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Tony Stewart’s season goes up in Smoke, but not his race team for 2014

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I am sorry, Smoke, but you must sit — for the next three months. And I don’t mean inside your stock car. One of the biggest names in NASCAR is Tony Stewart, a three-time Sprint Cup champion and part-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing. Tony Stewart is also Danica Patrick’s boss, as One Lap Downica herself races the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for SHR. … [Read more...] about Tony Stewart’s season goes up in Smoke, but not his race team for 2014

Miss Sprint Cup is a Michigan Wolverines fan from Ann Arbor (Video)

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Miss Sprint Cup is a NASCAR fan's friend on the inside of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. There's a lot more to the gig than meets the eye. A lot more. It's the ultimate insider gig for racing buffs. This year's Miss Sprint Cup is Jaclyn Roney of Ann Arbor, Michigan. (She also has an Illinois connection, as she has family in Batavia). She's also a Wolverines fan, but from a … [Read more...] about Miss Sprint Cup is a Michigan Wolverines fan from Ann Arbor (Video)

NASCAR revamps and relaunches official website

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Go check out the new NASCAR.com, with video, big, bold imagery, interactive graphics and the latest news and in-depth analysis from a choice group of NASCAR insiders and writers. Much of the content being produced by NASCAR.com’s editorial team will be focused on the upcoming races, giving fans the opportunity to consume rich, comprehensive event information on a week-to-week … [Read more...] about NASCAR revamps and relaunches official website

NASCAR CEO Brian France seeking social change through sport

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At the Beyond Sport Summit in London, in the days leading up to the Summer Olympics, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France spoke passionately about his sport’s efforts to drive sustainable behavior amongst millions of fans through the NASCAR Green platform. Today, he joined National Basketball Association (NBA) Commissioner David Stern on a panel at Yankee Stadium entitled … [Read more...] about NASCAR CEO Brian France seeking social change through sport

NASCAR fans Boo First Lady Michelle Obama (Video)

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, the wife of the Vice President were booed at NASCAR's season finale today in Miami.Well, we know that NASCAR events are filled with people who lean so far to the right, I'm surprised the track doesn't tip over. Pre-race festivites included a salute to military troops and families. Obama and Biden served as grand marshals for the … [Read more...] about NASCAR fans Boo First Lady Michelle Obama (Video)

Mitt Romney’s funny NASCAR, Ford Field verbal gaffes

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Tonight is the general election, and a chance for Mitt Romney to win the presidency. In order to get there Romney needs to appeal to the "NASCAR Dads." He failed. Romney only verified further my idea that he's "Republican John Kerry," at least when it comes to being the least convincing sports fan/most out of touch with everyday America alive. From Mediate: … [Read more...] about Mitt Romney’s funny NASCAR, Ford Field verbal gaffes

NASCAR national media blitz in Chase across America

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Ten different drivers embarked on a 10-city media blitz Tuesday as Day 2 of ‘Chase Across America’ kicked into high gear. NASCAR’s second-annual cross-country media tour – in which the 12 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers visit the 10 Chase track markets, New York City and Bristol, Conn. – featured events ranging from pep rallies to baseball games, and boat tours to … [Read more...] about NASCAR national media blitz in Chase across America

Bears-Packers wager made by top NASCAR drivers

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Typically when NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch discuss the “field” it has to do with 41 other drivers and isn’t named “Lambeau,” but on Thursday, Sept. 13 that all changes. Prior to heading to Chicagoland Speedway to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Kenseth and Busch will make a friendly wager as the Chicago Bears take on the Green Bay … [Read more...] about Bears-Packers wager made by top NASCAR drivers