Tuesday, March 9, 2010

NASCAR Announces 2010 TV Schedule

SPEED To Cover K&N Pro Series


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has announced today the television schedule for its developmental series for 2010.

The expanded calendar includes 21 events on SPEED for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. The NASCAR Developmental Series programming will air Thursdays at 6 p.m. (Eastern Time).

“Our NASCAR Developmental Series all have a strong and passionate fan base, and we saw the results in the viewership of last year’s events and in January for our postseason showcase, the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown,” said George Silbermann, NASCAR managing director of racing operations. “Our fans spoke, and we listened. We are thrilled to be able to work with our television partners to provide extensive coverage of the talented drivers and tracks that help form the foundation of this sport.”

SPEED, in conjunction with NASCAR Media Group, will air each tape-delayed race as a one-hour show. SPEED’s coverage will begin with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East opener at Greenville-Pickens (S.C.) Speedway (race date is March 27; air date is April 1) and conclude with the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West finale from Phoenix International Raceway (race date is Nov. 11; air date is Nov. 18). The schedule includes seven re-airs of previous events during select Thursday slots throughout the season for a total of 34 events.

Official Release
March 9, 2010 - 4:11pm
Photo by Pat Brandon

Saturday, March 6, 2010

NASCAR K&N Pro Series
Debuts At All American Speedway

NASCAR K&N Pro Series Debuts At All American Speedway

The first race under the K&N Pro Series' flag will be at the All American Speedway in Roseville. K&N is not new to NASCAR and traces its involvement with NASCAR back to the days of supplying parts for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at the old Riverside Speedway. 2010 marks their new title sponsorship of the former Camping World (Grand Nationals) series. The first K&N ProSeries - West race is scheduled for March 27 at the 1/3 mile oval track in Roseville. This is the second time in three years that NASCAR has scheduled the season opener of their premier driver development touring series at the All American Speedway.

The Toyota/NAPA Bonus Challenge presented by A-All Mini Storage will be the opening race of the season, so drivers and crews will have had a chance to check out and fine-tune the cars after their winter hiatus. The March 27th event will also feature the Mo's Gold 125 presented by Ameripride Uniform Services 125-lap season opener for the SRL Southwest Tour Series late models and the inaugural race of the SRL Legends Tour.

Along with the energy of NASCAR racing on the track comes the buzz of the midway, which will open at 3:00 p.m. Fans can spend the afternoon listening to live music, shopping with the memorabilia vendors, and visiting the major exhibits provided by Toyota and other sponsors. There will be a custom car show by the Roamin' Angels. There is no charge for the public to visit the midway activities.

Tickets are now on sale, with no increase over 2008-09. Adult general admission is $35, Junior general admission age 6-11 is $15, and VIP Race and Hospitality packages are $70. Pit Passes (Friday qualifying and Saturday race) are available at $50 for general public and $45 for NASCAR members. Save $5 on adult tickets by purchasing in advance at www.billmcanallyracing.com.




Source — Karen E. Spencer
Photos by Terry Thomson