Archive for February 14th, 2007
Checkers/Rally’s back to support pit crews
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsCheckers/Rally’s, the Official Burger and Drive-Thru Restaurant of NASCAR, announced that it is continuing its popular Double Drive-Thru Challenge program that recognizes and rewards pit crew members in all three of NASCAR’s top series.
The 2007 NASCAR season marks Checkers/Rally’s third consecutive year as the primary sponsor of the year-long pit crew competition. The Checkers/Rally’s Double [...]
Childress inducted into Oceanside Rotary Club Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsNASCAR champion team owner Richard Childress was inducted into the Rotary Club of Oceanside Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame last night in ceremonies at The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach Shores. The 18th annual event also saw the induction of legendary NASCAR executive Les Richter.
Waltrip pulls out backup car for Daytona
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsMichael Waltrip Racing officials were pulling out a backup car Wednesday morning as NASCAR officials began inspecting the team’s No. 55 that was impounded following Sunday’s Daytona 500 qualifying session.
The team’s No. 00 backup car of David Reutimann was being prepared for Waltrip to use in tomorrow’s qualifying races. Waltrip’s intake manifold was confiscated by [...]
Daytona Duel: GM Racing preview
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsDaytona International Speedway - Team Chevy drivers have qualifying behind them and are now focused on Thursday’s Gatorade Duel at Daytona, to secure their starting positions for the 49th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 18, 2007.
Success in the Duel is something Team Chevy has enjoyed. Of the 94 races run in [...]
Brian France - ‘State of the Sport’ transcript
0 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsTHE MODERATOR: Good afternoon. Before we get into what we’re here for today, we do not have anything to announce at the moment on penalties as a result of this weekend’s qualifying and whatever. But we will have, later this afternoon, an announcement on penalties.
So with that aside, please welcome NASCAR’s chairman and CEO, [...]
TMS’ Mike Zizzo honored by NASCAR
2 Comments Quote selected text Published February 14th, 2007 in NASCAR NewsTexas Motor Speedway Director of Media Relations Mike Zizzo was honored today by NASCAR as the Speedway PR Person of the Year. Zizzo was recognized with the award during the annual NASCAR PR Summit held in Daytona Beach, Fla.
“We are obviously very proud of Mike for getting this recognition,” said Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie [...]
