NASCAR Cup Driver MPD Vote

by 2021 National Motorsports Press Association

 

Voting for the 2021 National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver Award presented by Hooters opened yesterday at noon ET.

 

The award was first presented to Curtis Turner in 1949 at the completion of NASCAR’s inaugural season. It has been administered by the NMPA and presented annually by the organization since 1983 and remains the only major NASCAR award determined solely by fan vote.

 

Voting for the 2021 @NMPA Most Popular Driver Award presented by @Hooters opens on Tuesday, November 9, at noon ET. #NASCAR #NASCARMostPopularDriverhttps://t.co/ilfTDtsmiQ

— National Motorsports Press Association (@NMPA) November 9, 2021

 

Chase Elliott, son of Bill Elliott and driver of the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, has received the honor for the past three years.

 

To vote, visit www.nascar.com/mostpopulardriver (the “Website”) and follow the online instructions for voting.

 

Voting begins at 12:00:00 PM Eastern Time on November 9, 2021 and ends at 12:00:00 PM Eastern Time on December 1, 2021.

 

In order to be eligible for the 2021 National Motorsports Press Association Most Popular Driver Award Fan Vote:

 

1. • A driver must have declared NASCAR Cup Series™ points
2. • Driver must have been eligible for championship contention during the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series™ racing season, per NASCAR.
3. • NMPA reserves the right to determine driver eligibility and matchups on a case-by-case basis.

 

To cast your vote for an eligible NASCAR Cup Series™ driver go to the Website and select the ‘vote’ button for that driver. You may vote for one (1) eligible NASCAR®-sanctioned driver per ballot submission. Voting is limited to one (1) vote per person per unique email address per day (i.e., 12:00AM ET to 11:59:59PM ET) (each ballot submission, a “Vote”).

 

After voting, you can share that you voted via Facebook® and/or Twitter®. If you share that you voted via Twitter, your vote for the selected driver is doubled for that submission day. If you share that you voted via Facebook, your vote for the selected driver is doubled for that submission day. By sharing that you voted on Facebook and/or Twitter, you are able to have a maximum of 4 votes per day for the selected driver

 

Voting ends at 12:00:00 PM (ET) on December 1, 2021. The name of the driver receiving the most votes will be posted on or about December 2, 2021.

 

Just placed my vote for the NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver! Who’s got your vote? #MostPopularDriver @NASCAR https://t.co/F5nqzli82w (Go @KyleLarsonRacin)

— z. Smith (@zwriter) November 10, 2021

 

 

source: NASCAR

Dale and Amy Expecting a Little Earnhardt

Excited to share the wonderful news that @mrsamyearnhardt and I are expecting our first child. A little girl!!!! We are both thrilled and can’t wait to meet her.

A post shared by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@dalejr) on Oct 16, 2017 at 1:16pm PDT

Congratulations to this wonderful couple.

No due date was announced.

Earnhardt said on Twitter that he and Amy learned of the pregnancy Sept. 1, then shared a fun text message exchange he had Sept. 4 with fellow driver Landon Cassill, who relayed a "very vivid dream" his wife had about the Earnhardts.

So @landoncassill text me Sept 4th. We had just learned we were expecting 3 days before this. Hard keeping that truth from him till today. pic.twitter.com/jFWZsmp0v4

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) October 16, 2017

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Retweet to congratulate @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt on their baby news! 🎀 pic.twitter.com/IcPGEaD4jH

— #NASCARPlayoffs (@NASCAR) October 16, 2017

Our family is growing...congrats @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt! So excited to be Aunt Kelley, again or as she will say for a while "aunt Ke-wee"

— Kelley Earnhardt (@EarnhardtKelley) October 16, 2017

Congratulations @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt on the exciting news!

👶🏼🎀: https://t.co/vDRRxv1c8t pic.twitter.com/6Vmuedx1fB

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) October 16, 2017

Congrats to @DaleJr & @AmyEarnhardt, as they announced Monday they're expecting their first child. A baby girl! 🍼 pic.twitter.com/NghtMDpXNs

— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 16, 2017

So much for retiring, your about to be busier than ever! Congrats @DaleJr and @AmyEarnhardt!https://t.co/BRM5RS3CNJ

— Regan Smith (@ReganSmith) October 16, 2017

So so happy for @AmyEarnhardt & @DaleJr ... On the baby news... They are great people and are going to be spectacular parents.
🍼🎀👶🏼

— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) October 16, 2017

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sightings

"You Look Kinda Like Dale Earnhardt"

If you are missing Dale Jr. on the Track (Like NASCAR Race Mom is) you might want to move to Mooresville, North Carolina. Check out the hilarious video below:

The wild is calling and @DaleJr, we mean Deer Earnhardt Jr. has answered in a new @MountainDew commercial! pic.twitter.com/Lu8wFhCtdQ

— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) October 20, 2016

Photo: Jerome Miron

You can also see NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver in the broadcast booth. Jr. will join the NBC Sports broadcast booth for Chase for the Sprint Cup races at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday and Martinsville Speedway next week.

“I’m excited to see these races from a different vantage point and hopefully offer some insight to the viewers,” said Earnhardt Jr. in an NBC press release. “I thoroughly enjoyed my opportunity to broadcast the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan earlier this year, so I expect getting to spend time in the booth with the NBC team to be just as fun.”

Earnhardt Jr. believes he suffered a concussion during an incident June 12
at Michigan International Speedway. He raced three more times in 2016.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports

The race at Talladega, which airs Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET, is the elimination race for the Round of 8 in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, and Martinsville’s event kicks off the third of four Chase rounds at 12:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 30.

“With five races left in the Sprint Cup playoffs, we are thrilled to welcome Dale Earnhardt Jr. into our broadcast booth as we present two of the most unpredictable and exciting races in the Chase,” said Jeff Behnke, VP of NASCAR Production for the NBC Sports Group. “Dale is incredibly respected and the viewers and fans will be treated to his perspective on two very different race tracks.”

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How did you spend your NASCARless Sunday? 

Ran out of gas with a lap to go. Happy/LUCKY to get 13th. Great car at times. Tested @NHMS so looking forward to next weekend.

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 10, 2016

After a frustrating race in Kentucky, NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. was ready for some relaxing.

Sorry 2 the local 🔥 department. Fan on my grill is shot. Wind was working against me, smoke went right in the house. U guys came quick tho👍🏼

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 10, 2016

However, before the real fun began, a small barbecue grill malfunction required a visit by the local fire department.

Pink flamingo koozies and a shortened lake float makes one hell of a beer pong table. #SundayFunday pic.twitter.com/Y4311SWBOu

— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) July 10, 2016

None the worst for wear . . . . it was time for a Funday Sunday round of beer pong.

How did you spend your NASCARless Sunday?

NASCAR Most Popular Driver Let Your Voice Be Heard.

Click Here to Cast Your Vote Daily

2015 NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver Award Voting Opens September 6th

The National Motorsports Press Association and Sprint are pleased to announce that voting for the 2015 NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver award will open Sunday, September 6.

The NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver award is the only major NASCAR award determined solely by fan vote. The voting period will open at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday and run through 11:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 22. Fans can visit www.mostpopulardriver.com to cast their vote for this year’s award. Votes will also be received via the NASCAR Mobile application.

Since the award’s inception in 1953, 19 drivers have won the award. NASCAR Hall of Famer Bill Elliott has won the award more than any other driver (16 times). Dale Earnhardt Jr. has won it the last 12 years in a row.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. "You look at Richard Petty and Bill Elliott and I've always felt that if you win this award once then you are in good company. I'm real proud of it. The fans have hung in there and gave me one heck of a Christmas gift."

Voting is limited to one vote per person per email address per day. Fans are encouraged to share their votes on Facebook and Twitter. The official Twitter hashtag for the NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver Award is #SprintMPD.

Eligible drivers for the award are those who have declared to compete for the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship.

“The Most Popular Driver Award is one of the NMPA’s most significant awards, and I’m very pleased to partner with Sprint again this year,” said NMPA President Brian Nelson. “We expect the 2015 vote to be one of the biggest yet.”

The winner of this year’s award will be announced during NBCSN’s broadcast of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards on Dec. 4 in Las Vegas. A $10,000 donation will be made to the winning driver’s charity of choice.

The Most Popular Driver award program is one of the longest-running awards presented each year by the National Motorsports Press Association.

Previous winners of the NMPA Sprint Most Popular Driver Award:

Year – Recipient

2014 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2013 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2012 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2011 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2010 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2009 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2008 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2007 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2006 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2005 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2004 – Dale Earnhardt Jr.

2003 – Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

2002 – Bill Elliott

2001 – Dale Earnhardt

2000 – Bill Elliott

1999 – Bill Elliott

1998 – Bill Elliott

1997 – Bill Elliott

1996 – Bill Elliott

1995 – Bill Elliott

1994 – Bill Elliott

1993 – Bill Elliott

1992 – Bill Elliott

1991 – Bill Elliott

1990 – Darrell Waltrip

1989 – Darrell Waltrip

1988 – Bill Elliott

1987 – Bill Elliott

1986 – Bill Elliott

1985 – Bill Elliott

1984 – Bill Elliott

1983 – Bobby Allison

1982 – Bobby Allison

1981 – Bobby Allison

1980 – David Pearson

1979 – David Pearson

1978 – Richard Petty

1977 – Richard Petty

1976 – Richard Petty

1975 – Richard Petty

1974 – Richard Petty

1973 – Bobby Allison

1972 – Bobby Allison

1971 – Bobby Allison

1970 – Richard Petty

1969 – Bobby Isaac

1968 – Richard Petty

1967 – Cale Yarborough

1966 – Darel Dieringer

1965 – Fred Lorenzen

1964 – Richard Petty

1963 – Fred Lorenzen

1962 – Richard Petty

1961 – Joe Weatherly

1960 – Rex White

1959 – Jack Smith

1958 – Glen Wood

1957 – Fireball Roberts

1956 – Curtis Turner

1955 – Tim Flock

1954 – Lee Petty

1953 – Lee Petty

Ate, Slept, Breathed And Dreamt Racing24 Hours A Day

Although NASCAR Race Mom is a huge racing fan, she has never heard of NASCAR Hall of Fame 2015 Inductee Fred Lorenzen .

Lorenzen began full time participation in NASCAR at the age of 26 in 1961. He would dominate the sport for the next 6 years. During this time frame Fred became the sports all time superspeedway winner (12), the first driver in NASCAR history to win races at all five of the south’s original superspeedways (1966), the first driver to win $100,000 in a single season (1963), the first driver to win the same 500 mile race three years in a row (Atlanta-’62-’64), the first driver to win five consecutive major race starts (races of 250 miles or more) in 1964, and he remains the only driver to have ever won Martinsville four straight times.

The Elmhurst, Illinois, native never ran a complete season, as his Holman-Moody Ford team chose to only to compete in the schedule’s most prestigious events.

Nevertheless, from 1961 through 1967 he won twenty-six (26) times. He posted more victories than NASCAR Hall of Famers Richard Petty (21) and David Pearson (eight). Lorenzen’s 16.46 career winning percentage ranks fifth all-time and highest among drivers without a NASCAR premier series championship.

His best season was 1963 when he finished with six wins, 21 top fives and 23 top 10s in 29 starts. Despite winning 26 races that season, he finished third in the standings.

Amazingly, Fred started just 16 races in 1964 but won eight times including five consecutive starts. During that stretch, he led 1,679 of the possible 1,953 laps, one of the most dominant runs in NASCAR history. A year later he won two of NASCAR’s major events – the Daytona 500 and World 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Lorenzen retired after the 1967 season, but made a brief return in 1970-72.

“I quit way too early,” Lorenzen said in a 1985 interview with Circle Track magazine. “I was good for another five or six years. I was at my prime, but I’d won about everything there was to win and I had plenty of money. I was sick with stomach ulcers and I was tired of living out of a suitcase. Most of all the spark was gone; the candle was out.”

Lorenzen also was among the first “outsiders” to capture the fancy of the partisan southeastern crowds following NASCAR premier series competition. Lorenzen was named the circuit’s Most Popular Driver in 1963 and 1965.

“Freddie was the first northerner I knew that all the people here liked,” informed Charlie “Slick” Owens, a Charlotte auto parts manager.

In retirement, Lorenzen became a successful Chicago real estate developer. He was named one of NASCAR’s 50 Greatest Drivers in 1998.

He was previously enshrined in the National Motorsports Press Association and International Motorsports halls of fame and Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.

Awesome, Dale Jr. Friday

By now, most of you know what a huge NASCAR fan I am. But did you know that teammates Dale Jr. and Jeff Gordon are two of my all-time favorite drivers! 

A Hendrick Motorsports #88 Diet Mtn Dew 1:24 Scale Stock Car
Limited Edition Adult Collectable!

Recently NASCAR Race Mom was honored to have two unbelievable NASCAR opportunities. The first one involved a five-minute phone call with the four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion and Chase contender, Jeff Gordon. (see post here)

The second was an opportunity to participate in a Google+ hangout with nine-time, NASCAR Sprint Cup Most Popular Driver and NASCAR Chase contender Dale Earnhardt Jr. (see post here)

It has been a pretty good 2012 for this NASCAR fan. However, it did not prepare me for today. 

The U.S. Mail service brought me an awesome new green Dale Jr. hoodie. Now, I was expecting this attire. However, the mailperson also brought me a package from an unexpected source. The big box contained a Dale Jr. backpack; spy sunglasses; a Dark Knight Rises #88 Diet Mtn. Dew cap; and my favorite, a Hendrick Motorsports #88 Diet Mtn Dew 1:24 Scale Stock Car, Limited Edition Adult Collectable! 

Now while I was counting my blessings, in the back of my mind, NASCAR Race Mom lamented the fact that I still did not have that coveted Dale Jr. autograph. Then in a "real-life is stranger than fiction moment," my husband Paul walked in with a huge box the UPS man left. 

Doesn't NASCAR Race Mom look happy!

Believe it or not, the box housed a beautifully framed AUTOGRAPHED photo of Dale Jr.! Not sure what NASCAR Race Mom did to deserve all this special attention from Dale Jr. However to say I am appreciative would be a huge understatement. 

NASCAR Race Mom is honored to be a member of the Dew Crew!

Most Popular Driver Voting Begins Online

Most Popular Driver Voting Begins Online

Fans Can Vote For Favorite Drivers In All Touring Series

Official Release 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the fifth consecutive year, fans can vote online for the Most Popular Driver of the Year Award in each of NASCAR’s touring series.

The balloting is hosted on www.nascarhometracks.com for each of NASCAR's touring series – the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East (Twitter hashtag: #KNeast) and West (#KNWest), NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (#NWMT), NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour (#NWSMT), NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 (#NCATS), NASCAR Toyota Series (#NTSMx) and Euro-Racecar Series (#EuroRC).

Fans may vote once per day and are encouraged to vote throughout the season. Voting continues for each series through Nov. 18.

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 PRESENTED BY MOBIL 1 | NASCAR TOYOTA SERIES | EURO-RACECAR SERIES

Last year's winners were Chase Elliott (NASCAR K&N Pro Series East), Moses Smith (NASCAR K&N Pro Series West), Justin Bonsignore (NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour), Jason Myers (NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour), Jason White (NASCAR Canadian Tire Series) and Jorge Arteaga (NASCAR Toyota Series). The 2012 season is Euro-Racecar’s first under the NASCAR banner.

The winners will be honored at the NASCAR Night of Champions Awards on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Charlotte Convention Center's Crown Ballroom inside the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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

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.

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

Free Tattoos For Charity!

JEREMIAH WEED - MAKERS OF FLAVORED MALT BEVERAGES
PROVIDE FREE TATTOOS TO ADULT RACE FANS; MAKE CHARITABLE DONATION FOR EACH PERSON INKED

Remember - Always Drink Responsibly.
Celebrating Life, Every Day, Everywhere.

Congratulations to NASCAR Driver Matt Kenseth his 21st career victory (October 16, 2011 - Bank of America 500 - Charlotte Motor Speedway). It is hoped that his momentum continues through the rest of the Chase!

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According to his Facebook Page, Mike Calinoff, Matt Kenseth’s spotter, “Okay... I'll be getting this tattoo this Saturday as part of the Jeremiah Weed fundraiser for The Air Force Enlisted Village.”

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Race fans in Talladega, Ala. who take advantage of free tattoos can choose between designs including a can of Jeremiah Weed or the signature from one of NASCAR’s most popular drivers, Matt Kenseth. Knowing that tattoos are one of the most iconic symbols of its badass adult fans, Jeremiah Weed will provide free permanent tattoos to adult race fans throughout the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

“We have some of the best fans in all of sports,” said Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Jeremiah Weed Ford Fusion. “They wear our numbers, fly our flags and sometimes even get tattoos to show their dedication. It’s incredible that Jeremiah Weed is doing all this for our fans and to support such a worthy cause as The Air Force Enlisted Village. I look forward to personally checking out the tattoos throughout the race weekend.”

On Saturday, October 22, 2011 - adults, twenty-one and over will be able to sign up at the Jeremiah Weed event space in the Talladega fan zone to receive a free tattoo. A series of tattoos will be available for fans to choose from, including Matt Kenseth’s signature, a number 17, Jeremiah Weed logos and a Jeremiah Weed® Lightning Lemonade® can.

The tattooing will occur at a local tattoo parlor approved by the Alabama State Health Board. Free transportation to and from the parlor will be also provided. For every tattoo inked, Jeremiah Weed will make a $100 donation to The Air Force Enlisted Village, a charity committed to providing safe, secure and dignified homes for indigent surviving spouses of retired Air Force personnel.

“Jeremiah Weed is a brand committed to responsibly celebrating the badass in us all, so we wanted to provide both our adult consumers and fans of Matt Kenseth with a truly unique experience,” said Heather Boyd, Brand Director, Jeremiah Weed. “Attending a race at one of the most legendary tracks in motorsports and receiving a free tattoo is something those participating will never forget!”

Kenseth will also make an appearance at the Jeremiah Weed event space in the Talladega fan zone to support his most loyal fans during the race weekend. All fans receiving tattoos will be required to meet all state-mandated safety regulations, as well as refrain from alcohol consumption.

Fans not wanting to receive permanent tattoos will be provided the opportunity to receive a Matt Kenseth or Jeremiah Weed airbrushed tattoo free of charge.

The Jeremiah Weed line of premium flavored malt beverages, which include Jeremiah Weed® Roadhouse Tea®, Jeremiah Weed® Lightning Lemonade® and Jeremiah Weed® Spiked Cola® flavored malt beverages, are for those celebrating the good times of life, and especially designed for those who live life to the fullest. The 12 and 23.5-ounce canned beverages, each at 5.8% ABV, provide a new twist to the beloved Jeremiah Weed trademark, and are available nationwide for a suggested retail price of $2.49 - $2.79 for 23.5-oz and $7.99 for a 12-oz six-pack.

Please visit
www.facebook.com/JeremiahWeed to learn more about the “This is Jeremiah Weed” ad campaign and Jeremiah Weed’s line of premium flavored malt beverages. Remember, even tattooed badasses should always drink responsibly.

About Air Force Enlisted Village:

The Air Force Enlisted Village was founded in 1967 to provide a safe, secure and dignified home for indigent surviving spouses of retired Air Force personnel. The Village’s primary goal and focus is to “Provide a Home,” and financial assistance to these women. The surviving spouse with the greatest need is cared for first and none are refused assistance due to financial status. Low pay and frequent military moves leave some spouses without careers, home equities, retirement plans or any significant assets. Surviving spouses requiring financial assistance live here among peers sharing memories of Air Force life without the stigma normally associated with subsidized housing facilities. For more information about the Air Force Enlisted Village, please visit www.afev.us.

FREE - Las Vegas NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Tickets

Smith's 350 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Saturday, October 15, 2011

Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the IZOD IndyCar World Championship Series Oct. 15-16.

“Everyone knows that Las Vegas has the best of everything,” said Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman. “We have the best hotels, the world’s greatest restaurants; incredible boutique shopping and we have no equal when it comes to our entertainment lineup. I’m very happy to say that our annual NASCAR Weekend continues to be among the most exciting on the circuit providing fans with a great experience. These races have become part of the draw of Las Vegas and I look forward to many more in the years to come.”

Gresham, the leader of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East championship chase heading into the final race of the season at Dover International Speedway announced that he will make his series debut in a Chevrolet Silverado for Turn One Racing in the Smith’s 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.


Las Vegas: Good News - Bad News

The good news is that I have tickets to the Las Vegas Smith’s 350! Bad news is that I will be at the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race in Roseville, CA on 10/15/2011. Well, that is really not bad news. There is no other place that I would rather be. I love cheering my son, three-time Most Popular Driver, Moses Smith on as he races. He is currently second in the points standing so his next race at All American Speedway should be even more exciting!

Therefore, NASCAR Race Mom will offer three lucky readers two free general admission seating tickets to the Saturday, October 15, 2011 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.

Giveaway Guidelines:

Giveaway ends Saturday, October 8, 2011.

There will be three (3) winners:

• The prize consists of two (2) general admission seating tickets to the Las Vegas Smith’s 350.
  

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: – Leave a comment below about who you would take to the as Vegas Smith’s 350.

Yup it is that easy. That one comment will put you in the running for a free pair of tickets to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race in Las Vegas!

Rules:

*** Important - ***Off topic – generic comments (such as “hope I win”) will be disqualified from the competition.

Additionally:

1. Make sure there is a way for NRM to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger, you may leave it in your comment. NRM hates to disqualify a potential winner because there is not a way to contact that winner – I will need your email address to contact you, should you be the winner.
   


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.

Enjoy yourselves with this contest, and please share with your friends, family, co-workers.

***Thanks very much to Las Vegas Motor Speedway
for supplying the tickets.***

The Spokane 200 Entry List

CAR	DRIVER	CREW CHIEF
1	Greg Rayl	Dan White
2	Carl Harr	Rudy Rech
3	Dylan Kwasniewski *	Jeff Jefferson
5	Thomas Martin *	Brian Carson
6	Luis Martinez, Jr.	Bill Sedgwick
7	Cassie Gannis *	John Gannis
14	Travis Milburn	Mike Holleran
15	Jack Sellers	Jim Hall
16	Moses Smith	Mario Isola
20	Eric Holmes	Duane Knorr
21	Michael Self	Steve Portenga
22	Jonathon Gomez	Craig Raudman
24	Cameron Hayley *	Rob Dixon
26	Greg Pursley	Jerry Pitts
38	Ryan Philpott *	Dwayne Koski
52	Dave Garber *	Fred Wilcox
61	Brett Thompson	Charlie Wilson
71	Daryl Harr	Mike Brown
88	Braeden Havens *	Dick Midgley
99	Chris Evans, Portland. *	TBD

Moses Finishes In Fourth

NKNPS West Race at Portland Road Course
by Lee Elder, Goodyear Racing

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Luis Martinez slipped into the lead on the last lap and won the Bi-Mart Salute To The Troops 125 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race at Portland International Raceway.

Martinez alertly took advantage when race leader David Mayhew spun in turn 12 on the final lap around Portland’s 1.967 road racing gem. It was the final drama of a green-white-checkers finish.

Goodyear is the exclusive tire provider for the K&N Pro Series East and West programs, as well as for the NASCAR Canadian Tires Series. The bias-ply tires Goodyear supplies the three series come from the same line, allowing competitors in NASCAR’s top development programs to race interchangeably without the need to learn about differing tire packages.

Eric Holmes, the former series champion, finished second to Martinez, just .352 of a second behind the winner. Derek Thorn started 11th and finished third. Moses Smith was fourth and Dave Smith took fifth. Martinez averaged 93.424 on his best qualifying lap.

It was a big points night for everyone except championship leader Greg Pursley. Pursley led the race when mechanical woes struck, knocking him out of the race on lap 46. He finished 26th in the big 30-car field. Pursley, who set a record with his fast start this season, still leads with 1,550 points. Moses Smith is next with 1,317.

More information about Goodyear Racing is available at www.racegodyear.com. More information about NASCAR is available at www.nascarhometracks.com.

2011 Most Popular Driver: K&N Pro Series West

Most Popular Driver Voting Begins

VOTE FOR MOSES HERE

Fans can vote for favorite drivers in K&N Pro Series West

Official Release
July 20, 2011 - 2:42pm

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – For the fourth consecutive year, fans can vote online for the Most Popular Driver of the Year Award in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West (Twitter hashtag: #KNWest).

The link to the 2011 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Most Popular Driver ballot will be hosted on www.nascarhometracks.com.

Fans may vote once per day and are encouraged to vote throughout the season. Voting continues through Nov. 20.

Last year, Moses Smith was voted by the fans as the Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West for the third straight year.

Voting for all regional touring series will be available on www.nascarhometracks.com, and voting for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series can be accessed by visiting www.nascar.com.

Results will be announced at the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Charlotte Convention Center's Crown Ballroom in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

VOTE FOR MOSES HERE

AUDIO: POST-RACE MOSES SMITH

AUDIO: POST-RACE MOSES SMITH

Click on the link above to listen to Moses Smith's post race interview clip.

Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images for NASCAR

Moses Smith Heads to Roseville

Three-time NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Most Popular Driver, Moses Smith, will pilot the No. 16 Hasa Pool Products/White Flyer Toyota Camry for Bill McAnally Racing at All American Speedway’s season opener. He will take the green flag on April 16th as the series makes its first of two appearances at the short track located at the Placer County Fairgrounds.

The veteran driver has three top-five finishes in six starts at Bill McAnally Racing’s home track. He retains the record for the most top-ten finishes at this .333-mile high banked oval in the heart of Northern California. Currently ninth in the chase for the series championship, Smith and the Hasa Toyota team look to keep their momentum going toward the top of the points standing. They finished fourth in the series last season.

The Hasa Toyota team is coming back stronger than ever to the BMR team’s home track. Led by series champion crew chief Mario Isola, the Hasa team is well prepared. They’re looking forward to getting back to short track racing and a being at a race venue that they get such great support. Having so many Hasa Pool Product customers cheering for them is amazing. Over 500 Hasa Customers were in attendance at last fall’s race and were on their feet as Smith raced door-to-door to bring home another top-ten finish. BMR can’t thank them enough for coming out and being a member of the team.

We would like to welcome NAPA Gold Filters as an associate sponsor on the No. 16 Hasa Pool Products Toyota Camry. BMR would like to thank all our fans and race partners for their support. NASCARHomeTracks.com will feature a live internet radio broadcast of the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race from All American Speedway.

Advanced tickets are now on sale. Weekend tickets, single day tickets and VIP ticket packages can be purchased by phone by calling (916) 676-0256 or in person at Bill McAnally Racing, 8636 Antelope North Road, Antelope, CA 95843. Tickets are also available through the Placer County Fair office located at 800 All America City Blvd., Roseville, CA 95678. The event is once again expected to be sold out so don’t miss out. Gates will open at 5 pm on Friday.

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.

For more information on Moses Smith, please visit www.mosessmith.com. You can visit our sponsors’ websites at www.hasapool.com, www.whiteflyer.com, www.napafilters.com and www.tcitransportation.com .

You can also follow Moses on Twitter and Facebook.

Photo byPat Brandon

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