hampshire, Kentucky

Posted Friday, September 21; Source - NASCAR communications

Petty Postpones Friday Show Until Sunday

Posted Friday, September 21; Source - track communications

Petty Ready to Wrap 2012 Season This Weekend, Weather Permitting

Posted Thursday, September 20; Source - track communications

Ken's Photos - Sportsman, Legends at Riverside Int'l Speedway, September 14

Posted Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Ken's Photos - Wilson Equipment 300 at Riverside Int'l Speedway, September 15

Posted Tuesday, September 18, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Keselowski Wins Round One of 2012 Championship Chase

Posted Monday, September 17; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results - PASS North 300 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, Sept. 16

Posted Monday, September 17; Source - PASS Online

Blaney Becomes Youngest Winner With Iowa Truck Series Victory

Posted Sunday, September 16; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Stenhouse Jr. Wins at Chicagoland, Assumes Nationwide Point Lead

Posted Sunday, September 16; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kennington Back on Track with Wilson Equipment 300 Win at Riverside

Posted Sunday, September 16; Source - NASCAR communications

Johnson Starts 2012 Chase From the Pole

Posted Sunday, September 16; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Reid, Butcher Big Winners at Riverside Friday Night; NASCAR Next...

Posted Saturday, September 15; Source - track communications

RCR Loses Appeal for No. 27 Team Penalties

Posted Saturday, September 15; Source - NASCAR communications

This Weekend in NASCAR: Chicago, Iowa Storylines

Posted Friday, September 14; Source - NASCAR communications

Riverside Race Pivotal With Butcher, Blenkhorn Tied for Legends Point Lead

Posted Thursday, September 13; Source - series communications

Roy, Tremblay Added to Riverside's NASCAR Lineup

Posted Thursday, September 13; Source - team communications

NMPA 'Most Popular Driver' Finalists Unveiled

Posted Thursday, September 13; Source - NMPA communications

NASCAR Ready to Rock Riverside this Saturday

Posted Wednesday, September 12; Source - NASCAR & track communications

Ken's Photos - Scotia Speedworld, September 8

Posted Tuesday, September 11, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

PASS to Sanction La Quebecois Triple Crown in 2013

Posted Tuesday, September 11; Source - PASS communications

Chase for the Championship - Seeded Points

Posted Monday, September 10; Source - NASCAR communications

Bowyer Spins and Wins Richmond; Gordon Charges to Chase

Posted Sunday, September 9; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Flemming Wins the Battle; Turple Wins the War

Posted Sunday, September 9; Source - by CTW.com

Harvick Ends Nationwide Drought at Richmond

Posted Saturday, September 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Earnhardt Jr. Knocks Gordon Off Richmond Pole

Posted Saturday, September 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, September 7 - SEASON FINALE

Posted Saturday, September 8; Source - SSW Communications

Ken's Photos - Speedway 660, September 1

Posted Friday, September 7, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Richmond Storylines

Posted Friday, September 7; Source - NASCAR Communications

Newman Re-Ups With Stewart-Haas

Posted Friday, September 7; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

Turple, Boutilier Lead Championship Charge to Speedworld Saturday

Posted Friday, September 7; Source - by series communications

Weekly Racing Series Champions to be Crowned This Friday at Speedworld

Posted Thursday, September 6; Source - by track communications

Ken's Photos - Auto Value 250 at Speedway 660, Sep 2

Posted Wednesday, September 5, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Logano to Join Penske Racing in 2013

Posted Wednesday, September 5; Source - by team communications

It's Official: Kenseth to Drive No. 20 at Joe Gibbs Racing

Posted Wednesday, September 5; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Mercer Wins Enduro Race and Championship at Speedway 660

Posted Tuesday, September 4; Source - by track communications

Hamlin Edges Gordon for Atlanta Victory

Posted Sunday, September 2; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Cassius Clark Big Winner in Auto Value 250 at Speedway 660

Posted Monday, September 3; Source - by track communications

Last-Lap Surge Propels Stenhouse to Atlanta Nationwide Win

Posted Sunday, September 2; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

O'Blenis Starts Speedway 660 SpeedWeekend With Sportsman 150 Win

Posted Sunday, September 2; Source - by track communications

Ty Dillon Conquers Atlanta for First Truck Series Win

Posted Saturday, September 1; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, August 31

Posted Saturday, September 1; Source - SSW Communications

Stewart Speeds to First Pole of 2012 at Atlanta

Posted Saturday, September 1; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Excitement Building for Speedway 600's SpeedWeekend

Posted Friday, August 31; Source - by track communications

Kiddies Rides & Twin 50s on Deck at Speedworld Friday Night

Posted Friday, August 31; Source - by track communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Atlanta Storylines

Posted Thursday, August 20; Source - NASCAR communications

Auto Value 250 Entry List a Mix of Old & New

Posted Wednesday, August 29; Source - track communications

Commentary - New 'Old' Bristol Rises From Botched Plan

Posted Tuesday, August 28; Source - COMMENTARY by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Centre for Speed Crowns 2012 Champions

Posted Monday, August 27; Source - by track communications

Results - PASS North at Stafford, August 26

Posted Monday, August 27; Source - by series online

Ken's Photos - Pro Stock & Legends at Petty Int'l Raceway, August 25

Posted Monday, August 27, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Butcher Beats Blenkhorn for First Legends Win

Posted Monday, August 27; Source - by series communications (edited)

Turple Extends Point Lead With International Win at Petty

Posted Sunday, August 26; Source - by series communications

Hamlin Wins Action-Packed Race at Bristol

Posted Sunday, August 26; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Nott Wins Elusive Sportsman Championship at Speedway 660

Posted Sunday, August 26; Source - by track communications

Logano Survives Late-Race Dash to Win Bristol Nationwide Race

Posted Saturday, August 25; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Smith Jr. Adds Name to International Winners List

Posted Saturday, August 25; Source - by track communications

Results | Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, August 24

Posted Saturday, August 25; Source - SSW Communications

Mears on Bristol Pole After Rain Washes Out Qualifying

Posted Saturday, August 25; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

This Weekend in NASCAR - Bristol Storylines

Posted Friday, August 24; Source - by series communications

Maritime League of Legends Back on Track at Petty Saturday

Posted Friday, August 24; Source - by series communications

Pro Stock Tour Makes Final New Brunswick Stop for 2012 Saturday at Petty

Posted Friday, August 24; Source - by series communications

Triple-the-Fun at Speedworld Friday Night

Posted Friday, August 24; Source - by track communications

Peters Leads Wire-to-Wire to Win Bristol Truck Race

Posted Thursday, August 23; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Nation's Oldest Stock Car Race Centre-Stage at Petty This Weekend

Posted Thursday, August 23; Source - by team communications

Ken's Corner | Honouring a Legend - Adelard Cormier

Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Mackintosh Wins Summer Shootout Season Finale at Charlotte

Posted Thursday, August 23; Source - by team communications

Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night at Speedway 660

Posted Thursday, August 23; Source - by track communications

Truck Title Hunt Ratchets Up at Re-Vamped Bristol

Posted Wednesday, August 22; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Wednesday, August 22; Source - Series Online

Ken's Photos - Napa Sportsman Series at Riverside Int'l Speedway, Aug 18

Posted Wednesday, August 22, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Plans Helmet Display

Posted Tuesday, August 21; Source - by MMHF communications

Ken's Photos - Lucas Oil 100 at Riverside International Speedway, Aug 18

Posted Tuesday, August 21, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Martin Escapes Injury in Scary, Freak Michigan Crash

Posted Monday, August 20; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Biffle Ends Roush, Ford Drought With Michigan Win

Posted Monday, August 20; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Sharpe Wins Enduro 200 at Speedway 660

Posted Monday, August 20; Source - by track communications

Russell Smith Jr. Wins Napa Sportsman Highland Home Building Centres 50

Posted Sunday, August 19; Source - by track communications

MacKenzie Beats O'Blenis to Win the Firecracker 150 at Speedway 660

Posted Sunday, August 19; Source - by track communications

Allgaier Pulls Off Upset Win in Montreal Nationwide Race

Posted Sunday, August 19; Source - by Dominic Fugure, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

Piquet Jr. Spins - and Wins - Michigan Truck Series Race

Posted Sunday, August 19; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Stevens Slams Field in Caution-Free PST Race at Riverside

Posted Sunday, August 19; Source - by series communications

Tagliani Scores Popular Nationwide Pole in Montreal

Posted Saturday, August 18; Source - by Dominic Fugure, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

Ageless Mark Martin Wins Cup Pole at Michigan

Posted Saturday, August 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, August 17

Posted Saturday, August 18; Source - SSW Communications

Pro Stock Tour Makes Final Stop of 2012 at Riverside Saturday

Posted Friday, August 17; Source - by series communications, edited

Speedworld Set to Rock Friday with LIVE 105 Night

Posted Thursday, August 16; Source - by track communications

Speedway 660 Ready for 'Double-Whammy' Weekend

Posted Thursday, August 16; Source - by track communications

Ken's Photos - Dartmouth Dodge 100 at Scotia Speedworld, Aug 10

Posted Thursday, August 16, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Michigan, Montreal Storylines

Posted Thursday, August 16; Source - by NASCAR communications

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Wednesday, August 15; Source - Series Online

PASS South Makes Final Stop of 2012 at SoBo This Weekend

Posted Wednesday, August 15; Source - by PASS communications

Ken's Photos - Atlantic Cat 250 at Scotia Speedworld, Aug 11

Posted Tuesday, August 14, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Ambrose Wins Watkins Glen in Wild Finish

Posted Sunday, August 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results - PASS North SLM at White Mountain Motorsports Park

Posted Monday, August 13; Source - PASS Online

Montoya Scorches the Glen for Second Straight Pole

Posted Sunday, August 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Edwards Gets First Win in First Nationwide Start of 2012

Posted Sunday, August 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Cassius Clark Gets MacDonald First Cat 250 Win

Posted Saturday, August 11; Source - by track communications

Martin's Firecracker Sportsman Rescheduled at Speedway 660

Posted Saturday, August 11; Source - by track communications (edited)

Colby Smith Wins Dartmouth Dodge Sportsman 100 at Speedworld

Posted Saturday, August 11; Source - by track communications (edited)

Sunday Enduro Round Two of Double-Header Weekend at Speedway 660

Posted Saturday, August 11; Source - by track communications

Ken's Photos - Getting to Know Mike Rowe

Posted Friday, August 10, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Watkins Glen Storylines

Posted Friday, August 10; Source - by NASCAR communications

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway, August 5

Posted Thursday, August 9, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Sneak Preview | Atlantic Cat 250 Weekend - Entry List & More

Posted Thursday, August 9; Source - series communications

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Wednesday, August 8; Source - Series Online

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway, August 4

Posted Wednesday, August 8, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Schedule Announced for All American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway

Posted Wednesday, August 8; Source - by PASS South communications

Dodge to Withdraw from NASCAR at End of 2012 Season

Posted Tuesday, August 7; Source - by Dodge Racing communications

Results - Petty International Raceway, August 5

Posted Tuesday, August 7; Source - by track communications

Commentary | Gordon's Pocono Triumph Marked by Tragedy

Posted Tuesday, August 7; Source - COMMENTARY by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Lightning Strike Kills One, Injures Nine at Pocono Raceway

Posted Monday, August 6; Source - track communications, edited

Pocono Rain Ends Gordon's Winless Draught

Posted Monday, August 6; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Centre for Speed's Bobby Allison Night - August 3

Posted Monday, August 6; Source - track communications, edited

Results - Petty International Raceway, August 4

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - by K.J. Pilcher, NASCAR Wire Service

Hicken Uses Home-Track Advantage for PST Win

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - by series communications

Results | PASS North at Seekonk Speedway, August 4

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - PASS online

Sadler Scorches Iowa for Fourth Nationwide Win of 2012

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - by K.J. Pilcher, NASCAR Wire Service

Coulter Uses Late Restart to Win First Truck Race

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Early Draw Helps Montoya Win Pocono Pole

Posted Sunday, August 5; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

NASCAR News & Notes | Pocono Raceway, August 3

Posted Saturday, Aug 4; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, August 3

Posted Saturday, August 4; Source - SSW Communications

NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison at CFS Friday Night

Posted Friday, Aug 3; Source - by track communications

Truck Division Highlights Friday Show at Speedworld

Posted Friday, Aug 3; Source - by track communications

Two-Time Daytona 500 Winner Marlin Joins PST Saturday for Advance Rentals 150

Posted Friday, Aug 3; Source - by series communications

Penske Racing Parts Ways With Allmendinger

Posted Thursday, Aug 2; Source - by NASCAR Wire Service

Point Battles Headline Double-Header Weekend at Petty Int'l Raceway

Posted Thursday, Aug 2; Source - track communications

Maine Racing Legend Mike Rowe to Enter Atlantic Cat 250

Posted Wednesday, Aug 1; Source - exclusive

Interview | Logano Talks Past, Present, & Future

Posted Wednesday, Aug 1; Source - transcript, FastScripts by ASAP Sports/for NASCAR

Johnson Wins Fourth Brickyard 400; Earnhardt Jr to Point Lead

Posted Monday, July 30; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

PST Issues Heavy Penalties After Riverside Race

Posted Sunday, July 29; Source - PST Online

Hamlin Crushes Field in Brickyard Qualifying; Starting Lineup

Posted Sunday, July 29; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Seizes Inaugural Nationwide Win at Indy

Posted Sunday, July 29; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Ben Rowe Beats Best of the Best Saturday at 660

Posted Sunday, July 29; Source - by track communications

Chevrolet Unveils New Nationwide Series Camaro at Brickyard

Posted Satrurday, July 28; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Best of the Best Pro Stock 150 at 660 Saturday Night

Posted Friday, July 27; Source - by track communications

This Weekend in NASCAR - Indianapolis Storylines

Posted Friday, July 27; Source - NASCAR communications

Allmendinger to Enter NASCAR's Road to Recovery Program

Posted Thursday, July 26; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2012

Posted Thursday, July 26; Source - MMHF communications

Ken's Photos - Riverside Int'l Speedway - Sportsman & Legends, July 20

Posted Thursday, July 26, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Ken's Photos - Riverside Int'l Speedway - IWK 250, July 21

Posted Wednesday, July 25, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Allmendinger Indefinitely Suspended After Positive "B" Sample Test

Posted Wednesday, July 25; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

Photo Gallery | IWK 250 Pre & Post Race, July 21

Posted Tuesday, July 24, 2012 | Source - photos by CTW.com.

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Tuesday, July 24; Source - Series Online

Results | Oyster Bed Speedway - Street Stock, Enduro - July 22

Posted Tuesday, July 24; Source - track communications

Results | TD Bank 250, Oxford Plains Speedway, July 22

Posted Monday, July 23; Source - track online

Sadler Fights Sickness to Win Chicago Dash 4 Cash Nationwide Race

Posted Monday, July 23; Source - by By Jerry Bonkowski, Special to NASCAR Wire Service

Results | PASS 150 at Oxford Plains Speedway, July 21

Posted Sunday, July 22; Source - PASS Online

Results | Speedway 660 Enduro 200, July 21

Posted Sunday, July 22; Source - by track communications

Buescher Makes Last-Lap Pass to Claim Third Win of 2012

Posted Sunday, July 22; Source - by By Jerry Bonkowski, Special to NASCAR Wire Service

Flemming Adds Name to Coveted IWK 250 Winners Circle

Posted Sunday, July 22; Source - PST Communications/ CTW.com

Results | Sportsman & Legends at Riverside Int'l Speedway, July 20

Posted Saturday, July 21; Source - by Track Communications

Results | Scotia Speedworld, July 20

Posted Saturday, July 21; Source - SSW Communications

Photo Gallery | Annual IWK 250 Health Care Centre Visit

Posted Friday, July 20, 2012 | Source - photos by CTW.com.

Thunder & Lightning Twin 50s at Speedworld Friday Night

Posted Friday, July 20; Source - by Track Communications

This Weekend in NASCAR | Chicago Storylines

Posted Friday, July 20; Source - by NASCAR Communications

Speedway 660 Set for First Enduro of Season This Saturday

Posted Thursday, July 19; Source - by Track Communications

Edwards Gets New Crew Chief - Osborne Out, Norris In

Posted Wednesday, July 18; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

IWK 250 Boasts Strong Entry List - in Numbers & Names

Posted Tuesday, July 17; Source - by Track Communications

Storylines Abound for IWK 250 Super Weekend at Riverside

Posted Tuesday, July 17; Source - by Track Communications

Kahne Survives Hamlin's Hard Charge to Win Second Race of 2012

Posted Monday, July 16; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Peters Wins Iowa Truck Race, Pads Point Lead

Posted Sunday, July 15; Source - by K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

Keselowski Holds Off Harvick for First New Hampshire Win

Posted Sunday, July 15; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Speedway 660 Weekly Racing, July 14

Posted Sunday, July 15; Source - by Track Communications

Kyle Busch Edges Kahne for New Hampshire Pole

Posted Saturday, July 14; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Results | Scotia Speedworld, July 13

Posted Saturday, July 14; Source - SSW Communications

Stewart Wins 2012 'Best Driver' ESPY Award

Posted Friday, July 13; Source - NASCAR Communications

Results | PASS North SLM at Thompson, July 12

Posted Friday, July 13; Source - Series Online

Speedworld Weekly Series Starts Midseason Run This Friday

Posted Friday, July 13; Source - by Track Communications

Allmendinger Rep Says Unknown Stimulant Source of Failed Test

Posted Thursday, July 12; Source - ajallmendinger.com

Champions Battle Heating Up at Speedway 660

Posted Thursday, July 12; Source - by Track Communications

This Weekend in NASCAR | New Hampshire, Iowa Storylines

Posted Thursday, July 12; Source - NASCAR Communications

Allmendinger Asks for B Sample Test

Posted Wednesday, July 11; Source - by Jenna Fryer, The Associated Press

NASCAR Hits Stewart, Dillon, Logano Teams With Daytona Penalties

Posted Wednesday, July 11; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

Time is Running Out for Chase Hopefuls

Posted Monday, July 9; Source - OPINION >> by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Monday, July 9; Source - Series Online

It's a Boy! Harvick's Welcome Son Keelan

Posted Monday, July 9; Source - Team Communications

Stewart Foils Roush Pair to Win Daytona Thriller

Posted Sunday, July 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Tucker Top Pro Stock at Speedway 660 for Second Tour Win of Season

Posted Sunday, July 8; Source - track and tour communications

Allmendinger Suspended After Positive Substance Abuse Test

Posted Sunday, July 8; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Kurt Busch Gets Daytona Nationwide Win in Battered Car

Posted Saturday, July 7; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Back Problems Plaguing Hamlin at Daytona

Posted Thursday, July 5; Source - by Series Communications

Sommerville Among Those Seeking PASS North Win at Beech Ridge Saturday

Posted Thursday, July 5; Source - by Series Communications

Speedworld Weekly Racing Series Geared Up for Friday Show

Posted Thursday, July 5; Source - by Track Communications

HALIFAX, NS (July 4, 2012) - Scotia Speedworld's Weekly Racing Series is greasing up for Mopar Express Lane Night presented by Dartmouth Dodge. Five divisions of racecars will see action under the lights this Friday including; the ACE Lumbermart Thunder and Lightning, Jack Daniel's Trucks, Strictly Hydraulics Legends and Dartmouth Dodge Sportsman. Admission for Mopar Express Lane Night is just $12.00 for Adults; Youth (8-15) are $2.00 and children 7 and under are free…all summer long! Tickets are available at the gate on race day. Grandstand gates open at 5:00 PM with racing action slated to get underway at 7:00 PM.

Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour Invades Speedway 660 this Saturday

Posted Thursday, July 5; Source - Track Communications

The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour makes its annual visit to Speedway 660 this Saturday evening at 7PM. The Atlantic Dodge Dealer's 100 will highlight a full night of racing in the Geary Woods.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Daytona Storylines

Posted Thursday, July 5; Source - NASCAR Communications

Daytona International Speedway's Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola is the traditional halfway point of the season, the 18th of 36 scheduled points races. Following Saturday night's race just eight events remain in the Race to the Chase – leading up to the 2012 edition of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™.

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway - Street Stock & Mini Stock, July 1

Posted Thursday, July 5, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway - Sportsman & Bandoleros, July 1

Posted Wednesday, July 4, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Wins Take Center Stage with Chase Seedings at Stake

Posted Wednesday, July 4; Source - NASCAR Communications

With the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series campaign reaching its halfway mark with Saturday's Coke Zero 400 Powered by Coca-Cola (TNT live 7:30 p.m. EDT), points are good but wins are better.

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour

Posted Tuesday, July 3; Source - Series Online

These are championship point standings after round five of 12 this past Saturday at Oyster Bed Speedway in Prince Edward Island.

Smith the Victor in Petty Sportsman Show

Posted Monday, July 2; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (July 1, 2012) - Nova Scotia sportsman series champion Colby Smith was the winner in Sunday's GT Enterprises Sportsman 150 at Petty International Raceway Sunday evening. Smith won the race in convincing fashion leading 77 laps en route to the win. Matt Maillet was second and Dave O'Blenis (winner of the first two sportsman races at Petty this year) was third. Russell Smith Jr and Shawn McLean rounded out the top five.

Results | PASS North at Canaan Fair Speedway, June 30

Posted Sunday, July 1; Source - Track Communications

Keselowski Cleans House at Kentucky Speedway for Third Win of Season

Posted Sunday, July 1; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SPARTA, Ky. (June 30, 2012) -- Three's the charm -- particularly if you're Bad Brad Keselowski.

Chisholm Gets the Checkers in Pro Stock Tour Island Race

Posted Sunday, July 1; Source - by Series Communications

Austin Dillon Dominates Kentucky for First Series Win & Point Lead

Posted Saturday, June 30; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SPARTA, Ky. (June 29, 2012) -- In his 26th NASCAR Nationwide Series start -- in his first full season in the series -- pole-sitter Austin Dillon administered an emphatic, definitive, no-doubt-about-it beating to 42 also-rans in Friday night's Feed the Children 300 at Kentucky Speedway.

Results | Scotia Speedworld, June 29

Posted Saturday, June 30; Source - SSW Communications

Johnson Wins Kentucky Pole in Bizarre Qualifying Session

Posted Saturday, June 30; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SPARTA, Ky. (June 29, 2012) -- At a track that used to eat up his race cars, Jimmie Johnson was fastest of the fast in Friday's NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying session at Kentucky Speedway.

Buescher Posts Decisive Win in Kentucky Truck Race

Posted Friday, June 4; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SPARTA, Ky. (June 28, 2012) -- Streaking away from Ty Dillon and Brad Keselowski after a restart with 36 laps left, James Buescher recorded his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory in Thursday night's UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

Pro Stock Tour Makes First Island Stop of 2012 on Saturday

Posted Friday, June 29; Source - by Series Communications

Speedway 660 to Celebrate Canada Day Saturday at 7

Posted Thursday, June 28; Source - by Track Communications

FREDERICTON, NB (June 27, 2012) - Canada Day festivities come a day early to Speedway 660 this year. The 2012 Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada Day Celebrations and an exciting Weekly Points Series event get underway Saturday at 7PM. Fans will see racing in five competitive divisions and a fireworks show after the last checkered flag of the evening.

O'Blenis Going for Three-Peat at Petty This Sunday

Posted Thursday, June 28; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (June 27, 2012) - Dave O'Blenis is hoping to remain undefeated for the 2012 race season at Petty International Raceway after Sunday's Canada Day show at the speedway. O'Blenis, from Salisbury, has won the first two GT Enterprises Sportsman races of the season and sits atop the division point standings one-third of the way through the six-race series.

Kenseth Has Deal For 2013 and Beyond, Hopes for Disclosure Soon

Posted Thursday, June 28; Source - SPEED Communications

Driver Matt Kenseth, the 2003 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, joined host Steve Byrnes and NASCAR Race Hub on SPEED tonight following Tuesday's announcement that he's slated to leave Roush Fenway Racing at the end of the 2012 season.

Kenseth Out, Stenhouse In, No. 17 Cup Car for 2013

Posted Wednesday, June 27; Source - Team Communications

CONCORD, N.C. (June 26, 2012) -- Roush Fenway Racing announced today that 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will compete for the team full-time in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2013, while Matt Kenseth and Roush Fenway will part ways at the conclusion of the 2012 season./p>

This Weekend in NASCAR | Kentucky Storylines

Posted Wednesday, June 27; Source - NASCAR Communications

Clint Bowyer was perhaps the most disappointed driver of 2011. He was the first outside the top 10 in points after 26 races to miss qualifying for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™. Bowyer won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup road race at Sonoma on Sunday and hopes it builds momentum toward a Chase berth, which would be Michael Waltrip Racing's first trip to the postseason.

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour, after Round 4 at Scotia Speedworld

Posted Tuesday, June 26; Source - Series Communications

Commentary | Kurt Busch Could Find Redemption With Sonoma Second

Posted Monday, June 25; Source - COMMENTARY by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SONOMA, Calif. (June 25, 2012) -- After doing all the right things on a sunny Sunday at Sonoma, Kurt Busch can take an object lesson from the driver who finished right behind him in the Toyota/Save Mart 350.

Bowyer Masters Sonoma to Savour First Win for MWR

Posted Monday, June 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SONOMA, Calif. (June 24, 2012) -- Clint Bowyer's victory in Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma was a surprise to the driver who chased him for more than 20 laps -- Kurt Busch -- but in retrospect, history may have been on Bowyer's side.

Tucker Dominates to Win Rain-Delayed Pro Stock 100 at Speedworld

Posted Monday, June 25; Source - by CTW.com

HALIFAX, NS - Three-time Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour champion Shawn Tucker dominated the Lockhart Truck Centre 100 at Scotia Speedworld Sunday to win his first series feature of the season, and become the fourth winner in four races on the competitive circuit this year. Tucker (Fredericton, NB) started the race eighth on the grid and moved to to the top spot by lap 21; he led the remaining 79 laps en route to the checkered flag. Antigonish's Donald Chisholm finished second and Halifax's John Flemming was third. Enfield's Shawn Turple and Charlottetown, PE's Darren MacKinnon rounded out the top five.

Results | PASS North at Autodrome Chaudiere, June 23

Posted Sunday, June 24; Source - PASS Online

Piquet Wins Nationwide Race at Road America

Posted Sunday, June 24; Source - By Marques Trost, NASCAR Wire Service

ELKHART LAKE, WIS. June 23, 2012– Nelson Piquet Jr. enjoyed a lot of firsts during the NASCAR Nationwide series Sargento 200 race weekend at Road America.

Road Course Ringer Ambrose Wins Sonoma Pole

Posted Saturday, June 23; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

SONOMA, Calif. (June 22, 2012) -- On Friday at Sonoma, Marcos Ambrose ran less than half his fast as he had last Saturday at Michigan -- but the result was the same.

Rain Cancels Speedway 660 Saturday Show

Posted Saturday, June 23; Source - Track Communications

The Martins Home Heating Sportsman 100 scheduled for tonight has been cancelled because of inclement weather. There is no rain-date for this event. Speedway 660 will look to reschedule this event on another weekend this summer. Check back for further details.

Results | Scotia Speedworld, June 22

Posted Saturday, June 23; Source - SSW Communications

Pro Stock Tour on Deck at Speedworld Saturday Night

Posted Friday, June 22; Source - by Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS (June 21, 2012) - The Parts for Truck Pro Stock returns to Scotia Speedworld this Saturday for the Lockhart Truck Center 100, the second of four visits to the Halifax market this season. 2009 Champion Shawn Turple (Enfield, NS) has won this event the last two seasons and looks to make it three-in-a-row with a victory on Saturday. Grandstand gates for the Lockhart Truck Center 100 open at 3:00 PM; Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials will get underway at 5:10 PM with racing slated for 6:00 PM.

Metro Media Race Highlights Friday Show at Speedworld

Posted Friday, June 22; Source - by Track Communications

Halifax, NS (June 21, 2012) - Scotia Speedworld is playing host to local media personalities this Friday night. In addition to Weekly Racing Series action, fans will enjoy a 10 lap race featuring some of your favourite on-air personalities in the third annual Media Race. Adult admission for the Weekly Racing Series is just $12.00; Youth (8-15) are $2.00 and children 7 and under are free…all summer long! Tickets are available at the gate on race day. Grandstand gates open at 5:00 PM with racing action slated to get underway at 7:00 PM.

Martin's Home Heating 100 Headlines Speedway 660 Saturday Show

Posted Thursday, June 21; Source - by Track Communications

GEARY, NB - Some of Atlantic Canada's best race teams are ready to roar into action Saturday evening at Speedway 660. The Martin's Home Heating 100, one of the top Sportsman events of the year, will cap off a full evening of short-track racing in the Geary Woods.

PASS Makes Annual Quebec Stop This Weekend

Posted Thursday, June 21; Source - PASS Online

The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North super late models will make the trek to Vallee-Jonction's Autodrome Chaudiere for their only Quebec appearance of the season on Saturday June 23 for the Habitations Dany Legace 150, and there's a new man on top of the point standings as the fastest full fender race cars in the USA and Canada travel north of the border.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Sonoma, Road America Storylines

Posted Thursday, June 21; Source - NASCAR Communications

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 19th career victory at Michigan International Speedway dramatically changed the conversation from "when" to "what's next?" Earnhardt emphatically ended a four-year, 143-race winless drought and closed to within four points of championship leader Matt Kenseth. The victory further cemented the 37-year-old Earnhardt's status as a legitimate title contender.

Mackintosh on Podium at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Posted Wednesday, June 20; Source - Team Communications

Amherst (NS) teenager Ryan Mackintosh drove his #03 NorthEastLegends.com INEX Semi-Pro Legend car to a third place finish Tuesday night at the Jack In The Box Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Ken's Photos - Highland Home Hardware 50 at Riverside International Speedway, June 16

Posted Wednesday, June 20, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Ken's Photos - Ron MacGillivray 100 at Riverside International Speedway, June 16

Posted Tuesday, June 19, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour, after Round 3 at Riverside

Posted Tuesday, June 19; Source - Series Communications

Results | Centre for Speed, June 16

Posted Monday, June 18; Source - CFS Communications

Shediac, New Brunswick - Claude Gaudet couldn't wait to give his sponsors some added exposure taking home the first checkered flag in the Late Model Sportsman feature during tonight Dominion Lending Centre's night here at Shediac's CENTRE for Speed. Gaudet cast his M & M Seafoods - Lawn Boy sponsored machine into the limelight with a good jump over race leader and heat winner Dan Duke on a mid race restart in the 50 lap feature and held on for the victory. Corey Collins finished second, his best showing to date at the CENTRE and "The Thrill Maker", Craig Ward rounded out the podium.

Results | Napa Sportsman Series Highland Home Hardware 50, June 16

Posted Monday, June 18; Source - Series Communications

Forllowing are results from the Napa Sportsman Series 2012 season opener, the Highland Home Hardware 50, held at Riverside International Speedway on June 16...(showing position, car number, driver)...

The Wait is Over, Earnhardt Jr. Back in Victory Lane after Michigan Win

Posted Monday, June 18; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 17, 2012) -- At the same venue that produced his last NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, four years and two days removed from his most recent visit to Victory Lane, Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke the most talked-about, most frustrating streak in motor sports.

Logano Continues Roll with Nationwide Win at Michigan

Posted Sunday, June 17; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 16, 2012) -- The roll continued for Joey Logano, who fought off a determined bid from James Buescher to win Saturday's Alliance Truck Parts 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway.

Stevens Triumphs at Riverside to Win Ron MacGillivray 100

Posted Sunday, June 17; Source - story by CTW.com

JAMES RIVER, NS (June 16, 2012) - It was a long time coming, but Mike Stevens got what he was waiting for when he visited Victory Lane at Riverside International Speedway on Saturday night after winning the Ron MacGillivray Chev Buick GMC 100. To be exact, according to Stevens - he waited one year and three-quarters - since his last win on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. This was his first win at the historic Riverside oval.

Ambrose Sets Qualifying Record at Michigan

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 16, 2012) -- Australian Marcos Ambrose has a new distinction -- he's the fastest thing in a NASCAR Sprint Cup stock car in 25 years.

Results | Speedway 660 Weekly Racing, June 16

Posted Saturday, June 16; Source - by NASCAR Communications

Richard Atkinson is still looking for his first Speedway 660 feature victory of the year. But the popular Geary driver is making a habit of finishing on the podium in the Martin's Home Heating Sportsman Division. On Saturday night Atkinson finished second for the second straight week in the 30 lap Sportsman feature. Two weeks ago Atkinson finished third. Brent Roy won the race over Atkinson, while Glyn Nott came home third. Mark Harris won his sportsman heat and the dash, while Dave Biggar won the other heat.

Tire Change on Tap for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Michigan

Posted Saturday, June 16; Source - by NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 15, 2012) – Goodyear will make a tire change for Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. The decision was made Friday evening after teams had tires that were blistering following Friday's practice sessions at the newly-repaved 2.0-mile track.

Speeds Continue to Soar at Michigan as Biffle Tops 204

Posted Saturday, June 16; Source - by MIS Communications

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 15, 2012) – A day after numerous teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series topped the 200 MPH mark, the speeds continued to be the theme. And the speeds only got faster after the teams fine-tuned their cars.

Results | Scotia Speedworld, June 15

Posted Saturday, June 16; Source - SSW Communications

Unofficial top five race results from Friday night's weekly racing series action at Scotia Speedworld follow...

Speeds Top 200 in Michigan Test

Posted Friday, June 15; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 14, 2012) -- Despite running breathtaking record speeds at Michigan International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson said his car felt comfortable.

Speedworld Set for Strictly Hydraulics Show Friday Night

Posted Friday, June 15; Source - by Track Communications

Halifax, NS (June 14, 2012) - Scotia Speedworld's Weekly Racing Series returns this Friday for Strictly Hydraulics Night! Racing under the lights this week will be; the Hydraulics Plus Bandoleros, ACE Lumbermart Thunder and Lightning, Jack Daniel's Trucks and the Strictly Hydraulics Legends. Adult admission for the Weekly Racing Series is just $12.00; Youth (8-15) are $2.00 and children 7 and under are free…all summer long! Tickets are available at the gate on race day. Grandstand gates open at 5:00 PM with racing action slated to get underway at 7:00 PM.

Kurt Busch, Phoenix Racing Decide to Stay Together

Posted Thursday, June 14; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

There's one thing certain about Tuesday's statement from team owner James Finch about the status of wayward driver Kurt Busch -- it should be read with background music, specifically Al Green's "Let's Stay Together."

Speedway 660 Set for Weekly Racing Series This Saturday

Posted Thursday, June 14; Source - by Track Communications

Fredericton, NB - Race teams in five exciting divisions head to the Geary Woods on Saturday evening to hunt for championship points. Drivers will be out to bag as many points as possible in the Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros, the 4 cylinders, the RV World Street Stocks, the Martin's Home Heating Sportsman and the A.L. Gullison Disaster Kleenup Pro Stock Divisions.

Pro Stock Tour Ready to Rock Riverside This Saturday

Posted Thursday, June 14; Source - by Series Communications

Halifax, NS (June 13, 2012) - The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour heads to the high banks of Riverside International Speedway this Saturday for the Ron MacGillivray Chev Buick GMC 100. This will be the first event of the season for the track located just outside of Antigonish in James River, NS and round three of 12 for the popular stock car racing series. Riverside's 1/3 mile oval has produced 10 different winners in the last 11 Pro Stock Tour races. Grandstand gates for the Ron MacGillivray Chev Buick GMC 100 open at 3:00 PM; Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials will get underway at 5:10 PM with racing slated for 6:00 PM.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Michigan Storylines

Posted Wednesday, June 13; Source - NASCAR Communication

Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 marks the final race of spring 2012 – summer begins with the longest day of the year June 20 – and the second week in which the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has raced on a repaved race track. The two-mile track's first of two races has been run three times on June 17 with Carl Edwards the most recent to visit Victory Lane in 2007.

Results | Speedway Miramichi Re-Opening, June 10

Posted Wednesday, June 13; Source - Track Communication

MIRAMICHI, NB - Speedway Miramichi re-opened Sunday afternoon bringing stock car racing back to the facility after a year's absence following the death of former track owner-operator Reg Tozer. The track was purchased this past off season by area businessmen including pro stock racer Jason Carnahan.

NASCAR Confident in Pit Road Timing System

Posted Tuesday, June 12; Source - by Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

When it came to pit road, all Sunday's Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR lacked was a fleet of cop cars with flashing lights and sirens.

Logano Prevails at Pocono

Posted Monday, June 11; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LONG POND, Pa. (June 10, 2012) -- On a speedway with a fresh coat of asphalt, Joey Logano may just have gotten a fresh start.

Johnny Clark Masters Speedway 660 - Again

Posted Monday, June 11; Source - Story by Track Communications; Results & Photo - PASS

Fredericton, NB (June 10, 2012) - Speedway 660 has become Johnny Clark's home away from home. The Hallowell, Maine driver led the field to the checkered flag, winning his 3rd straight Pro All Star Series 200 in the Geary Woods. The 2010 and 2011 race winner dominated the second half of Sunday's race to take the victory in car 54.

Logano Makes Record Run to Pocono Pole

Posted Sunday, June 10; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LONG POND, Pa. (June 9, 2012) -- Joey Logano may have left some speed on the race track, but he had enough on Saturday afternoon to win the pole for Sunday's Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR at newly repaved Pocono Raceway.

Sauter Finds Redemption With Truck Series Win at Texas

Posted Saturday, June 9; Source - By John Sturbin, NASCAR Wire Service

FORT WORTH, Texas (June 8, 2012) -- One year removed from a black-flag penalty that cost him a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win here, Johnny Sauter belatedly pulled into Victory Lane at Texas Motor Speedway on Friday night.

Results | Scotia Speedworld, June 8

Posted Saturday, June 9; Source - SSW Communications

Unofficial top five race results from Friday night's weekly racing series action at Scotia Speedworld follow...

SAD NEWS - NASCAR Hall of Famer Cotton Owens Dies

Posted Friday, June 8; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

(June 7, 2012) - Cotton Owens, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame's fourth class, didn't live to experience his own induction, but to his friend and fellow Hall of Famer David Pearson, being selected for the Hall was the culmination of a dream for his former car owner.

Rain Gives Lofton Texas Truck Pole; Starting Lineup

Posted Friday, June 8; Source - By John Sturbin, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

FORT WORTH, TX (June 7, 2012) - Persistent rain prompted NASCAR officials to cancel Keystone Light Pole Qualifying early Thursday afternoon for the WinStar World Casino 400k at Texas Motor Speedway. Justin Lofton, driver of the No. 6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet Silverado, will start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event on-pole here Friday night via 2012 owner points. Timothy Peters, who trails Lofton by one point (235-234), will start alongside in the No. 17 Toyota Tundra, with the remainder of the 35-truck field also set by points.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Pocono, Texas Storylines

Posted Friday, June 8; Source - By NASCAR Communications

Summer is just around the corner and with it comes this weekend's visit to the "new" Pocono Raceway – repaved after last year's August event and its two races shortened from 500 to 400 miles for the first time. Two days of testing – Wednesday and Thursday – precede the normal weekend schedule leading to Sunday's Pocono 400 presented by #NASCAR.

Johnny Clark Going for Three-Peat in PASS 200 at Speedway 660 This Saturday

Posted Thursday, June 7; Source - By Track Communications

Fredericton NB - Johnny Clark is no stranger to Speedway 660. The 33 year old Farmingdale, Maine short-track racer loves to visit the Geary Woods. On Saturday at 7PM Clark will attempt to win his third straight PASS 200 event at Speedway 660.

Results | Oyster Bed Speedway, June 3

Posted Wednesday, June 6; Source - By Track Announcer Jeremy MacDonald

The Four Fun division took center stage Sunday afternoon as they opened up their first round of the super series with an extended 25-lap feature. With close to 20 cars starting the field didn't disappoint the fans in attendance. When the feature started there was a mad scramble to get to the front which caused cars to get tangled up with each other on numerous occasions sending almost half of the pack back to the pits before the race was done. Defending points champion, Janet Axworthy piloted her car from the back of the field to the front in the opening 10 laps.

Ken's Photos - Petty International Raceway, June 1

Posted Wednesday, June 6, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Petty International Raceway this past Friday for the show which included the GT Enterprises Sportsman, Leisure Days RV Bandoleros, Street Stocks, and the AOW Tour. Ken's photo gallery follows...

Benefits Underway to Aid Nicholls' Recovery

Posted Wednesday, June 6; Source - By Series Communications

Fundraising benefits are underway in Tom Nicholls home province of Prince Edward Island in support of the man they call "Big Poppa" as he recovers from a near fatal race car practice accident at Scotia Speedworld on May 12. A Zumba party raised more than $1,100 earlier this week and a dance is planned for June 16 at Cody Banks Arena in Sherwood, PEI.

Ken's Photos - Lucas Oil 100 at Petty International Raceway, June 2

Posted Tuesday, June 5, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Petty International Raceway this past Saturday for the Lucas Oil 100 featuring the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour, as well as the Maritime Legends Tour and the Eastern Mini Cup Series. Ken's photo gallery follows...

NASCAR Suspends Kurt Busch for Latest Verbal Outburst

Posted Tuesday, June 5; Source - By NASCAR Wire Service

(June 4, 2012) - Kurt Busch paid the price for his latest verbal outburst Monday, drawing a 10-day suspension from NASCAR that will keep him out of this weekend's racing at Pocono Raceway.

MacNeill Undefeated on Maritime Legends Tour

Posted Tuesday, June 5; Source - By Series Communications

Bedford, Nova Scotia's Justin MacNeill found himself in a familiar place Saturday afternoon during the Maritime League of Legends Tour 50 lap event at Petty International Raceway (NB). MacNeill started sixth in the 19 car field and quickly picked his way through the field, making his way to third place by Lap 20. The Scotia Speedworld winner was involved in the final lead change of the event on Lap 36 as he led the rest of the distance in his #10 Cummins, Valvoline sponsored Legend Car. The battle was for second as Chad Windsor (Ottawa, ON) and Cole Butcher (Porter's Lake, NS) put on an incredible showcase of short track racing for the runner-up spot with Windsor edging out the 16 year old driver for the spot at the checkers. Defending series champion Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS) came home in fourth with Westville, Nova Scotia's Jerry Austin completing the top five.

Johnson Cruises to Dover Win; Fourth Straight for Hendrick

Posted Monday, June 4; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DOVER, Del. (June 3, 2012) -- The Hendrick Motorsports juggernaut is back -- with a vengeance.

Logano Charges to Fourth Nationwide Win of Season

Posted Sunday, June 3; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DOVER, Del. (June 2, 2012) -- Joey Logano smashed the glass slipper Saturday at Dover International Speedway.

Martin Nips Johnson for Dover Pole

Posted Sunday, June 3; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DOVER, Del. (June 2, 2012) -- The old man did it again.

Hicken Dominates for PST Win at Petty

Posted Sunday, June 3; Source - By Series Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (June 2, 2012) - Jonathan Hicken (Brudenell, PE) drove to the front early in the Lucas Oil 100 at Petty International Raceway on Saturday night and held off all comers on multiple late race restarts to take the win in Round Two of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. Hicken, in his #5 Castle Building Centres Chevrolet Impala, held off a hard charging George Koszkulics (New Glasgow, NS), who was subbing for Donald Chisholm in the #89 Nova Construction/Pioneer Coal Ford Fusion, to take the victory. Darren MacKinnon (Charlottetown, PE) came home in third place, followed by Jerome Kehoe (Sydney, NS) and pole sitter Kent Vincent (Crapaud, PE), who led the first 26 laps of the race before handing the lead over to Hicken.

Results | Petty International Raceway - June 2

Posted Sunday, June 3; Source - Track Communications; Photos - Ken MacIsaac

RIVER GLADE, NB (June 2, 2012) - Unofficial results for Petty International Raceway on June 2 follow...

Results | Speedway 660, June 2

Posted Sunday, June 3; Source - By Track Communications

It was kids night at Speedway 660 on Saturday night and Hanwell Village Mart Bandolero driver Alexandra O'Blenis followed up a heat race win with a victory in her feature race. 2011 Bando champ Dana Hamm-Cameron finished second followed by Cole Tanner. Cole Boudreau won the other heat race.

Results | Petty International Raceway, June 1

Posted Saturday, June 2; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (June 1, 2012) - Unofficial quick results for Petty International Raceway on June 1 follow...

Rain Breaks Bodine's Drought with Dover Win

Posted Saturday, June 2; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DOVER, Del. (June 1, 2012) - Let it rain!

Expected Entries | PST Lucas Oil 100 at Petty Int'l Raceway, June 2

Posted Saturday, June 2; Source - Track Communications; Photos - Ken MacIsaac

The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is headed to Petty International Raceway this Saturday for the Lucas Oil 100. Saturday's Lucas Oil 100 is the first of three races to be presented by Lucas Oil this season and marks round two of 12 for the touring series. Over 25 teams from across the Maritimes are expected to be in the field for Saturday evening's main event which is slated for 6:00 PM. Advance tickets for the Lucas Oil 100 are on sale now at Ticket Atlantic and will also be available at the gate on race day. Grandstands at Petty open at 3:00 pm; Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials will get underway at 5:10 pm with racing slated for 6:00 pm.

With 200 In The Books, Hendrick Eyes Championship

Posted Friday, June 1; Source - Team Communications

Hendrick Motorsports entered this season with a few goals to check off. One, get that 200th win. Check. Two, win a bunch races after that. Check – it's 2-for-2 since winning at Darlington for No. 200. Three, win an 11th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. Obviously, that's still in question.

Speedway 660 Kidding Around This Saturday

Posted Friday, June 1; Source - Track Communications

GEARY, NB (May 31, 2012) - Saturday is Kids Day at Speedway 660 and its one of the most exciting events of the year for kids of all ages. This Weekly Points Series event has racing in all five divisions. The racing officially gets underway at 7 p.m., but fans will want to get to Speedway 660 early. That's because Kids Day festivities get underway around 5:30 p.m. when the pit area is open to all race fans.

Maritime League of Legends Ready for Petty on Saturday

Posted Friday, June 1; Source - Series Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB - The Maritime League of Legends will see their second green flag of 2012 this Saturday at Petty International Raceway. It is the first of two stops for the series this year and the second consecutive season they have visited the fast oval on the outskirts of the Greater Moncton area. The quick, high-banked 1/3-mile track at Petty offers Legends drivers a drastic departure from their first race of the season on the relatively flat 3/10-mile oval at Scotia Speedworld near Halifax (NS).

Ken MacIsaac's Tribute to Caleb Dunn

Posted Thursday, May 31, 2012 | Source - by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Like many Maritime motorsport veterans Ken MacIsaac is a longtime fan of Caleb Dunn, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 84. But MacIsaac was more than that, he was also a friend of Caleb's, making a point to visit with the aging veteran at least once every year when Dunn would regail Ken with stories from the past. Ken has been kind enough to share some of him favourite memories of Caleb Dunn with us - in words and pictures.

New England Hot Shoe Cassius Clark Enters Petty Pro Stock; Weekend Storylines Aplenty

Posted Wednesday, May 30; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NS (May 30, 2012) - Management at Petty International Raceway are gearing up for their first double-header weekend of the 2012 season with two big nights of stock car racing action this Friday and Saturday. Friday's feature will be the 100-lap GT Enterprises Sportsman Series race (round two of six for 2012), and Saturday's Lucas Oil 100 feature will see the first stop this year in New Brunswick for the popular Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Dover Storylines

Posted Wednesday, May 30; Source - NASCAR Communications

Dover International Speedway's Monster Mile awaits this weekend, ready to greet a growing monster – Hendrick Motorsports – and the rest of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Gallery - Scotia Speedworld Weekly Racing Series, May 27

Posted Tuesday, May 29, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Scotia Speedworld this past Sunday for the weekly racing series season opener. Ken's photo gallery follows...

Maritime Racing Legend Caleb Dunn Passes Away

Posted Tuesday, May 29; Source - various

SALISBURY, NB (May 28, 2012) - One of the Maritimes racing greats, Caleb Dunn, passed away Monday at a Moncton hospital; he was 84. He was a lifetime fan of stock car racing and drove for more than 30 years, with more than 200 wins to his credit. Dunn's accomplishments in, and contribution to, regional stock car racing were formally acknowledged in 2006 when he became a member of the inaugural class of the Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame. He was also enshrined on the Moncton Wall of Fame in 2001.

Kahne Completes Comeback with Convincing 600 Victory

Posted Monday, May 28; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 27, 2012) -- Kasey Kahne continued his emphatic turnaround Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, handily winning the Coca-Cola 600 for the third time.

Results | Scotia Speedworld, May 27

Posted Monday, May 28; Source - SSW Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 27, 2012) - Scotia Speedworld opened its 25th season of weekly stock car racing Sunday afternoon. Unofficial top five race results follow...

Keselowski Stretches Fuel to Win Nationwide Race at Charlotte

Posted Sunday, May 27; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 26, 2012) -- Fuel miser Brad Keselowski got 73 laps out of his last tank of fuel and had enough left in the tank to outrun Denny Hamlin in Saturday's History 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway and do a celebratory burnout afterward.

Cassius Clark Claims White Mountain PASS 150

Posted Friday, May 25; Source - PASS Online

The Pro Sll Stars Series (PASS) North SLM teams were at White Mountain Motorsports Park in North Conway, New Hampshire Saturday night. It was Cassius Clark claiming the win, with Joey Pole and Johnny Clark finishing second and third, respectively. Unofficial race results follow...

Results | Speedway 660 Season Opener, May 26

Posted Sunday, May 27; Source - Track Communications

GEARY, NB (May 26, 2012) - Fans were treated to an exciting night of racing as Speedway 660 opened the 2012 season. Glyn Nott and Greg Fahey dominated action in the Sportsman and Pro Stock Division. Nott completed the hat trick in the Martin's Home Heating Sportsman Division by winning his heat, dash and feature. Fahey won his heat, finished 2nd in the dash and won the A.L. Gullison Disaster Clean-up Pro Stock feature.

Section of NC Highway Named Jeff Gordon Expressway

Posted Saturday, May 26; Source - NCDOT Communications

RALEIGH, NC (May 25, 2012) — Transportation Secretary Gene Conti today joined N.C. Board of Transportation member John Collett, Vice Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners Jim Pendergraph, NASCAR President Mike Helton and Hendrick Motorsports Team Owner Rick Hendrick to dedicate a 1.6-mile section of I-85 from the city of Charlotte corporate limits to the Cabarrus County line as the Jeff Gordon Expressway.

Speedworld Starts Silver Anniversary Celebrations Sunday

Posted Saturday, May 26; Source - Track Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 25, 2012) - Scotia Speedworld is ready to kick off their 25th anniversary season this Sunday with the Weekly Racing Series Season Opener presented by Q104. All 6 Weekly Racing Series divisions will see action on the oval this Sunday. In honour of our birthday celebrations Adult tickets will be just $10.00 this Sunday only, the same price as when the gates first opened 24 seasons ago. Youth tickets (8-15) are just $2.00 and children 7 and under are admitted for free all season at Scotia Speedworld. Tickets will be available at the gate on race day. Grandstand gates open at 12:00 noon with qualifying for all 6 Weekly Racing Series divisions slated to get underway at 2:00 PM.

PASS North SLM Sees Doiron Leading Way to White Mountain

Posted Friday, May 25; Source - PASS Online

NAPLES ME - Round two of the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North super late model "Bull Ring Tour" gets the green Saturday May 26th at North Woodstock New Hampshire's White Mountain Motorsports Park and the early season results indicate that a bunch of past PASS North Rookies of the Year are coming of age.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Charlotte Storylines

Posted Friday, May 25; Source - NASCAR Communications

Sunday's Coca Cola 600 (FOX, live 7 p.m. AT/ 6 p.m. ET) is the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' longest race and arguably most arduous both on track and pit road. At 600 miles – 400 laps around the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway – the race likely will consume more than four hours and require drivers and crews to bring their A games through heat and ever-changing track conditions. Kevin Harvick is the race's defending winner, driving past an out-of-fuel Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the final lap.

Patrick Too Busy to Pine for Indy

Posted Friday, May 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 24, 2012) -- Danica Patrick will be too busy during Coca-Cola 600 weekend to pine for Indianapolis.

Almirola, Ambrose Grab 600 Front Row for RPM

Posted Friday, May 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. -- The No. 43 is back on the pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway -- without a Petty behind the wheel.

2013 NASCAR Hall Of Fame Class Announced

Posted Thursday, May 24; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2012) – NASCAR announced today the 2013 class of inductees into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The five-person class, which will be officially inducted in a ceremony on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., consists of Buck Baker, Cotton Owens, Herb Thomas, Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood.

Squire-Hall Media Award Added to Annual Hall of Fame Honours

Posted Thursday, May 24; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 23, 2012) – Following the announcement of the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame class tonight, NASCAR announced the creation of a new award to honor the contributions of media to the success of the sport. This award, which will become part of the annual NASCAR Hall of Fame ceremonies beginning in February 2013, will bear the names of the first two award winners, legendary broadcasters Ken Squier and Barney Hall, and be called the Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence.

Oyster Bed Speedway Starts 2012 Season | Results

Posted Wednesday, May 23; Source - By NASCAR Wire Service

Oyster Bed Speedway kicked off their racing season Monday afternoon. Many storylines existed heading into the first race date. The two main storylines surrounded two of the most popular drivers at the track. Tom Nicholls was only into his second season of racing at the speedway when he had an incident in Halifax while practicing for the Pro-Stock Series. Curently in critical but stable condition, Tom's wife Gineen sent a message along to be read aloud to everyone thanking them for all the support they have received.

Photo Gallery - Season Opener at Petty International Raceway, May 19

Posted Wednesday, May 23, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Petty International Raceway this past weekend for the 2012 season opener featuring a 150-lap GT Enterprises Sportsman race as well as three other divisions: the Mister Transmission Mini Stock, Street Stock, and Leisure days RV Bandoleros.

NASCAR Docks Sadler, Team for Iowa Infraction

Posted Wednesday, May 23; Source - By NASCAR Wire Service

NASCAR penalized the No. 2 team of Nationwide Series title contender Elliott Sadler on Tuesday, docking the Richard Childress Racing team six points in the series standings.

Toyota Unveils 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camry

Posted Wednesday, May 23; Source - By Toyota Communications

SALISBURY, N.C. (May 22, 2012) -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and TRD, U.S.A. (Toyota Racing Development) today formally introduced the new 2013 Toyota Camry that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) beginning next season at TRD's Salisbury, N.C. facility.

Speedway 600 Starts 2012 Season Saturday

Posted Wednesday, May 23; Source - By Track Communications

Fredericton, NB (May 22, 2012) - Speedway 660's season number 19 takes flight Saturday night at 7PM with the Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener. Race fans will see action in five divisions –Pro Stocks; Martin's Home Heating Sportsman; Street Stocks; Four Cylinders and; Hanwell Village Mart Bandoleros.

Point Standings | Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour
after round 1 of 12 for 2012

Posted Tuesday, May 22; Source - Series Online

Gallery - CARQUEST 100 at Scotia Speedworld, May 20

Posted Tuesday, May 22, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Scotia Speedworld this past weekend for the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and Maritime League of Legends season openers. Ken's photo gallery follows...

Slaunwhite Wins Fast-Paced CARQUEST 100 at Speedworld

Posted Monday, May 21; Source - By Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 21, 2012) - A fast-paced caution-free CARQUEST 100 afternoon saw Craig Slaunwhite start the 2012 season exactly where he left 2011: in Victory Lane at Scotia Speedworld. Slaunwhite took the point on lap 52 for the win passing pole-sitter Greg Proude, the only other leader in the race. A hard-charging Cassius Clark finished second, and Proude finished third. The race took just 23 minutes to complete.

Stenhouse Jr. Dominates for Third-Straight Iowa Win

Posted Sunday, May 20; Source - By K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

NEWTON, Iowa (May 20, 2012) -- Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s success at Iowa Speedway continues.

Johnson Wins Third NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race

Posted Sunday, May 20; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 19, 2012) —-Jimmie Johnson joined an elite club on Saturday night.

O'Blenis Wins Sportsman 150 at Petty Season Opener

Posted Sunday, May 20; Source - By Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (May 19, 2012) - Champion New Brunswick racer Dave O'Blenis took home the checkers Saturday night at Petty International Raceway as winner of the GT Enterprises Sportsman 150. O'Blenis beat Nova Scotia sportsman champion racer Colby Smith by just a 1/2-car length at the finish line after leading 96 laps en route to the win in what was round one of six for the sportsman series scheduled at Petty this summer. Veteran New Brunswick multi-time champion Bill Sommerville finished third on the 25-car field.

Sadler Overcomes Darlington Disappointment with Iowa Pole

Posted Sunday, May 20; Source - By K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service

NEWTON, Iowa (May 19, 2012) - Elliott Sadler has made the transition from forgettable finish to memorable start in one week.

Lofton Beats Keselowski for First Trucks Series Win

Posted Saturday, May 19; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 18, 2012) -- With Brad Keselowski dogging him to the finish line, and with just enough fuel to make it to the end of the race, Justin Lofton held off Brad Keselowski to win Friday night's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch, Allmendinger Win Poles for All-Star Events

Posted Saturday, May 19; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. (May 18, 2012) -- Kyle Busch and his crew had all three elements necessary to win the pole for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race -- speed on the racetrack, speed on and off pit road and speed from the pit crew during the mandatory green-flag stop at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Maritime League of Legends Set to Open Season Sunday

Posted Friday, May 18; Source - By Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 18, 2012) - After a long winter the cars and stars of the Maritime League of Legends Tour (MLOLT) are set to fire up their engines once again on Sunday, May 20h at Scotia Speedworld (SSW). The 50-lap feature for the Legends Tour, which is a part of the CARQUEST 100 event, will serve as round one of seven on the series that will see competition at four different venues in 2012. Matt Moore of Falmouth was the winner of the season opener at Scotia Speedworld last May.

Johnson's No. 48 Team Dethrones Hamlin's No. 11 in Pit Crew Challenge

Posted Friday, May 18; Source - By By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The No. 48 team of Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson saved the best for last Thursday night.

Pro Stock Tour Set for Star-Studded Season Opener Sunday at Speedworld

Posted Friday, May 18; Source - By Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 17, 2012) - The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is kicking off a new season on Sunday at the CARQUEST 100 at Scotia Speedworld. Over 30 teams from across the Maritimes have registered for the 2012 season and event organizers are expecting an exceptional field for Sunday's festivities including special guest, Cassius Clark of Farmington, ME. Advance tickets for the CARQUEST 100 are on sale now at Ticket Atlantic and will also be available at the gate on race day. Grandstands at Scotia Speedworld open at 1:00 pm; Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials will get underway at 3:10 pm with racing slated for 4:00 pm. Weather permitting fans will also be invited onto the track for an autograph session with the drivers of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Charlotte, Iowa Storylines

Posted Thursday, May 17; Source - NASCAR Communications

Fitting, isn't it, that Jimmie Johnson collected Hendrick Motorsports' 200th victory on Saturday night, seven short days before the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race.

Kurt Busch Fined, on Probation After Darlington Actions

Posted Wednesday, May 16; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2012) – NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his actions during the May 12 race at Darlington Raceway.

Petty Ready to Race Into Second Season This Saturday

Posted Tuesday, May 15; Source - Team Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (May 15, 2012) - Petty International Raceway will roar to life this Saturday to start its second season which promises to bring even more excitement to regional race fans than last year. And track owners Brett Benoit, Craig McFetridge, and Wayne Smith are anticipating a full-house when the green flag flies for the first time this year.

Eddy Announces Support from Samuel, Son & Co.

Posted Tuesday, May 15; Source - Team Communications

SACKVILLE, NS - Brad Eddy Racing (BER) is pleased to announce they have signed a multi-year deal with Samuel Son & Co as a premium advertising partner.

Pro Stock Rookie Nicholls Injured in Practice Crash

Posted Monday, May 14; Source - Track/Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS - Tom Nicholls, from Sherwood, Prince Edward Island, was injured in a single-car accident Saturday at Scotia Speedworld. Nicholls was airlifted to the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre where he remains in critical, but stable, condition as of Sunday evening.

Johnson Wins Darlington to Break Drought, Get Hendrick 200

Posted Sunday, May 13; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 12, 2012) -- Finally!

Johnny Clark Wins at Star Speedway

Posted Sunday, May 13; Source - PASS Online

The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North SlM racers were at Star Speedway in New Hampshire Saturday night for round two of the 2012 season. Defending series champion Johnny Clark got the win, with Travis Benjamin and Martin Latilippe second and third, respectively. New Brunswick's Lonnie Sommerville was eighth and Matt Harris was 14th.

Logano Wins Darlington for Second Straight Nationwide Victory

Posted Saturday, May 12; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 11, 2012) -- Joey Logano drove away from Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin after a green-white-checkered-flag restart and won Friday night's VFW Sport Clips 200 Nationwide Series event at Darlington Raceway.

Biffle Best in Cup Qualifying at Darlington

Posted Saturday, May 12; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DARLINGTON, S.C. (May 11, 2012) -- After a stellar qualifying run, Jimmie Johnson said there was some speed left in Darlington Raceway -- and Greg Biffle found it.

Sommerville Tied for PASS North Point Lead as Series Heads for Star

Posted Friday, May 10; Source - PASS Online

NAPLES ME - Saturday May 12 is opening day at New Hampshire's Star Speedway and the tough quarter mile will do it in style with Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North super late models and PASS Mods headlining the show.

Green to Sub for McClure at Darlington

Posted Friday, May 10; Source - Team Communications

Abingdon, VA. (May 9, 2012) — TMI (Team McClure, Inc.) announced today that due to injuries sustained last Saturday following a crash at Talladega Superspeedway, Eric McClure will be sidelined for Friday night's NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Darlington Raceway. Jeff Green, the 2000 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion and teammate to McClure at TriStar Motorsports will drive the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota at Darlington.

PEI PST Race Tagged Advance Rentals 150

Posted Friday, May 10; Source - PST Communications

The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PST) is proud to announce a partnership with Advance Rentals of Prince Edward Island who will present the Advance Rentals 150 at Oyster Bed Speedway on Saturday, August 4th. The race is round eight of 12 on the 2012 schedule and the second of two stops on Prince Edward Island for the popular Maritime stock car touring series.

Gallery - PASS North 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway

Posted Wednesday, May 9, 2012 | Source - photos by Ken MacIsaac. Used with permission.

Maritime motorsports photographer Ken MacIsaac was at Maine's Beech Ridge Motor Speedway this past weekend for the May 5 SouthernMaineMotors.com PASS North SLM season opener.

NASCAR Penalizes Penske Nationwide Crew Chiefs After Talladega Infractions

Posted Wednesday, May 9; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 8, 2012) – NASCAR announced today that two NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chiefs had been fined and placed on probation for violations during this past weekend's event at Talladega Superspeedway. In addition, the teams' respective car chiefs have also been placed on probation for the remainder of the year.

Stewart Causes Stir with Comments After Talladega Race

Posted Tuesday, May 8; Source - Team Chevy Racing

Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart was interviewed after Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway - in which he was caught up a late-race crash on lap 187, finishing 24th. Was he being facetious or serious? You decide. Either way he made his point with the interview, as follows...

Keselowski Ditches Draft-Buddy Busch for Second Win of Season

Posted Monday, May 7; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Executing perfectly a move he had saved for the right occasion, Brad Keselowski pulled away from Kyle Busch on the final lap to win Sunday's Aaron's 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at at Talladega Superspeedway in a green-white-checkered-flag finish.

Doiron Wins, Sommerville Second, in PASS North Season Opener

Posted Sunday, May 6; Source - PASS Online

UNOFFICIAL PASS NORTH SLM RESULTS

Logano Leader of the Pack in Talladega Nationwide Race

Posted Sunday, May 6; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

TALLADEGA, Ala. (May 5, 2012) -- With a slingshot move past Sprint Cup teammate Kyle Busch five laps into overtime, Joey Logano won Saturday afternoon's Aaron's 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.

Gordon Takes Low Road at Talladega to Net 71st Career Pole

Posted Sunday, May 6; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

TALLADEGA, Ala. (May 5, 2012) - Jeff Gordon took the low road to the pole Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway.

Sadler on Nationwide Pole After Qualifying Washed Out

Posted Saturday, May 5; Source - Talladega Superspeedway

TALLADEGA, AL - NASCAR Nationwide Series point leader Elliott Sadler will lead the pack to the green flag in Saturday's Aaron's 312. The starting lineup was set according to the series rule book after rain cancelled Thursday's activities at the superspeedway. Defending series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start on the outside pole by virtue of his second-place point standing.

Ford & Almirola Fastest Friday at Talladega

Posted Saturday, May 5; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- The most fun Mike Ford had as Denny Hamlin's crew chief occurred during his first two years in that role.

McReynolds Wins First ARCA Race With Last-Lap Pass at Talladega

Posted Saturday, May 5; Source - ARCA Communications

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Brandon McReynolds passed Matt Lofton on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway this evening to win the International Motorsports Hall of Fame 250, his first ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards win in seven career starts.

Rain Cancels Thursday ARCA Activities at Talladega

Posted Friday, May 4; Source - Talladega Superspeedway

ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards officials have cancelled all on-track activity at Talladega Superspeedway for today. Rain persisted through the afternoon, leaving the track closed.

Saint John's Sommerville Set for Second Season on PASS North Circuit

Posted Thursday, May 3; Source - Mulkern Racing

Lonnie Sommerville of Saint John, New Brunswick, kicks off a second full season of PASS North Series competition when the series opens 2012 with the SouthernMaineMotors.com 150 at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, Maine, this Saturday, May 5. Sommerville, who finished fourth in this race a year ago in the Mulkern Racing No. 48 A.E. McKay Builders Chevrolet, earned his first career PASS North Series victory at Beech Ridge in July of 2011. Sommerville has never finished worse than fourth at Beech Ridge since joining Mulkern Racing. He finished second overall in the series final point standings hot on the heels of champion Johnny Clark.

Six Nationwide Teams Penalized for Richmond Infractions

Posted Thursday, May 3; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today that six NASCAR Nationwide Series crew chiefs had been fined and placed on probation for violations during this past weekend's event at Richmond International Raceway. In addition, the teams' respective car chiefs have also been placed on probation for the remainder of the year.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Talladega Storylines

Posted Wednesday, May 2; Source - NASCAR Communications

NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Racing continue on the sport's biggest stage – 2.66-mile Talladega Superspeedway – this weekend. Aerodynamic and other procedural changes returned traditional pack racing to Daytona International Speedway in February and should have a similar effect at Talladega.

PASS North Season Ready to Roll Saturday at Beech Ridge

Posted Tuesday, May 1; Source - PASS Online

NAPLES ME - The Pro All Stars Series (PASS) will kick off it's 12th northeast racing season on Saturday May 5 at Scarborough Maine's Beech Ridge Motor Speedway, and its an event that racers and race fans alike have looked forward to since the final checker of 2011. Southern Maine Motors.com has returned as presenting sponsors for all three PASS appearances at the Cusack's immaculate speed plant.

Stats Say Earnhardt Jr. is REALLY Close to Victory

Posted Monday, April 30; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

RICHMOND, Va. -- One of these days -- and that day may come very soon -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. will win a Sprint Cup race and put an end to what several writers have facetiously called NASCAR's "long national nightmare."

April 29 is Dale Earnhardt Day

Posted Sunday, April 29; Source - DEI Online

Dale Earnhardt Inc. (DEI) and The Dale Earnhardt Foundation will host the 2012 Dale Earnhardt Day on Sunday, April 29th, at Dale Earnhardt Inc., Dale Earnhardt Hwy. #3, Mooresville, NC.

Kyle Busch Breaks 2012 Drought for Richmond Win

Posted Sunday, April 29; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

RICHMOND, Va. 9April 28, 2012) -- Pulling away from Dale Earnhardt Jr. after a restart with eight laps left in Saturday night's Capital City 400 at Richmond International Raceway, Kyle Busch streaked to his fourth straight victory in the spring race at the .75-mile track.

Kurt Busch Beats Hamlin for Nationwide Win at Richmond

Posted Saturday, April 28; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

RICHMOND, Va. (April 27, 2012) -- By the thinnest of margins, in a breathtaking finish that featured two cars sideways and side-by-side at the finish line, Kurt Busch beat Denny Hamlin to the checkered flag by .062 seconds to win Friday night's Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway.

Martin Wins Richmond Pole for MWR

Posted Saturday, April 28; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

RICHMOND, Va. 9April 27, 2012) -- The late draw in Friday afternoon's NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying session made little difference at all -- except to Mark Martin.

Stewart Wins Hamlin's Short-Track Showdown

Posted Friday, April 27; Source - The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. -- Tony Stewart stalked Virginia short-track racer Greg Edwards for several laps before passing him, and the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champ never gave up the lead again to win the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown at Richmond International Raceway.

Change is Coming for Bristol Motor Speedway

Posted Thursday, April 26; Source - Track Communications

Less than a month after fan feedback convinced him to make changes to the concrete surface at Bristol Motor Speedway, Bruton Smith, Chairman and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, today announced his plans for significant modifications to the track.

Gallery - Greg Sewart's Induction to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

Posted Thursday, April 26, 2012 | Source - photos by Peter Moriarty. Used with permission.

Five-time MASCAR champion Greg Sewart, from Halifax NS, was inducted to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame in Toronto this past Saturday. He joined seven others as the Class of 2012, including Dick Foley of Montreal, Rudy Bartling of Courtrice, On . Robin Edwardes, of L'Orignal , On, Paul Manson of Toronto, Ben Docktor of Calgary, Norm Ellefson, now living in Spokane Washington and this year's international inductee Michael Andretti of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Hamlin's Short-Track Showdown Set for Thursday at Richmond

Posted Wednesday, April 25; Source - Denny Hamlin Foundation

Twelve NASCAR stars, past and present, will run the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model division race at Richmond International Raceway on Thursday, April 26. Joining the best local Late Model Stock Car drivers for the race are:

This Weekend in NASCAR - Richmond Storylines

Posted Wednesday, April 25; Source - NASCAR Communications

It's back to the short track for the third and final time this spring. This time the venue is Richmond International Raceway, the .75-mile gem that offers a preview one of the most important races of the season – the cut-off race for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The track, a 0.50-mile dirt track in its 1953 debut but a 0.75-mile triangular-shaped layout since fall 1988, is the third-oldest venue on the current schedule after Martinsville Speedway (1949) and Darlington Raceway (1950).

Cat Continues Sponsorship of Atlantic Cat 250

Posted Tuesday, April 24; Source - Track Communications

HALIFAX, NS (April 23, 2012) - The longest race sponsor relationship in Atlantic Canada continues through the 2012 season as Atlantic Tractors and Equipment Limited will present the 13th Annual Atlantic Cat 250 on Saturday, August 11 at Scotia Speedworld. The Atlantic Cat 250 is a marquee event on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour and one of only two 250 lap events on the 2012 schedule.

Hamlin Holds Off Truex for Cup Win at Kansas

Posted Monday, April 23; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- It was Denny Hamlin's day in the sun.

Buescher Powers to First Truck Series Victory

Posted Sunday, April 22; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Simply put, it was James Buescher's day.

Allmendinger Overcomes Late Draw for Kansas Cup Pole

Posted Sunday, April 22; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

KANSAS CITY, Kan.-- Despite a late draw on a slick track that warmed throughout Saturday's qualifying session, AJ Allmendinger claimed the pole for Sunday's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, posting a lap at 175.993 mph (30.683 seconds).

Who's No. 1 at Roush Fenway? According to Edwards - it's Biffle

Posted Saturday, April 21; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Greg Biffle tried to deadpan his answer, but the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader couldn't suppress a sly smile as he replied to a question about the pecking order at Roush Fenway Racing.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Kansas Storylines

Posted Friday, April 20; Source - NASCAR Communications

Greg Biffle, too talented and too prolific to go an entire season without winning, did just that in 2011. Going into last weekend's race at Texas Motor Speedway, 49 races had passed since the last time Biffle visited Victory Lane.

Kentucky Speedway GM Confident Traffic Problems are Solved

Posted Thursday, April 19; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

If there's a lasting image from last year's inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway, it doesn't involve the streams of headlights inching toward the racetrack long after the event had started.

Obama Welcomes Stewart & Other Chase Drivers to White House

Posted Wednesday, April 18; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 17, 2012) -- President Obama gave NASCAR Sprint Cup champ Tony Stewart plenty of light-hearted ribbing during his remarks at the champion's tour of the White House on Tuesday. But he did seem pretty serious about one thing.

Terry Roma - More Than a Great Racer

Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | Source - By CTW.com, photos by Ken MacIsaac

On Sunday Terry Roma lost his long and courageous battle with cancer. His family and friends lost a loved one. The Maritime racing community lost someone who was a fan favourite not just because of what he did on the track, but off the track.

Centre for Speed Events to be Telecast by Rogers

Posted April 16; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

SHEDIAC, NB (April 16, 2012) - Shediac's CENTRE for Speed (CFS) and Rogers TV are pleased to announce a partnership to deliver local motor sports action on Rogers Cable Channel 10. The tentative schedule will see the majority of CFS's schedule of events taped for rebroadcast the following week including select weekly racing and Atlantic Speed Weeks shows. The detailed TV schedule, and format will be released prior to the speedways season opener on June 16th.

Kahne Comes From Back to Win as NASCAR Returns to Rockingham

Posted April 16; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- Kasey Kahne capped a successful weekend of triple-duty Sunday afternoon, winning the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 to mark NASCAR's return to Rockingham Speedway for the first time since 2004.

Biffle Beats Johnson for Texas Win

Posted April 15; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Saving his equipment for the final green-flag run, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points leader Greg Biffle finally put a win on the board, cruising to a 3.235-second victory over Jimmie Johnson in Saturday night's Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Piquet Jr. Wins First Truck Pole at Rockingham

Posted April 15; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. -- Nelson Piquet Jr. has driven a little bit of everything over the course of his racing career -- go-carts, Formula One and the developmental rungs of stock-car racing.

Stenhouse Jr. Extends Roush Streak with Nationwide Win at Texas

Posted Saturday, April 14; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FORT WORTH, Texas -- Streaking away from Denny Hamlin and pole-sitter Paul Menard after a restart with six laps left, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won Friday night's O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 Nationwide Series race at Texas Motor Speedway.

Truex Streaks to First 2012 Pole at Texas

Posted Saturday, April 14; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FORT WORTH, Texas -- In blustery conditions at Texas Motor Speedway, Martin Truex Jr. topped the speed chart in Friday's NASCAR Sprint Cup qualifying session, winning the pole for Saturday night's Samsung Mobile 500 at the 1.5-mile track.

Earnhardt Jr. Feels Like He is Ready to Win

Posted Friday, April 13; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know if or when he'll win his next Cup race, but he's in a better position to snap a winless streak that has grown to 135 races than he was last year or the year before.

Strong PST Rookie Class Shaping up for 2012

Posted Sunday, April 8; Source - Series Online

HALIFAX, NS (April 12, 2012) - The 2012 Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour freshman crop is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. Oyster Bed Speedway Street Stock fan favorite Tom Nicholls (Sherwood, PE), 2009 Sportsman Tour champion Frankie Fraser (Shubenacadie, NS), 2011 Tri-County Motor Speedway (NC) champion Brad Eddy (Lower Sackville, NS), and former Speedway 660 Pro Stock competitor Steve Halpin (Saint John, NB) along with former PEI Modified Champions Terry Dougay (Albany, PE) and Dylan Gosbee (Cornwall, PE) have submitted their intentions to contend for the Exide High Voltage Rookie of the Year title this season.

2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Nominees Announced

Posted Thursday, April 12; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 11, 2012) – Determination and innovation, two qualities existing in abundance in the men and women who built NASCAR, characterize the 25 nominees for the 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame class.

Wood Bros Latest Innovation: The Perfect Mower

Posted Wednesday, April 11; Source - Team Communications

Throughout the decades in which he served as crew chief for the Wood Brothers race team, Leonard Wood was known for being able to take his machine tools and solve most any problem and create some innovative components as well.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Texas, Rockingham Storylines

Posted Tuesday, April 10; Source - NASCAR Communications

And…we're back.

Grissom Wins Easter Bunny 150

Posted Sunday, April 8; Source - Series Online

HICKORY, NC (April 7, 2012) - Kyle Grissom fought off multiple challenges from several different drivers in route to earning his first career super late model win in the PASS South Easter Bunny 150 at the Hickory Motor Speedway. Grissom was able to pull away in the final five laps from Brad Kesolowski Racing development driver Landon Cling, who finish a career best second, and Texas native Trey Mitchell in third. Cassius Clark was the best finishing PASS North driver in fourth with Roger Lee Newton rounding out your top five. Current PASS South Series points leader heading into the Easter Bunny 150, Preston Peltier finished 26th after getting caught up in an accident early on.

Hamlin Caddies at the Masters

Posted Friday, April 6; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Denny Hamlin made his reputation as a driver.

MIS is F-A-S-T with New Blacktop

Posted Thursday, April 5; Source - Track Communications

BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 4, 2012) – Five top NASCAR drivers were at Michigan International Speedway this week for a two-day Goodyear Tire Test - the first since the track was repaved. They all had one comment in common: the track is fast, very fast.

$5,000 "Egg" in Store for Easter Bunny 150 Winner

Posted Wednesday, April 4; Source - Series Communications

CHARLOTTE, NC - The PASS South series has posted a $5,000 top prize for the winner of this weekends Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway. Over 40 cars are expected to converge on the 3/8th mile track for Saturday night's event. Former Easter Bunny 150 winners Ben Rowe, Ryan Lawler, Preston Peltier, and Stephen Nasse will all look to become the first repeat winner. If history is anywhere close to repeating itself the Easter Bunny 150 winner will give fans a pretty solid indication on who will win the series championship in 2012, as four out of six champions the series has crowned, won the 150 lap event the same year they won the series points championship.

Commentary | Danica's Profound Influence in NASCAR, Even In Absentia

Posted Tuesday, April 3; Source - Commentary By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Commentary - The opinions expressed are solely those of the author.

With 10 laps left in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Martinsville, Danica Patrick lifted the glass case from the red phone on the corner of her desk and pressed the single red button in the center of the dial.

Newman Cashes in on Late-Race Melee at Martinsville

Posted Monday, April 2; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- In the wake of a controversial late-race caution, Ryan Newman spoiled an afternoon of Hendrick hegemony with an opportunistic victory in the Goody's Fast Relief 500 Sunday at Martinsville Speedway.

Harvick Dominates Martinsville Truck Race

Posted Sunday, April 1; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Kevin Harvick may have relinquished ownership in his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team, but he hasn't lost any speed in the process.

Kahne Edges Harvick for Martinsville Cup Pole

Posted Sunday, April 1; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Kasey Kahne proved once again that he's a fast starter, but he's still in dire need of a strong finish.

Martinsville Notebook, Friday March 30

Posted Saturday, March 31; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

VICKERS WILL RUN ROAD COURSES FOR MWR

This Weekend in NASCAR - Martinsville Storylines

Posted Friday, March 30; Source - NASCAR Communications

None of what Tony Stewart has accomplished recently makes sense.

New Format, Fun Unveiled for NASCAR's All-Star Event

Posted Thursday, March 29; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 27, 2012) – The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, under way now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.

Island Racer Victim of Fire; Loses Car and More

Posted Tuesday, March 27; Source - various

Oyster Bed Speedway racer Randy Millar thought he was well on his way to being ready for the 2012 race season at Oyster Bed Speedway - until last Tuesday - when a devastating fire ripped through his backyard race shop. The blaze was fully involved by the time the firefighters arrived and the building, along with its contents, a total loss. The building held sentimental value for the Millar family as it was part of Randy's grandparents homestead in Freeland, PE; the contents were the result of 19 years of scrimping, scrounging and saving everything he could to build a successful stock car team.

Stewart Wins Rain-Shortened Race at Fontana

Posted Monday, March 26; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FONTANA, Calif. -- Tony Stewart made all the right moves Sunday at Auto Club Speedway, and the last one proved decisive in taking the three-time champion to Victory Lane in the rain-shortened Auto Club 400.

Logano Gives JGR Eight Straight Saturday in California

Posted Saturday, March 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FONTANA, Calif.—- Joey Logano kept the Joe Gibbs Racing streak alive.

Driver Opinions Vary on the Topic of Changing Bristol

Posted Saturday, March 24; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Should Bristol Motor Speedway be returned to its pre-2007 configuration to satisfy race fans' apparent hunger for beating and banging?

Appeal Over, but Dispute Over Johnson's "C" Posts Still Rages

Posted Saturday, March 24; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FONTANA, Calif. -- In the aftermath of Hendrick Motorsports' successful appeal of penalties imposed on the No. 48 team for a Daytona rules infraction, Jimmie Johnson made a bold assertion Friday at Auto Club Speedway.

Hamlin Knocks Teammate Off California Pole

Posted Saturday, March 24; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

FONTANA, Calif. -- Kyle Busch had the pole for Sunday's Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway -- until Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin took it away from him.

This Weekend in NASCAR: California Storylines

Posted Friday, March 23; Source - NASCAR Communications

After last weekend's stop in Bristol's Thunder Valley, NASCAR Sprint Cup (NSCS) and NASCAR Nationwide Series teams head west for the third time in 2012 for the season's only visit to the two-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. The NSCS won't return west again until the June 24 running of the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway's road course near Sonoma, Calif.

Centre for Speed Reorganizes Efforts for 2012, and Beyond

Posted Friday, March 23; Source - NASCAR Communications

March 21, 2012 - Shediac's CENTRE for Speed is pleased to announce that Michel Castonguay has joined its team as Director of Marketing and Promotions and Co-Owner. Tim Wile, President of the new organization, announced today that Castonguay, a NB native, will also take on responsibities increasing exposure of the faciliity in the community and throughout the region.

Stream Come True; SIRIUS NASCAR Radio Available Online

Posted Thursday, March 22; Source - NASCAR Communications

NEW YORK – Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and NASCAR have announced an agreement to simulcast the programming on the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio channel in its entirety – which includes live broadcasts of every national series race, plus daily NASCAR talk – online for SiriusXM subscribers nationwide.

Team 48 Penalty Overturned on Final Appeal

Posted Wednesday, March 21; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

Penalties levied against Hendrick Motorsports' No. 48 team driven by Jimmie Johnson were overturned Tuesday.

Keselowski Backs Twitter-Talk With Bristol Win

Posted Monday, March 19; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- NASCAR racing has a new Ice Man.

Strategic Call Helps Sadler Win Bristol

Posted Sunday, March 18; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL, Tenn.—- Elliott Sadler wasn't sure about the decisive call in Saturday's Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway -- until crew chief Luke Lambert gave him a history lesson.

Biffle Edges Allmendinger for Bristol Pole

Posted Saturday, March 17; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL, Tenn. -- By the thinnest of margins, Greg Biffle won the pole for Sunday's Food City 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

This Weekend in NASCAR | Bristol Storylines

Posted Friday, March 16; Source - NASCAR Communications

Stewart, Addington Check Vegas Off The List

Bristol Begins Spring Short Track Season

Posted Thursday, March 15; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 14, 2012) — Spring's short track season opens this week at Bristol Motor Speedway, an up-close-and-personal type of hard-nosed racing that's been the foundation of NASCAR competition since the 1940s.

PASS South Easter Bunny 150 to be Broadcast Online

Posted Wednesday, March 14; Source - PASS Online

CHARLOTTE, NC – Officials from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) have announced that fans around the world will be able to view the 7th Annual Easter Bunny 150 at Hickory Motor Speedway online on 3 Wide Networks Pay-Per-View. Fans that are not able to attend the Easter Bunny 150 on April 7th in person can purchase the event for $19.99 and get the same experience as fans at the track from time trials to support division action to the main event.

Panel Upholds Penalty to 48 Team; Further Appeal Expected

Posted Wednesday, March 14; Source - NASCAR Wire Service

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel upheld penalties issued to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports team Tuesday, keeping Jimmie Johnson outside the top 20 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points standings.

Speedway Miramichi Expands Schedule

Posted Tuesday, March 13; Source - Track Communications

Speedway Miramichi management have announced details for their 2012 schedule, along with the addition of an October season finale. The facility will re-open June 9 under new ownership after sitting idle for the past two seasons.

Stewart Hits Jackpot With Vegas Win

Posted Monday, March 12; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS -- Tony Stewart scratched another racetrack off the bucket list.

2013 Dodge Charger Race Car Unveiled at Vegas

Posted Sunday, March 11; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS (Sunday, March 11, 2012) – Fans asked for it. NASCAR agreed. SRT Motorsports and Dodge delivered. SRT Motorsports unveiled the 2013 Dodge Charger that will compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series next season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway today in front of the people that asked for the change -- the fans. Just as they did with the Dodge Challenger when it was introduced in the NASCAR Nationwide Series two years ago, SRT Motorsports designers and engineers created a race car fans will have no problem identifying on the race track. The defining features of the street Charger have been expertly incorporated into the racing version.

Busch, Johnson to Backup Cars after Saturday Practice Melee

Posted Sunday, March 11; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS -- After a brush with the wall early in Saturday's first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice session, Kyle Busch will drive a backup car in Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Stenhouse Jr. Wins Vegas Nationwide Race

Posted Saturday, March 10; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS -- Ricky Stenhouse Jr. dominated the last 50 laps of Saturday's Sam's Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, pulling away from Mark Martin during a 39-lap green flag run the finish.

Kahne is Able to Grab Vegas Pole

Posted Saturday, March 10; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

LAS VEGAS -- Kasey Kahne was the fastest of the fast Friday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Vickers To Drive The No. 55 In Six Races for MWR

Posted Friday, March 9; Source - Team Communications

CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that Brian Vickers will drive the team's No. 55 Toyota Camry in six NASCAR Sprint Cup races in 2012 beginning at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 18.

This Weekend in NASCAR | Las Vegas Storylines

Posted Thursday, March 8; Source - NASCAR Communications

Talk about teamwork.

Truck Tire Test Offers Sneak Peak at Rockingham Return

Posted Wednesday, March 7; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

ROCKINGHAM, N.C.-- Three NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers hit Rockingham Speedway today for a scheduled Goodyear Tire test, a day-long coming attraction of sorts to the full-length feature in mid-April.

Ken's Korner| Spotlight on Glyn Nott

Posted Tuesday, March 6, 2012 | Source - CTW.com, by Ken MacIsaac

Maritime motorsports archivist and photographer Ken MacIsaac is doing a series of regional racing driver spotlight features - with this edition featuring veteran racer Glynn Nott, from Burton, NB, who has been behind the wheel of everything from 4 cylinder to street stock to sportsman to AOW.

Hamlin Holds Harvick Off for Phoenix Win

Posted Monday, March 5; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- At the racetrack that dashed his championship hopes in 2010, Denny Hamlin found redemption in Sunday's Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Sadler Gets Long Overdue Win in Phoenix Nationwide Race

Posted Saturday, March 4; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Elliott Sadler got some well-deserved payback at Phoenix International Raceway.

Martin Makes Mark at MWR with Phoenix Pole Run

Posted Sunday, March 4; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

AVONDALE, Ariz.—- Mark Martin didn't need a second qualifying lap Saturday at Phoenix International Raceway.

NASCAR Notebook | Keselowski Explains Phone in Car, & More

Posted Saturday, March 3; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Brad Keselowski made news last week for tweeting from the backstretch during a long delay in the Daytona 500 -- but his reasons for keeping a phone in his car have nothing to do with his Twitter account.

Penske Racing to Partner with Ford Starting in 2013

Posted Friday, March 2; Source - Team Communications

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (March 1, 2012) - Penske Racing has announced that it will join Ford Racing as part of a multi-year agreement that will begin with the 2013 NASCAR season.

NASCAR Levies Heavy Penalties on Johnson's 48 Team

Posted Thursday, March 1; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 29, 2012) – NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the No. 48 team in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500.

NASCAR News & Notes

Posted Wednesday, February 29; Source - NASCAR Communications

With the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series season openers in the books teams head for Phoenix this weekend for round two of their 2012 seasons. News & notes follow...

Kenseth Wins What May Be Most Bizarre Daytona 500 Ever

Posted Tuesday, February 28; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Finally, nothing out of the ordinary happened.

DIS President Talks About Making Decision to Postpone Daytona 500

Posted Monday, February 27; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway has been postponed due to rain showers and rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 27 at noon (FOX).

Rain Forces First-Ever Daytona 500 Postponement; Fingers Crossed for Monday

Posted Monday, February 27; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Persistent rain washed out the 54th running of the Daytona 500, forcing a postponement of the Great American Race for the first time in its history.

Buescher Gets First Nationwide Win in Wild Daytona Finish

Posted Sunday, February 26; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- In a weekend of unlikely winners, James Buescher took the checkered flag under caution in Saturday's Drive4COPD 300 Nationwide Series race with wreckage from the cars of the likely winners strewn behind him in Turn 4 at Daytona International Speedway.

After Three Overtimes Rookie King Reigns in Daytona Truck Race

Posted Saturday, February 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Count 'em. John King now has three victories.

Patrick Wins Pole for NASCAR Nationwide Race at Daytona

Posted Saturday, February 25; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- A day after a jarring crash took her out of the first Gatorade Duel 150 qualifying race at Daytona International Speedway, Danica Patrick stormed back to win the pole for Saturday's Drive4COPD Nationwide Series race at the 2.5-mile track.

Stewart, Kenseth Capture Gatorade Duel Qualifying Races

Posted Wednesday, February 22; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth claimed their positions on the second row for Sunday's 54th annual Daytona 500 with wins in their respective Gatorade Duel at Daytona qualifying races at historic Daytona International Speedway.

How To Qualify For The Daytona 500

Posted Wednesday, February 22; Source - NASCAR Communications

Qualifying for the Daytona 500 is unlike any other auto racing qualifying procedure. Drivers have two chances to qualify for the season-opening race, as opposed to the usual format of one qualifying session per event. The first chance comes via Daytona 500 Qualifying, held Sunday, Feb. 19 - in which Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle were locked into the front row for the Daytona 500 - by virtue of their qualifying speeds. The other chance is the Gatorade Duel at Daytona, two 150-mile qualifying races held on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Petty's International Weekend is Growing

Posted Tuesday, February 21; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (February 20, 2012) - The management of Petty International Raceway, along with that of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour, are pleased to announce the August 24-25 International weekend will be expanded to include a 150-lap feature race for the pro stock competitors.

This Weekend in NASCAR | Daytona Storylines

Posted Tuesday, February 21; Source - NASCAR Communications

Throw back. Old school. Retro. Use whatever moniker you like, and it would fit this past weekend in NASCAR.

Shootout will Return to its Roots in 2013

Posted Monday, February 20; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2012) – NASCAR today released the eligibility requirements for the 2013 Shootout at Daytona, an announcement that signals a return to the fan-favorite preseason event's roots.

Edwards Wins Pole for the 54th Daytona 500

Posted Monday, February 20; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With a fast lap of 194.738 mph – the fastest qualifying lap at Daytona in over a decade – Carl Edwards put the No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford on the pole for the 54th annual Daytona 500 during Sunday's Daytona 500 Qualifying Presented by Kroger.

Kyle Busch Beats Stewart in Last Lap Pass for Shootout Win

Posted Sunday, February 19; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Kyle Busch used amazing driving skills to nip defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart at the finish line by a record 0.013 seconds in Saturday night's 34th annual Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway.

Motor Racing Network to Stream 2012 Broadcast Schedule

Posted Saturday, February 18; Source - MRN Communications

CONCORD, N.C. (February 17, 2012) – Motor Racing Network – "The Voice of NASCAR" – will be even more accessible during the 2012 racing season with today's announcement that it has added live web streaming for fans to access MRN race broadcasts and other programming throughout the year.

Truex Picks Pole for Budweiser Shootout

Posted Saturday, February 18; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Martin Truex Jr. will start from the pole in Saturday night's 34th Budweiser Shootout after claiming the top spot on the grid in a blind draw of numbers taped to Budweiser bottles.

Johnson's No. 48 Flunks 500 Inspection

Posted Saturday, February 18; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Busted again.

Gerhart Loses Pole for Saturday's ARCA Season Opener

Posted Saturday, February 18; Source - ARCA Online, edited

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - ARCA veteran Bobby Gerhart made a pole-winning run Friday at Daytona International Speedway but saw his time and lap disallowed after an engine inspection failure during post-qualifying inspection. Instead, Sean Corr will start on the pole for Saturday's Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200; it is Corr's first series pole award.

Rudd, Childress to be Inducted in NMPA Hall of Fame

Posted Friday, February 17; Source - NMPA Communications

Outstanding driver Ricky Rudd and championship team owner Richard Childress will be inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame in May.

Johnson Goes to New Depths to Recover Championship Form

Posted Friday, February 17; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jimmie Johnson found out the hard way that sometimes it pays to fix what isn't broken -- or at least to try.

Petty Plans Oval Outlaw Event for July 14

Posted Thursday, February 16; Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (February 16, 2012) - Petty International Raceway is expanding its 2012 schedule with a "run what you brung" outlaw race on July 14. The Oval Outlaw Triple 44's presented by O'Blenis & Sons Roofing and Siding will offer racers and race fans alike a no-holds-barred event unlike anything seen in recent racing history in the Maritimes.

Before the Speedway NASCAR Raced On Daytona's Beach

Posted Wednesday, February 15; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2012) — You could call Daytona's Beach & Road Course one of America's first off-road competitions. At least part of it.

Stewart Guest Stars In ABC's Comedy Last Man Standing With Tim Allen

Posted Tuesday, February 14; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2012) – NASCAR fans are looking forward to watching Tony Stewart defend his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this season, beginning with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET). But before he returns to the comfort behind the wheel of his day job, people all across the country can catch a glimpse of Stewart's acting skills when he appears on the ABC comedy "Last Man Standing" starring Tim Allen tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 14 (8 – 8:30 p.m. ET).

2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season Opens Saturday With Shootout At Daytona

Posted Tuesday, February 14; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 13, 2012) — It's here. At last. The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season ramps up this week with a bevy of traditional events leading up to the 54tn annual Daytona 500.

Kahne Will Be Ready for Daytona Following Knee Surgery

Posted Saturday, February 11; Source - Team Communications

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne will be ready for the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout, the Feb. 26 Daytona 500 and all of Daytona Speedweeks after undergoing successful outpatient knee surgery this morning.

Jeff Burton Poised to Get Back in Contention

Posted Friday, February 10; Source - Special to NASCAR Wire Service

Jeff Burton has often been regarded as a senior statesman in the garage and his words typically resonate with NASCAR drivers and officials alike. Maybe that's why his frank assessment of his 2011 campaign hit with such emphasis.

Kravitz to Perform Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show

Posted Friday, February 10; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Rock superstar Lenny Kravitz will perform the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, the pre-race extravaganza leading up to the start of "The Great American Race" at Daytona International Speedway on Sunday, Feb. 26 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET, pre-race show begins at noon ET).

ARCA Kicks Off 60th Season Feb 18 at Daytona

Posted Friday, February 10; Source - ARCA Communications

TOLEDO, Ohio - Next Saturday, the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 at Daytona International Speedway will open the 60th Anniversary Season for the Automobile Racing Club of America. The ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards - ARCA's flagship series for developmental drivers and veterans alike - will open practice Thursday, hold qualifying Friday, and race Saturday in the first major stock car event of 2012.

Will Rule Changes Result in Last Tango at Daytona?

Posted Thursday, February 9; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

NASCAR fans spoke loudly. More than 80 percent of fans polled by NASCAR either hated the two-car drafts at Daytona or said they preferred pack drafting to the tandems.

Understanding How EFI Will Affect NASCAR

Posted Wednesday, February 8; Source - By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service

CONCORD, N.C. -- Simply put, NASCAR's move to electronic fuel injection hasn't gotten the press it deserves.

This Week in NASCAR: Preseason Storylines

Posted Wednesday, February 8; Source - NASCAR Communications

Counting down the final days until the engines start turning over in earnest, this week is the last before NASCAR's three national series head to Daytona International Speedway for their respective 2012 season openers.

Ken's Korner| Spotlight on Tony Leonard

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012 | Source - CTW.com, by Ken MacIsaac

Maritime motorsports archivist and photographer Ken MacIsaac is doing a series of regional racing driver spotlight features - with this edition featuring Tony Leonard, from Halifax, NS, a veteran sportsman division racer at Scotia Speedworld.

2012 PASS National Schedule Set with Seven Events

Posted Friday, February 3; Source - PASS Online

NAPLES, ME – Pro All Stars Series (PASS) officials announced today the seven venues that will make up the 2012 PASS National Championship schedule. The PASS National Championship is comprised of seven races that combines select events from the PASS South and PASS North schedules to crown the nation's only true Super Late Model Champion. The PASS National Championship will be contested at some of the country's most famous short tracks including: Hickory (NC) Motor Speedway, Stafford (CT) Motor Speedway, White Mountain (NH) Motorsports Park, Beech Ridge (ME) Motor Speedway, Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, TN, Caraway (NC) Speedway, and Concord (NC) Speedway.

Harvick Inducted Into Hometown Sports Hall of Fame

Posted Friday, February 3; Source - Special to NASCAR Wire Service

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- NASCAR Sprint Cup Series star Kevin Harvick returned Wednesday to where his racing career began -- his hometown of Bakersfield, Calif. -- to be inducted into the Bob Elias Kern County Sports Hall of Fame.

54th Daytona 500 Boasts Record Purse of $19,142,601

Posted Thursday, February 2; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 54th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET) – NASCAR's biggest and most prestigious race – will carry a record purse of more than $19 million as well as a new contingency award that will payout $200,000 to the driver leading at the completion of Lap 100.

Ragan Learned Lessons During Off-Season Job Search

Posted Thursday, February 2; Source - NASCAR Communications

Forget talent.

Patrick in Daytona 500 With Stewart-Baldwin Alliance

Posted Wednesday, February 1; Source - Team Communications

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Jan. 31, 2012) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has entered into a collaborative partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) where TBR will field the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala for all 10 of Danica Patrick's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2012.

Dillon Brothers Two-Step up Racing Career Ladder

Posted Wednesday, February 1; Source - NASCAR Communications

Austin and Ty Dillon don't claim to have a sibling rivalry, but there is some element of competition in their bloodlines. There's also little coincidence that their career arcs have strikingly similar parallels.

Photos | Speedway 660 Awards Banquet

Posted Wednesday, February 1; Source - Track Communications

Richard Petty Driving Experience will Return to Riverside

Posted Tuesday, January 31; Source - RPDE Communications

Concord, N.C. – Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the North-Carolina-based worldwide leader in NASCAR stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that it will be returning north this summer for a second Canadian Summer Tour.

Speedway 600 Celebrates 2011, Previews 2012, at Annual Awards Banquet

Posted Tuesday, January 31; Source - Track Communications

FREDERICTON, NB Saturday night at the Fredericton Inn Speedway 660 held its annual Awards banquet to honor the champions and award winners from the past season. A crowd of over 350 on hand to see the 2011 hardware rolled out. This event is always a great cap off to the previous season and a kick off for the upcoming season.

Kyle Busch Takes Third Speedfest Victory

Posted Monday, January 30; Source - CRA Communications

CORDELE, GA - In front of a standing room only crowd at Watermelon Capitol Speedway, Kyle Busch ran past the field to capture the win in the CRA Super Series Speedfest 200. With 3 wide racing the first 3 laps out for 8 - 15 spots, followed by side-by-side racing for much of the first half of the race, on lap 97, Jeff Fultz left the track and went into the creek off of turn 3 after hitting an oil patch for a wild ride that marked the end of the first half of the race.

NASCAR's Allmendinger Wins First Rolex 24 Title

Posted Monday, January 30; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 29, 2012) -- In his ninth try at winning North America's most prestigious sports car race, team owner Michael Shank put his faith in a NASCAR driver. And that driver –- A.J. Allmendinger –- put in three grueling hours at the wheel of the No. 60 Michael Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian Ford/Riley Daytona Prototype to win the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Ward Burton Back on Track - With Son Jeb as Truck Series Teammate

Posted Sunday, January 29; Source - Team Communications

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 26, 2012) - Hillman Racing today announced that 2002 Daytona 500 Champion Ward Burton will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut behind the wheel of the No. 27 Hillman Racing Chevrolet with funding from State Waters Heaters in next month's season-opening NextEra 250 at Daytona International Speedway.

Crooks Racing Has Busy Offseason With Busier 2012 Ahead

Posted Saturday, January 28; Source - Crooks Communications

Mooresville, NC - The 2011 season was a landmark year for Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native Gary Crooks and his Crooks Racing company, but with the current off season coming to a close and the focus to the 2012 racing in full swing it looks as if 2012 could be even bigger and better. The recent purchase of a new 9,000 square foot shop in Mooresville, North Carolina, the first GRIP Seminar in Portland, Maine, and the expansion of three driver development cars for Brad Keselowski Racing (BKR) under the Crooks Racing banner are all headlines leading up to the start of the 2012 racing year.

NASCAR's Brian France Says Sport Is In A Very Good Place

Posted Friday, January 27; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2012) — NASCAR and its stakeholders intend to build on the success of 2011 as the new season begins with the Feb. 26 Daytona 500 and other Speedweeks events at Daytona International Speedway.

Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Pocono Raceway Patriarch, Passes

Posted Friday, January 27; Source - Track Communications

Long Pond, PA (January 26, 2012) - Dr. Joseph Mattioli, Pocono Raceway Founder and Chairman of the Board, passed away today at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, surrounded by his loving family, following a lengthy illness. He was 86. "Doc" as he was known to friends and associates, was one of the most respected and admired men in automobile racing. He founded Pocono Raceway in the early 1960's and has been at the helm of Pocono ever since. Under his leadership, the track grew in stature and has hosted 68 very successful NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Events. His passion and drive helped Pocono Raceway succeed when other tracks fell by the wayside. Pocono Raceway is the only remaining family owned and run track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule. He was always concerned that race fans and race car drivers and their families were treated with the upmost respect and constantly upgraded procedures and Raceway facilities to meet that goal.

2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour | Day 3 Highlights

Posted Thursday, January 26; Source - NASCAR Communications

Richard Childress Racing was among the Wednesday stops on the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour. More photos in the slideshow following the story.

2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour | Day 2 Highlights

Posted Wednesday, January 25; Source - NASCAR Communications

The unveiling fo the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford Fusion was one of the highlights from Tuesday's 2012 media tour in Charlotte. More photos in the slideshow following the story.

2012 NASCAR Sprint Media Tour | Day 1 Highlights

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - NASCAR Communications

The annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series media tour got underway Monday with stops at Stewart-Haas Racing (pictured), Joe Gibbs Racing, and Michael Waltrip Racing. Highlights and photo gallery follow...

Jeff Gordon Wins 2011 NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award

Posted Tuesday, January 24; Source - NASCAR Communications

Jeff Gordon is the recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award for 2011 for his work with children's health issues.

Start Times Finalized For Speedweeks 2012 Events

Posted Tuesday, January 24; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the third straight year, the 54th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26, NASCAR's biggest, richest and most prestigious race, is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start time (TV – FOX Sports, Radio – MRN Radio).

Photos | 2012 Unveilings at the NASCAR Hall of Fame

Posted Monday, January 23; Source - NASCAR Communications

CHARLOTTE, NC - The NASCAR Hall of Fame celebration of the Class of 2012 came to a close Sunday with the unveiling of special exhibits and granite markers paying homage to the five newest inductees: Dale Inna, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip, Cale Yarborough, and the late Richie Evans.

Date Change for Speedway 660's PASS Race

Posted Sunday, January 22; Source - Series Online

New England's Pro All Stars Series (PASS) will make its annual stop in eastern Canada at Speedway 660 in Geary, New Brunswick one week earlier than previously announced. The new date for the event is Saturday June 9.

2012 Marks 20 Year Anniversary for Gordon & DuPont

Posted Sunday, January 22; Source - Team Communications

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 21, 2012) "A Whole New World" appropriately was the No. 1 song on the pop charts the year Jeff Gordon came on the NASCAR Cup Series scene in the rainbow-colored Hendrick Motorsports No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet and took the motorsports world by storm.

Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame's Third Class

Posted Saturday, January 21; Source - NASCAR Communications

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2012) — "A legend for everyone" describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame's third class of inductees enshrined tonight, Friday, Jan. 20.

Kyle Busch to Share Seat With Brother Kurt in NASCAR Nationwide Ride

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - Team Communications

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 19, 2012) - Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Monster Energy Company as primary sponsor of the team's No. 54 Monster Energy Camry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Team owner Kyle Busch, the all-time race winning driver in the history of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will share driving duties with his brother Kurt Busch, the 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion.

Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
'Rapid Roman' Richie Evans Rode Orange Chariot Into History

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - NHoF Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2012) – Richard Ernest "Richie" Evans certainly was the face of NASCAR – and modified racing – in the northeast, winning an estimated 475 times in approximately 1,300 starts. It equates to a win in every three starts (a 36.5% clip), something unheard of in modern racing at any level.

Date Change for Petty's June Pro Stock Race

Posted Wednesday, January 18; Source - Series Communications

The Parts For Trucks Pro Stock Tour will make its first stop at Petty International Raceway on June 2, 2012. This is one week earlier than published in the initial schedule release. The change was made to eliminate a conflict with the Pro All Stars Series running at Speedway 660 near Fredericton on the same day.

Napa Sportsman Series a Go for 2012

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - Series Communications

ANTIGONISH, NS - After a short period of uncertainty with its future the Napa Sportsman Series is back on track for 2012. A meeting this past Sunday saw series organizers Bill Vasil and Lynne Delorey-Vasil introduce a rules package and confirm to more than 50 attendees the series has four dates set for the season - with more pending.

Ragan Lands Ride at Front Row Motorsports

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - Team Communications

Statesville, N.C. (January 16, 2012) - Front Row Motorsports will follow up its best season in the team's young history by bolstering its line-up for 2012, adding race winner David Ragan to drive the No. 34 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Front Row veteran David Gilliland will build off an impressive 2011 season, returning to the team behind the wheel of the team's second entry, the No. 38 Ford Fusion.

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Glen Wood Did Not Set Out To Create NASCAR Dynasty

Posted Tuesday, January 17; Source - NHoF Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2012) – Glen Wood began his working life hauling timber to Virginia's sawmills before deciding that racing cars offered a more exciting – and ultimately profitable – way of life.

Nominate Your Maritime Motorsports Hero for the MMHF

Posted Monday, January 16; Source - MMHF Communications

PETITCODIAC, NB – The Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame (MMHF) nomination process for the Class of 2012 is underway. If you know someone who deserves to be inducted for their contribution to Maritime motorsports then the first step is to nominate them – a simple and convenient procedure using a newly redesigned nomination form.

Richmond International Raceway Celebrates 60 Years of NASCAR in 2012

Posted Monday, January 16; Source - Track Communications

Richmond, VA — Six decades of NASCAR memories, and many more to come. That's the theme at Richmond International Raceway this year, as 2012 marks 60 years of NASCAR at RIR. The venue has hosted the third-most NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races ever (111), making it one of the most historic landmarks in motorsports.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona: Day Three

Posted Sunday, January 15; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 14, 2012) — As the final day of Preseason Thunder wrapped, there was certainly no shortage of information NASCAR and the teams gathered during this three-day test as speeds continued to stand close to the 200-mph mark.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway: Day Two

Posted Saturday, January 14; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2012) — As with any test, especially one as important as 2012 Preseason Thunder at Daytona, getting it right and being open to make adjustments is key.

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Inman Invented The Position Now Called Crew Chief

Posted Friday, January 13; Source - NHoF Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2012) – Within the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, among crew chiefs and mechanics, the most popular addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is one of their own – Dale Inman.

NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona International Speedway: Day One

Posted Friday, January 13; Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2012) — There was no shortage of conversation – or anything off-limits – during Day 1 of Media Availability during Preseason Thunder Testing Thursday in Daytona.

NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductees to Meet Fans

Posted Thursday, January 12; Source - NHoF Communications

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 10, 2012) – A tour of the NASCAR Hall of Fame is a must for any race fan, but meeting a NASCAR Hall of Famer on that tour creates a memory that can be shared for generations.

Back on Track: Cup Teams Test New Rules This Week at Daytona

Posted Wednesday, January 11; Source - Track Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is back in full gear as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams hit the pavement at Daytona International Speedway this week for three days of preseason testing.

Reutimann to Run Limited Truck Series Schedule in 2012

Posted Tuesday, January 10; Source - Team Communications

CERRO GORDO, N.C. (January 9, 2012) -The Ricky Benton Racing (RBR) Enterprises No. 92 Chevrolet Silverado will have a new man behind the wheel in 2012. Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup race winner David Reutimann is scheduled to pilot the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) entry in 13 to 15 of the 22 races.

Leffler Named as Primary Driver of No. 18 Truck for KBM

Posted Tuesday, January 10; Source - Team Communications

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 9, 2012) - Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Jason Leffler will be the primary driver of the team's No. 18 Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the 2012 season. The veteran driver will be behind the wheel for at least 14 races this season, beginning with the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. Dollar General, the nation's largest small-box retailer, will serve as the primary sponsor for Leffler's 14-race schedule.

Ken's Korner| Spotlight on Robbie MacEwen

Posted Monday, January 9, 2011 @ 6:16 a.m. | Source - CTW.com, by Ken MacIsaac

Maritime motorsports archivist and photographer Ken MacIsaac is doing a series of regional racing driver spotlight features - with this edition featuring Robbie MacEwen, from Charlottetown, PEI, the 2011 Modified champion at Oyster Bed Speedway.

Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Yarborough's Career Had Many Twists, Turns

Posted Sunday, January 8; Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Charlotte Motor Speedway archives

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2012) – Larger than life.

Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Waltrip Never Shy About His Talents, Which Were Many

Posted Friday, January 6; Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Charlotte Motor Speedway archives

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 5, 2012) – You always knew Darrell Waltrip was there from his racing beginnings at the Nashville Fairgrounds through three championships, 84 victories and a broadcasting career with FOX Sports and SPEED.

Whitt to Wheel No. 88 for JR Motorsports

Posted Friday, January 6; Source - Team Communications; Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR (Nov 2011)

MOORESVILLE, N.C. –JR Motorsports team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. has announced its flagship team will compete for a NASCAR Nationwide Series championship with one of the sport's up-and-coming stars, with Cole Whitt has been tabbed to drive the company's No. 88 Chevrolet in 2012.

Bayne Back in No. 21 for Wood Brothers

Posted Friday, January 6; Source - Team Communications; Photo - Motorsports Images Archives (Feb 2011)

In an off-season that has seen several surprising driver changes, there's one winning combination that isn't about to break up. Trevor Bayne will remain in the seat of the Wood Brothers No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion.

Almirola Signs With Richard Petty Motorsports to Drive No. 43

Posted Wednesday, January 4; Source - Team Communications; Photo - Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR (June 2011)

CONCORD, N.C. (Jan. 4, 2012) – Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Aric Almirola will drive the legendary No. 43 Ford Fusion in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2012.

PASS to Sanction All American 400 at Nashville in 2012

Posted Wednesday, January 4; Source - Series Communications

CHARLOTTE, NC – Officials today from the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) and Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, TN announced today a major addition to the 2012 racing schedule. The PASS South Super Late Models will stage a 400 lap event on Saturday, October 6th at the historic .596 mile Tennessee oval. The race will be highlighted by a return to its traditional 400 lap distance and will pay $22,000 to the winner. There will be an additional $20 per lap awarded to the race leader which could push the winner's total to $30,000.

Reutimann Joins Tommy Baldwin Racing for 2012

Posted Wednesday, January 4; Source - Team Communications; Photo - Wesley Hitt/Getty Images for NASCAR

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Tuesday, January 3) – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) added NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) driver David Reutimann to the team's 2012 driver lineup alongside Dave Blaney. Still seeking sponsorship for both Reutimann and Blaney, details regarding car number, sponsors and team members will follow in the upcoming weeks.

Sewart Among 2012 Inductees to Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame

Posted Tuesday, Janaury 3; Photos - Ken MacIsaac

Greg Sewart, one of Nova Scotia's most accomplished stock car racers, will be among a group of seven inductees to the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (CMHF). Sewart and his fellow honourees will be formally enshrined as members of the class of 2012 at a ceremony to be held in Toronto on April 21. The other six members to be welcomed into the CMHF include Richard Foley of Montreal, the first Canadian to race in the Daytona 500; sports car racer Rudy Bartling of Courtice; rally competitors Robin Edwardes of L'Orignal, Ont., and Paul Manson of Toronto; Calgary organizer Ben Docktor; and, supermodified and stock car racer Norm Ellefson of Edmonton and Spokane, Wash.

Hypercoil Springs Offers 3-For-1 GRIP Deal

Posted Monday, January 21; Source - GRIP Communications

PORTLAND, Maine – Hypercoil Springs is offering teams the chance to make the most the first annual GRIP Seminar.

Stewart Sweeps Rumble at Fort Wayne Midget Races

Posted Sunday, January 1; Source - Track Communications

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With 56 minutes to spare, Tony Stewart squeezed yet another victory into a year that already was reaching mythical proportions.


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