Entries filed as of Monday for Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway:
Car, driver, make
No. 1, Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet
No. 2, Brad Keselowski, Dodge
No. 5, Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet
No. 9, Marcos Ambrose, Ford
No. 11, Denny Hamlin, Toyota
No. 14, Tony Stewart, Chevrolet
No. 15, Clint Bowyer, Toyota
No. 16, Greg Biffle, Ford
No. 17, Matt Kenseth, Ford
No. 18, Kyle Busch, Toyota
No. 20, Joey Logano, Toyota
No. 22, A.J. Allmendinger, Dodge
No. 24, Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet
No. 27, Paul Menard, Chevrolet
No. 29, Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet
No. 31, Jeff Burton, Chevrolet
No. 34, David Ragan, Ford
No. 39, Ryan Newman, Chevrolet
No. 42, Juan Pablo Montoya, Chevrolet
No. 48, Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet
No. 51, Kurt Busch, Chevrolet
No. 55, Michael Waltrip, Toyota
No. 56, Martin Truex Jr., Toyota
No. 88, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet
No. 99, Carl Edwards, Ford
Monday, February 13, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
RAB Racing suspends NASCAR driver John Wes Townley
RAB Racing issued a statement on Friday saying it was replacing driver John Wes Townley until "his return is deemed appropriate" following Townley's arrest Tuesday for drunk driving in Georgia.
You can read details of Townley's arrest here.
"Obviously, this is an unfortunate situation," said team owner Robby Benton. "However, we have to react to the severity of the incident accordingly. His actions do not reflect those of RAB Racing, nor the sponsors associated with the team.
"John Wes has accepted full responsibility, and will take the necessary personal steps in order to correct his actions, among other internal sanctions. We stand by John Wes, and will welcome him back to the team at the appropriate time."
Townley was planning to run fulltime for RAB Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season.
No replacement driver has been named at this time.
NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said the sanctioning body has been in close communication with the team and will continue to monitor the situation until if - or when - the team decides to bring Townley back as its driver.
You can read details of Townley's arrest here.
"Obviously, this is an unfortunate situation," said team owner Robby Benton. "However, we have to react to the severity of the incident accordingly. His actions do not reflect those of RAB Racing, nor the sponsors associated with the team.
"John Wes has accepted full responsibility, and will take the necessary personal steps in order to correct his actions, among other internal sanctions. We stand by John Wes, and will welcome him back to the team at the appropriate time."
Townley was planning to run fulltime for RAB Racing in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this season.
No replacement driver has been named at this time.
NASCAR spokesman Kerry Tharp said the sanctioning body has been in close communication with the team and will continue to monitor the situation until if - or when - the team decides to bring Townley back as its driver.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Lenny Kravitz to perform at the 2012 Daytona 500
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.
Kravitz, who has sold more than 35 million albums and is the only musician in history to win the Grammy for best male vocals in rock music four times consecutively, will perform three songs prior to the start of the 54th annual Daytona 500 – the season-opening event to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Allfans that purchase a Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE access pass for the Daytona 500 will be able to view Kravitz’s Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, as well as driver introductions, from the grass tri-oval area.
"Lenny Kravitz is an iconic performer and multi-talented musician - he will deliver a rousing performance prior to the start of the 54th Daytona 500,” Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. “Race fans will experience a first-class, heart-pounding pre-race show that will serve as the perfect prelude to what will be an historic and thrilling afternoon of NASCAR racing on the high banks of Daytona.”
In addition to his Daytona 500 Pre-Race Concert, a special ticket package designed around Kravitz has been created that includes a Daytona 500 ticket, Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE access and VIP area access to Kravitz’s performance. Packages start at $164.
For more information on tickets for the 54th annual Daytona 500 and Sprint FANZONE/Pre-Race access, race fans can go online at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Kravitz, who has sold more than 35 million albums and is the only musician in history to win the Grammy for best male vocals in rock music four times consecutively, will perform three songs prior to the start of the 54th annual Daytona 500 – the season-opening event to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Allfans that purchase a Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE access pass for the Daytona 500 will be able to view Kravitz’s Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, as well as driver introductions, from the grass tri-oval area.
"Lenny Kravitz is an iconic performer and multi-talented musician - he will deliver a rousing performance prior to the start of the 54th Daytona 500,” Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. “Race fans will experience a first-class, heart-pounding pre-race show that will serve as the perfect prelude to what will be an historic and thrilling afternoon of NASCAR racing on the high banks of Daytona.”
In addition to his Daytona 500 Pre-Race Concert, a special ticket package designed around Kravitz has been created that includes a Daytona 500 ticket, Pre-Race/Sprint FANZONE access and VIP area access to Kravitz’s performance. Packages start at $164.
For more information on tickets for the 54th annual Daytona 500 and Sprint FANZONE/Pre-Race access, race fans can go online at http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Is Kurt Busch NASCAR's most disliked driver?
The results of a Forbes poll of America's Most Disliked Athletes included one NASCAR driver - Kurt Busch came in at No. 10.
NFL quarterback Michael Vick and golfer Tiger Woods tied at the top spot in the poll. About 60 percent of fans polled disliked Vick, but more people expressed a strong dislike for Vick compared to Woods.
The survey was conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. Scores were derived from the total percentage of fans that claim their view of an athlete is "dislike"; "dislike a lot" or "dislike somewhat." The field is limited to those registering at least 10% awareness with the general public.
Busch's score came in at 42 percent.
Since Busch was the only NASCAR driver to crack the poll, he unofficially picks up the title of NASCAR's most disliked driver. At least for the time being.
To see more of the Forbes poll, go here.
NFL quarterback Michael Vick and golfer Tiger Woods tied at the top spot in the poll. About 60 percent of fans polled disliked Vick, but more people expressed a strong dislike for Vick compared to Woods.
The survey was conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research. Scores were derived from the total percentage of fans that claim their view of an athlete is "dislike"; "dislike a lot" or "dislike somewhat." The field is limited to those registering at least 10% awareness with the general public.
Busch's score came in at 42 percent.
Since Busch was the only NASCAR driver to crack the poll, he unofficially picks up the title of NASCAR's most disliked driver. At least for the time being.
To see more of the Forbes poll, go here.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
NASCAR on Fox 2012 schedule
NASCAR on FOX 2012
Schedule
Date
Track
Event Coverage
Begins
Sat. Feb. 18 Daytona
Int’l Speedway Budweiser Shootout
8 PM
Sun. Feb. 19 Daytona
Int’l Speedway Daytona 500 Qualifying
1 PM
Sun. Feb. 26 Daytona
Int’l Speedway Daytona 500
Noon
Sun. March 4 Phoenix
Int’l Speedway Racing from Phoenix 2:30 PM
Sun. March 11 Las Vegas
Motor Speedway Racing from Las Vegas 2:30 PM
Sun. March 18 Bristol
Motor Speedway Racing from Bristol 12:30
PM
Sun. March 25 Auto Club
Speedway Racing from Fontana 2:30 PM
Sun. April 1
Martinsville Speedway Racing from Martinsville
12:30 PM
Sat. April 14 Texas
Motor Speedway Racing from Fort Worth 7:00 PM
Sun. April 22 Kansas
Speedway Racing from Kansas City 12:30 PM
Sat. April 28
Richmond Int’l Raceway Racing from Richmond
7:00 PM
Sun. May 6 Talladega
Superspeedway Racing from Talladega 12:00 PM
Sat. May 12
Darlington Raceway Racing from Darlington
6:30 PM
Sun. May 27 Charlotte
Motor Speedway Racing from Charlotte 5:30 PM
Sun. June 3 Dover
Int’l Speedway Racing from Dover
12:30 PM
All times
Eastern; Schedule subject to change
Monday, February 6, 2012
WWE's John Cena to start Daytona 500
During the scene, Edwards got out of his official No. 99 Fastenal Ford and told Cena, “NASCAR asked me to come to Monday Night Raw and personally invite you to drop the green flag and officially start the Daytona 500 on February 26.” An appreciative John Cena enthusiastically accepted with an emphatic “Yes!”
"John Cena is the greatest Superstar in WWE today,” Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. “We look forward to seeing him on the flag stand waving the green flag to start ‘The Great American Race’ and kick off the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.”
Cena, who made his WWE debut in 2002, is a 10-time world champion. He can be seen each week on the hit cable series Monday Night Raw on USA Network. The avid NASCAR fan will headline WrestleMania against The Rock at Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Sunday, April 1, 2012.
Cena, like many NASCAR drivers, has a long standing relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He is on pace to grant his 300th wish, making him the first celebrity wish granter ever to reach that goal. The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently dedicated a room to WWE at the foundation’s headquarters in Phoenix in honor of Cena’s dedication to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
NASCAR drivers looking for votes
Carl Edwards and Trevor Bayne, race winners in the
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, could soon add “Dance Machine” and “Gnarliest Newb” to
their respective resumes.
The
show, hosted by former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal, is a high-energy, off-the-wall, multi-platform
experience that lets viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and
sports moments of the year.
Edwards
and Bayne have been nominated as part of Cartoon Network’s second annual Hall
of Game Awards, which air Monday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. ET. Five-time Cup Series champion and 2011 “Dance Machine” nominee Jimmie Johnson will also
present “The World’s Fastest Award” with a special cameo appearance.
Edwards
and Bayne have been nominated to compete in the “Dance
Machine” and “Gnarliest Newb” categories. Edwards’ signature victory
celebration, a backflip from his car, catapulted him to be a finalist in the
“Dance Machine” category. Bayne’s improbable Daytona 500 victory as a
20-year-old in only his second Cup start propelled him to compete in what is essentially the “Rookie of the Year”
category in this year’s awards.
Fans
can vote for Edwards and Bayne on www.hallofgame.com
now through Friday, Feb. 17.
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