2017-02-16

FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions Commemorate Jeff Gordon's First

Daytona 500 Victory in Original Documentary

Actor Luke Wilson Narrates Tonight's "Beyond the Wheel" Short Film in One of Three Daytona-Themed Specials

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Feb. 16, 2017) –- In advance of the 59th annual Daytona 500, FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions have teamed up to deliver a rare behind-the-scenes look at four-time champion Jeff Gordon's first win in the "Great American Race" with an original film entitled "Refuse to Lose." On the 20th anniversary of Gordon's milestone triumph, the documentary takes viewers inside his journey to victory lane using never-before-seen footage of the No. 24 team captured in the 10 days leading up to the event.

Featuring interviews with Gordon and crew chief Ray Evernham, both executive producers on the project, the film premieres on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. ETimmediately following FS1's coverage of the Can-Am Duel at Daytona International Speedway.

"I forgot that Ray had secured a camera crew to document the No. 24 team heading into the 1997 Daytona 500," Gordon said. "There is footage included in 'Refuse to Lose' that even I hadn't seen before we started this project, and I think it helps paint the picture of why this team led by Ray was so successful – especially from 1995 to 1999."

"After winning 10 races in 1996 but missing out on winning the championship, I felt like I needed to do something to boost morale in the No. 24 shop. That's why we brought in the camera crew," Evernham said. "'Refuse to Lose' will give viewers an extremely unique, behind-the-scenes look at the championship Rainbow Warrior team."

Watch a preview of "Refuse to Lose" here

FOX Sports and NASCAR Productions partnered for two additional Daytona 500-themed originals heading into this year's season opener, including "Miracle at Daytona – The Tiny Lund Story," part of season two in the acclaimed "Beyond the Wheel" series. The short film is narrated by actor Luke Wilson, who served as the Official Pace Car Driver at last season's Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. Premiering tonight at 6 p.m. ET during "NASCAR Race Hub" on FS1, the film recounts how DeWayne "Tiny" Lund risked his life to rescue a fellow driver from his burning Maserati before going on to win the 1963 Daytona 500 just five days later. The complete "Beyond the Wheel" series will air Friday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. ET.

Fans can also tune-in for "NASCAR Race Classic: The 1997 Daytona 500," a condensed version of the race broadcast hosted by Dale Earnhardt Jr. airing immediately following "Refuse to Lose" on Feb. 23.

The 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season kicks off with the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway live on FOX at 2 p.m. ET on Feb. 26. Great seats are available at NASCAR.com/tickets.

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit http://www.NASCAR.comand http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on FacebookTwitterInstagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

Contact:

Chelcee Baker

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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WHITE GOLD ENHANCES SATURDAY’S VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACES AT SPEEDWAY 51

WHITE GOLD ENHANCES SATURDAY'S

VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RACES AT SPEEDWAY 51

 

            With well over two feet of new white gold that has fallen in the Groveton area in the past two weeks, Speedway 51 in Groveton, New Hampshire is preparing for the biggest Vintage Snowmobile event in the history of the Series.

 

            The last event held January 28th saw over 130 sleds in competition in nineteen different divisions. This weekend on Saturday, February 18th, that number is expected to be crushed as conditions in the North Country are expected to be perfect. With all the new snow, and temperatures expected to be in the high thirties and low forties racers and fans are expected to be flocking to the Speedway.

 

            Plan on spending your Saturday at Speedway 51, located on Craggy Road in Groveton, New Hampshire for Round #2 of the Vintage Snowmobile Racing Series. Pre-entry forms for this event are available on the Speedway 51 website. Please fill them out for each class your racing team will compete in, as this will help move the registration line along very smoothly. Pit gate opens at 7:30am, while racing gets underway at 10am. Adult general admission is just $10, and youngsters under 12 are free. For more information on this event visit the Speedway 51 website at speedway51int.com


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NASCAR Unveils Enhanced Format Stage Lengths for All Three National Series

NASCAR Unveils Enhanced Format Stage Lengths for All Three National Series

Fuel Mileage, Tire Wear Among Determining Factors for Lap Counts

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2017) – NASCAR today announced the 2017 stage lengths for each race in all three of its national series. A number of factors went into determining the lap count for Stage 1, Stage 2 and the Final Stage of each race, with a singular goal in mind – the best racing for NASCAR fans.

 

"Every track is unique for its characteristics in length, surface and overall racing conditions," said Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition. "We worked closely with race teams on expected fuel and tire runs over the entirety of an event when considering stage lengths. And in the end, stage lengths were decided based upon what would provide the best race for fans."

 

Last week, NASCAR announced the stage lengths for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season-opening DAYTONA 500 (Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). For the Great American Race, the stages are scheduled to end on lap 60, lap 120 and lap 200.

 

For the full list of stages for the remainder of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, as well as the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series seasons, see below.

 

About NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), three regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit http://www.NASCAR.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook,TwitterInstagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

Contact:                                                                                              

Mike Forde

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications



Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series

Track

Stage 1

Stage 2

Final Stage

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

Daytona International Speedway

60

120

200

Atlanta Motor Speedway

85

170

325

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

80

160

267

Phoenix International Raceway

75

150

312

Auto Club Speedway

60

120

200

Martinsville Speedway

130

260

500

Texas Motor Speedway

85

170

334

Bristol Motor Speedway

125

250

500

Richmond International Raceway

100

200

400

Talladega Superspeedway

55

110

188

Kansas Speedway

80

160

267

Charlotte Motor Speedway

115

230

400

Dover International Speedway

120

240

400

Pocono Raceway

50

100

160

Michigan International Raceway

60

120

200

Sonoma Raceway

25

50

110

Daytona International Speedway

40

80

160

Kentucky Speedway

80

160

267

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

75

150

301

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

50

100

160

Pocono Raceway

50

100

160

Watkins Glen International

20

40

90

Michigan International Raceway

60

120

200

Bristol Motor Speedway

125

250

500

Darlington Raceway

100

200

367

Richmond International Raceway

100

200

400

Chicagoland Speedway

80

160

267

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

75

150

300

Dover International Speedway

120

240

400

Charlotte Motor Speedway

90

180

334

Talladega Superspeedway

55

110

188

Kansas Speedway

80

160

267

Martinsville Speedway

130

260

500

Texas Motor Speedway

85

170

334

Phoenix International Raceway

75

150

312

Homestead-Miami Speedway

80

160

267

Please note the Final Stage may be extended as outlined in Section 10.11 Official Completion.

 

 

NASCAR XFINITY Series

Track

Stage 1

Stage 2

Final Stage

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

Daytona International Speedway

30

60

120

Atlanta Motor Speedway

40

80

163

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Phoenix International Raceway

60

120

200

Auto Club Speedway

35

70

150

Texas Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Bristol Motor Speedway

85

170

300

Richmond International Raceway

75

150

250

Talladega Superspeedway

25

50

113

Charlotte Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Dover International Speedway

60

120

200

Pocono Raceway

25

50

100

Michigan International Speedway

30

60

125

Iowa Speedway

60

120

250

Daytona International Speedway

30

60

100

Kentucky Speedway

45

90

200

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

25

50

100

Iowa Speedway

60

120

250

Watkins Glen International

20

40

82

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

20

40

75

Bristol Motor Speedway

85

170

300

Road America

10

20

45

Darlington Raceway

45

90

147

Richmond International Raceway

75

150

250

Chicagoland Speedway

45

90

200

Kentucky Speedway

45

90

200

Dover International Speedway

60

120

200

Charlotte Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Kansas Speedway

45

90

200

Texas Motor Speedway

45

90

200

Phoenix International Raceway

60

120

200

Homestead-Miami Speedway

45

90

200

Please note the Final Stage may be extended as outlined in Section 10.11 Official Completion.

 


 

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Track

Stage 1

Stage 2

Final Stage

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

(ends on lap)

Daytona International Speedway

20

40

100

Atlanta Motor Speedway

40

80

130

Martinsville Speedway

70

140

250

Kansas Speedway

40

80

167

Charlotte Motor Speedway

40

80

134

Dover International Speedway

45

90

200

Texas Motor Speedway

40

80

167

Gateway Motorsports Park

35

70

160

Iowa Speedway

60

120

200

Kentucky Speedway

35

70

150

Eldora Speedway

40

90

150

Pocono Raceway

15

30

60

Michigan International Speedway

30

60

100

Bristol Motor Speedway

55

110

200

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

20

40

64

Chicagoland Speedway

35

70

150

New Hampshire Motor Speedway

55

110

175

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

35

70

146

Talladega Superspeedway

20

40

94

Martinsville Speedway

50

100

200

Texas Motor Speedway

35

70

147

Phoenix International Raceway

40

80

150

Homestead-Miami Speedway

40

80

134

Please note the Final Stage may be extended as outlined in Section 10.11 Official Completion.


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