NASCAR Track News

Officials with Kansas Speedway and the Kansas Army National Guard announced today the continuation of their partnership, which will include a swear in ceremony for newly enlisted soldiers to the Kansas Army National Guard.

While they may not be rookies on the field, Kansas City Chiefs Jeff Allen and Don Stephenson may still need a yellow stripe as they attend the STP 400 on April 21 as honorary race officials.

Miller Lite is bringing the ultimate tailgate party to all fans, free of charge, at Richmond International Raceway prior to the Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27, NASCAR races. The Miller Lite Party Zone features live music, tailgate games, a mechanical bull, the Miller Lite show car, a full-service cash bar serving great tasting Miller Lite and food items for sale.

Looking for another reason to purchase Kansas Speedway season tickets besides the great racing and up-close access to driver introductions and the pre-race concert? Here’s another reason – Kansas Speedway season ticket holders and RV season customers get the opportunity to drive around Kansas Speedway in the month of May.

Rockingham Speedway may be nearly 50 years old, but it sported a youthful appearance Saturday as 20-year-old Kyle Larson and 17-year-old Chase Elliott led practice for Sunday's North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at The Rock presented by Cheerwine.

In a sport known for gas guzzling, big engine stock car racing, NASCAR has taken very aggressive steps to address its own carbon footprint in the world of racing. As the sport enters its fifth year of environmentally sound initiatives, NASCAR is indeed finding it easy to be green.

Five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stars will participate in a Q&A session with Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx ticket holders on Thursday, April 25, prior to the race at Richmond International Raceway. The Q&A is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. in the Amphitheater and is open to all April 25 ticketholders.

Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon is accustomed to receiving trophies for his accomplishments, but Thursday he was the one doling out the hardware at Texas Motor Speedway much to the delight of nearly 1,500 students from Clara Love, Hatfield and Justin elementary schools.

Season Two X Factor winner Tate Stevens is returning home to sing the national anthem prior to the April 21, 2013 STP 400. Stevens, who hails from Belton, Mo., is making his first appearance at Kansas Speedway prior to two concerts in Kansas City on April 21 and April 22, and the release of his debut album on April 23, 2013.

NASCAR veteran Elliott Sadler, as well as NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers Joey Coulter and 2012 champion James Buescher, have been added to the growing lineup of players for the Second Annual Celebrity Softball Game between Dover International Speedway and Pocono Raceway. The game will be played on Wednesday, April 24 at the home of the Harrisburg Senators in Harrisburg, Pa.