NASCAR Track News

Phoenix International Raceway has announced the completion of its pre-event track grooming program in advance of this weekend’s NASCAR Sprint Cup SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™.

Country music sensation Kellie Pickler will perform in the Pepsi pre-race concert at Bristol Motor Speedway prior to the Food City 500 March 18.

Fans of Jimmie Johnson will be able to take advantage of the five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion’s famous car number for the upcoming Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Legendary rock band Candlebox will energize the crowd at Phoenix International Raceway with a live concert this Sunday, March 4, to celebrate the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500™ event weekend.

Matt Kenseth probably hasn’t had time to think about Martinsville Speedway and the Goody’s Fast Relief 500 since he capped off a wild night of racing with his second Daytona 500 victory in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

Phoenix International Raceway is excited to announce that world-renowned recording artist Brian McKnight will sing the national anthem prior to the SUBWAY Fresh Fit 500 ™, Sunday, March 4. McKnight and his sons, Brian Jr. and Niko, will launch Phoenix’s 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season with the same soulful sounds that have been a McKnight trademark for two decades.

Running in 11th place entering Turn 4 on the final lap, James Buescher was able to maneuver through a multi-car accident and come away with his first NASCAR Nationwide Series win in a green-white-checkered finish in the 54th annual DRIVE4COPD 300 at Daytona International Speedway.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series once again provided an exciting start to the season with rookie John King capturing his first career win in the 13th annual NextEra Energy Resources 250 on the third attempt at a green-white-checkered finish.

Budweiser and Daytona International Speedway today announced the beer brand will take on an enhanced role in NASCAR’s season opening festivities.