ECS Snocross News: Morin claims Pro Stock final at The Rock

by | Feb 26, 2011 | Snocross

Morin claims Pro Stock final at Rockingham Park for East Coast Snocross Series,
Presented by Woody’s Traction & AMSOIL

SALEM, N.H. (Feb. 26, 2011) — Veteran snocross racer Mathieu Morin rolled into southern New Hampshire this weekend with one thing on his mind – to win more finals and take another step towards securing the 2011 Pro titles.

Morin (Ingles Performance/Ski-doo), of Val-D-Or, Quebec, is a little closer to reaching that goal, as he dominated the Pro Stock final in East Coast Snocoss (ECS) series competition Saturday afternoon at Rockingham Park.
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2011 Lucas Oil 150 – Kyle Busch Wins

by | Feb 26, 2011 | NASCAR, Video

2011 Lucas Oil 150 – Kyle Busch Wins

NCWTS Race Recap: Kyle Busch Dominates Truck Race At Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Win the race off pit road. Win the race.

After taking the lead under caution on Lap 44 of Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway, Kyle Busch led the final 107 to post his second win at the 1-mile track and his 25th in the Camping World Truck Series. (more…)

‘Save Speed 4 The Track’ debuts at Racin’ Preview 2011

by | Feb 25, 2011 | New England

Portland, Maine – A new foundation dedicated to keep young drivers alive on the highway hopes to get off to a fast start at the 18th annual Racin’ Preview 2011, this Friday and Saturday at the Portland Expo, next to Hadlock Field in Portland.

Save Speed 4 The Track (SS4TT) is made up of a group of volunteers who are motivated to keep young drivers alive and help them to explore safer places to fill their need for speed. Their goal is to connect young people with their local race tracks and drivers to learn the difference between a vehicle built for the street and one built for the race track.
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Racin’ Preview Up Next for Busch North Scene Book Tour

by | Feb 25, 2011 | New England

Busch Sport Scene Publisher George Campbell will be signing copies of his new book, Busch North Scene: A Ten Year Retrospective at the Racin’ Preview 2011 show this weekend at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine.

The Busch North Scene book was released in late November with a book launch that was held at the Hilton Garden Inn in auburn, Maine. Since then the book has been a very popular seller among race fans from the New England region. The “Ten Year Retrospective” book recaps the racers, teams and events that shaped the NASCAR Busch North Series during the 2000 decade. The book has fun and informative personal reflections from George and Busch North Scene staff members, as well as many of the personalities that made the series popular in the decade.
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40TH ANNUAL CARQUEST TECH-NET SPRING SIZZLER TO KICK OFF STAFFORD SPEEDWAY’S 53RD SEASON OF NASCAR WEEKLY RACING

by | Feb 25, 2011 | Connecticut, Stafford

40TH ANNUAL CARQUEST TECH-NET SPRING SIZZLER TO KICK OFF STAFFORD SPEEDWAY’S 53RD SEASON OF NASCAR WEEKLY RACING

(Stafford Springs, CT)—With the spring season fast approaching, yet
another season of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series competition is set to
kick off at Stafford Motor Speedway with the 40th annual Tech-Net Spring
Sizzler Presented by CARQUEST on April 29-May 1. “The Greatest Race in the
History of Spring” will officially begin Stafford’s 53rd season of hosting
weekly NASCAR racing.
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TONY STEWART – A Breath of Fresh Air at Phoenix

by | Feb 22, 2011 | NASCAR

TONY STEWART – A Breath of Fresh Air at Phoenix

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Feb. 22, 2011) – From the hallowed grounds of Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway to the foot of Monument Hill, which way back in 1864 was the geographical starting point for what became the State of Arizona in 1912, Tony Stewart and his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series brethren are oh-so-ready to settle into a bit of racing normalcy.

The season-opening Speedweeks at Daytona may offer stock car’s ultimate prize in the form of the Daytona 500’s Harley J. Earl Trophy, but it’s also nine solid days and nights of full-throttle activity on and off the racetrack that makes three-day events such as this weekend’s Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway a breath of fresh air.
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