Archive for December, 2009
Kvapil To Drive For Front Row; McArdle Returns With Furniture Row
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Travis Kvapil told Sirius NASCAR Radio’s Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody Wednesday that he will run the full 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule for Front Row Motorsports. Steven Lane will serve as crewchief on the car – expected to be the #34 – with a new manufacturer to be announced [...]
By Popular Demand: The Godfather’s World Famous Apple Pie Moonshine!
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
1 gallon apple juice
1/2 gallon apple cider
1 1/3 cup sugar
6 cinnamon sticks
Combine, bring to a boil, allow to cool
Add 1/2 liter of Everclear or other clear corn whiskey. (More to suit your taste)
Strain through cheesecloth or paper towels into mason jars or other container.
Enjoy in moderation!!!
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Kentucky Speedway Lawsuit Will Continue
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Like a character in a bad horror movie, the Kentucky Speedway lawsuit simply will not die.
Less than a week after former Kentucky Speedway Chairman Jerry Carroll said that he and his fellow former owners would abandon their four-year-old antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that [...]
ANNUAL RYAN NEWMAN FOUNDATION CHARITY EVENTS
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
Statesville, NC (December 22, 2009)- The 5th Annual Ryan Newman Foundation Charity Dinner and 4th Annual Fishing Tournament raised $218,000 for its conservation and animal welfare efforts. The dinner, presented by Haas Automation, was held at the Newman farm in Statesville, NC on December 11th. Bridgette Tatum, an up-and-coming [...]
Harvick Crewmember Richardson Dies
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Richard Childress Racing crewman D.J. Richardson lost his valiant battle with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Christmas Day. He was 37 years old.
Richardson fell ill while visiting his home in Massachusetts over the Thanksgiving holiday, and was transported to Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster, Mass., where he was diagnosed with the [...]
2010 Budweiser Shootout New Criteria
Submitted by RACING NEWS DIGEST
There goes NASCAR changing things up a bit again. But I think I like it. In fact I have liked quite a few of the recent changes that have taken place.
The point of the “revised criteria” is to give a stronger driver line-up for the fans. Who can argue with that?
The [...]
Group B Monsters - tribute with pure engine sounds
Submitted by AUTO JUNKIES
snow makes me think about it more
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AP Names Jimmie Johnson The Athlete Of The Year
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Jimmie Johnson has become the first race car driver to receive the AP’s “Athlete Of The Year” (male) award in the 78 years of it’s existence.
Johnson became the first driver in NASCAR history to win 4 consecutive Championships. On his way to the championship this year Johnson won seven races, including [...]
For ESPN’s Hoge, NASCAR Ignorance Is Bliss
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Just when it appears that stock car racing is finally getting a bit of respect from the “stick and ball” world, someone comes along with a fresh slap in the face.
On Tuesday’s Mike & Mike In The Morning on ESPN2 and ESPN Radio, guest hosts Erik Kuselias and former NFL running [...]
Godfather Takes To The Flagstand At Rockingham’s “Polar Bear 150″
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina - Dave Moody, host of “SIRIUS Speedway” on SIRIUS NASCAR Radio 128 and lead turn announcer for MRN’s NASCAR race broadcasts, has been named as the official starter of the Polar Bear 150 at Rockingham Speedway. Moody will wave the green flag at the New Year’s Day event, [...]
Reid Replaces Punch At ESPN’s NASCAR Helm
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Marty Reid will replace Dr. Jerry Punch alongside booth mates Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree for ESPN’s 2010 NASCAR coverage, calling the action for all 17 of the networks NASCAR Sprint Cup races as well as many of their NASCAR Nationwide Series telecasts. Punch will return to pit road for the [...]
Kyle Busch Motorsports To Field Two Trucks In 2010; Third Entry For Benson In The Works
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Kyle Busch confirmed today that he will field a pair of Camping World Truck Series Toyotas next season under the banner of his new Kyle Busch Motorsports team.
Busch will drive a partial schedule of events in a #18 Tundra sponsored by Miccosukee Resorts, while sophomore driver Tayler Malsam will drive a [...]
NASCAR/ISC Win Major Round In Kentucky Speedway Antitrust Suit
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
The latest – and possibly final — round in a federal antitrust lawsuit filed by the former owners of Kentucky Speedway has gone in favor of NASCAR and International Speedway Corporation.
Earlier, a federal appeals court rejected claims by former Kentucky owner Jerry Carroll and his associates that NASCAR violated antitrust laws [...]
Musgrave Hunting Sponsors For Ballew #51; Sources Say Benson Set For KBM Ride
Submitted by The Motorsports Soapbox
Ted Musgrave told Sirius Speedway Wednesday that he has an opportunity to replace Kyle Busch in the driver’s seat of the #51 Billy Ballew Motorsports Camping World Truck Series Toyota next season, if adequate sponsorship can be found.
“I have some proposals out there, and a couple of them have progressed as [...]
Labonte Prepping For Rolex 24 Bid
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Bobby Labonte took part in yesterday’s Grand-Am Rolex Series test at Daytona International Speedway, driving a Porsche for his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team TRG Motorsports.
The 2000 Cup champion said he plans to compete for the team in the Rolex 24 at Daytona; his fourth career start in the legendary sportscar [...]
Stewart-Haas Racing 2009 – Inaugural Year Exceeds Expectations
Submitted by Ryan Newman News and Information
Stewart-Haas Racing: 2009 Season in Review
Inaugural Year of Operation Exceeds Expectations and Raises the Bar for 2010
KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Dec. 2, 2009) — Few, if any, could’ve imagined that a startup NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race team built on the foundation of Haas CNC Racing could win five races, score [...]
It’s Official: Patrick To NASCAR In 2010
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After months of flirtation, Danica Patrick is finally ready commit – on a limited basis – to NASCAR. The IndyCar Series star announced today in Phoenix that she will run a limited schedule of NASCAR Nationwide Series and ARCA races next season for JR Motorsports, ending months of speculation about her [...]
It’s Official – Danica Patrick Is Joining The NASCAR Ranks With JR Motorsports
Submitted by RACING NEWS DIGEST
I think it has been pretty obvious for awhile now that Danica Patrick was coming to NASCAR. And even recently the headlines have been swarming on this subject.
I have still been very busy moving in and getting settled into our new house and I have still been able to see all [...]
Road Trip, Turkey And Moving
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Just a short note to let all know I have not abandoned this site! Things this past week or week and a half have been very busy.
The day Jimmie Johnson won his 4th consecutive Sprint Cup Championship is when it really started. That was my 2 year old daughters birthday party. [...]
