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NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler Was Killed in a Crash

Polly Wogg — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:35:19 +0000

NASCAR driver JASON LEFFLER was killed in a crash during a Sprint Car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. The driver who had the nickname “LefTurn” was 37 years old, and leaves behind a 5-year-old son. Leffler had been racing dirt car events most of this year, including last night’s race, which boasted a [...]

Jerry Cook, Former Utica-Rome Speedway Champ, Among Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:24:13 +0000

When the 54 voting members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame meet today they will be tasked with selecting 5 inductees for the class of 2014. There are 25 nominees to choose from including Jerry Cook, 1969 winner of the Utica-Rome Speedway Championship. Jerry will always be remembered for his rivalry with current Hall of Fame member the late Richie Evans of Rome.There are some other familiar names among those nominated.

NASCAR Driver, Dick Trickle Commits Suicide

Tad Pole — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:03:20 +0000

NASCAR legened, Dick Trickle has died. According to reports Trickle took his own live around noon today after calling authorities to tell them where to find him. Click for details. Trickle may have been as well known for the jokes about his name as he was for his racing skills. While he was never a [...]

Kurt Busch Sets Qualifying Record At Darlington Raceway

Tad Pole — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:06:25 +0000

It's already been a good weekend for the Busch brothers. Older brother, Kurt Busch set a track record in winning the pole for tonight's Southern 500. Younger sibling, Kyle meanwhile won from the pole in the Nationwide Series at Darlington and qualified 3rd for the Sprint Cup race. Click to watch Kurt's thoughts on setting the record and Kyle's victory lane interview.

Jimmy Johnson Teammate's Brother, MIT Police Officer, Allegedly Killed By Boston Bombing Suspect

Tad Pole — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:15:02 +0000

The MIT Police officer killed in last night's on campus shootout with the alleged bombing suspect has a connection to NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports team and Jimmy Johnson. Johnson revealed the news at a press conference earlier today (4/19/13). Click for details and video from the press conference.

NASCAR Fight Between Tony Stewart & Joey Logano – Who Was Right?

Tad Pole — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:52:57 +0000

Tony Stewart and Joey Logona had more than a difference in opinion regarding the final laps at NASCAR's race in Fontana, CA this past weekend. Stewart seemed to take exception to Logano's block on a restart with a few laps left in the race. Check out the video of the fight after the race and tell us who was right or wrong.

Kyle Busch Wins at Fontana, Stewart and Logano Fight

Ty Webb — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:47:37 +0000

An exciting finish to Sunday’s NASCAR race in California. The Auto Club 400 ended with a crazy final lap wreck and a post-race fight between Tony Stewart and Joey Logano. Kyle Busch took the checkered flag after Denny Hamlin and Joey Logano collided near the end of Sunday’s race. The crash set off a melee [...]

A Disguised Jeff Gordon Gives Car Salesman the Ride of His Life

Tad Pole — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:10:19 +0000

Whether you love or hate Jeff Gordon, this video will make roll on the floor and laugh, well you know the saying. Gordon puts on a disguise and heads to a car lot to test drive a car. It’s all done ot promote his sponsor, Pepsi Max. Click to watch the video. The video was [...]

Generate Your NASCAR Team Name

Tad Pole — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:05:52 +0000

I was prowling the web for something important when I came upon a site that would create your NASCAR Team name. Forget Childress, Hendricks and Petty Enterprises, I own, “RoagRage Bid Daddy Team.” Click to find out your team name. The site, Darren Fauth.com, was created by a guy oddly enough named, Darren Fauth. He [...]

'Petty Blue' Back on NASCAR's No. 43

Joe Student — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:34:20 +0000

The unmistakeable shade of bright blue named after racing legend Richard Petty will return to NASCAR tracks during select Sprint Cup Series races in 2013. Richard Petty Motorsports and one of its sponsors, Smithfield Foods, announced that each of the 25 times the food company sponsors the No. 43 Ford car in 2013, it will [...]

Justin Moore Teams Up With Crown Royal To Honor Heroes

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:24:28 +0000

One of our Taste of Country Music Festival performers, Justin Moore, has announced via his website that he is teaming up with Crown Royal to launch their annual "Your Hero's Name Here" promotion. The winners will receive naming rights to this years NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, July 28.

Dying NASCAR Fan Fulfills Dream of Going To Daytona 500, Succumbs In Infield

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:46:10 +0000

Mitch Zanette was dying of cancer. Treatment was not going well for the volunteer fireman so he took stock of his "bucket list" and decided that going to the Daytona 500 was right on top. With the full realization that he only had days to live Mitch and several family members hit the highway from their home in Pennsylvania and headed for Daytona.

Daytona 500 Drivers Paying Over $8 A Gallon For Gas

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:20:45 +0000

We reported earlier this week that the average price for a gallon of gas hit $4 in central New York. But, for drivers in Sunday's Daytona 500, they have to cough up a few more bucks.

Daytona 500 Starting Lineup Set

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 13:34:44 +0000

Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch picked up wins in their respective qualifying races Thursday putting them in the second row behind Danica Patrick and Jeff Gordon. The rest of the field is set so now there is just the wait. "America's Race", the Daytona 500 is set to start just after 1 on Sunday afternoon and NASCAR fans around the world will be glued to their TV sets. Here is the starting lineup.

Daytona 500 Preview [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:59:57 +0000

It's the "Great American Race, the granddaddy of NASCAR's Sprint Cup circuit, the 55th annual Daytona 500, and it promises to be a spectacular event this Sunday. The Zac Brown Band will perform before the race with band member Clay Cook doing the National Anthem. Then shortly after 1, pole sitter Danica Patrick and the best drivers in the world will fire their engines. How about a little pre-race trivia from YahooSports to whet the appetite.

Danica Patrick Wins Pole At Daytona

Ty Webb — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:10:17 +0000

Danica Patrick has made history again. Patrick became the first woman to win the pole at any race in NASCAR’s top circuit. Patrick set the mark with a lap at 196.434 mph and will be on the pole for the Daytona 500 next Sunday. The only other driver to hit the 196 mph mark was [...]

NASCAR's Danica Patrick Divorcing

Tad Pole — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:14:10 +0000

Apparently life off the track wasn’t much better for NASCAR’s Danica Patrick. She announced on her Face Book that she and her husband were splitting. Check out her statement. Danica married, Paul Hospenthal, a physical therapist 7 years ago. According to Yahoo, they met when he was treating her for a non-racing injury. More on [...]

Brad Keselowski Wins First Sprint Cup Championship

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:03:22 +0000

It was too little too late for 5-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson as Brad Keselowski held off #48 to win hjs first NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship today at Homstead-Miami Speedway. It was also the first Cup championship for legendary owner Roger Penske. Entering the final race with a 20-point lead Keselowski was helped by a gamble that didn't pan out for Johnson.

Kevin Harvick Wins Wild Advo Care 500 At Phoenix, Keselowski Takes Points Lead

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:42:24 +0000

It was a wild time at Phoenix International Raceway Sunday but when the smoke cleared and the fighting stopped Kevin Harvick emerged with the checkered flag and Brad Keselowski the Chase For the Sprint Cup points lead. Jimmie Johnson's blown tire resulted in his fall from the top spot but most of the talk was about the Jeff Gordon-Clint Bowyer dust-up.

Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer Clash On Track And In Garage

Ty Webb — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:23:46 +0000

Sunday’s NASCAR race in Phoenix ended wildly as the pit crews from Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer brawled in the garage after a wreck during the race. Gordon stayed on the track after being black flagged and intentionally wrecked Bowyer sparking the melee. Watch video of the unbelievable scene above from Sunday’s race. [button href="http://bigfrog104.com/kevin-harvick-wins-wild-advo-care-500-at-phoenix-keselowski-takes-points-lead/" [...]