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NASCAR’s Nationwide Series

admin — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you are a Nascar fan, looking for the latest race, and catching the events either on tv or live, the Nascar Nationwide Series races are some of the biggest races out there. The nationwide series is made up of approximately ten races, and consists of every big Nascar race team out there. You are going to catch some of your favorite racers competing against each other, in the biggest race events of the season, earning points to keep on top of the standings and leader boards.I was looking for more information and found it here. No matter which team you cheer for, you are going to catch your favorite teams and racers, making the rounds in the Nationwide series.

The races take place in the biggest race cities, and go on a tour of the US, starting with the Daytona 500, to the Indy 500, you are going to catch one of your favorite races in between. So, if you rather catch the thrill live, and want to attend the events, buying tickets for a local series in your city, is a great way to watch your team and favorite drivers live. And, for those looking to catch it on the big screen, head down to a local race bar, and enjoy the races with other fans.

Bill France, Sr.

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Bill France SR, who was born as William Henry France SR was a famous American Race Car Driver. He lived from September 1909 until June 1992. Mr. France began his career in 1936 when he raced in the Daytona Beach Road Course. In 1947, he began partnering with other racers and came up with the idea for NASCAR. In February of 1948, NASCAR was formed. Several years later, he began building the Talledega Superspeedway, which opened in 1969.

Mr. France received many accolades during his lengthy and successful career.I was looking for more information and found it here. In 1990, he was inducted in both the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Motorsports Hall of Fame. In 1992, he was inducted into the Daytona Beach Hall of Fame. Mr. France died in 1992, but that did not stop him from being honored. In 2004, he was inducted into the Automative Hall of Fame and in 2010 he was finally inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Mr. France is gone, but he certainly is not forgotten. He left a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come. His son, Bill France, Jr. was also a successful race car driver. Bill, France Jr passed away in 2007 of lung caner.

Going to Melbourne? Check Out Calder Park

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Melbourne, Australia, is just one of those places that you must visit if you just love drag racing. Calder Park is the exact location for anyone to come out and see it. You will be able to stay tuned to many upcoming events. The best time to go is when many of these events are just about to take place. You can find out all about the upcoming events by visiting their official website. You will be able to find out so much information about it. If you love racing, then this is the place to be. There are also many other outdoor events that go on in Calder Park, you will just have to stay tuned to them. Although there is a lot of other things that go on in the park, the track and events appear to be the main feature of this place in general.That is one of the reasons why many people visit this place all of the time. You can definitely count on a very fun experience. Prices will vary, depending on the type of event that is taking place that day. Major events are a lot more expensive, but are definitely worth the investment.

Female-Friendly Tracks We Love

admin — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Hey ladies, have you had enough of watching the races on your satellite tv? Want to get out there and really experience the burning rubber like never before? Here are a few of our favorite female-friendly tracks to make a pilgrimage to sooner rather than later
Charlotte Motor Speedway: There are a lot of great things going for CMSit-s a hot weather track which means you can wear your daisy dukes and it still allows beer inside. There are plenty of bathrooms, too, so you won-t miss too much of the action.
Atlanta Motor Speedway: It-s one of the best-kept in the business and it-s also one of the most secure. A great place to take in a night race for females because security-s always plentiful and there are shuttles available to drive you to your car.
Taladega: Why not? Why should the men have all the fun? Rural Alabama isn-t known for being the best place for women but race fans here are some of the nicest in the country. Don-t expect a salad at the concession stand but don-t expect to be treated differently either.

The Days of Richard Petty

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

In a career that spanned from 1959 through 1984, Richard Petty ruled the NASCAR Sprint Car nation with 200 career victories, with three Grand National Titles in 1964, 1967, and 1971, and four more Winston Cup Titles in 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1979. In a way, the days of Richard Petty were the days where NASCAR was still the wild, wild west. It was days before big sponsorship, the days it became mainstream, and the days before political correctness was embraced. Those were the days where most of the races weren’t sponsored, and the ones that were sponsored by beer companies. Heck, the entire tour was sponsored by a cigarette company, something that you would never see anymore.

In truth, some people look back at the Days of Richard Petty on the NASCAR circuit as the “Golden Years” of the sport. While that is debatable, the truth is Petty was the king of the “Good Ol’ Boy” generation, the last before NASCAR became a corporate behemoth. At the age of 73, Petty remains a force in NASCAR, with his large cowboy hats, as he owns Richard Petty Motorsports, which is one of the top teams in the sport. Regardless of what you think of the Days of Richard Petty, he was an awfully important person in the history of the sport.

Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of fame

admin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

North Carolina is the center of the NASCAR universe. From the garages of several large NASCAR operations to the best racing venue at Charlotte, North Carolina is the home of NASCAR. Any visit to Charlotte has to include a trip to the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame was first opened in 2010 after three years of construction and decades of planning. The museum is located near the Motor Speedway in Charlotte, home to several races throughout the NASCAR season. The building was constructed by the City of Charlotte as a tourist venue for travelers visiting the city. The large building encompasses several floors and has display halls with memorabilia and artifacts from many drivers and races throughout the years. Over six decades of racing history are enshrined at eh Hall of Fame in Charlotte. Special exhibits for the inductees are presented in the Hall of Honor. Eventually every inductee into the hall of fame will be memorialized with a plaque in the hall. The inaugural class of 2010 presented the first members to have plaques shown here.

The Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority operates the Hall of Fame and they have included a gift shop and restaurants in the building so visitors can enjoy a complete day at the Hall of Fame remembering NASCAR at its best. The class of 2011 will be inducted on May 22.

The Legendary Dale Earnhardt

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Dale Earnhardt is a man that will not soon be forgotten. More than ten years after his passing NASCAR drivers and fans still discuss the legendary Dale Earnhardt. He was a man that could do anything with a race car and when he was in a groove he was unstoppable.

Dale Earnhardt was the best restrictor plate driver of all time and many said it was because he could see the wind. It was more than that. Earnhardt knew the special physics of restrictor plate racing and every driver on the track knew that if they hooked up to the No. 3 cars bumper they would make it up to the front.

Earnhardt was known as “The Intimidator” but was also the driver in the garage that took the younger drivers under his wing and taught them the unwritten rules of the garage. He befriended a young Jeff Gordon and he also reached outside of NASCAR to athletes outside of the sport. Former baseball player Jody Davis was also a close friend of Earnhardt.

Winning seven championships and 76 races do not begin to tell the entire story of Earnhardt. He was the voice anf the leader in the NASCAR garage.

2011 Formula One

www.chicagomotorspeedway.com — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We know that most of you will be reading this as it gets published, which is dead on in the middle of winter, and a lot of you might be jonesing for a racing-fix. With that in mind, we provide the 2011 calendar for the F1 racing season so you can day dream about (and maybe even plan a visit to) some exotic, warm, sunny locations like Shanghai or Barcelona.

March 13: Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, SakhirMarch 27: Qantas Australian Grand Prix, MelbourneApril 10: Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, Kuala LampurApril 17: Chinese Grand Prix, ShanghaiMay 8: Turkish Grand Prix, IstanbulMay 22: Gran Premio de Espana, BarcelonaMay 29: Grand Prix de Monaco, Monte CarloJune 12: Grand Prix du Canada, MontrealJune 26: European Grand Prix, ValenciaJuly 10: Santander British Grand Prix, United KingdomJuly 24: Grober Preis Santander von Deutschland, NurburgringJuly 31: Eni Magyar Nagydj, BudapestAugust 28: Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-FrancorchampsSeptember 11: Gran Premio Santander d’Italia, MonzaSeptember 25: Singapore Grand Prix, SingaporeOctober 9: Japanese Grand Prix, SuzakaOctober 16: Korean Grand Prix, YeongamOctober 30: Indian Grand Prix, Greater NoidaNovember 13: Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, United Arab EmiratesNovember 27: Grande Premio do Brasil, Sao Paulo

If you’re a counter you may have noticed there are 20 races this year instead of previous year’s 19. This is due to the addition of the Indian Grand Prix to the schedule (slated to run on October 30^th).There are some rule changes for this year’s season and you can find those at the F1 site.

Revving Up on Terminology: S-Z

www.chicagomotorspeedway.com — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:34:37 +0000

Safety Car: The course vehicle that is called from the pits to run in front of the leading car in the race in the event of a problem that requires the cars to be slowed. Scrutineering: The technical checking of cars by the officials to ensure that none are outside the regulations. Sectors: For timing purposes laps are split into three sections of about a third of the lap each. These sections are officially known as Sector 1, Sector 2 and Sector 3.Shakedown: A brief test when a team is trying a different car part for the first time before going back out to drive at 100 percent.Slipstreaming: A tactic whereby a driver catches the car ahead and ducks in behind to benefit from a reduction in drag over its body to achieve superior speed and slingshot past it before the next corner.Splash and Dash: A pit stop in the closing laps of the race when a driver calls in for just a few litres of fuel to be sure of making it to the finish.Stop-Go Penalty: A penalty given that involves the driver calling at his pit and stopping for 10 seconds with no re-fuelling or tire changing allowed.Tear-off strips: See-through plastic strips that drivers affix to their helmet’s visor before the start of the race and then remove as they become dirty.Telemetry: A system that beams data related to the engine and chassis to computers in the pit garage so that team engineers can monitor that car’s behavior.Torque: The turning or twisting force of an engine, it is is generally used as a measure of an engine’s flexibility. Good torque is particularly vital on circuits with a number of mid- to slow-speed turns, where acceleration out of the corners is essential to a good lap time.Traction: The degree to which a car is able to transfer its power onto the track surface from its tires.Traction control: A computerized system that detects and monitors traction. Turbulence: The result of the disruption of airflow caused by an interruption to its passage, such as when it hits a rear wing and its horizontal flow is spoiled.Tire compound: The type of rubber mix used in the construction of a tires, ranging from soft through medium to hard, with each offering a different performance and wear characteristic.Understeer: A condition when the front end of the car doesn’t want to turn into a corner and slides wide as the driver tries to turn in towards the apex.

Revving Up on Terminology: N-R

www.chicagomotorspeedway.com — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 18:33:37 +0000

Over Steer: When a car’s rear end doesn’t want to go around a corner and tries to overtake the front end as the driver turns in towards the apex.

Paddles: Levers on either side of the back of a steering wheel with which a driver changes up and down the gearbox.

Paddock: An enclosed area behind the pits in which the teams keep their transporters and motor homes. There is no admission to the public.

Pit Board: A board held out on the pit wall to inform a driver of his race position, the time interval to the car ahead or the one behind, plus the number of laps of the race remaining.

Pit Wall: Where the team owner, managers and engineers spend the race, usually under an awning to keep sun and rain off their monitors.

Pits: An area of track separated from the start/finish straight by a wall, where the cars are brought for new tires and fuel during the race, or for set-up changes in practice, each stopping at their respective pit garages.

Plank: A hard wooden strip (also known as a skid block) that is fitted front-to-back down the middle of the underside of all cars to check that they are not being run too close to the track surface, something that is apparent if the wood is excessively worn.