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IMS FEATURES LARGEST 2011 SPRINT CUP AUTOGRAPH SESSION ON JULY 30
0 CommentsPosted by THL on July 15, 2011 under Cup Series News, Other News, Track News
The largest driver autograph session of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season is scheduled for Saturday, July 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for Race Day ticket holders for the Brickyard 400 presented by Big Machine Records.com. Drivers will be split into two groups, signing in pairs from noon-12:45 p.m. and 1-1:45 p.m. at Pavilion 1A and 1B, adjacent to the Pagoda Plaza. Among the... more.
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Richard Petty Named Grand Marshal of STP 400 at Kansas Speedway
0 CommentsPosted by THL on May 26, 2011 under Cup Series News, Other News, Track News
NASCAR’s most decorated driver will give the command to start engines for the inaugural STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. Known simply as “The King”, Petty’s association with STP made him a natural selection for the June 5th event. “As our partnership with STP developed we became excited at the many opportunities it presented. STP’s return to the sport and longtime relationship with R... more.
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Help Kansas Speedway Provide Disaster Relief to Kansas and Missouri
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Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren announced today that Kansas Speedway will provide an opportunity for race fans to assist the disaster relief efforts in the tornado ravaged areas of Reading, Kansas and Joplin, Missouri. For a $25 donation to the American Red Cross, fans will have the opportunity to drive their personal vehicle around Kansas Speedway on Friday, June 24 from 2 PM – 7 PM... more.
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Infineon Raceway Speeds into Schools with Racing Rewards Program
0 CommentsPosted by THL on April 14, 2011 under Other News, Track News
Infineon Raceway is racing into schools this spring with the all-new Racing Rewards program during the 2011 Big O Tires Racing Season. The raceway, which will partner with elementary schools in the Sonoma and Vacaville Unified School Districts, will provide race tickets to reward students who demonstrate outstanding attendance and academic achievement in the classroom. “We feel like Infine... more.
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STP Brands to Sponsor June 5 Kansas Event
0 CommentsPosted by THL on April 13, 2011 under Cup Series News, Other News, Track News
Kansas Speedway today announced that STP Brands will sponsor the June 5 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Kansas Speedway after signing a multi-year deal. The June 5 event, which is the first of two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Kansas Speedway, will be the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. Single race tickets for the June 5 STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, as well as all events on the 2011 Kansas Spe... more.
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“Feed the Children 300″ Titled as Kentucky NNS Race
0 CommentsPosted by THL on April 8, 2011 under Nationwide News, Other News, Track News
Kentucky Speedway’s inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend will evolve into an awareness platform for Feed The Children when the non-profit relief organization serves as title sponsor of the NASCAR Nationwide Series “Feed The Children 300” on Friday, July 8. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., Feed The Children delivers food, medicine, clothing and other necessities worldwide to ch... more.
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PHISH WILL PERFORM AT WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL DURING 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND
0 CommentsPosted by THL on April 1, 2011 under Other News, Track News
For the first time in almost 40 years, legendary Watkins Glen International will host a major music festival that will feature a national recording artist. The rock band PHISH will host their 9th multiday festival, Super Ball IX, at The Soul of American Road Racing this July 1stthru 3rd. The Glen earned a place in United States musical history as the site of the famed Summer Jam that featured... more.
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Too Tall” Jones Assists with World’s Largest HD Video Board Topping Out Ceremony
0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Other News, Track News
The completion of the steel frame that will support the world's largest high-definition video board was marked today with a topping out ceremony featuring special guest Ed "Too Tall" Jones, former Dallas Cowboy All-Pro defensive end. Construction continues on the massive screen created by Panasonic that will debut during Charlotte Motor Speedway's 2011 May race events. "We opened the new sta... more.
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Kansas Speedway Moves Cup Qualifying to Saturday for June Event
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 29, 2011 under Other News, Track News
In a continual effort to optimize the fan experience while allowing fans to stretch their entertainment dollar, Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren announced that NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying for the Kansas Speedway 400 will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011. “We feel that that by moving Sprint Cup qualifying from Friday to Saturday will allow fans to be more involved in the en... more.
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CHRISTIAN SLATER TO SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL FOR AUTO CLUB 400
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 22, 2011 under Other News, Track News
Actor Christian Slater, star of the upcoming FOX comedy “Breaking In”, will serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup race – the Auto Club 400 – at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 27. As Grand Marshal, Slater will give the command, “Gentlemen, Start Your Engines,” to the 43-car field of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The event will be televised at noon on FOX. Wit... more.
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Fans Can Join Tony Stewart at Oakland Zoo This Thursday
0 CommentsPosted by THL on under Cup Series News, Other News, Track News
Race fans are invited to join Infineon Raceway and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart at the Oakland Zoo this Thursday, March 24, as Stewart kicks off the countdown to the Toyota/Save Mart 350 (June 24-26). Stewart, an animal lover, will trade his race suit for a zoo-keeper’s uniform during a behind-the-scenes experience at the Oakland Zoo. The driver of the No. 14 Office... more.
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KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY WELCOMES UNOH AS ITS OCTOBER NCWTS RACE SPONSOR
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 17, 2011 under Track News, Truck Series News
The University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) will bring its motorsports industry expertise to Kentucky Speedway October 1 when the entrepreneurial, not-for-profit institution serves as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) “UNOH 225.” Located in Lima, Ohio, UNOH grants master's, baccalaureate, and associate degrees through its Colleges of Technologies, Business... more.
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BAYNE EVENT BRINGS MIS FANS TOGETHER TO SALUTE NASCAR’S NEWEST STAR
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 11, 2011 under Cup Series News, Other News, Track News
Nearly three weeks have passed since Trevor Bayne’s historic Daytona 500 victory, but his popular win hasn’t left the minds of Michigan International Speedway race fans. With nearly 300 race fans eagerly awaiting his arrival, the Bayne train made another scheduled stop on his celebration tour at MIS’ FREE FAN EVENT, which was hosted by the Irish Hills track at Henry Ford Museum in Dearbor... more.
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ROYAL PURPLE NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF RACE AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 9, 2011 under Nationwide News, Track News
Auto Club Speedway officials announced today a multi-year agreement with Royal Purple Synthetic Oil to serve as the title sponsor for the Speedway's NASCAR NNS Series Race. The race, which will take place on Saturday, March 26, will be known as theRoyal Purple 300. The Royal Purple 300 race will be part of the Speedway’s race weekend, highlighted by the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 4... more.
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QUAKER STATE TO SPONSOR INAUGURAL KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE
0 CommentsPosted by THL on March 6, 2011 under Cup Series News, Track News
Quaker State®, the racing oil that has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success under the hood of Hendrick Motorsports cars, announced today it will be the title sponsor of the first ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Kentucky Speedway. The Quaker State 400 will be held at the first new track on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule since 2001. “The entire Quaker State team is very e... more.
