Sunday, December 25, 2011

10 Things You Didn’t Know
About NASCAR Pit Crews

Pit crews are instrumental parts of the NASCAR team. Functioning in the pit and behind the scenes, each member plays an important part in ensuring the car reaches the finish line. A well-oiled machine can consistently push a driver to the front of the race, but poor teamwork can break him when he's running neck and neck with his opponents. The following interesting facts are both fun and surprising for those who've never really paid close attention to the stuff that happens off the track.



  1. Pit crew routines are not regulated by NASCAR

    Although each crew essentially does the same routine, making a few minor changes of their own, they're not required by NASCAR to conduct the same sequence of actions. Because they don't have time to perform major work, strategy revolves around fueling and tire changes — the latter involves determining whether all four tires should be changed, or just the outside tires, which bear the most weight and pressure.


  2. Crew members use liberal amounts of duct tape

    The pros are always looking for a quick fix. During a race, a pit crew will use the strong, versatile tape to adjust body panels, hold parts together, fix hoses and hanging wires, and merely to mark where the jack post, left-front tire, and sign board will be located after the car hits the pit. It's such an important tool for the crew that it has earned its own nickname — "200 mph tape."


  3. Crew members pound their cars with baseball bats and hammers

    Another seemingly primitive way pit crews adjust their cars during races is to make use of baseball bats and hammers, pounding their uber-expensive machines when the situation calls for it. A misshapen body can affect how a car performs, causing it to fail to generate a sufficient amount of down force. With little time to spare, the strongest, quickest-swinging crew members take their best shots at the problem areas, impersonating their favorite baseball sluggers.


  4. Crew members love piano bars

    A heavily damaged car that's difficult to lift needs more than just the jack man. Instead, piano bars — long, sturdy bars; not the bar you visited during your last hotel stay — provide leverage for the crew to get the car off the ground so the members can do their work. Like duct tape and baseball bats, it's a simple tool with plenty of might.


  5. Crew members exhibit higher heart rates on asphalt tracks than concrete tracks

    Given the demands that come with being a member of a pit crew, it shouldn't come as a surprise that dealing with stress is a part of the job. But, as with any job, levels of stress can vary depending on the setting and the problems it presents. According to a study conducted by the University of North Carolina-Charlotte, members exhibit higher heart rates on asphalt tracks than concrete tracks. This may have to do with the heat of the tracks caused by the blacktop surface.


  6. Crew members can earn close to six-figure salaries

    Of course, pay varies by position and responsibility. For example, Jason Myers, the car chief for Carl Edwards until his termination in 2009, earned $140,000 in 2008 not including bonuses and other compensation. He was second-in-command to the crew chief, who boasted a salary of $500,000. Guys in lower positions but with lots of responsibility — such as those who work in the shop, travel to the races, and work on Sundays — can earn in the neighborhood of $75,000.


  7. Crew members may frequently change teams

    A pit crew change for the second consecutive season enabled Kevin Harvick to take the lead in this year's Chase. Out of the running, Clint Boyer, a Richard Childress Racing teammate, lent his crew to give Harvick a boost for the stretch run. An efficient crew can make all the difference in the world, which is why of the best crew members in the biz are highly recruited by opposing teams. Essentially, they can play the field, seeking the best possible offer.


  8. It's a year-round job

    Like modern athletes, pit crew members train year-round, sparing just a couple of weeks for rest in December. Beginning in January, they practice pit stops before the start of the season, and then take it up a notch during the season, practicing two times per week and working out rigorously. It's a constant battle to improve their efficiency so they can reduce pit stop times.


  9. Many pit crew members are former athletes

    In recent years, NASCAR pit crews have emphasized athleticism to meet the physical demands of pit stops. As every aspect of the sport has become more competitive, shorter pit times have become essential for crews, so meticulously crafted routines have become the norm. Tony Stewart, for example, employs Mike Casto, a former wide receiver from Glenville State College. Mark Martin employs Aaron Walker, who spent five seasons in the NFL. It's a great way for ex-athletes to stay in a competitive field and utilize their physical strengths.


  10. Pit crews have their own all-star event

    Held annually in Charlotte's Time Warner Cable Arena, the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge is a competition featuring seven pit crew members from each team. When given a signal, each team lifts the car, changes the tires, unloads 18 gallons of water substituting as fuel into a fuel tank, and upon approval from NASCAR, pushes the car 40 yards to finish the sequence. If "fuel" is spilled, too much "fuel" is left in the dump can, a jack isn't raised high enough, or lug nuts are improperly tightened, then penalties are given. Through the years, the notable pit crews of Cale Yarborough, Bobby Allison, Richard Petty, and Dale Earnhardt have won multiple times.


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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Win a Crown Royal Purple and Black
NASCAR Matt Kenseth #17 Hat


I haven’t held a giveaway in a while. Therefore NASCAR Race Mom is going to give away a beautiful Crown Royal Purple and Black - NASCAR Matt Kenseth #17 Hat (ARV $19.95)

Matt Kenseth, #17's number is embroidered at the end of the brim with the Crown Royal pillow logo embroidered on the front. On the back of the hat, it reads “Roush Fenway Racing” and “Please Drink Responsibly” The hat is a one-size fits all and has a Velcro Adjustable Strap.

It is a beautiful hat and NRM is keeping this contest very simple!

Giveaway Guidelines:

Giveaway ends Saturday, January 7, 2012.

There will be one (1) winner:
  • The prize consists of a beautiful Crown Royal Purple and Black - NASCAR Matt Kenseth #17 Hat (ARV $19.95)
Important: You must publicly follow the NASCAR Race Mom blog (with Google Friend Connect on right side bar) before entering this contest.

One - Time Entry: – Just leave a comment below about something NASCAR.

Yup it is that easy. That one comment will put you in the running for the #17 Cap.


Enjoy yourselves with this contest, and please share with your friends, family, co-workers. You can tweet and/or facebook this contest once daily for an extra chance to win; just remember to come back and leave a comment containing the URL of your tweet and/or Facebook post. (tweet and/or FB post must include link to this page.)

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Rules:

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Additionally:
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  2. The winner will be chosen by Random.org.

  3. The winner will be announced on this post and be notified by email; if the winner does not respond WITHIN 7 DAYS, another winner might be chosen.

  4. NASCAR Race Mom not responsible for missing or incorrect contact information.


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Friday, December 23, 2011

2012 K&N Pro Series West Schedule Released

3 inaugural events on slate
of 15 races at 13 venues in 10 states



DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West schedule, a slate of 15 races featuring three inaugural events and a return to an historic track in California’s Central Valley, was announced today by NASCAR.

The schedule stretches from March to November and includes visits to 13 venues in 10 states as the West’s oldest stock car racing circuit celebrates its 59th season.

“The 2012 schedule for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series reflects the continued growth of the series, with the addition of some first-time events,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series. “This slate of races will allow the drivers and teams to showcase their talent and provide exposure for their sponsors in key major markets across the country.”

The schedule for NASCAR’s top developmental series features the first series visit to the state of New Mexico, with an event at Sandia Motor Speedway in Albuquerque on Saturday, Sept. 29. The series will also make its first visit to Havasu 95 Speedway in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., on Saturday, April 14.

An inaugural race at Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway on Saturday, May 26, will mark one of four road course events on tap for 2012. In addition to the Minnesota race, the schedule includes visits to Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah on Saturday, April 28; Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., on Saturday, June 23; and Portland (Ore.) International Raceway on Sunday, Aug. 26.

The 2012 season will feature a return on Saturday, May 5, to Stockton (Calif.) 99 Speedway, which the series last visited in 2006.

A key addition to the schedule is a second NASCAR K&N Pro Series East-West combination race at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. The first combination race is set for Saturday, May 19, with a return engagement on the .875-mile track east of Des Moines on Friday, Aug. 3. Both events are in conjunction with NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Iowa Speedway.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West begins its 2012 campaign at Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday, March 3, and concludes the season back at the one-mile track on Saturday, Nov. 10. The Phoenix races are two of three series events in conjunction with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.

Other 2012 highlights include:
• Four other popular short-track events on the 2012 schedule include The Bullring at Las Vegas Motors Speedway on Saturday, June 2; Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash., on Saturday, July 14; Colorado National Speedway in Dacono, Colo., on Saturday, July 28; and All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 13.



By Kevin W. Green, NASCAR

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Trevor Bayne - 2011 NASCAR
Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala


Before they were superstars in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., Jeff Burton, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were like so many hundreds of thousands of drivers that make up the foundation of NASCAR - tinkering with their hot rods all week so they could spend their weekends racing at their local home track.

NASCAR Home Tracks is the foundation of everything NASCAR: loyal fans, dedicated racers, and a family of track promoters who host the best of short-track racing. . . . . . . and of course NASCAR Race Mom.

Its about bringing NASCAR racing to the neighborhood, cultivating future superstars, celebrating local legends, and fueling the passion of race fans across North America.


For more information, go to www.nascarhometracks.com

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Last minute Christmas Gift
Crown Royal XR – Extra Rare

Have you heard the story behind a bottle of Crown Royal XR? Don’t feel bad if you have never heard of it. I only learned about Crown Royal XR in April of 2011.

Crown Royal XR (Extra Rare) is a limited-edition blend is made from the last remaining batch of whisky distilled at the Waterloo distillery. The loss of the Waterloo distillery, in part to a devastating fire, has long been lamented by Canadian whisky enthusiasts. Therefore, the front label on those bottles of Crown Royal XR destined for the USA makes it very clear that this is definitely the last of the Waterloo whisky.

I heard that the last barrels of Waterloo whisky were filled in November 1992, making the whisky about 14 years old at the time the first bottling of XR was made. Additional batches have since been blended to meet demand.

The man responsible for developing the exceptional taste of Crown Royal XR is Master Blender, Andrew MacKay. Working with the rarest whiskies from the legendary Waterloo distillery, he set out with passion and perseverance to create nothing short of the finest whisky ever made. With rare, extra-aged ryes and bourbons, it offers a full-bodied bouquet with a creamy, rounded finish.

(Friends, Barb & Clet enjoying the last of the Crown Royal XR)

However, only a few barrels of Waterloo whisky still remain and the stocks are dwindling. I fell in love with Crown Royal XR. After hunting high and low in my hometown of Escondido, I found a bottle at the Holiday Wine Cellar. When I brought it home, I was eager to share my whiskey treasure with my friends. At my savoring party, everyone was impressed! Words like smooth and distinguished were bounced back and forth around the tasters.

For now, Crown Royal XR is still available from a limited number of retailers. However, be warned – it is not inexpensive (I paid $160.00 for my bottle) However, more than just history in a bottle, it represents one of the finest expressions of the blenders’ art and would make an excellent last minute Christmas Gift for that someone who is just as extra rare!

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Full Week Of NASCAR Home Track Activities

It was a full week of activities for NASCAR Home tracks as the 2011 season concluded.

The Champions Race at Victory Lane Karting, a Champions Dinner at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and two banquets featuring the stars of the Whelen All-American Series and all of the NASCAR Regional Touring series provided a great backdrop to an unbelievable season for NASCAR Hometracks.



Video uploaded by NASCAR Hometracks
Video by my buddy Rob Harris

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

What is not to like about Crown Royal!


Back in April, NASCAR Race Mom was lucky enough to be selected to participate in the Crown Royal “Your Name Here 500,” a NASCAR race held at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Virginia. The winner of the scavenger hunt for charity was to be rewarded with a trip to Las Vegas to participate in the “Race Matt” competition.

Our team did not win that scavenger hunt, however, Crown Royal announced that all nine “influencers” would be invited to Las Vegas! What is not to like about Crown Royal!

Since I was already scheduled to cover the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Award Ceremony for Insider Racing News, I had to miss the first activity – The Wranglers National Finals Rodeo.

The National Finals Rodeo, organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is the premier championship rodeo event in the United States. Wrangler Jeans is the title sponsor for the 10-day event, commonly called the National Finals or NFR

The National Finals Rodeo was held at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Paradise, Nevada. My fellow bloggers reported that they made their way to their seats just as the competition began.

The 6 events of the Rodeo were: Bareback Riding; Steer Wrestling; Team Roping; Saddle Back Riding; Tie-Down Roping; and Bull Riding.

I missed a truly exciting event and heard that the crowd cheered most for the entertainment value and strong performances, and not necessarily individual Cowboys. The riders can win more than $173,000 for winning their category and the competition was truly stiff!

Another . . . . What’s not to like about Crown Royal ---- Each time one of the Crown Royal Riders scored 90 points or more (rodeo scoring is based on a scale of 100), Crown Royal made a charitable donation of $2,000 to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund. The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund benefits cowboys and their families in the event of catastrophic injuries resulting from professional rodeo activities.

The Rodeo literally took over the MGM Grand as the 2011 NFR Headquarters. The Crown Royal Golden Buckle Zone featured live music, dancing, shows, shopping, guest appearances, drink specials, and drawings. I was truly surprised at how big the MGM was and wandered aimlessly lost on more than one occasion.


The next day was dedicated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to race against Matt Kenseth at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Matthew Roy Kenseth (born March 10, 1972) is a NASCAR driver. He finished fourth in the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship. I had enjoyed his speech just the night before at the Awards Ceremony.

All the bloggers boarded the bus to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday morning. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway, located approximately 15 miles from “The Strip” in Las Vegas, is a 1.5 mile tri-oval. It hosts a number of racing series including the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series. Kenseth captured the Sprint Cup Pole here in March of 2011.

Next, we amateurs signed a mountain of paperwork and releases, before the Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPE) would put us in a NASCAR race car for an adrenaline pumping thrill of a lifetime that gets you as close to being in the race as you will ever get! These programs are offered year-round with twenty tracks nationwide.

Our classroom instructor, Tony, gave us bloggers a quick crash course regarding the ins and outs of driving a NASCAR at over 100 MPH. The training included both lecture and videos. Then attired in our RPE firesuits, we nervously walked out to the track.

To report that NASCAR Race Mom was anxious would be an understatement. I was downright scared. However, I was the oldest blogger of the group and wanted to represent my generation well! (You and me Mark Martin!)

The RPE rules were simple: Obey the lights. We were coached to follow the race car ahead of us and keep up with him the best we could. If he flashed a green light – you are going too slow; if he flashed the yellow light you were going to fast; if there were no flashing lights your speed was perfect.

The Richard Petty Staff informed us that our #17 Matt Kenseth Crown Royal racecars were capable of driving about 170 miles per hour. However, we would be limited to the 130-135 range. The blogger with the fastest time would receive a $2,500 check to give to a charity: either Operation Patriot or Honoring Heroes . Really - what’s not to like about Crown Royal!

Blogger Mike Arone, who ran about 130 mph, won the challenge. However, the man to beat was Matt Kenseth. Matt put down the high speed of 168 mph, and of course out ran us all! I was not the fastest on the track, but I was not the slowest either. The experience really supplied me with an altered and more cognizant perspective as to what a real racer faces in each race. I would recommend the Richard Petty Driving experience to all NASCAR fans! It would be a great off-season activity that I would love to tackle again.

After my electrifying ten laps on the banked Las Vegas Speedway, Matt Kenseth was available for interviews. We chatted about his son, Ross. The eighteen-year-old had issues while attempting to qualify for the Snowball Derby. However, the younger Kenseth would race his way into the main event and managed a podium finish for the prestigious main event.

It did NASCAR Race Mom’s heart good to hear Matt detail how Ross had to keep his behavior in check and grades high in order to be allowed the privilege of racing. I added that we followed a similar dogma with my son Moses Smith who races in the K&N Pro Series West.

A last, what is not to like about Crown Royal; there were no losers in our group. We all had fun and additionally learned a lot about rodeos, NASCAR racing, and the good works of Crown Royal.


Other Bloggers participating in the Las Vegas event:
• Mike Arone (The Rugged and Mike Arone Fitness )
• Tracy Pendergast (The Smoking Jacket and The Man. The Legend)
• Kaitlyn Vincie (Hot for NASCAR)
• Justin Korkidis (Complex)
• Josiah Schlatter (Bleacher Report)
• Brett Singer (Daddy Tips)
• Jonathan Washburn (Midwest Sports Fans)
• Philip Van der Vossen (Gunaxin)


Full disclosure: expenses for this trip are provided by Diageo, the parent company of Crown Royal. NASCAR Race Mom gives a huge "Thank You" to all the Crown Royal gang for two wonderful experiences this year.

More photos can be found on my Facebook page .

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Champions Honored In Awards Gala

Year-End Ceremony Spotlights Touring Series Title Winners


2011 Most Popular Drivers


CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Past, present and future were celebrated Saturday night at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the six champions from NASCAR’s developmental series were honored in the Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala.

The festivities featured the champions and top drivers from all of NASCAR’s North American regional touring series, who gathered for the special year-end celebration.

The 2011 champions included Max Gresham (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East), Greg Pursley (NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), Scott Steckly (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series), Germán Quiroga (NASCAR Mexico Series), Ron Silk (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and George Brunnhoelzl III (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour).

"These six series represent the future of our sport," said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series. "There is some remarkable talent on hand tonight that provided close, exciting competition all season long."

• Gresham, of Griffin, Ga., earned the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship in just his second full season of competition.
• Pursley of Newhall, Calif., captured his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series West title in dominating fashion with six victories in the season’s first eight races.
• Steckly of Milverton, Ontario, Canada, picked up his second NASCAR Canadian Tire Series championship after winning his first in 2008.
• Quiroga of Mexico City, Mexico, picked up his third consecutive NASCAR Mexico Series championship and is the only driver in series history with multiple titles.
• Silk of Norwalk, Conn., won his first NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour title in a thrilling points battle that went down to the closing laps of the season.
• Brunnhoelzl of West Babylon, N.Y., collected his second NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour championship following up his 2009 title.

Enrique Contreras III (NASCAR Mexico Series) and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series collected Rookie of the Year honors while Sunoco Rookie of the Year Awards were presented to Austin Pack (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour), Patrick Emerling (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), Alex Bowman (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East) and Dylan Kwasniewski (NASCAR K&N Pro Series West).

Additionally, the Most Popular Driver Awards for each series were also presented during the ceremony. The six drivers honored with the prestigious award – voted on by fans online at NASCAR.com – were Justin Bonsignore in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, Jason Myers of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, Jorge Arteaga in the NASCAR Mexico Series, Jason White in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Moses Smith of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West and Chase Elliott from the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.

The top 10 drivers and car owners from each of NASCAR’s developmental series also were recognized during the gala event – which featured Mike Joy and Dr. Dick Berggren of NASCAR on FOX and SPEED as co-hosts. The awards banquet was streamed live online in three languages – English French and Spanish – at www.nascarhometracks.com, the official online home of NASCAR’s developmental series.

Special award and year-end contingency award winners were honored Saturday morning at the Grand Champions Breakfast.

The awards celebration capped a week of festivities in the Charlotte area aimed at providing the top drivers and track operators in NASCAR’s weekly and touring series an up close and personal look at the hub of stock-car racing. The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet on Friday honored champions from across North America in the series that is NASCAR’s grassroots foundation.


By Shon Sbarra, NASCAR

Photos from Touring Series Awards Gala at the NASCAR Hall of Fame


Warning - These photos from Touring Series Awards Gala at the NASCAR Hall of Fame were taken by my cell phone. Will post more and hopefully better photos soon.




Banquet is about to begin


Third Place East Pro Series Driver
Brett Moffitt and family seated with us.


2011 Most Popular Drivers: Jason Myers, NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour; Justin Bonsignore, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour; Jorge Arteaga, NASCAR Mexico Series; Jason White, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series; Moses Smith, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West; andChase Elliott, NASCAR K&N Pro Series East.

2011 Most Popular Driver Trophy


Moses Smith - 3rd Place K&N Pro Series West


The Champions: Ron Silk, George Brunnhoelzl, German Quiroga, Scott Steckly, Max Gresham and Greg Pursley.

Friday, December 9, 2011

NASCAR Hall of Fame


We just got back from the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It was nice. All the fans appeared to be really blissful and in awe! For us, people who are at the track and in the “pits” approximately fifteen weekends per year, the exhibits were nice but not awe inspiring. However, this is a museum well worth the visit, very hands on, and entertaining.

From their website:

Experience the Hall

If you’re looking for some pedal-to-the-metal fun, look no further than the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Hall is fueled with more than 50 interactive experiences like tire-changing stations, realistic race simulators, a broadcast booth and even a Kids Zone where children can be wide open. We guarantee to get your adrenaline racing. And after you work up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at the Pit Stop Café or a souvenir to help remember it all at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Gear Shop. You’ll find it all at the Hall.

Disappointing:

  1. The Hall Of Fame photo package; it was kind of pricey.
  2. Having to pay $5.00 extra to participate in the iRacing Simulation (Gives NASCAR Hall of Fame Guests Authentic Driving Experience)
  3. No winner in the M&M Most Colorful Fan Display – I missed that contest this year.
  4. No “Most Popular Driver” exhibit (I might be a tad bias here)

Really Cool:


  1. It was really cool seeing the # 26 Gene Price Motorsports Ford - - - prominently displayed at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
  2. It was really cool finding two bricks, which were bought by a fan of my son Moses Smith, in the walkway leading up to the NASCAR Hall of Fame front door.
  3. The banking exhibit – very interactive and informative.
  4. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff
When you visit Charlotte – be sure to spend some time at the NASCAR Hall of Fame – There is lots of things to see and enjoy.

EXHIBIT AREAS:

Great Hall
Our most temporary display area, we will change the content out twice a year. The exhibits will feature cars and artifacts. Also features our NASCAR Hall of Fame Showdown where guests compete against each other by testing their NASCAR knowledge in a trivia race to the finish line.

Glory Road
Features the evolution of the Stock Car, from 1947-today. Is a great way to see how much technology has changed in 60 years. Also discusses the various tracks, past and present, that the cars raced on, including their banking. Students walk up onto parts of the banking at 14 and 33 degrees.

Race Week
Thousands of decisions are made every week when developing, testing, and racing a car. Here guests can see how teams determine if parts are reusable, learn about how lessons from previous races play a critical role in setting up the car for the next race. Get a hands on feel for what NASCAR tests and to keep the competition fair and safe. Get a chance to test your descriptive oral skills by being a broadcaster. Guests can race for free in our Qualifying area, or get a more immersive experience in the simulators (see group sales manager for costs and details).

Heritage Speedway
See NASCAR artifacts and learn about how the competition, technology, and safety have changed. Explore computer based interactives to learn about how stats are kept, and how lessons learned from crashes lead to safer cars and tracks. Change a car’s shape to learn about aerodynamic advantage.

Whiskey River
Take two ounces of ROCK AND ROLL


The photo is kind of grainy – but it is of my sweetheart Paul and I enjoying liquid refreshment at Whiskey River in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Per their website, http://thewhiskyriver.com/charlotte/venue/ :

Take two ounces of ROCK AND ROLL, an ounce of COUNTRY, add a splash of SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY, mix and serve...

At Whisky River, our unique blend of unpretentious charm, feel-good music and spontaneous atmosphere has made us the South's favorite spot to unwind. Owned by NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Whisky River has cemented itself as nightlife royalty in a short period of time. From students to professionals, fun-seekers of all ages can find a reason to enjoy Whisky River. Located at EpiCentre in uptown Charlotte, Whisky River delivers the best live performances by today's chart-topping artists, plus world-class DJs spinning your favorite rock, country and all around fun music seven nights a week! And with celebrity guests dropping in from time-to-time, you never know who you will run into at Whisky River.

Don't forget - Whisky River is the perfect spot to host your next gathering with friends, private party or celebration.


All I can say is that Paul and I had a blast. Everyone was very friendly, the prices were great ($5.50 for a glass of Merlot and a Virgin Sunrise) and the service was great! A special shout out to bartender Mark. We discovered that we were both in Las Vegas for NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship week. We are turning him into quite the NASCAR Fan!

Welcoming North Carolina Sunset

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Hectic But Fun December

NASCAR Race Mom (NRM) has had a hectic December. I just returned from Las Vegas after covering the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony! Tomorrow we are flying to Charlotte, NC for the 2011 NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala, to be held on December 10th in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Crown Ballroom in Charlotte, N.C.

NRM has gathered a plethora of information to post on this blog; however time has run out. Therefore, allow me to post a couple of photos as a trailer to the stories that are to come.

The photo on the left is of me (thanks to Sprint) – Getting ready to enter the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony!


I was a guest of Crown Royal in Las Vegas and on Saturday, we were allowed exclusive access to the “Race Matt” promotion. I was both scared and excited as I participated as a driver in the the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Gresham Grabs Karting Crown

Weekly and Touring Series
Champions battle on track.


CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Max Gresham added another trophy to his mantle on Wednesday after winning the Fourth Annual NASCAR Touring & Weekly Series Champions/Media Karting Challenge as Champions Week got into full swing.

Gresham, the reigning NASCAR K&N Pro Series East champion, started dead last in the 14-kart field and took the lead with just under two minutes remaining in the 15-minute contest at Charlotte’s Victory Lane Indoor Karting that pitted the seven NASCAR champions in town for the week against members of the local media.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Gresham, the 18-year-old out of Griffin, Ga. “It was cool to race against the champions from the other series and it was even more cool to beat them.”

George Brunnhoelzl III, champion of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, finished second and was the race leader at a competition caution with five minutes remaining in the race.

“If we didn’t have that competition caution, then I might have been able to hold Gresham off because I had a bit of a lead,” said Brunnhoelzl. “After that, he was just too fast.”

The NASCAR Mexico Series presented by Toyota champion Germán Quiroga finished third after a spirited battle with Brunnhoelzl down the stretch.

After a one-hour practice session to get used to the karts and track, everyone got lined up for the main event. The championship race was a timed event. The seven fastest media members started up front, followed by the NASCAR champions, inverted from slowest to fastest based on their best times during practice.

The event is part of a weeklong series of special activities in the Charlotte area for drivers and track representatives leading up to the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet on Friday, Dec. 9, and the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala on Saturday, Dec. 10. Both ceremonies along with a Red Carpet pre-show will be streamed live on www.nascarhometracks.com in English, French and Spanish. Coverage will get underway at 5 p.m. ET each evening.

Among the champions Philip Morris, the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national champion finished fourth followed by Greg Pursley (NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), Ron Silk (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and Scott Steckly (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series). Jeff Wackerlin of the Motor Racing Network finished fourth overall and was the top-finishing media member.

“Getting to the front wasn’t too bad,” Gresham said. “I was really concerned with getting around (Quiroga). He was hitting every line that he needed to, but I eventually got by.”

Gresham joins Brian Loftin (2009), Ryan Truex (2010) and Bobby Santos (2011) as winners of the Karting Challenge.

Later Wednesday evening, the series champions will be honored at a special dinner affair in The Great Hall within the NASCAR Hall of Fame complex.

By Shon Sbarra, NASCAR
December 7, 2011 - 5:41pm

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

NASCAR Champions Gather In Charlotte


CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The NASCAR Touring and Weekly Series champions from the 2011 season are convening in the epicenter of the sport – Charlotte, N.C. – to celebrate their accomplishments from the just completed season as part of Champions Week.


Max Gresham (Twitter: @MaxGresham / NASCAR K&N Pro Series East), Greg Pursley (@GregPursley / NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), Scott Steckly (@ScottSteckly22 / NASCAR Canadian Tire Series), Germán Quiroga (@GerSpeed1 / NASCAR Mexico Series presented by Toyota), Ron Silk (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), George Brunnhoelzl III (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour) and Philip Morris (NASCAR Whelen All-American Series) earned the right to represent themselves along with their sponsors, teams and series by being the best over the course of their respective seasons.


Fans can follow all week on Twitter @NASCARHomeTrack and hashtag #NASCARChampions.


The week of festivities culminates in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet on Friday, Dec. 9 and the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala on Saturday, Dec. 10.


The events will be held in the Charlotte Convention Center’s Crown Ballroom at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.


Additionally, both ceremonies along with a Red Carpet pre-show will be streamed live on www.nascarhometracks.com in English, French and Spanish. Coverage will get underway at 5 p.m. ET each evening.

  • Matt Kentfield (@MattKentfield) of Speed51.com and SPEED TV’s Bob Dillner (@BobDillner) will anchor the English broadcast. Kentfield and Dillner served as the lead announcers for Speed51 Productions’ live audio broadcasts of NASCAR touring series events in 2011.

  • ESPN Specialist Alex Pombo will host the Spanish-language broadcast. Pombo serves as an analyst for motorsports on ESPN Deportes, providing coverage of NASCAR and IndyCar Series. In addition, Pombo is co-host of RPM Weekly, program chain dedicated to the world of motorsports.

  • Dominic Fugere (@@sportengueule) will announce the French-language coverage of the NASCAR Touring Series Awards Gala. Fugere is the host and analyst for NASCAR coverage on ESPN’ French-Canadian affiliate RDS.

The first order of business will be to determine bragging rights on the track in the Fourth Annual NASCAR Champions/Media Karting Challenge on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Victory Lane Indoor Karting in Charlotte. The seven regional touring series champions and the Whelen All-American Series national champion will battle each other along with several media members. Past winners of the event are Brian Loftin (2009), Ryan Truex (2010) and Bobby Santos (2011).


Many special functions are scheduled throughout the week including the prestigious NASCAR Whelen All-American Series State/Province Champions Dinner to be held on Thursday, Dec. 8 at Hendrick Motorsports. Winning drivers from across the United States and Canada will be honored at the exclusive event. The Touring Series champions will be honored the evening before on Wednesday in the The Great Hall within the NASCAR Hall of Fame complex.


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

NASCAR Race Mom to Race Matt!


I don’t know if you remember or not, but back in April, I was lucky enough to be selected to participate in the Crown Royal 'Capture the Crown ' event.

The ‘Capture the Crown’ was a two-day-event held at the Richmond International Raceway during the Crown Royal “Your Name Here” 400. The program featured nine online ‘influencers’ competing in team play in a Scavenger Hunt to accomplish tasks for points. The team with the highest number of points at the end of the race was named the winner. NASCAR Race Mom (NRM) had a blast!

Well, luckily it appears that lightning can strike twice! NASCAR Race Mom is excitingly getting ready for her flight to Las Vegas tomorrow. Crown Royal has arranged another once-of-a-lifetime experience!

This weekend, NASCAR Race Mom will be meeting up with writers from The Smoking Jacket; Complex; Midwest Sports Fans; Hot For NASCAR; The Rugged; Bleacher Report; Gunaxin and Daddy Tips.


The Itinerary: Friday night is reserved for the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to check out the Crown Royal Riders. Unfortunately or fortunately, depending how you look at it, NASCAR Race Mom had previously been invited to the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series black-tie Awards Ceremony, which is held at the same time. Therefore, I will have to skip the rodeo!

We are scheduled to go to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday morning. There we will be joined by the three Crown Royal “Race Matt” Sweepstakes Grand Prize Winners. We all will participate in the Richard Petty Driving Experience and for a timed trial race against NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Matt Kenseth! The media member with the fastest time will be able to donate $2,500 from Crown Royal to a charity: either Operation Patriot or Honoring Heroes.

During the weekend, Crown Royal will also be treating us to numerous fine dining experiences at Wolfgang Puck, Sea Blue, Centrifuge and more. Of course I will be blogging at www.nascarracemom.blogspot.com and posting updates to facebook! Additionally, be sure to follow us on twitter – we will be using hash tags #racematt #crownroyal. My twitter id is @zwriter.



Full disclosure: expenses for this trip are provided by Diageo, the parent company of Crown Royal.

Photos taken at the Crown Royal 'Capture the Crown ' event - April 2011
1-
The Royal Chasers in the Crown Royal Trailer with Rodney Atkins and Matthew Hansen
2-My Crown Royal Host, Zack and I .
3-Matt and Katie Kenseth participating in the Opening Ceremonies (Richmond International Raceway - April 30, 2011)

Simplified Points System


Touring Series Will Intergrate National Series Structure

NASCAR announced today that the points system all NASCAR national series began using this year will be instituted in the regional touring level for 2012.

The points system was simplified to make it easier for fans, competitors and the industry to understand.

Beginning in 2012, the system will be integrated into the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East, NASCAR K&N Pro Series West, NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and NASCAR Mexico Series.

The new structure awards points in one-point increments. As an example, race winners earn 43 points, plus three bonus points for the win. Drivers also can earn an extra point for leading a lap and leading the most laps, bringing the race-winning total to a possible maximum of 48 points.

All other drivers in a finishing order are separated by one-point increments. A second-place finisher earns 42 points, a third-place driver 41 points, and so on.

“Implementing the simplified points system at the regional touring level will make the points structure consistent with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president, regional and touring series. “The change at the national level was welcomed in the industry this year and has provided a points system that is much easier for everyone to understand.”

This year’s NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup ™ demonstrated that use of the new points structure is viable with a shorter schedule, such as with each touring series.

“Considering the tight competition in NASCAR’s touring series, we anticipate that with the new points system in place we will see close championship battles similar to the ones this year in all NASCAR national series,” Silbermann said.

The move to bring the simplified points system from NASCAR’s national series to the regional touring level is part of an effort to integrate uniform race formats and procedures throughout the NASCAR ranks. Earlier this year, two race procedures were changed to bring the touring series in line with the national series. One of those procedures stipulated that if a green-white-checkered finish is necessary, a maximum of three attempts will be made. The other change directed that on all restarts, passing will not be permitted until the car reached the start-finish line.

In some cases, race procedures developed at the touring level have been adopted at the national level. In 2009, the double-file restarts that had come about in the regional series, became a part of the national series race procedures.

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Friday, November 25, 2011

Crown Royal
& the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Will you in Las Vegas for the 2011 NASCAR Championship week? Are you wondering if there is anything else new or exciting to do while there. Why not check out the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo!?!

The 1st National Finals Rodeo (NFR) was held in Dallas in 1959. Later, it was held in Los Angeles and Oklahoma City before coming to Las Vegas in 1985 with the help of Las Vegas visionary Benny Binion.

The Wrangler NFR is one of the hottest tickets in town, and it has sold out its last 220 performances (over 20 years worth). Held at the Tom & Mack Center of the University of Las Vegas, Nevada the NFR awards the best in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel roping, team and tie-down roping. It is the largest prize money rodeo in the world. In fact, it paid out over $5.5 million to contestants just last year.

For the fourth consecutive year MGM Grand is “Home of the Champions” as the resort hosts more than 25 cowboys throughout the 10 days of competition. The resort will offer guests the opportunity to watch the telecast live each night inside the 740-seat Hollywood Theatre. All NFR fans in attendance will enjoy nightly contestant appearances, drink specials, door prizes and giveaways.

Throughout the 10-day event, fans can visit the “Crown Royal Gold Buckle Zone” located at Centrifuge, the resort’s entertainment bar featuring live music, dancing, shows, drink specials and drawings in an energetic environment, where eight-time All-Around World Champion Trevor Brazile’s Championship Gold Buckles and Saddles will be on display

Crown Royal® is the proud sponsor of the most talented teams and individuals in sports today. The Crown Royal Riders line-up includes:
  • Clayton Williams (Carthage, TX) Bull Rider
  • Cody Whitney (Asher, OK) Bull Rider
  • Steve Woolsey (Payson, UT) Bull Rider and Saddle Bronc Rider
  • Tilden Hooper (Carthage, TX) Bareback Rider
  • Wesley Silcox (Santaquin, UT) 2007 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider

2011 Wrangler National Finals

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo to be held December 1-10, 2011

Friday, November 18, 2011

NASCAR Announces Talent For Banquets

Edwin McCain To Perform Both Nights



Mike Joy (left) and Dick Berggren (right) will once again co-host both the awards
programs and banquets on Dec. 9-10 in Charlotte. Getty Images for NASCAR


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has announced the entertainment and emcees for the 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet and NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala, held Dec. 9-10 in the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Crown Ballroom in Charlotte, N.C.

Musical performer Edwin McCain will provide the entertainment for both programs. Originally from Greenville, S.C., the platinum-selling singer/songwriter has produced popular hits like “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More.” The Edwin McCain Band is currently touring in support of McCain’s 10th album, Mercy Bound.

“I am thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to perform at the upcoming NASCAR banquets in Charlotte next month,” McCain said. “As a NASCAR fan and someone who loves auto racing in general, I have a tremendous amount of respect for the skill all of the drivers possess and the hard work required off them both on and off the track.”

The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards Banquet will be Friday, Dec. 9. The NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Banquet – celebrating the champions of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series (East and West), the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and the NASCAR Mexico Series presented by Toyota – will be held the following night, Saturday, Dec. 10.

McCain is slated to perform two different songs each night.

Mike Joy and Dick Berggren, both of NASCAR on FOX and NASCAR on SPEED, will once again return to serve as co-hosts for both banquets. The duo will also serve as hosts of the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series and NASCAR Touring Series Grand Champions Awards programs, held on the mornings of Dec. 9 and Dec. 10, respectively.

“We are very excited to have a musician as talented as Edwin McCain on hand to perform for our attendees and fans around the world watching the banquets online,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR vice president of regional & touring series. “We are always honored to have Mike Joy and Dick Berggren, great ambassadors of short-track racing, to host our awards programs.”

Bernadette Sanicola, pit road reporter for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race broadcasts on SPEED, will enhance the coverage of the events with special on-camera interviews of award winners off-stage each night.

Both banquets will feature live streaming video on www.nascarhometracks.com, with a one-hour pre-show for each. The banquets will be available online in both English and Spanish, with the NASCAR Touring Series Awards Gala also in French.



By Jason Cunningham, NASCAR
November 15, 2011 - 4:15pm



Scenes from the K&N Pro Series
West Race in Phoenix

Tough Season Finale


Moses Smith, driver of the No. 16 NAPA Filters/Hasa Pool Products Toyota Camry would finish out the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West season third in the points race. In the fourteen races in the 2011 season, Smith recorded five top-five finishes and nine top-tens. This season he had his career best average finish in the five years he has competed in the NKPS West with two second place finishes coming at the short track of All American Speedway and the road course at Miller Motorsports Park.

Smith and the No. 16 NAPA Filters Toyota team spent the bulk of the nearly three-hour long practice session getting reacquainted with the 'new' Phoenix International Raceway. During the summer, the one-mile track was reconfigured.

Most noticeably was the back stretch where the dog-leg curve between turn 2 and 3 was pushed out 95-feet and the dog–leg tightened from 800 to 500 feet. "This is a weird track," Smith radioed in to the NAPA Filters/Hasa team. The back stretch was often compared to a roller coaster ride by many of the teams. Smith fought a tight race car for most of the practice session. He qualified on the inside of row fifteen.

"Green, green, green!" said spotter Mike David to begin the Casino Arizona "125". During the first caution at lap 12, Smith radioed in that the #16 was still tight. The No. 16 NAPA Filters Toyota came to pit road for adjustments at lap 16. Back underway, Smith radioed in that he was down on power and asked crew chief Mario Isola if he thought there might be a spark plug loose. He continued to report that the Camry was tight 'center off'. During the caution at lap 33, Smith returned to pit road for more adjustments on the right rear and the track bar.

Smith climbed thru traffic and was in 23th at the half-way break. At lap 72, Smith reported in that the No. 16 NAPA Filters Toyota was a tick snug coming out of turn four. When the caution came out at lap 96, Smith was now 16th on the board. He would return to pit road at lap 100 for additional adjustments. Smith would take the checkered flag in 17th.

The No. 16 NAPA Filters/Hasa Pool Products Toyota team and Bill McAnally Racing would like to thank our race partners Hasa Pool Products, NAPA Filters and White Flyer. Throughout the 2011 season, hundreds of Hasa Pool Products customers and fans came out to support their favorite team coming to races as far away as Newton, Iowa to Monroe, Washington to Phoenix, Arizona. We owe our success to their continued support for the past five seasons in the NKPS West.

For more information on Bill McAnally Racing, please visit our website at www.billmcanallyracing.com. Bill McAnally Racing is now on Facebook. Become a fan and stay up to date with the latest happenings with your favorite race teams.

Please also visit NASCAR Hometracks to Vote for the Most Popular driver. Smith has received this honor for the past three consecutive years. Go to http://www.nascar.com/news/110719/2011-mpd-knwest/index.html and vote daily. Time is running out.

For more information on Moses Smith, please visit www.mosessmith.com. You can visit our sponsors' websites at www.hasapool.com, www.whiteflyer.com, and www.napafilters.com. You can also follow Moses on Twitter. Become a fan of Moses Smith on Facebook by going to https://www.facebook.com/MosesSmithFanClub

Friday, November 11, 2011

Kenseth / Crown Royal
Give Back for Veteran’s Day


Before hitting the track this weekend for the “Kobalt Tools 500,” NASCAR Champion Matt Kenseth and Crown Royal hosted a great event at the Luke Air Force Base yesterday to support the Phoenix-based charity, Packages from Home. The organization is located on the grounds of the Phoenix Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

The mission of “Packages From Home” is to send care and comfort packages to deployed American military heroes who are stationed in active duty theaters around the world, as well as to facilitate activities that elevate morale of all veterans. While donations from the general public make up majority of their budget, fund-raising events help to fill in the gaps.

To kick-off “The Crown Royal Heroes Project*”—an on-going commitment from the whisky brand to recognize, honor and give back to America’s finest; Matt and adult consumers stuffed care packages for troops serving overseas this holiday season.

For every Camo Bag stuffed, Crown Royal pledged to donate $10.00 to Packages from Home. At the event, Matt and his helpers were able to stuff care packages for troops to make a donation of $5,000!

Matt Kenseth is looking forward to his next race at the Phoenix International Raceway this weekend. “Phoenix is going to be very different this weekend than the track we’ve been used to running in the past. Basically, we’ll look over our notes from the test and start from there to work on our set-ups throughout practices. The new layout of the track is very unique, so it’s going to be interesting for the fans to watch and for us to drive. This weekend is kind of an unknown for everyone. We got to test there but the track is so slick and there was only one lane, but I know that they’ve been working to widen the groove out, so I’m looking forward to seeing how different it is this weekend.” Kenseth’s strategy appears to be working. Kenseth posted second fastest time in the first Sprint Cup practice.




* The Crown Royal Heroes Project—Crown Royal has teamed with two national non-profit organizations and a selection of local charities to serve as the beneficiaries of the inaugural donation from The Crown Royal Heroes Project: Operation Patriot Foundation, whose mission is to pay tribute to all American military members who protect us daily and Honoring Heroes, a non-profit organization developed to recognize the service and sacrifice of all American First Responders.


** Note: Yesterday, the Senate passed the President's jobs plan to help veterans find work after returning home. It's a huge victory for the men and women who served with honor and distinction, and in many cases put their lives on the line for us.

Revised - Casino Arizona 125 Entry List

NKNPS West Phoenix 11/12/11 Entry List
CAR
DRIVER CREW CHIEF
1
Brady Flaherty * Chris Machado
2
Carl Harr Rudy Rech
3
Dylan Kwasniewski * Jeff Jefferson
3
Wes Banks Scott Griffith
6
Luis Martinez Jr. Bill Sedgwick
07
Greg Rayl Dan White
8
Johnny Borneman Steve Teets
9
Derek Thorn * Andy Santerre
10
Brandon Davis * Bryant Frazier
11
Ryan Blaney * Trent Owens
13
Todd Souza Michael Munoz
14
Travis Milburn James Wood
16
Moses Smith Mario Isola
17
David Mayhew Tommy Hurst
18
Billy Kann Jim Korneman
20
Eric Holmes Ty Joiner
21
Michael Self Steve Portenga
22
Jonathon Gomez Craig Raudman
23
Spencer Gallagher * Chris Diederich
24
Cameron Hayley * Rob Dixon
25
Alex Bowman * Jonathon Davis
26
Greg Pursley Jerry Pitts
29
Brennan Newberry * Mark Reynolds
31
Jason Bowles Dusty O'Connell
37
Robbie Brand Randy Nelson
38
John Wood * Mike Holleran
41
Jason Fensler * Jesse Jenson
50
Dylan Presnell * Mark MacFarland
51
Carlos Vieira * Joe Cordeiro
52
Ryan Philpott * Dwayne Koski
54
Justin Philpott * Dave Philpott
61
Brett Thompson Charlie Wilson
70
Cassie Gannis John Gannis
71
Daryl Harr Mike Brown
74
Carlos Iaconelli * Jerry Babb
75
Dylan Lupton * Matt Goslant
76
Daniel Suarez * Coleman Pressley
81
DJ Kennington Dave Whight
88
Jessica Brunelli * Eddie Taronto
89
Brian Wong Dave McCarty
94
Chase Elliott * Billy Wilburn
96
Ben Kennedy * Mike Fritts
98
Chad Boat * Eddie Dickerson
* Sunoco Rookie of the Year Candidate

Monday, November 7, 2011

Casino Arizona 125 Entry List

NKNPS West Phoenix 11/12/11 Entry List
CAR
DRIVER CREW CHIEF
1
Brady Flaherty * James Cooley
2
Carl Harr Rudy Rech
3
Dylan Kwasniewski * Jeff Jefferson
3
Wes Banks Scott Griffith
5
Dylan Hutchison * John Martin
6
Luis Martinez Jr. Bill Sedgwick
7
TBD Dan White
8
Johnny Borneman Steve Teets
9
Derek Thorn * Andy Santerre
10
Brandon Davis * Bryant Frazier
11
Ryan Blaney * Trent Owens
13
Todd Souza Michael Munoz
14
Travis Milburn James Wood
15
Jack Sellers Jim Hall
16
Moses Smith Mario Isola
17
David Mayhew Terry Henry
18
Billy Kann Jim Korneman
20
Eric Holmes Ty Joiner
21
Michael Self Steve Portenga
22
Jonathon Gomez Craig Raudman
23
Spencer Gallagher * Chris Diederich
24
Cameron Hayley * Rob Dixon
25
Alex Bowman * Kevin Caldwell
26
Greg Pursley Jerry Pitts
27
Bobby Hillis
29
Brennan Newberry * Mark Reynolds
31
Jason Bowles
37
Robbie Brand Randy Nelson
38
John Wood * Mike Holleran
41
Jason Fraser *
50
Dylan Presnell * Mark MacFarland
51
Carlos Vieira * Joe Cordeiro
52
Ryan Philpott * Dwayne Koski
54
Justin Philpott * Dave Philpott
59
Jason Fensler * Roger Bracken
61
Brett Thompson Charlie Wilson
70
Cassie Gannis
71
Daryl Harr Mike Brown
74
Daniel Suarez * Jerry Babb
75
Dylan Lupton * Matt Goslant
76
Carlos Iaconelli * Coleman Pressley
81
DJ Kennington Dave Whight
88
Jessica Brunelli * Eddie Taronto
89
Brian Wong Calif. Dave McCarty
94
Chase Elliott * Ricky Turner
96
Ben Kennedy * Glenn Garrison
98
Chad Boat * Eddie Dickerson
* Sunoco Rookie of the Year Candidate