Archive for May, 2011
The Showtime Southern 500 At Darlington: Preview
To finish first and tame the Lady In Black, a driver must first finish. Which driver can survive a Darlington stripe and drive into Victory Lane?
Bayne Likely To Miss Darlington Nationwide Race
Roush Fenway driver Trevor Bayne still remains hospitalized due to symptoms thought to be related to an insect bite, and is likely to miss the Nationwide Series Royal Purple 200 at Darlington.
Speedway Motorsports Announces First Quarter Results
Speedway Motorsports Inc. (SMI) announced first quarter 2011 total revenues of $86.7 million and adjusted non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) income from continuing operations of $3.2 million or $0.08 per diluted share. That compares to 2010 total revenues of $118.5 million and income from continuing operations of $10.3 million or $0.24 per diluted share. The company [...]
iRacing To Sponsor JRM’s No. 7 For Two Races This Summer
JR Motorsports has reached a sponsorship agreement with iRacing that will put the online racing league on JRM’s No. 7 Nationwide Series entry driven by Josh Wise for two back-to-back Nationwide Series races this summer in support of iRacing 2.0, the leagues new software release.
Truex To Get New Tire Changers; Carriers Starting At Darlington
Martin Truex Jr will get new tire changers and carriers starting at this weekend’s Showtime Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, Michael Waltrip Racing’s executive vice president Steve Hallam said.
Wiley X To Sponsor RFR’s No. 17, Kenseth At Darlington, Dover
Roush Fenway Racing announced that Wilex X Eyewear will sponsor the No. 17 Ford driven by Matt Kenseth in this weekend’s Showtime Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
MWR’s Coughlan Joining Williams In Formula 1
Michael Waltrip Racing’s director of vehicle design, Mike Coughlan, is joining Williams in Formula 1 as chief engineer in June. The move is sure to be controversial.
Riggs To Pilot Second Whitney Motorsports Chevy At Darlington
Jayski is reporting that Whitney Motorsports will field a second car in this weekend’s Showtime Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Scott Riggs will drive the No. 81 Chevy for the team. The team will attempt to make as many races as possible to help support the No. 46 of JJ Yeley. Indications are that this [...]
The Crown Royal Presents 400: Have At It Boys
Tempers and emotion were running on high Saturday night. If rubbing is racing, we definitely got racing at Richmond.
Busch Makes It Three In A Row In Richmond Spring Race
Kyle Busch celebrated his birthday with a win in the Crown Royal Presents 400 at Richmond International Raceway for the third consecutive year.
