Herd Racing (NNS) Prepares for 2010

01-29-10 — Lesage, WV — Veteran crew members Chad Beahr and Morris Van Vleet will head Herd Racing’s crew in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2010, the team has announced. Beahr, of Mechanicsville, Va., will serve as crew chief for Herd’s #75 Nationwide Series team, while Van Vleet, of Mooresville, NC, will fill the role of car chief. “We were fortunate to be able to get these guys in positions where their individuality can shine,” said team owner...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY VENTURINI

Skirts and Scuffs would like to take this time to wish the beautiful Wendy Venturini a very very Happy Birthday! We hope that you have a wonderful day and that your 2010 is the best year y...

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NSC Champ Wrecks at Rolex 24 Practice

NASCAR team owners might be kicking themselves right now with their decision to allow drivers to compete in other series besides NASCAR. I'm sure Rick Hendrick is questioning his decision at least on some level in the aftermath of Jimmie Johnson's crash during a practice session Thursday.The crash was not the fault of Johnson but that of a GT car that gave Johnson no alternative when he pulled out in front of him. The No. 99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings...

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2010 ROLEX 24 NASCAR Drivers

The Rolex 24 celebrates its 48th Anniversary this weekend, January 30-31, with the running of its 2010 race at Daytona International Speedway. 2009 Rolex 24 Winner Derek Johnston received his place amongst the races competitors by way of his win in last years competition.Among those racing will be 8 NASCAR Drivers to include the 2009 Sprint Cup Champion, Jimmie Johnson. Johnson, driving with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, will face drivers such...

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Does anyone have anything for Johnson in 2010?

Jimmie Johnson made history in 2009 by claiming his fourth-consecutive Sprint Cup. If that's not enough, he's a favorite to win a fifth in 2010, and fellow competitors still seem to be scratching their heads and trying to figure out how to stop it.According to Brad Keselowski, who is embarking on his first full season of Sprint Cup racing, the only way to stop the No. 48 is for them to do it themselves. Drawing on his experience of running part-time...

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Prelude to the Dream tickets on sale March 1st

ROSSBURG, OH (January 29) – Reserved seat tickets for Eldora Speedway’s annual Prelude to the Dream, considered to be the most sought after item in grassroots racing, will go on sale Monday, March 1 at 10:00 AM (EST), on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets for the Wednesday evening, June 9, charity based event will become available online through the speedway’s website, www.eldoraspeedway.com, around the clock, or by calling the track office (937) 338-3815 during normal business hours.Track owner, and two-time NASCAR Cup champion, Tony Stewart...

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What happened to binding contracts in NASCAR?

  I’ll be the first one to tell you that I know little to nothing about law. However, it seems to me from working for a place where our customers have to sign a contract, some people seem to get screwed over a lot by not researching the contracts and making sure they are educated on their rights. Now when a driver signs a contract to drive a certain amount of races, he is expected to show up for practice, qualifying and of course the race. However, sponsors and teams seem to be exempt from any and all rules or binding contracts! I can’t...

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Cake Boss Does NASCAR

With the beginning of the NASCAR season approaching quickly, all sorts of television specials are airing. HBO is following Jimmie Johnson, SPEED TV is following Joe Gibbs racing and TLC is following … the Cake Boss?Yep, you read that right! “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro Jr. and his Carlo's Bake Shop team from Hoboken, NJ built a life-size NASCAR race car at the Retail Bakers Association convention, which was held in Charlotte, NC in October 2009. Details...

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Danica Patrick set for 12 Nationwide Series races

Since we got the official word that Danica Patrick would be joining the NASCAR Nationwide Series for the 2010 season  we have been anxiously awaiting the release of her schedule. Today JR Motorsports made the announcement. MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Jan. 28, 2010) – Danica Patrick will compete in 12 NASCAR Nationwide Series races with the possibility of 13 in her debut season with JR Motorsports, co-owner and general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced...

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Setzer and Team Gill together for Daytona Truck Race

January 26, 2010 – Team Gill Racing continues its growth with the announcement that veteran driver Dennis Setzer will pilot the No. 46 PlaneGuts.com Dodge Ram in the upcoming Nextera Energy Resources 250 for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) at Daytona, February 12, 2010. The event will mark the reuniting of one of the most successful driver/crew chief pairings in NCWTS history with Setzer and team owner Danny Gill. Together, Setzer and Gill scored six victories, 31 top-five and 54 top-five finishes in their three years of working...

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ServiceMaster Clean returns as caution sponsor in 2010

Whether it’s for debris on the track, a ten car pile up, or a single car spin, the 2010 caution periods for NASCAR will be sponsored by ServiceMaster Clean.. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (January 27, 2010) – ServiceMaster Clean, well known internationally for its cleaning and restoration services, returns in 2010 for its second season as the official sponsor of caution periods at the 19 International Speedway Corp. (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI)...

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Zac Brown Band to perform prerace show and anthem at Bud Shootout

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Zac Brown Band, the GRAMMY nominees for Best New Artist whose platinum debut album 'The Foundation' (Atlantic Records) produced the No. 1 hit “Chicken Fried,” will perform at the 32nd annual Budweiser Shootout on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Daytona International Speedway. The Atlanta-based group will perform a pre- and post-race concert, in addition to the National Anthem. Zac Brown Band – which consists of bandleader Zac Brown, bassist...

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Carmichael and Monster team up for 2010 Truck Series and ARCA events

MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 27, 2010) – Continuing to show support to a remarkable athlete that over the years has done more to elevate the Monster Energy brand in the world of action and motorsports than any other, the Monster “M” claw will grace the green and black No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado of Ricky Carmichael in the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Joining forces with Turner Motorsports, LLC, Carmichael will compete in the entire 25 race...

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A Review of 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona - Part 1

If you haven't seen the 24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona special, I highly suggest you see it. No really, now. Stop reading, head to hbo.com or turn on your TV. It is that good. Having aired only 24 hours ago, I've already watched it five times - and I'm not even a super huge Johnson fan! So why is it so great? It gives you insight to how hard the drivers, pit crews and members of the teams work to get to where they are. This specific series...

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Benson to share seat with newcomer Lance Fenton

2008 Camping World Truck Series Champion Johnny Benson was missed by fans last season when sponsorship for his team dried up. But now, thanks to Team Gill Racing, Benson will have some limited seat time in 2010. Team Gill Racing (TGR) will be competing in all 25 Camping World Truck Series events for the 2010 season. “We really needed to start this year out right,” said team owner, Danny Gill. “We wanted to show up and let everyone know that Team...

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All-access series featuring Jimmie Johnson debuts tonight on HBO

The first episode of "24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona" debuts today at 10 p.m. ET on HBO. The all-access show follows reigning four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson, giving viewers an inside look at the driver and his race team as they prepare and compete in the Daytona 500, the sport's premiere event. Other episodes of "24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona" will debut on subsequent Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9 and 16, in prime...

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Riggs and RAB team up for Nationwide Series at Daytona

Concord, N.C. – RAB Racing has announced that Scott Riggs will pilot the No. 09 Ford in the NASCAR Nationwide Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, February 13.   “We are thrilled to have Scott in our car at Daytona,” stated Robby Benton, Co-owner and General Manager of RAB Racing with Brack Maggard. “Scott’s experience in all three levels of competition in this sport and the solid foundation of this team...

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Hour of Horsepower and Skirts and Scuffs Partnership

I have to say I am really excited about the partnership and very grateful to Katy for not only allowing me to be a part of this site as a writer, but also to promote my internet radio show, Hour of Horsepower, on this site. I hope to go far with this partnership and feature many of the ladies of S&S on the show as often as they’d like! My ultimate goal for the show is to reach out to NASCAR fans of all ages and genders to provide a real fan’s point of view on the sport and not just a media perspective. In the coming weeks, we want to focus...

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How will the new rule changes affect NASCAR?

  The off season has had no shortage of NASCAR news. In addition to the new baby announcements and changes to the schedule, NASCAR announced on Thursday that they will be making some significant rule changes. NASCAR officials have announced that they plan to relax and let the drivers do what they do best without too much interference. However, it was stated on Next Time By internet radio today that in the past, NASCAR has made the same claim and it hasn’t happened. So will it really change this time? Now, of course, with this announcement,...

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Juan Pablo Montoya and wife expecting their third child

The NASCAR baby boom has netted another driver. Juan Pablo Montoya announced on Twitter on Thursday that he and his wife, Connie, are expecting their third child:@jpmontoya: By the way the wife is pregnant with our 3rd child!!! Very happy about it!!!!The baby is due in July. Montoya and Connie were married in October 2002. They have two children, Sebastian, 4, and Paulina, 3. If you follow Montoya on Twitter, Connie tweets on her husband's account...

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K&N To Be Title Sponsor For Top Developmental Series

Daytona Beach, Fla – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that K&N Engineering, Inc., will be the title sponsor for NASCAR’s top developmental series, formerly known as the NASCAR Camping World Series East and West, beginning in 2010.The NASCAR K&N Pro Series will continue to crown champions through separate schedules on the East and West Coast. The seven-year agreement illustrates NASCAR’s commitment...

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NASCAR wants its drivers to get back to the basics and do more fender banging

After years of working hard to control the drivers on and off the track, NASCAR may have realized that most fans don't want to turn out or tune in to watch polite drivers drive around a track.  The cry from fans to bring back the passion and conflict that made NASCAR fun to watch has been heard.  Read More at Examiner.comThe opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and not of this site or its other contributo...

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Official NASCAR online racing series to launch next month

iRacing.com home to 5 virtual NASCAR seriesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (Jan. 21, 2010) – A vision that Bill France Jr. articulated more than 15 years ago will become reality this season with the formation of the NASCAR iRacing.com Series, an official NASCAR racing series. The online racing competition commences Feb. 9 with the first event of the inaugural 18-race, 39-week NASCAR iRacing Drivers World Championship. This series will feature the 50 top-rated drivers currently racing in iRacing’s Pro Series and will include NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale...

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NASCAR's rule changes will allow drivers to have at it

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2010) – NASCAR announced Thursday that it will relax some on-track rules, putting racing back in drivers’ hands in 2010. The changes, which begin with next month’s season-opening events at Daytona International Speedway, will allow drivers to be even more competitive. Race rule changes were one of several announcements during Thursday’s annual media-tour presentation at NASCAR’s Research & Development Center in Concord,...

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Mears gets Cup ride with Keyed-Up Motorsports

NASCAR fans encouraged to watch Mears introduction video on KeyedUpMotorsports.comMooresville, N.C. (January 20, 2010) – Keyed-Up Motorsports, the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team founded by successful Virginia businessman Raymond Key and debuting in the 2010 Daytona 500, has named Casey Mears as driver of the No. 90 Chevy Impala. Mears, a California native, has competed at the NASCAR Sprint Cup level since 2003 and spent the 2009 season at Richard...

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Skirts and Scuffs Partners with the Hour of Horsepower Podcast for 2010 Season

Skirts and Scuffs is excited to announce a new partnership with the podcast Hour of Horsepower. Hosted by our very own Genisis (Genna) Short and Aaron Rosser, Hour of Hourspower is a weekly podcast that lets race fans share their thoughts on the current state of affairs in the sport, voice their opinions on races and rivalries, and air their rants and raves on past and upcoming events.It is our hope that this partnership will allow both Skirts and...

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McGraw to perform Daytona 500 pre-race show

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On Sunday, February 14, multiple Grammy Award winner and superstar Tim McGraw, who recently released his 10th studio album SOUTHERN VOICE, will perform the Daytona 500 Pre-Race Show, the pre-race extravaganza leading up to the start of “The Great American Race” at Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 will be broadcast live on FOX, with pre-race coverage beginning at noon and the race starting at 1 p.m. EST.McGraw,...

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