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.

Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
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.

Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
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.