INDYCAR and series title sponsor Verizon will celebrate the drama and excitement of the final races of the 2014 season through the #INDYRIVALS social media campaign and the Verizon IndyCar Series Fan Favorite Driver Award. Polls opened for voting on Aug. 7.
Kevin Swindell reunites with Venturini Motorsports (VMS) this weekend to substitute for driver John Wes Townley at the famed Springfield Mile driving the No.15 Zaxby’s Toyota.
The day does not end when the on-track activity concludes at Michigan International Speedway in August. Instead, the action moves to the Budweiser Party Porch in Turn Four where live music continues late into the night.
Earlier today, Verizon IndyCar Series points leader Will Power participated in an INDYCAR Conference Call to preview ABC Supply Wisconsin 250 at Milwaukee IndyFest. Selected quotes from the availability are below.
Michigan International Speedway is the fastest track in NASCAR based on the speeds on the racing surface. But during the Pure Michigan 400 Weekend the action off the track might be just as fast-paced.
Dalton Sargeant and the No. 45 Bassett Racing team will have a very busy raceday on August 16, and will try and accomplish something not many have ever attempted. Not only will Sargeant compete in two different events in two different states in one day, but he will do so utilizing two very different driving techniques. Sargeant and the No. 45 will compete in the Southeast Limited Late Model event as a support race to the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and the Biscuitville 125 at the 2.25-mile road course of Virginia International Raceway.
One of the mainstays in Silver Crown racing over the years has been the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The same can be said in Midget competition for Angell Park Speedway in Wisconsin. Being a student of the history of the sport, Tracy Hines is well-versed in the aura of both venues, and he also has been victorious at each. He'll look to add to his success at the track historic tracks this weekend.
Martin Truex Jr. will miss Friday's practice and qualifying sessions at Michigan International Speedway. Recently, Sherry Pollex, Martin’s longtime partner and girlfriend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Back to Michigan...Justin Allgaier will make his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) start at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) this weekend. Allgaier's NSCS debut at MIS earlier this season resulted in his best NSCS career finish of 16th.
It only happens a few weekends a year, and only twice at a road course, this weekend the NASCAR Nationwide series takes the spotlight at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. While the Sprint Cup series, heads to another oval, the Nationwide Series will head to its third and final road course race of 2014.
With 44 cars entered in Rounds One and Two, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by Michelin 2026 season is set to commence in spectacular fashion at Daytona International Speedway this week.
RAFA Racing Team extended its extraordinary run of form in the VP Racing SportsCar Challenge with yet another commanding weekend, reinforcing its status as the benchmark operation in the series in the GSX class.
The five Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.Rs set for the Rolex 24 At Daytona wrapped up three days of valuable and successful testing Sunday with the conclusion of the annual Roar Before the 24 at Daytona International Speedway.
Cadillac Racing completed a three-day test at the ROAR Before the 24 and are now focused on this weekend’s 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona in a twice-around-the-clock race on the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course.
