Sprint car star Kevin Swindell adding to his NASCAR schedule

   Sprint car standout Kevin Swindell will return Biagi-DenBeste Racing this season to compete in 15 races in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, with his first race set for March 9 at Las Vegas.

    The recently crowned four-time consecutive Chili Bowl Champion competed in two of the final three Nationwide races for Biagi-DenBeste Racing in 2012, earning a best finish of ninth at Texas Motor Speedway.

    "We are really proud to have an outstanding young talent like Kevin driving for our team," said Biagi-DenBeste Racing co-owner Fred Biagi. "After coming off of his fourth consecutive Chili Bowl win, Kevin enters the 2013 season with a lot of momentum. We plan to run 15 races in 2013 and are actively working with sponsors and already building for 2014."

    Said the 23-year-old Swindell: "I have been waiting for a chance to gain experience and race for a top-notch team for a long time. I really enjoyed the two races I competed in for Biagi-DenBeste Racing at the end of last season, and I look forward to seeing what the team and I can achieve together this year."

Steve Wallace plans limited 2013 NASCAR schedule

Rusty Wallace Racing plans to make a return to the NASCAR Nationwide Series, campaigning the No. 66 Ford Mustang in a limited schedule in 2013 with 25-year-old Steve Wallace.

Wallace last compete in the series fulltime in 2011. Charlotte-based mortgage and real estate firm Richard Tocado Companies will serve as the primary sponsor for several races. The team plans its debut this year in May at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

2013 Nationwide Series race start times

2013 Nationwide Series race start times

All times Eastern.

 

Feb. 23, Daytona, ESPN, 1 p.m.
March 2, Phoenix, ESPN2, 4:30 p.m.
March 9, Las Vegas, ESPN2, 4 p.m.
March 16, Bristol, ESPN2, 2 p.m.
March 23, Auto Club Speedway, ESPN, 5 p.m.
April 12, Texas, ESPN2, 8:30 p.m.
April 26, Richmond, ESPNEWS, 7:30 p.m.
May 4, Talladega, ESPN, 3 p.m.
May 10, Darlington, ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.
May 25, Charlotte, ABC, 2:30 p.m.
June 1, Dover, ESPN, 2:30 p.m.
June 8, Iowa, ESPN, 8 p.m.
June 15, Michigan, ABC, 2 p.m.
June 22, Road America, ESPN, 5 p.m.
June 28, Kentucky, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
July 5, Daytona, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
July 13, New Hampshire, ABC, 3:30 p.m.
July 21, Chicagoland, ESPN, 3 p.m.
July 27, Indianapolis, ESPN, 4:30 p.m.
Aug. 3, Iowa, ESPN2, 8 p.m.
Aug. 10, Watkins Glen, ABC, 2 p.m.
Aug. 17, Mid-Ohio, ESPN, 2:30 p.m.
Aug. 23, Bristol, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 31, Atlanta, ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 6, Richmond, ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 16, Chicagoland, ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 21, Kentucky, ESPNews, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 28, Dover, ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 5, Kansas, ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 11, Charlotte, ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 2, Texas, ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 9, Phoenix, ESPN2, 4 p.m.
Nov. 16, Homestead, ESPN2, 4:30 p.m.

2013 Sprint Cup Series race start times

2013 Sprint Cup Series race start times

All times Eastern.

Feb. 16, Sprint Unlimited, Fox, 8:10 p.m.
Feb. 21, Daytona Duels, Speed, 2 p.m.
Feb. 24, Daytona 500, Fox, 1 p.m.
March 3, Phoenix, Fox, 3 p.m.
March 10, Las Vegas, Fox, 3 p.m.
March 17, Bristol, Fox, 1 p.m.
March 24, Auto Club Speedway, Fox, 3 p.m.
April 7, Martinsville, Fox, 1 p.m.
April 13, Texas, Fox, 7:30 p.m
April 21, Kansas, Fox, 1 p.m.
April 27, Richmond, Fox, 7:30 p.m.
May 5, Talladega, Fox, 1 p.m.
May 11, Darlington, Fox, 6:45 p.m.
May 18, Charlotte All-Star, Speed, 7:30 p.m.
May 26, Charlotte Coke 600, Fox, 6 p.m.
June 2, Dover, Fox, 1 p.m.
June 9, Pocono, TNT, 1 p.m.
June 16, Michigan, TNT, 1 p.m.
June 23, Sonoma, TNT, 3 p.m.
June 29, Kentucky, TNT, 7:30 p.m.
July 6, Daytona, TNT, 7:30 p.m.
July 14, New Hampshire, TNT, 1 p.m.
July 28, Indianapolis, ESPN, 1 p.m.
Aug. 4, Pocono, ESPN, 1 p.m.
Aug. 11, Watkins Glen, ESPN, 1 p.m.
Aug. 18, Michigan, ESPN, 1 p.m.
Aug. 24, Bristol, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 1, Atlanta, ESPN, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 7, Richmond, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 15, Chicagoland, ESPN, 2 p.m.
Sept. 22, New Hampshire, ESPN, 2 p.m.
Sept. 29, Dover, ESPN, 2 p.m.
Oct. 6, Kansas, ESPN, 2 p.m.
Oct. 12, Charlotte, ABC, 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 20, Talladega, ESPN, 2 p.m.
Oct. 27, Martinsville, ESPN, 1:30 p.m.
Nov. 3, Texas, ESPN, 3 p.m.
Nov. 10, Phoenix, ESPN, 3 p.m.
Nov. 17, Homestead, ESPN, 3 p.m.