Ed Coombs

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Ed began covering NASCAR for the former Gater Racing News regularly in 2000. He began working with Speedway Media in 2003 by supplying exclusive photos from the races covered. Currently he is the Editor and Assistant Publisher of Speedway Media. He also manages staff and credentialing. With the closing down of Gater News after nearly 50 years he hopes to become a more regular contributor at Speedway Media as a writer and photographer. My Twitter name is @coombsed feel free to follow me I am a member of the National Motorsports Press Association.

Zippy’s Charity Ride Includes Cup Champion Stewart

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In just a couple weeks time the Zippy’s Crusade for Kids Annual Charity Snowmobile Ride will take place in Inlet N.Y.

BREAKING NEWS : NASCAR : Kyle Busch Suspended for Remainder of Texas Race Weekend

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After an incident that saw Kyle Busch deliberately wreck championship contender and series veteran Ron Hornaday under caution Friday night Kyle Busch has been parked for the remainder of the race weekend at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Drive to End Hunger Continues in Charlotte

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Speedway Media was present at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte Friday when Jeff Gordon presented the Second Harvest Food Bank...

Tony Stewart Wins Geico 400 Vaults to Second in Points

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For a guy who did not think heading into the this race weekend that he had a chance at winning the championship Tony Stewart found himself leaving the Windy City only 7 points behind the new leader, Kevin Harvick.

Geico 400 Postponed Until Monday 12:00 Noon Eastern

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After a day of trying to dry the track NASCAR officials almost had the track ready to go when the rains came yet again...

Dillon and RCR Closes in on Truck Championship with Win

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Richard Childress Racing’s of the No 3 truck of Austin Dillon crew only slid on two tires on the final pit stop and came...

Kansas Speedway Extends Ticket Office Hours

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As the days to the Hollywood Casino 400 weekend count down, Kansas Speedway is extending its office hours for race fans wanting to purchase tickets for the Kansas Lottery 98.9, Kansas Lottery 300 and the Hollywood Casino 400

Trevor Bayne vs. Ricky Stenhouse – Kansas Speedway Edition

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Nationwide Series point leader Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne came to Kansas Speedway to meet with a few lucky fans today, but the two young drivers who love to compete with one another began their day at Kansas Speedway with a Ricky vs. Trevor punt, pass and kick competition.

Jeff Gordon Nets Huge Win in Atlanta

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Jeff Gordon won his 85th Sprint Cup race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway by winning the AdvoCare 500. With the win Gordon becomes takes the third position in all-time wins behind David Pearso.

No Surprise, Edwards Wins Great Clips 300

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With about 20 laps to go Carl Edwards made the pass for the lead by getting past Kevin Harvick but Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was...
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The souvenir program will be available in the reformatted Broadway Play “Playbill” style size that is more convenient for fans to carry the program with them while they are at the track.

Christopher Bell left “happy” with runner-up result at Atlanta

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The 2024 Coca-Cola 600 champion from Norman, Oklahoma, notched his fifth runner-up result of 2026 during this past weekend's Cup Series event at EchoPark Speedway.

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Kale Drake and RMS Racing put it all together a winning combination on the USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship trail.

RYAN BLANEY SWEEPS ATLANTA WEEKEND, DELIVERING FORD’S HISTORIC 750TH CUP WIN

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Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney won Sunday’s Quaker State 400 at EchoPark Speedway, claiming his second win of the 2026 season and 19th NASCAR Cup Series career win.

Dollar Tree Named Entitlement Sponsor for EchoPark Speedway’s Summer 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Race

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The Dollar Tree 400 will be the headline event for EchoPark Speedway’s summer NASCAR weekend beginning in 2027.

SimpleTire Joins RFK Racing as Official Partner

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