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.
Friday, February 10, 2012
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.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
NASCAR returns to Charlotte radio
It was touch-and-go last year for many Charlotte-area terrestrial radio listeners trying to catch NASCAR racing on a regular basis.
At the start of last season, neither MRN nor PRN - which combine to broadcast all the NASCAR events of the year were able to secure a long-term commitment from a local station to carry all their events.
MRN, however, has struck a deal with WZGV-AM/ESPN 730 to carry all of their broadcasts this season in the Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series. The first event broadcast in the new deal will be the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout from Daytona International Speedway.
"We’ve been looking for a strong partner in this market and could not be happier to launch our 43rd year of broadcasting with this announcement," said MRN President and Executive Producer David Hyatt.
"This gives us a strong voice in what is widely recognized as the heart of American stock car racing and we’re certain the partnership will reverberate throughout the region as the new season begins."
WZGV's 10,000-watt signal – licensed to Cramerton, N.C. – saturates the metro Charlotte market. WZGV-AM/ESPN 730 is now one of 32 MRN affiliates in the Carolinas.
ESPN 730 will also broadcast all of PRN's Nationwide Series races this season, which means the station will broadcast the complete Nationwide and Truck series schedule in the Charlotte area.
PRN's Sprint Cup races will once again be broadcast on WRFX 99.7 FM in the Charlotte area - a deal that came together in March of last season.
At the start of last season, neither MRN nor PRN - which combine to broadcast all the NASCAR events of the year were able to secure a long-term commitment from a local station to carry all their events.
MRN, however, has struck a deal with WZGV-AM/ESPN 730 to carry all of their broadcasts this season in the Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series. The first event broadcast in the new deal will be the Feb. 18 Budweiser Shootout from Daytona International Speedway.
"We’ve been looking for a strong partner in this market and could not be happier to launch our 43rd year of broadcasting with this announcement," said MRN President and Executive Producer David Hyatt.
"This gives us a strong voice in what is widely recognized as the heart of American stock car racing and we’re certain the partnership will reverberate throughout the region as the new season begins."
WZGV's 10,000-watt signal – licensed to Cramerton, N.C. – saturates the metro Charlotte market. WZGV-AM/ESPN 730 is now one of 32 MRN affiliates in the Carolinas.
ESPN 730 will also broadcast all of PRN's Nationwide Series races this season, which means the station will broadcast the complete Nationwide and Truck series schedule in the Charlotte area.
PRN's Sprint Cup races will once again be broadcast on WRFX 99.7 FM in the Charlotte area - a deal that came together in March of last season.
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