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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 and Fox Sports reach multi-year deal

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With two full seasons left on their current television contract, NASCAR and FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) announced today an extensive new eight-year, multiplatform media rights agreement that ensures FSMG’s broadcast of NASCAR racing through 2022. Under terms of the new agreement, FSMG also significantly increases its digital rights to include “TV Everywhere” live race … [Read more...] about NASCAR and Fox Sports reach multi-year deal