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Fearless Predictions: Coda

Posted at 7:50 pm by Scott Whitmore

All things come to an end. ... [Read More]

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Courtesy Fire-Down Graphics
Malsam looking for strong finish to rookie NASCAR season

Posted at 12:07 pm by Scott Whitmore

The end of the NASCAR racing season is in sight for all three national divisions, which are at Miami-Homestead Speedway this weekend. Tayler Malsam of Mill Creek will be looking for a strong finish to his rookie season in the Camping World Truck Series, and he'll have a special paint scheme on his No. 81 Randy Moss Motorsports truck as well.

Below is a pre-race press release from RMM. ... [Read More]


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NHRA awards ceremony to be broadcast online

Posted at 7:17 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, NHRA (Nov. 13, 2009)

GLENDORA, Calif. – NHRA is excited to announce that the NHRA Full Throttle Awards Ceremony will be available to viewers worldwide on the Internet at NHRA.com and the NHRA Channel on You Tube beginning Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. (ET) /Noon (PT). It marks the first time the event will be available to NHRA fans via the Internet. ... [Read More]


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Fearless Predictions: Penultimate Edition

Posted at 10:36 am by Scott Whitmore

For some racers this is the weekend they've been working toward all season long. For others, it could be the start of an unbelievable comeback. ... [Read More]

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JZ Motorsports holding open house/swap meet Dec. 5

Posted at 2:12 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, JZ Motorsports (Nov. 12, 2009)

SULTAN, Wash. -- Please join us at JZ Motorsports for our inaugural Open House & Racers Swap Meet from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 5. Entry is free for buyers and sellers. ... [Read More]


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Skagit Speedway starting Supercross Series in 2010

Posted at 10:31 am by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, Skagit Speedway (Nov. 12, 2009)

ALGER, Wash. -- Funtime Promotions, the parent company of Skagit Speedway is pleased to announce starting in 2010 it will present 'The Supercross Series at Skagit Speedway'. ... [Read More]


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Courtesy Fast Track Racing
Harriman making 3rd NASCAR truck start in Phoenix

Posted at 5:31 pm by Scott Whitmore

Monroe High School graduate Richard Harriman will make his third start in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series this Friday at Phoenix International Raceway. ... [Read More]

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Roger Crockett's incredible year deserves recognition

Posted at 4:45 pm by Scott Whitmore

I received the following column today, Tuesday, and can't agree with it more. Roger Crockett should be named 360 Sprint driver of the year. Read on, and see if you don't agree. ... [Read More]

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NW Outlaw Compacts 2009 awards banquet this Sat.

Posted at 4:24 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, Northwest Outaw Compact Series (Nov. 9, 2009)

The annual awards banquet for the Northwest Outlaw Compact Auto Racing Series, marking the end of the 2009 season, is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the North Shore Golf & Country Club in Tacoma. ... [Read More]


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Fearless Predictions: Texas

Posted at 5:15 pm by Scott Whitmore

Sitting here watching CNN, just hours after the tragic shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. Not sure what NASCAR will do — all three of the national series are in the Lone Star State this weekend — but certainly expect that there will be tributes for the fallen and injured. ... [Read More]

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Courtesy Sam Bisset, Fire-Down Graphics
Malsam, NASCAR trucks return to Texas

Posted at 9:40 pm by Scott Whitmore

Tayler Malsam will be making his 25th series start as the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series makes a return trip to Texas. Here's a preview from Randy Moss Motorsports. ... [Read More]

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NASCAR's new Nationwide Series car tested at Talladega

Posted at 6:24 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, NASCAR (Nov. 2, 2009)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – No one needed to pinch Justin Allgaier today. ... [Read More]


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Lots of chances to win seats to NASCAR awards in Vegas

Posted at 6:21 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, NASCAR (Nov. 2, 2009)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The race is on for fans to claim tickets to attend the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony in Las Vegas – a NASCAR first – and the checkered flag isn’t far away for some of those opportunities. ... [Read More]


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NHRA opens fan voting for Full Throttle Moment of the Year

Posted at 6:07 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, NHRA (Nov. 2, 2009)

GLENDORA, Calif. — No sport does a better job of treating its fans as partners than the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series so it should come as no surprise that the league is turning to its fans to determine who will win “The Quest for the Full Throttle Moment of the Year” and the combined purse of $70,000. ... [Read More]


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ASA NW Late Model Tour awards banquet set for Nov. 20

Posted at 6:05 pm by Scott Whitmore

For immediate release, iRacing.com ASA Northwest Late Model Tour (Nov. 3, 2009)

MARYSVILLE, Wash, -- The 2009 Awards & Appreciation Banquet for the iRacing.com American Speed Association Northwest Late Model Tour is set for Friday, Nov. 20, at the Lynnwood, Wash.,Embassy Suites Hotel. ... [Read More]


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Penske puts Keselowski in No. 12 for rest of Cup season

Posted at 3:08 pm by Scott Whitmore

From www.penskeracing.com (Nov. 2, 2009):

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (November 2, 2009) - Brad Keselowski will compete for Penske Racing in the final three NASCAR Cup Series races of the 2009 season. Keselowski will drive the No. 12 Penske Dodge in the upcoming races at Texas (Nov. 8), Phoenix (Nov. 15) and Homestead (Nov. 22). ... [Read More]


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Ready ... Fire ... Aim

Posted at 11:55 am by Scott Whitmore

NASCAR banned bump drafting in the turns at Talladega today, and the result so far, has been the exact opposite of racing at Talladega as we've known it. ... [Read More]

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Local racing:

National and international:
Hendrick turns attention to Earnhardt  Nov. 24
Johnson wins 4th straight NASCAR championship  Nov. 22
Clarke: Johnson sets a new mark in NASCAR excellence  Nov. 22
NASCAR notes: Hamlin established as 2010 contender   Nov. 22
NASCAR's Mark Martin settles for 2nd again  Nov. 22
Montoya-Stewart add spark to NASCAR's finale   Nov. 22
Aldrin over the moon at NASCAR race   Nov. 22
Owner Hendrick misses NASCAR finale to be with niece   Nov. 22
Report: Ex-F1 champ Schumacher met Mercedes bosses   Nov. 22
F1 boss sets Dec. 9 deadline for 2010 British GP  Nov. 22
Schatz takes control of West Fargo speedway   Nov. 22
Argentine driver Lopez poised to sign with USF1  Nov. 22
Kyle Busch wins Nationwide title   Nov. 22
Johnson's still the kid from El Cajon   Nov. 21
Hyde: Time to give Mark Martin his due   Nov. 21
Busch wins title, Nationwide finale at Homestead  Nov. 21
Little fanfare for Johnson's run toward NASCAR history  Nov. 21
Volkswagen program head in Homestead for NASCAR finale  Nov. 21
NASCAR notes: McMurray pleased to reunite with Ganassi   Nov. 21
Johnson and Martin take NASCAR Cup title race into finale  Nov. 21
Jimmie Johnson's title tree has roots in Missouri   Nov. 21
A twin win for Harvicks in NASCAR Trucks finale  Nov. 20
Clarke: Mark Martin only NASCAR Cup driver with a chance  Nov. 20
Long: NASCAR's present, future looking good  Nov. 20
Chase leader Johnson takes pole at Homestead   Nov. 20
 

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