2016-02-25

NASCAR Announces Nominees For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017, Landmark Award


NASCAR Announces Nominees

For NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2017, Landmark Award

Hornaday, Roush, Rudd, Squier, Wilson Added To Ballot;

Guthrie Joins Landmark List

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 24, 2016) — Legendary engine builders, crew chiefs, owners, drivers and the most recognizable voice in motorsports. The talents, eras and levels may differ, but all share a common thread. They shaped NASCAR, and on Wednesday, they were recognized as nominees for the highest honor the sport bestows – enshrinement into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

 

NASCAR today announced the 20 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's Class of 2017, as well as the five nominees for the Landmark Award for Outstanding Contributions to NASCAR. Included among the list are five first-time nominees, all legends who made excellence a habit through their various contributions to the sport.

 

Among them are record-holding four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday Jr.; the man with the most car owner wins in NASCAR national series history with 322, Jack Roush; former all-time consecutive starts leader Ricky Rudd; legendary motorsports broadcasting pioneer Ken Squier; and three-time premier series champion engine builder and three-time Daytona 500-winning crew chief Waddell Wilson. For a full list of nominees, please see below.

 

The nominees were selected by a nominating committee consisting of representatives from NASCAR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame, track owners from both major facilities and historic short tracks and the media. The committee's votes were tabulated by accounting firm Ernst & Young.

 

From the list of 20 NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees, five inductees will be elected by the NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, which includes a nationwide fan vote on NASCAR.com. Voting Day for the 2017 class will be Wednesday, May 25.

 

Added to this year's list of Landmark Award nominees is Janet Guthrie – the first female driver to compete in a NASCAR premier series superspeedway race. The four returning nominees for the Landmark Award are H. Clay Earles, Raymond Parks, Ralph Seagraves and Squier (more on each below). Potential Landmark Award recipients include competitors or those working in the sport as a member of a racing organization, track facility, race team, sponsor, media partner or being a general ambassador for the sport through a professional or non-professional role. Award winners remain eligible for NHOF enshrinement.

 

Following are the 20 nominees for induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, listed alphabetically:

 

Buddy Baker, won 19 times in NASCAR's premier (now Sprint Cup) series, including the Daytona 500 and Southern 500

 

Red Byron, first NASCAR premier series champion, in 1949

 

Richard Childress, 11-time car owner champion in NASCAR's three national series

 

Ray Evernham, three-time NASCAR premier series championship crew chief

 

Ray Fox, legendary engine builder, crew chief and car owner

 

Rick Hendrick, 14-time car owner champion in NASCAR's three national series

 

Ron Hornaday Jr., four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion

 

Harry Hyde, 1970 NASCAR premier series championship crew chief

 

Alan Kulwicki, 1992 NASCAR premier series champion

 

Mark Martin, 96-time race winner in NASCAR national series competition

 

Hershel McGriff, 1986 NASCAR west series champion

 

Raymond Parks, NASCAR's first champion car owner

 

Benny Parsons, 1973 NASCAR premier series champion

 

Larry Phillips, only five-time NASCAR weekly series national champion

 

Jack Roush, five-time car owner champion in NASCAR's three national series

 

Ricky Rudd, won 23 times in NASCAR's premier series, including the 1997 Brickyard 400

 

Ken Squier, legendary radio and television broadcaster; inaugural winner/namesake of Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence

 

Mike Stefanik, winner of record-tying nine NASCAR championships

 

Waddell Wilson, won three NASCAR premier series championships as an engine builder

 

Robert Yates, won NASCAR premier series championship as both an engine builder and owner

 

The five nominees for the Landmark Award, listed alphabetically, are as follows…

 

H. Clay Earles, founder of Martinsville Speedway

 

Janet Guthrie, the first female to compete in a NASCAR premier series superspeedway race

 

Raymond Parks, NASCAR's first champion car owner

 

Ralph Seagraves, formed groundbreaking Winston-NASCAR partnership as executive with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

 

Ken Squier, legendary radio and television broadcaster; inaugural winner / namesake of Squier-Hall Award for NASCAR Media Excellence

 

NASCAR Hall of Fame Nomination Eligibility

 

-       Drivers who have competed in NASCAR for at least 10 years and been retired for two years are eligible for nomination to the NHOF. Previously, eligible drivers must have been retired for three years.

 

-       In addition, drivers who have competed for a minimum of 10 years and reached their 55th birthday on or before Dec. 31 of the year prior to the nominating year are immediately eligible for the NHOF.

 

-       Any driver who has competed for 30 or more years in NASCAR competition by Dec. 31 of the year prior to the nominating year is automatically eligible, regardless of age.

 

-       Drivers may continue to compete after reaching any of the aforementioned milestones without compromising eligibility for nomination or induction.

 

-       For non-drivers, individuals must have worked at least 10 years in the NASCAR industry.

 

-       Individuals may also be considered who made significant achievements in the sport, but left the sport early due to a variety of circumstances.

 

The 22-person Nominating Committee follows...

 

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

NASCAR Hall of Fame: Executive Director Winston Kelley; Historian Buz McKim.

NASCAR Officials: Chairman / CEO Brian France; Vice Chairman Jim France; Vice Chairman of NASCAR Mike Helton; Chief Operating Officer Brent Dewar; Executive Vice President / Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O'Donnell; Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer Steve Phelps; Senior Vice President, Competition Scott Miller; Senior Vice President, Marketing & Driver Services Jill Gregory.

Track Owners/Operators: International Speedway Corporation CEO Lesa France Kennedy; Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell; Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage; Atlanta Motor Speedway President Ed Clark; former Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Tony George; Dover Motorsports CEO Denis McGlynn; Pocono Raceway board of directors member Looie McNally; Bowman Gray Stadium operator Dale Pinilis; Holland Motorsports Complex operator Ron Bennett; Rockford Speedway operator Jody Deery; West Coast representative Ken Clapp.

Media: Mike Joy, FOX.

 

Contact:                                                                                              

Kerry Tharp

NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications


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PASS South Rookies Offer Differing Opinions On How To Handle Dillon

PASS South Rookies Offer Differing Opinions On How To Handle Dillon

 

-       For Immediate Release

 

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 25) – Short track racers from across the Southeast are busy building and testing their machines as they prepare for the upcoming South Carolina Clash for the Pro All Stars Series (PASS) South Super Late Models at Dillon Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 5.   The 4/10 mile, egg-shaped speedway in South Carolina's Pee Dee region has long been one of the toughest tracks on the PASS South schedule and this year's 125 lapper looks to be an equally tough task.

Darlington, SC's Hayes Goodson is the third generation from his family to race at Dillon Motor Speedway.  His grandfather, Howard, raced and won on the original dirt track back in the 1960's, while his father, Hal, has been a consistent winner in the Truck and Late Model divisions at Dillon throughout the 2000's.  Goodson is excited for the opportunity to step back behind the wheel of the #16, reminiscent of the machines his father campaigned in the 1990's, but knows it will not be easy.

"Dillon can be very tricky to get around," said Goodson, driver of the Florence-Darlington Technical College/AAR entry.  "Turns 1 and 2 differ from turns 3 and 4 a great deal.  It's easy to overcharge the corner or pick the gas up too early.  Dillon also has very tight straightaways, which tends to cause problems exiting the corner.  Without much leeway between the walls, a single car spin can quickly turn into a multi-car pileup.

Kannapolis, NC's Kodie Conner is making the jump in 2016 from the Pro Late Model division, where he won the championship last year, to racing full-time in PASS South Super Late Models.  Despite a top 10 finish in the season opener at Greenville-Pickens, the learning curve is steep and it's made even tougher when racing at quirky speedways like Dillon.

"Going from a Pro Late Model to a PASS Super Late Model has been a big step in my driving career," says Conner, driver of the Jerry Conner Insurance #45 Toyota.  "At Greenville, it took me a few laps to adapt to the car on the track.  Dillon is not my best track and it will take a practice or two to get used to the car again.  My team and I have been working hard to be able to make it to victory lane.  This season my goal is to get a win and finish top 5 in points.  I will stop at nothing to reach my goal."

This year's 11th Annual South Carolina Clash will be 125 laps, which is 25 laps shorter than in years past.  Goodson recently tested at Dillon and believes the shorter race will put more of an emphasis on qualifying.

"The PASS race at Dillon is always a good show so we'll try to secure a decent starting position, find a place in line, keep the fenders and nose on all 125 laps, and hopefully find ourselves battling near the front at the end," said Goodson. 

Goodson and Conner will not only have to deal with a tough race track, but also by another stellar field of racers led by defending PASS South Super Late Model champion Tate Fogleman, who led 82 laps there last year, and defending South Carolina Clash winner Tyler Church.  Veterans Jeff Batten and Jimmy Doyle will be joined by PASS South rookies Kyle Desouza and Derek Scott, Jr. at Dillon.  Washington state's Nicole Behar will make her first PASS South start, along with teammate Raphael Lessard from Quebec.  Fellow Canadian JP Josiasse will also be making the trek from Ontario for his first start at Dillon Motor Speedway.

All the action gets under way on Friday, March 4 at Dillon Motor Speedway with open practice for all competing divisions from 3 – 6:05 PM.  On Saturday, March 5, practice will begin at 12 Noon with qualifying starting at 3:30 PM for the PASS South Super Late Models, DMS Late Models, and Pro 4-Cylinders, followed by main events starting at approximately 5 PM. 

  PASS South Super Late Model entry forms for the upcoming events at Dillon, Concord, and Hickory can be found at ProAllStarsSeries.com.

The Pro All Stars Series is recognized as North America's premier sanctioning body for asphalt Super Late Models and boasts such marquee events as the legendary Oxford 250 at Oxford Plains Speedway and PASS South's Easter Bunny 150 at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.  For technical information concerning all PASS divisions please send questions to passracing@roadrunner.com.  For media or marketing questions, please contact Alan Dietz at 704-231-2039or alandietzpass@live.com.  And, don't forget to "Like" the Pro All Stars Series on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @PASSSLM14 to keep up with breaking news as it happens.

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2016-02-24

Peterborough Speedway Mini Stocks to Fly the Jiffy Lube Banner in 2016


Peterborough Speedway Mini Stocks to Fly the Jiffy Lube Banner in 2016

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

 

With Peterborough Speedway's new calendar of action scheduled to hit the track Saturday, May 21st with the annual season opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – staff and officials are working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready for the first green flag.

 

Heading into the 2016 schedule, drivers in the Mini Stock field – which started at the track in 2001 – will race with Jiffy Lube as the division's title sponsor. A name long familiar to supporters of Canada's Toughest 3rd of a Mile Paved Oval, the Jiffy Lube location at 646 Reid Street in Peterborough is managed by Cory Wannamaker, who will take the involvement at the track to the next level with the introduction of the Jiffy Lube Mini Stocks.

 

"Our team is very excited to be part of this latest association between Jiffy Lube and Peterborough Speedway," said Wannamaker. "Working with the team at the track will help build our already strong brand. The motorsports fan base is extremely loyal to the companies, products and services that support the sport and we're looking forward to a long and profitable partnership."

 

A Jiffy Lube Signature Service Oil Change is not just an oil change. It's a preventative maintenance program that enhances the reliability and longevity of your vehicle. Their trained professionals will change the oil with up to 5 litres of premium Pennzoil motor oil, replace the oil filter and visually inspect key areas of your vehicle, including antifreeze/coolant reservoir levels, engine air filtration system, wiper blades, exterior lights and more. Transmission/transaxle, differential, power steering and windshield washer fluid levels will be checked and topped-off to give you peace of mind on the road. Find exclusive, money-saving offers and learn about the services available for your vehicle – with no appointment necessary – by visiting www.jiffylubeontario.com/Peterborough.  

 

Peterborough Speedway's 2016 campaign gets underway with the annual season opener – featuring free spectator grandstand admission – Saturday, May 21st. A first look at the new schedule is available now on the track's web-site.

 

Fans can always find the latest off-season news at www.peterboroughspeedway.com, by liking the track on Facebook or following it on Twitter. You can also download the free Peterborough Speedway app on your Smartphone. And look for the Peterborough Speedway display at the Motorama Custom Car and Motorsports Expo, March 11th to 13th at the International Centre.

 

Photo attachment: Jiffy Lube Peterborough collection

 

Located at 646 Reid Street, the staff at Jiffy Lube is excited to be part of Peterborough Speedway's weekly racing program as the new title sponsor of the track's Mini Stock division.

 

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2016-02-19

Nick Hoffman Wins Gator Championship at DIRTcar Nationals

Nick Hoffman Wins Gator Championship at DIRTcar Nationals

Posted: 15 Feb 2016 09:23 PM PST

BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 15, 2016 — Nick Hoffman continued his DIRTcar Nationals dominance Monday night as he held off Austin Dillon to score the Gator Championship and the coveted 'Big Gator' trophy.
Hoffman drew the number one starting pill in the night's redraw but faced stiff competition from NASCAR stars Austin and Ty Dillon, and Jason Beaulieu as the green flag flew on the night's 30-lap feature at Volusia Speedway Park.
 
Hoffman jumped out to a nearly two second lead early as the Dillon brothers worked to run him down. By lap 13, Ty Dillon caught Hoffman and began a multi-lap battle for the lead. With lapped traffic in play, Hoffman was able to again extend out his lead.
 
As Hoffman maintained a consistent one-and-a-half-second lead over Ty Dillon, Beaulieu began battling Austin Dillon for the third position. Billy Workman Jr. slowed to a stop on the front straight on lap 27 and bunched the field back up as the yellow flag flew.
 
"I was kind of hoping that thing was just going to go straight to the checkered but I just didn't want to do what Ty did the other night and screwed up in lapped traffic or miss my marks in the last two laps," Hoffman said. "It was nail-biting coming to that green with two to go. I knew if I could make three perfect laps that that was all it was going to take."
 
When the feature returned to green with three laps remaining, Hoffman held off Ty Dillon as Beaulieu battled to the third position. It was the third win of DIRTcar Nationals for Hoffman.
 
"I knew all of my fate relied on that redraw but man this thing was so good I think we could have won that thing from 10th," Hoffman said. "I knew Ty would be really tough and I just held onto it and those lappers were a little scary.
 
Billy Moyer Jr. held off Dennis Erb Jr. and Shane Clanton to win the 30-lap DIRTcar Late Models opener. 
 
Moyer battled past the pole-sitter early as Erb and Clanton traded the second position for much of the feature. As the laps dwindled down, Erb and Clanton pulled within striking distance of the leader who struggled to navigate lapped traffic. With 10 laps to go, the top three were separated by less than a second. As Clanton faded, Erb stayed close to Moyer but was not able to get around.
 
"I've never ran good in a feature here," Moyer said. "I'm really excited, we finally got a Gator and that means a lot to me. The car was phenomenal, I tend to overtighten myself a lot, so it was great having my dad here to help me on the adjustments. We'll go to work tomorrow and hopefully get another one."
 
Nightly doubleheaders at Volusia run through Saturday, Feb. 20. The DIRTcar Late Models return Tuesday night as the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds takes on its final night at Volusia Speedway Park with the Triple-20s.

For more information and updates on the DIRTcar Nationals, click DIRTcarNationals.com or follow on Twitter at @DIRTcarNats.

DIRTcar Nationals Statistical Report; Feb. 15, 2016; Volusia Speedway Park; Barberville, Fla.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Gator Championship A Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 2-Nick Hoffman [$5,000], 2. 41-Ty Dillon, 3. 90-Jason Beaulieu, 4. 3-Austin Dillon, 5. 49-Brian Ruhlman, 6. Z8-Max McLaughlin, 7. 35-David Stremme, 8. 13-Jacob Hawkins, 9. 16C-Josh Harris, 10. 10Y-Trent Young, 11. 36-Kenny Wallace, 12. K9-Will Krup, 13. 91-Derrick Ramey, 14. 54-Larry Burkins, 15. D4B-Jackie Boggs, 16. 13M-Dale McDowell, 17. 7-Justin Allgaier, 18. 01L-Patrick Lyon, 19. 1S-Brian Shaw, 20. 77-Ray Bollinger, 21. 51-Brandon Green, 22. 67-Garrett Stewart, 23. 9-Ken Schrader, 24. 72X-Brian Papiez, 25. 32Z-Nate Zimmer, 26. 33-Jeff Matthews, 27. 64-Billy Workman Jr, 28. 22T-Tony Anderson, 29. 0J-Bryce Jewell, 30. 56-Tyler Nicely
 
DIRTcar Late Models A Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 21-Billy Moyer Jr. [$7,000], 2. 28E-Dennis Erb Jr, 3. 99-Frank Heckenast Jr., 4. 25-Shane Clanton, 5. 777-Jared Landers, 6. 25F-Jason Feger, 7. 1-Josh Richards, 8. 15s-Donny Schatz, 9. 99B-Boom Briggs, 10. 20-Rodney Sanders, 11. B5-Brandon Sheppard, 12. 15-Steve Francis, 13. 3s-Brian Shirley, 14. 7-Rick Eckert, 15. 39-Tim McCreadie, 16. 38-Kenny Pettyjohn, 17. 14M-Morgan Bagley, 18. 22-Gregg Satterlee, 19. 16T-Tyler Bruening, 20. 7W-Ricky Weiss, 21. 201-Billy Ogle Jr., 22. 1*-Chub Frank, 23. 5-Mark Whitener, 24. 40B-Kyle Bronson

DIRTcar Nationals Day-by-Day Schedule (Grandstands open at 5 p.m.)
Tuesday, Feb. 16 – DIRTcar Late Models & UMP Modified Triple  20's
Wednesday, Feb. 17 – DIRTcar Late Models Swamp King Champ & Super DIRTcar Series
Thursday, Feb. 18 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
Friday, Feb. 19 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
Saturday, Feb. 20 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
 
The 2016 DIRTcar Nationals is supported by Budweiser, Daytona Harley-Davidson, Hampton Inn-Palm Coast, Integrity Painting with Valspar, Ring Power CAT, and Safety-Kleen. The World of Outlaws are brought to fans by official partners: Bad Boy Buggies (Official Side-by-Side Vehicle), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Morton Buildings (Official Building), and VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel). Additional support is provided by Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company of WoO Late Model), DirtonDirt.com (WoO Late Model Hard Charger Award), and Chevrolet Performance. Contingency sponsors include: ASI, Beyea Headers, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, KSE Racing Products, Mobil 1, MSD Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, Ohlins Shocks, QA1, QuarterMaster, Sweet Manufacturing, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum Manufacturer sponsors include: Capital Race Cars, Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Motorsports Safety Systems, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis, S&S Volvo, and TNT Rescue.


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Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented By Nationwide Permanent Trophy Display Unveiled At International Motorsports Center

Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented By Nationwide Permanent Trophy Display Unveiled At International Motorsports Center

 

  • Nomination Process Begins For Sixth Annual Award

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (Feb. 17, 2016) – The NASCAR Foundation unveiled a new permanent display for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award presented by Nationwide trophy on Wednesday, in the lobby of the International Motorsports Center.

 

The trophy display was unveiled by The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Emeritus and Founder Betty Jane France, who was joined Wednesday by The NASCAR Foundation Chairman Mike Helton and other members of the foundation's board of directors.

The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award – the NASCAR industry's most prestigious community service honor – is presented annually to a NASCAR fan who embodies France's commitment to philanthropic causes and whose generosity and compassion has positively impacted the lives of children. 

"This permanent display befits the growing stature and impact of our award," France said. "Since its inception, the award has benefited nearly 200,000 children throughout the United States. Today's unveiling also is an appropriate way to begin The NASCAR Foundation's 10th year of existence.

 

"For both our employees who come to the International Motorsports Center every day and our visitors, this display will be a reminder of the good, important work The NASCAR Foundation has been doing since 2006 to improve the quality of life for children."

 

The foundation also announced the beginning of the 2016 award nomination process on Wednesday. Nominations can be submitted on-line at NASCAR.com/Award. Deadline for submitting nominations is March 18.


The sixth annual award will be presented later this year with the winner receiving a $100,000 donation to the charity they represent. Three other national finalists will receive $25,000 for their respective charitable organizations.

 

About The NASCAR Foundation

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc. (NASCAR) established The NASCAR Foundation in January 2006 to support initiatives that positively affect the lives of children throughout the United States. The 501(c) (3) non-profit entity partners with medical experts and other charitable organizations to fund children's health care programs. Now celebrating 10 Years of Giving in 2016, The NASCAR Foundation has cumulatively donated $25 million to reach more than one million children. For more information on The NASCAR Foundation, please visit: NASCARfoundation.org. Follow The NASCAR Foundation on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/NASCARFoundation or on Twitter: @NASCAR_FDN.

 

About Nationwide

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S. and is rated A+ by both A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's. The company provides a full range of insurance and financial services, including auto, commercial, homeowners, farm and life insurance; public and private sector retirement plans, annuities and mutual funds; banking and mortgages; pet, motorcycle and boat insurance. For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.

 

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Sara Tucker

The NASCAR Foundation


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Nick Hoffman Wraps Up Blockbuster UMP Modified Week at DIRTcar Nationals

Nick Hoffman Wraps Up Blockbuster UMP Modified Week at DIRTcar Nationals

Posted: 16 Feb 2016 10:03 PM PST

BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 16, 2016 — Nick Hoffman wrapped up his blockbuster DIRTcar Nationals run on Tuesday night as he claimed the UMP Modified Week championship and scored his second 'Big Gator' trophy.
 
Hoffman, who was the class of the field all week with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, picked up three wins, the Gator Championship and the overall championship. He finished sixth in the final triple-20 feature.
 
"I just can't believe it," Hoffman said. "I can't thank everybody enough who makes this possible. It's unreal to come down here and beat the guys we did and to do it so many times."
 
Tuesday night had three Triple-20 features lined up by the UMP Modified championship week point standings. Ray Bollinger picked up the win in the final Triple-20 feature of the night after battling with Will Krup.
 
"I can't say enough for my crew," Bollinger said. "They pull it down here and I get to fly down here. I feel like a NASCAR star coming down here and I finally got my gator."
 
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Allgaier won the second Triple-20 after he ran through the field and battled Scotty Kincaid. For the driver nicknamed 'Little Gator,' the win was even more meaningful as he was able to bring home his own little gator trophy.
 
"We struggled this week really bad – I can't thank these guys enough," Allgaier said. "We built a new racecar to come down here. We've been trying to learn it and we finally did tonight."
 
Derrick Ramey held off Joey Jensen through the first Triple-20 feature of the night to claim his first victory of DIRTcar Nationals.
 
Josh Richards dominated night two with the DIRTcar Late Model Series. Through the 30-lap feature Richards held off a charging Jonathan Davenport and Tim McCreadie to score his first DIRTcar Nationals victory of the week.
 
"It sure wasn't pretty but we will take it," Richards said. "I saw [Davenport] in second and knew I had to give it all I had.
 
"It was touchy out there. There was a lot of traction in spots. If you could get though it smoothly, which was hard to do, then you could gain some speed. You don't really know when you're leading who's behind you and how fast they're going. It was a handful but we will take it, we have a long week to go."
 
Nightly doubleheaders at Volusia run through Saturday, Feb. 20. The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds take on Volusia Speedway Park Wednesdaynight as the DIRTcar Late Models crown the Swamp King Champion.
 
For more information and updates on the DIRTcar Nationals, click DIRTcarNationals.com or follow on Twitter at @DIRTcarNats.

DIRTcar Nationals Statistical Report; Feb. 16, 2016; Volusia Speedway Park; Barberville, Fla.

DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple-20 A-Feature #3 (15 Laps) – 1. 77-Ray Bollinger [$600], 2. K9-Will Krup, 3. 54-Larry Burkins, 4. 10Y-Trent Young, 5. 36-Kenny Wallace, 6. 2-Nick Hoffman, 7. 35-David Stremme, 8. 49-Brian Ruhlman, 9. Z8-Max McLaughlin, 10. 41-Ryan Gifford, 11. 67-Garrett Stewart, 12. 90-Jason Beaulieu
 
DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple-20 A-Feature #2 (15 Laps) – 1. 7-Justin Allgaier [$600], 2. 12K-Scotty Kincaid, 3. 3-Ken Schrader, 4. 45J-Johnny Broking, 5. 22T-Tony Anderson, 6. D4B-Jackie Boggs, 7. 17T-Tyler Evans, 8. 64-Billy Workman Jr, 9. 1-Andy Golgoci, 10. 32Z-Nate Zimmer, 11. 71-Joel Ortberg, 12. 11T-Dugan Thye
 
DIRTcar UMP Modified Triple-20 A-Feature #1 (15 Laps) – 1. 91-Derrick Ramey [$600], 2. 126-Joey Jensen, 3. D4-Dave Jamison, 4. 11N-Gene Nicholas, 5. 2M-David Mitchell, 6. 0-Will Norris, 7. 26-Bobby Gierke, 8. 79-Kory Maurice, 9. 23-Ryan Cripe, 10. 22L-Bill Lewis, 11. 1-Jared Spaulding, 12. 21-Sean Monaghan
 
DIRTcar Late Models A-Feature (30 Laps) – 1. 1-Josh Richards [$7,000], 2. 39-Tim McCreadie, 3. 6-Jonathan Davenport, 4. 5w-Mark Whitener, 5. 7-Rick Eckert, 6. 15-Steve Francis, 7. 25-Shane Clanton, 8. 99j-Frank Heckenast Jr, 9. 21-Ivedent Lloyd Jr, 10. 21J-Billy Moyer Jr, 11. 15s-Donny Schatz, 12. 7W-Ricky Weiss, 13. 201-Billy Ogle Jr, 14. 22-Gregg Satterlee, 15. 40B-Kyle Bronson, 16. 99B-Boom Briggs, 17. 15L-Darrell Lanigan, 18. 17M-Dale McDowell, 19. 777-Jared Landers, 20. 20-Rodney Sanders, 21. 5-Don O'Neal, 22. 94-Austin Rettig, 23. 16-Justin Rattliff, 24. C9-Steve Casebolt

DIRTcar Nationals Day-by-Day Schedule (Grandstands open at 5 p.m.)
Wednesday, Feb. 17 – DIRTcar Late Models Swamp King Champ & Super DIRTcar Series
Thursday, Feb. 18 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
Friday, Feb. 19 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
Saturday, Feb. 20 – World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series & Super DIRTcar Series
 
The 2016 DIRTcar Nationals is supported by Budweiser, Daytona Harley-Davidson, Hampton Inn-Palm Coast, Integrity Painting with Valspar, Ring Power CAT, and Safety-Kleen. The World of Outlaws are brought to fans by official partners: Bad Boy Buggies (Official Side-by-Side Vehicle), The Kenny Wallace Dirt Racing Experience (Official Racing Experience), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), Morton Buildings (Official Building), and VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel). Additional support is provided by Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company of WoO Late Model), DirtonDirt.com (WoO Late Model Hard Charger Award), and Chevrolet Performance. Contingency sponsors include: ASI, Beyea Headers, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, Fox Shocks, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, KSE Racing Products, Mobil 1, MSD Performance, Penske Racing Shocks, Ohlins Shocks, QA1, QuarterMaster, Sweet Manufacturing, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum Manufacturer sponsors include: Capital Race Cars, Impact Racing Products, Intercomp, Motorsports Safety Systems, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis, S&S Volvo, and TNT Rescue.


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Suárez, Lang, Chevrolet Among Winners at 2016 NASCAR Diversity Awards

 

Suárez, Lang, Chevrolet Among Winners at 2016 NASCAR Diversity Awards

Ninth-Annual Event Honors Individuals and Organizations that Champion

NASCAR's Year-Round Efforts on Diversity and Inclusion 

 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2016) – Reigning NASCAR XFINITY Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year, Daniel Suárez, will headline a group of eight winners at the ninth annual NASCAR Diversity Awards. The event will take place at 12 p.m. ET today at the Daytona International Speedway in the lead up to the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 21 (1 p.m. ET on FOX).  

 

The NASCAR Diversity Awards recognize the people and organizations in motorsports that champion diversity and inclusion in eight categories: Industry Ambassador, Diverse Driver, Ignition Award, Diverse Intern, Institution, Partner, Young Driver, and Pit Crew.

 

Notable previous NASCAR Diversity Awards winners include: Max Siegel, Darrell Wallace Jr., Phoenix International Raceway, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Sunoco, and the University of Central Florida.

 

Driven by NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France, the NASCAR Diversity Awards has become the leading means to recognize multicultural accomplishments across the motorsports industry.  

 

The winners are chosen based on participation or support of NASCAR's year-round diversity and inclusion initiatives including: NASCAR Drive for Diversity, the leading driver and crew member development program in motorsports; the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program, a paid internship program for ethnically-diverse candidates with high academic standing from elite institutions; and the NASCAR Opinion Leader Initiative, which engages multicultural community, civic, and professional organizations. 

 

"Becoming more diverse and inclusive is a huge priority at NASCAR and we continue to make long-term investments to boost female and minority participation across every level of our sport, on and off the track," said Jim Cassidy, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. "Widening our appeal is critical to our continued expansion and we are proud to honor today's winners, and many others across the industry, for their hard work and support." 

 

The 2016 NASCAR Diversity Awards Winners:  

 

Industry Ambassador Award

Winner: Claire B. Lang, NASCAR radio host and current host of "Dialed In" on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio who has actively engaged with NASCAR diversity and inclusion initiatives

Description: Representative who displays an exemplary effort to incorporate multicultural initiatives as part of his/her job.

 

Diverse Driver Award

Winner: Abraham Calderon, 2014 NASCAR Mexico Series Champion

Description: Minority or female NASCAR developmental driver who exemplifies outstanding performance both on and off the racetrack in encouraging awareness and interaction with NASCAR and motorsports.

 

Ignition Award

Winner: Daniel Suárez, 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year, Joe Gibbs Racing and NASCAR Drive for Diversity alum  

Description: Minority or female NASCAR national series driver who demonstrates leadership both on and off the racetrack while helping to foster the diversity in sport.

 

Outstanding Intern Award

Winner: Victoria Kim, a Penn State graduate and Pocono Raceway's first NASCAR Diversity Internship Program intern 

Description: Student who exhibits high performance and leadership skills in academics as well as during their NASCAR Diversity Internship Program.

 

Institution Award

Winner: National Association of Black Journalists, An organization of journalists, students, and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of African-American journalists worldwide

Description: Civic or educational institution that exposes minorities to motorsports and encourages pursuit of opportunities within the motorsports industry.

 

Partner Award

Winner: Chevrolet, for demonstrating a commitment to NASCAR diversity and inclusion goals through its program support and engagement with NASCAR Multicultural Development

Description: Company that shows commitment to NASCAR diversity and inclusion goals through its program support and engagement with NASCAR.

 

Young Racer Award

Winner: Macy Causey, 15, youngest participant in the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combine 

Description: Minority or female between the ages of 8-15 years old who has partaken in some form of competitive racing and has overcome adversity in pursuit of his/her dream of participating in the motorsports industry. 

 

Crew Member Award

Winners: Rafael Diaz and Mike Russell, both of Roush Fenway Racing and part of the 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship team

Description: Minority or female crew member who inspires awareness of NASCAR through competitive performance and outreach activities.

 

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 (the NASCAR Sprint 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.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat ('NASCAR').

 

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Brian Vickers Eighth in Can-Am Duel at Daytona



Brian Vickers Eighth in Can-Am Duel at Daytona

Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS Starts 18th in Sunday's Daytona 500

Date:                      Feb. 18, 2016

Event:                    Race No. 2 of the Can-Am Duel at Daytona (non-points qualifying races for the 58th Daytona 500)

Series:                    NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Location:               Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile oval)

Start/Finish:         22nd/8th (Running, completed 60 of 60 laps)

Winner:                 Can Am Duel No. 1 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet)

                               Can Am Duel No. 2 - Kyle Busch of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)

 

Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), finished eighth in the second of the two Can-Am Duel qualifying races Thursday night at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The finish means Vickers will start 18th among the 40 drivers in Sunday's 58th running of the Daytona 500.

 

While it wasn't a spectacular run, Vickers said it was exactly what his No. 14 team needed.

 

"We came here to win, so whenever you don't win you are disappointed, but we learned a lot about our racecar, finished in one piece, and we have a decent starting position for the Daytona 500," Vickers said to the media after climbing out of the No. 14. "There are a lot of guys who can't say that tonight."

 

Vickers started 22nd after single-lap qualifying Sunday set the lineup for each of the Duels. The Thomasville, North Carolina, stayed at the back of the pack in the opening laps, careful to ensure he protected his car. A few laps later, the field divided into two packs with Vickers running near the back of the second pack.

 

He told the crew over the team radio he was happy with the handling and just biding his time. By lap 12 he ran in 16th as the second pack joined the lead pack and all 22 cars ran nose-to-tail around the 2.5-mile oval. Then Vickers raced in 12th tucked in behind teammate Danica Patrick.

 

At the halfway mark, with the pack still single file, spotters and drivers of the cars racing around Vickers decided to form a second line in the low lane. At lap 32 the cars dove low in unison, but when a few pulled back up in the high lane, Vickers was stuck in the low lane without a drafting partner.

 

"Some of those guys didn't do what they said, and we lost the draft, and once you do that at this place you are really in trouble," Vickers said.

 

Running without the aid of a drafting partner, the No. 14 fell out of the lead pack. With no cautions and only a quick pit stop for fuel there was no opportunity for Vickers to make up the lost ground.

 

It appeared he'd end the race in 14th, but a six-car accident triggered by Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray battling for second on the white-flag lap brought the race to an end under caution and allowed Vickers to take the checkered flag in eighth.

 

"We'll take it and work on our car tomorrow and Saturday," Vickers said. "Everyone did a good job tonight, but we'll be better in the Daytona 500."

 

On Feb. 13, SHR named Vickers the interim driver of the No. 14 for all Speedweeks activity. He replaced Tony Stewart, who sustained a burst fracture of the L1 vertebra in an all-terrain vehicle accident Jan. 31 while vacationing on the West Coast. Stewart spoke from his North Carolina home to Vickers during Thursday's race.

 

"That was strange but also pretty cool to hear Tony on the radio tonight," Vickers said. "He can certainly help us, and it's an advantage we plan to use."

 

The No. 14 team will practice Friday and Saturday in preparation for Sunday's race that marks Vickers' 10th Daytona 500 appearance.

 

Vickers' teammate Kurt Busch led the way for SHR Thursday by finishing third in his Can-Am Duel race. Busch's third-place finish in the second Duel race slots him and his No. 41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Chevrolet SS eighth for the 58th Daytona 500 on Sunday.

 

Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Nature's Bakery Chevrolet SS finished seventh to line up 16th in the Great American Race. Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Chevrolet SS, was the lone SHR driver in the first Duel. He finished fourth and will line up ninth in the Daytona 500.

 

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first Can-Am Duel by .183 of a second over runner-up Joey Logano. Ryan Blaney, Harvick and Denny Hamlin took spots three through five. The rest of the top-10 consisted of Chase Elliott, Kasey Kahne, Greg Biffle, Chris Buescher and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

 

Kyle Busch won the second Can-Am Duel under caution ahead of runner-up Jamie McMurray. Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards and Ty Dillon took spots three through five. The rest of the top-10 consisted of Kyle Larson, Patrick, Vickers, Matt DiBenedetto and Michael Annett.      

 

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BRYAN HERTA AUTOSPORT AND ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT MERGE FOR FOUR CAR EFFORT

BRYAN HERTA AUTOSPORT AND ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT MERGE FOR FOUR CAR EFFORT

INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 18, 2016) – Bryan Herta Autosport announced today that the team will join forces with four-time IndyCar championship team Andretti Autosport via a merger that will see Andretti field a fourth entry for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season.

The No. 98 Honda will join the Andretti stable as crew members from Bryan Herta Autosport are also welcomed to the Andretti racing family. Herta himself will remain involved as he takes to the timing stand, filling the role of race strategist for the No. 98 and overall team driver coach. The team's fourth full-season driver will be announced at a later date.

"I couldn't be more excited about this new chapeter for Bryan Herta Autosport," said Bryan Herta. "Michael has been a long-time friend, and we certainly know that Andretti Autosport was a big part of my career. When the opportunity came together for us to strengthen our organization and merge with one of the most successful teams and names in the sport, it was really a no brainer. I'm especially proud that what we've built with all the employees of BHA will remain intact and become part of the fabric of Andretti Autosport."

"Bryan is a long-time friend and I was happy to watch him build a successful Indy car team," said Michael Andretti. "Bringing Bryan and his crew into the family is a great opportunity for all parties to build an even stronger organization. Having Bryan's experience is a welcome addition to the team. I'm honored to be able to carry on what he started and look forward to a competitive season." 

The battle for the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series championship begins March 13on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. 

About Bryan Herta Autosport:
Co-Founded by veteran driver Bryan Herta, Bryan Herta Autosport (BHA) has been a race-winning team in Indy Lights competition since 2009 and won the 2011 Indianapolis 500 with driver Dan Wheldon in only its second Verizon IndyCar Series start. BHA currently fields entries in the Verizon IndyCar Series and in the Red Bull Global Rallycross Series as Bryan Herta Rallysport. Since 2012, BHA has partnered with Bowen Motorsports of Toronto, Ontario.  For more information, visit www.bryanhertaautosport.com. 

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