NASCAR Track News

Fresh off his helmet-throwing performance last weekend, Tony Stewart won the pole for Sunday’s AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway with a lap of 29.787 seconds (186.121 mph).

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy talks with a strong southern accent. He sports a bushy mustache much like the one his racing idol Dale Earnhardt was known for. He became famous for his ever-growing line of “You Might Be a Redneck” jokes, many of which were borne of NASCAR racing experiences.

Two-day Allison Grandstand tickets for $49 are an incredible bargain at Talladega Superspeedway, but now that low price comes with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bobby and Donnie Allison, two of the founding members of the legendary Alabama Gang, will be signing autographs on Sunday, October 7th in the grandstands bearing their names.

Willie and Korie Robertson from the hit A&E series “Duck Dynasty” will be appearing at the Talladega Experience—the ultimate fan hospitality area at Talladega Superspeedway – on Sunday, Oct. 7. The reality TV stars will host a Q and A session prior to the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 and sign autographs for Talladega Experience fans.

The track announced today that Kevin Harvick and Kyle Busch will join Dale Earnhardt Jr. for appearances in the Martinsville Speedway Fan Zone presented by Diet Mountain Dew prior to the TUMS Fast Relief 500 on October 28. The three drivers will appear at separate times for emceed question and answer sessions.

Richmond International Raceway is offering race fans a unique opportunity on Thursday, September 6. All NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers eligible to race their way into or capture a Wild Card spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but have not already secured a position prior to the Federated Auto Parts 400, will participate in a free fan question and answer session.

Talladega Superspeedway is proud to announce that Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 15 5-Hour Energy Toyota are scheduled to appear in the Talladega Experience hospitality area on Sunday, October 7th.

The 2013 Iowa Speedway schedule of events will highlight six major weekends, including feature racing events on four Saturdays and a Sunday afternoon, and the second annual Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally on a Friday through Sunday.

Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams took to the newly reconfigured Kansas Speedway today and the reviews are in – and they have been pretty positive as teams navigate the variable banking for the first time.

This weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Chevrolet Racing will begin the brand’s fight against breast cancer as Chevrolet gears up to support the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative.