Hamlin Dominates Nationwide Race At Richmond

Saturday, April 30, 2011 | 5:42 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

RICHMOND, Va.—With a dominant car that led 199 laps Friday night, Denny Hamlin won the Bubba Burger 250 Nationwide Series race when the third caution of the race slowed the action after Hamlin had taken the white flag to start Lap 251.

Qualifying Notes - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400

Saturday, April 30, 2011 | 5:54 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Getty Images for NASCAR

Juan Pablo Montoya won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 57th Annual CROWN ROYAL Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 with a lap of 20.989 seconds, 128.639 mph. This is his seventh pole in 154 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second pole and second top-10 start in 2011. This is his first pole in nine races at Richmond International Raceway.

Delana Harvick Honoured With Business Award

Posted Saturday, April 30, 2011 | 5:21 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

Kernersville, N.C. (April 29, 2011) - Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) co-owner DeLana Harvick has been selected as a recipient of The Business Journal's 12th-annual Women in Business award and will be honored today at a luncheon along with the other award winners in Greensboro, N.C. For over 10 years, The Business Journal's Women in Business program has honored extraordinary businesswomen in the Triad for outstanding contributions to their profession, employers and community. Sponsored by the Bryan Series at Guilford College and NewBridge Bank, the Women in Business program recognized 15 outstanding business leaders, ranging from entrepreneurs to high-ranking executives.

Hamlin Comes From Rear to Win Showdown

Posted Friday, April 29, 2011 | 6:28 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

After moving to the rear of the field at the start, Denny Hamlin beat Michael Waltrip by 0.239 seconds to win the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown to benefit his Denny Hamlin Foundation.

Sommerville Set for New Start Saturday at Beech Ridge

Posted Friday, April 29, 2011 | 5:35 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

FALMOUTH, Maine – They take two different approaches to their racing, but in the end they have a common goal. Mulkern Racing's drivers just want to win.

Bayne Hospitalized; Will Miss Richmond

Posted Thursday, April 28, 2011 | 2:09 p.m. | Source - Series Communications

CONCORD, N.C. (April 28, 2011) – Roush Fenway's Trevor Bayne, winner of this year's Daytona 500, has been hospitalized and is undergoing tests for symptoms that are thought to be related to the insect bite he sustained earlier this month.

Air Show Atlantic Joins Forces With Pro Stock Tour

Posted Thursday, April 28, 2011 | 6:20 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

Halifax, NS - (April 27, 2011) - The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is pleased to announce Air Show Atlantic as a race sponsor for the 2011 season. Air Show Atlantic is the region's largest annual air show and one of the biggest and best in Canada. The Air Show Atlantic 100 will take place on July 30th at Oyster Bed Speedway located just outside of Charlottetown on beautiful Prince Edward Island.

PASS NORTH Season Goes Green at Beech Ridge Saturday

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2011 | 6:01 a.m. | Source - Series Online

Naples, ME - The 2011 Pro All Stars Series (PASS) North campaign goes green at Scarborough Maine's famed Beech Ridge Motor Speedway on Saturday April 30 with all three PASS touring series on track for the first time this season. Every team is tied for the points lead and a good start to the yearl builds momentum for the races to come.

Birthday Wish Comes True for 100 Year Old at NHMS

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2011 | 5:41 a.m. | Source - Track Communications; Photos - Jonathan Stallsmith

LOUDON, N.H. (April 26, 2011) - Rachel Gilbert of Laconia, N.H., proved that the need for speed can hit at any age, by taking a spin around New Hampshire Motor Speedway, in the tracks pace car, to celebrate her 100th birthday.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Richmond Storylines

Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | 5:42 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

Short track racing, under the lights, awaits this weekend at Richmond International Raceway, a style that begs for a tight, aggressive strategy.

Kyle Busch Honoured as 1st Quarter DOTY

Posted Tuesday, April 26, 2011 | 5:32 a.m. | Source - DOTY Communications

NASCAR's Kyle Busch was named recipient of the Driver of the Year Foundation's Driver of the Year award for the first quarter of the 2011 auto racing season, it was announced Monday.

Edwards Gets the Guitar at Nashville

Sunday, April 24, 2011 | 5:30 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

LEBANON, Tenn. (April 23, 2011) — Carl Edwards returned to victory lane at Nashville Superspeedway for the first time since 2007, winning Saturday's Nashville 300 Nationwide Series race.

Kyle Busch Dominates, and Wins, Nashville Truck Race

Saturday, April 23, 2011 | 5:56 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

LEBANON, Tenn. (April 17, 2011) — Kyle Busch had to work a little harder than he expected, but he still scored a dominant victory in the Bully Hill Vineyards 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck race Friday night at Nashville Superspeedway.

NASCAR Driver Ambrose To Run Riverside's IWK 250

Posted Thursday, April 21, 2011 | 5:44 a.m. | Source - Track Communications; Photo - CTW.com

JAMES RIVER, NS (April 20, 2011) – NASCAR's Marcos Ambrose has confirmed he will return to Nova Scotia this July to enter the 2011 edition of the IWK 250 presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body. The Richard Petty Motorsports driver will spend a rare NASCAR Sprint Cup Series off-weekend at Riverside International Speedway July 22-23 hoping to take the IWK 250 championship trophy back to his home North Carolina.

Kyle Busch to Enter TD Bank 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway

Posted Thursday, April 21, 2011 | 5:44 a.m. | Source - Track Communications; Photo - CTW.com

OXFORD, Maine (April 20, 2011) – Kyle Busch made quite an impression in his first two TD Bank 250 attempts.

Canadian Steve Meehan Launches All-Canadian NASCAR Team

Posted Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 6:50 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

TORONTO, ON, April 19, 2011 – Today, Go Canada Racing, the newest all-Canadian NASCAR contender, officially starts its quest for NASCAR glory. Go Canada Racing is the only current NASCAR national series team with a Canadian owner, businessman Steve Meehan, and a Canadian driver, rising Canadian NASCAR star J.R. Fitzpatrick.

Nominees Announced for 2012 NASCAR Hall of Fame

Posted Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 6:37 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 19, 2011) – NASCAR announced today the list of 25 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's third induction class to be enshrined in January 2012. From that list, five inductees will be elected by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which includes a nationwide fan vote on NASCAR.COM.

Mahar in Final Stages of Preparation for 2011

Posted Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 5:52 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

HUBLEY, NS - With just a little more than a month before the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PFTT) season starts on May 22, Daryl Mahar is ready to get at it. He's got a new car, with a new look, has secured a long list of great sponsors, and the driver (Mahar) is eager to test the package he's put together over the winter months.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Nashville Storylines

Posted Tuesday, April 19, 2011 | 5:52 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

Need something to chew on as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series hits its second open weekend of the season?

2011 Maritime League of Legends Schedule

Posted Monday, April 18, 2011 | 6:47 a.m. | Source - Series Online

The Maritime League of Legends have announced their 2011 race schedule to include weekly racing as part of Scotia Speedworld's Friday night shows as well as nine Tour races, with three of those also at Scotia Speedworld, three at Petty International Raceway, two at Riverside International Speedway, and one at Atlantic Motorsports Park. The complete schedule is below with Tour races indicated with a check in the box...

Johnson Wins Talladega in Photo Finish

Monday, April 18, 2011 | 06:03 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 17, 2011) — In a wild, three-wide, six-car finish at Talladega Superspeedway, Jimmie Johnson nipped Clint Bowyer by a record-tying .002 seconds to win Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 race.

Kyle Busch Wins Talladega Nationwide Race in Overtime

Sunday, April 17, 2011 | 6:07 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

TALLADEGA, Ala. (April 16, 2011) — In a wild ending that had Mike Wallace's Chevrolet spinning upside down and landing on its roof, Kyle Busch won Saturday's Aaron's 312 Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway when a caution flag on Lap 124 froze the field.

Qualifying Notes - Aaron's 499

Sunday, April 17, 2011 | 6:19 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Getty Images for NASCAR

Jeff Gordon won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 42nd Annual Aaron's 499 with a lap of 53.723 seconds, 178.248 mph. This is his 70th pole in 625 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Gordon surpasses Cale Yarborough for third-place on the all-time pole winners list. This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2011. This is his second pole in 37 races at Talladega Superspeedway.

Dillon Edges Kimmel at Line for Talladega Win

Posted Sunday, April 17, 2011 | 5:32 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Ty Dillon finished a dramatic slingshot pass over Frank Kimmel late in the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to win the 3 Amigos 250, adding another success to his blistering start in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. The victory is Dillon's first of 2011 and third in five career ARCA starts.

Qualifying Notes - Aaron's 312

Saturday, April 16, 2011 | 6:52 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Getty Images for NASCAR

Elliott Sadler won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 20th Annual Aaron's 312 with a lap of 53.331 seconds, 179.558 mph. This is his seventh pole in 137 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first pole and fourth top-10 start in 2011. This is his first pole in three races at Talladega Superspeedway.

Severe Weather Forecast Friday Affects Talladega Schedule; ARCA Race Moved to Saturday

Posted Saturday, April 16, 2011 | 6:20 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

TALLADEGA, Ala. - The 3 Amigos 250 from Talladega Superspeedway will air live on SPEED at 9 a.m. Eastern Saturday. Previously, a Friday evening television airing had been announced. The event was postponed by track officials after a tornado watch was posted for the Talladega area late Friday afternoon.

Point-Leader Eddy Remains Positive After North Carolina Track Suspends Operations

Posted Saturday, April 16, 2011 | 5:30 a.m. | Source - CTW.com EXCLUSIVE

SACKVILLE, NS (April 15, 2011) - Brad Eddy is trying to focus on finding a bright side to the announcement this week that Tri-County Speedway in North Carolina has suspended its Friday night NASCAR-santioned weekly racing series. A blow to carefully laid plans for the Sackville teenager who with the help of his family has spent months preparing for what they thought would be a huge step starting Brad's transition into the big leagues of professional racing.

Ty Dillon Wins Pole for Friday's ARCA Race at Talladega

Posted Friday, April 15, 2011 | 5:59 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Ty Dillon is quickly finding his place in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. As in, first place.

Talladega, by the Numbers

Posted Thursday, April 14, 2011 | 5:14 a.m. | Source - Dodge Racing Communications

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday - some stats relevant to the event follow...

CFS Reacts to High Fuel Price Predictions

Posted Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | 6:54 a.m. | Source - Track Communications

SHEDIAC, NB (April 11, 2011) - At the request of the majority of competitors surveyed, the speedway has redesigned its payouts structure to provide immediate rewards for those who race regularly at the speedway in the CFS Points Championship Racing Series as well as it's Maritime Super Series events for Sportsman.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Talladega Storylines

Posted Tuesday, April 12, 2011 | 6:24 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

Talladega Superspeedway offers up a few guarantees – a word that's almost nonexistent in the sport – every time NASCAR visits the 2.66-mile track.

Unofficial Results - THE RACE, N. Wilkesboro, NC

Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 | 6:13 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC - Colorado's Chris Eggleston won THE RACE at North Wilkesboro Speedway Sunday afternoon - and the $75,000 winners cheque that went with it. Driving for veteran short track racer now crew chief, Butch Miller, Eggleston credited his crew and the all-green 100 lap sprint to the end, for the win.

Centre for Speed Announces Schedule, Free Family Days

Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 | 5:57 a.m. | Source - Track Communications

SHEDIAC, NB - Centre for Speed (CFS) has announced FREE "Family Days" for both regular race fans and families who have never experienced live motor sports. Throughout the summer families from different countys in New Brunswick and from Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island will be able to attend events at CFS absolutely free.

THE RACE Postponed to Sunday; Field is Set

Posted Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 6:15 p.m. | Source - PASS Online

NORTH WILKESBORO, NC - A total of 77 drivers entered the gates at North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) this weekend to partake in the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Products "THE RACE," which is scheduled to take place Sunday afternoon, April 10th. After qualifying, heat races and a couple last chance events, the 44-car field is set to take the green flag at the historic North Carolina track, where the winner will take home $75,000.00, along with five drivers eligible for the additional $25,000.00 bonus.

Kenseth Snaps Losing Streak With Dominant Texas Win

Sunday, April 10, 2011 | 06:37 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 9, 2011) — After a 76-race absence from victory lane, Matt Kenseth needed a quick refresher course.

Eddy Finishes Third, Moves to Point Lead at Tri-County

Posted Sunday, April 9, 2011 | 5:57 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

HUDSON, NC - Sackville Nova Scotia teenager Brad Eddy drove his No. 72 Ford Fusion to a third place finish in Friday night's feature at Tri-County Motor Speedway. Combined with an impressive second-place finish last week in his late model debut, Eddy has moved into the NASCAR Late Model division point lead at the track.

Edwards Wins First NASCAR Nationwide Series Race of the Season

Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 06:44 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

FORT WORTH, Texas (April 8, 2011) — Carl Edwards held off tenacious Brad Keselowski to win Friday night's O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Top 30 Set for THE RACE, No Maritimers In - Yet

Posted Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 5:31 a.m. | Source - PASS Online

The historic North Wilkesboro Speedway (NC) was alive on Friday, April 8th, with qualifying for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South presented by JE Pistons and Roush Yates Performance Parts "THE RACE" event. With a time of 18.700 seconds, 15-year-old Stephen Nasse earned the McGunegill Engine Performance Fast Time Award, a new track record.

Qualifying Notes - Samsung Mobile 500

Saturday, April 9, 2011 | 07:00 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Getty Images for NASCAR

David Ragan won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 15th Annual Samsung Mobile 500 with a lap of 28.448 seconds, 189.820 mph. This is his first pole in 153 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2011. This is his first pole in nine races at Texas Motor Speedway. He won a Nationwide Series pole here in 2007.

River Glade International to be Resurrected at Petty Int'l Raceway

Posted Thursday, April 7, 2011 | 5:17 a.m. | Source - Track Communications

RIVER GLADE, NB (April 6, 2011) – The new owners of Petty International Raceway are proud to announce they will host the historic River Glade International on August 26-27 of this year. It will be the 46th running of the event, the oldest stock car race in Canada.

PASS Ready For 'The Race'

Posted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 | 5:54 a.m. | Source - Series Communications

Naples ME (April 5, 2011) - It's count down time for THE RACE at Historic North Wilkesboro Speedway and from the first green flag to the final checkered there's three days of excitement ahead, guaranteed to fulfill every short track racing fan's need for speed.

Sommerville Set for New Season, New Team - Starting Saturday

Posted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 | 5:14 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

SAINT JOHN, NB - After a long winter Lonnie Sommerville is ready to get back racing. While every calendar year brings new beginnings to a race car driver, the 2011 season will be by far the biggest season of change in Sommerville's successful racing career. Until now Sommerville has raced for himself, but starting Saturday at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina he will drive the No. 48 A. E. McKay Builders/Community Pharmacies entry for Mulkern Racing out of Falmouth, Maine - where final preparations are under way for "The Race" set to roll off Saturday night.

Proude Wowed at Wonder of Wilkesboro, In Spite of Rough Start

Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | 6:17 a.m. | Source - CTW.com EXCLUSIVE

Springvale, Prince Edward Island's Greg Proude is on his way to North Carolina today to participate in this weekends short track megabucks supershow at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway. Is he excited? Yes. Is he nervous? Yes - but maybe not for the reason you would imagine.

This Weekend in NASCAR - Texas Storylines

Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 | 5:47 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

A race at Texas Motor Speedway awaits, and if the last two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series are any indication, you might want to wait until the very end to make any victory assumptions.

AOW Modifieds Release 2011 Schedule

AOW Modified Tour officials are pleased to announce their 2011 schedule which features events in all three Maritime Provinces and in the U.S. State of Maine.

Crooks Ready to Kick-Off Busy 2011 Season This Saturday

Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 | 6:27 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

MOORESVILLE, NC - Over the years Crooks Racing Incorporated, owned and operated by Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native Gary Crooks, has developed into one of the "go to" companies known to give short track racers an edge over their competitors. Having worked with up and coming drivers to NASCAR superstars, Crooks Racing has excelled in both on and off track performance. The 2011 season will be no different as Crooks' plans call for several returning drivers to race under Gary's guidance, an assault on the PASS North championship, as well as an all new driver development deal with Brad Keselowski Racing.

Harvick "In It To Win It" at Martinsville

Monday, April 4, 2011 | 05:54 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photos - Getty Images for NASCAR

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (April 3, 2011) — Kevin Harvick won his second straight race—and in the process may have become the most unpopular man in Virginia.

Sauter Beats Busch for Martinsville Win

Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 05:49 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (April 2, 2011) — Johnny Sauter passed Kyle Busch on the next-to-last lap of Saturday's Kroger 250 at Martinsville Speedway and held on to post his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory of the season and the third of his career.

Mackintosh Seventh at Dillon Saturday

Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 5:18 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

DILLON, SC - Fourteen-year-old Ryan Mckintosh was at Dillon Speedway Saturday for the first race of the year in the Allison Legacy Touring Series, a 50-lap feature that was originally scheduled for last weekend, but postponed due to rain.

Qualifying Notes - Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500

Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 06:10 a.m. | Source - NASCAR Communications; Photo - Getty Images for NASCAR

Jamie McMurray won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 62nd Annual Goody's Fast Relief 500 with a lap of 19.621 seconds, 96.509 mph. This is his eighth pole in 300 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and second top-10 start in 2011. This is his first pole in 17 races at Martinsville Speedway. This is also McMurray's first career short track pole.

Eddy Second in NASCAR Late Model Debut

Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 | 6:34 a.m. | Source - Team Communications

Sackville, Nova Scotia teenager Brad Eddy finished an impressive second in his NASCAR Late Model Series racing debut at Tri-County Motor Speedway in North Carolina Friday night.

SAD NEWS - Reg Kinsman

Posted Thursday, April 1, 2011 | 5:36 a.m. | Source - Dodge Motorsports

The Maritime motorsports world lost a longtime friend and supporter Wednesday with the passing of "Reg" Kinsman, owner of R&R Kinsman's Auto Salvage and Uncle Reg Racing - the team that Scott Alexander raced for. Besides his support of the Alexander team, Reg sponsored many other drivers and events through R&R Kinsman's Auto Salvage.

Martinsville - By the Numbers

Posted Thursday, April 1, 2011 | 5:36 a.m. | Source - Dodge Motorsports

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its annual spring stop at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia this Sunday. The facility has been on NASCAR's schedule since 1949. It is the series second short-track race in 2011; Martinsville is a flat 1/2-mile (0.526). Some numbers follow...