NASCAR Cup Series

Daytona International Speedway (DIS) President Joie Chitwood this morning conducted the first in-depth, virtual “walk through” of what the iconic Speedway would look like as part of a proposed redevelopment project, one that Chitwood emphasized would be designed to reaffirm the Speedway’s standing among race fans as “the world center of racing for years to come.”

The February 21st Budweiser Duels qualifying races gave us considerably more to talk about than just setting the final line up for the Daytona 500. The 150 mile twin events gave us a detailed look at the performance capabilities of NASCAR's new Generation-Six race cars under very stringent competitive levels.

Fans can check out great Chevrolet vehicles including: Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Volt, Camaro SS Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Grand Sport, Corvette Z06, Equinox, Traverse and Spark

American Ethanol announced its plans to enhance its partnership with Richard Childress Racing and driver Austin Dillon for the 2013 NASCAR® season. Dillon will race the No. 33 American Ethanol Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ at Michigan International Speedway on June 16 and will drive a RCR-fielded entry in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ at Eldora Speedway on July 24 with an American Ethanol paint scheme.

America’s “Most Popular Driver” and driver of the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is scheduled to be on hand at Phoenix International Raceway to kick off the March 3 SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race with a Fan Q&A session.

It’s the biggest stampede of the year. Everyone has their eye on the prize. But who’s willing to go all the way to take home the $1 million purse? In the new ad campaign for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, titled “Stampede,” the biggest stars of NASCAR are ready to unleash all of the 800 horsepower of their Gen 6 stallions to fight for all the money – and the bragging rights.

Richard Childress Racing teammates finished first (Kevin Harvick - First Budweiser Duel), third (Austin Dillon - Second Budweiser Duel), seventh (Paul Menard - Second Budweiser Duel) and eighth (Jeff Burton - Second Budweiser Duel).

The scene in the Motorcraft/Quick Lane garage area at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday was a tale of two race cars. On one side of the aisle, there was a battered No. 21 Ford Fusion, one that led more than half of the first of two Budweiser Duel qualifying races, but was later wiped out in a crash.

Everything on Waltrip’s car is a reminder of the tragedy in the small CT town on December 14. From the green and white paint scheme, which are the school colors, to the number on the door, 26. The Swan Racing car traditionally runs the No. 30 but was changed to honor the 26 victims of the school shooting, 20 adults and six children.

Sure, every racetrack has the essential food favorites like burgers, hot dogs, pizza and fries for fans to feast on during race weekend. But only Auto Club Speedway has signature entrees created by NASCAR drivers for fans during Auto Club 400 Weekend, March 22-24.