Changes coming to Daytona Speedway after crash in February
(CNN) -- In response to a crash during a February race at the Daytona International Speedway that injured dozens of spectators in the stands, officials at the track will add cables on crossover gates and tether the frames of the gates to posts in time for NASCAR races in July, representatives for the Florida speedway said Wednesday.Changes were also made at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, where events will be held this weekend.
(CNN) -- In response to a crash during a February race at the Daytona International Speedway that injured dozens of spectators in the stands, officials at the track will add cables on crossover gates and tether the frames of the gates to posts in time for NASCAR races in July, representatives for the Florida speedway said Wednesday.Changes were also made at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, where events will be held this weekend.
FOX6 Web Fix: NASCAR's Jeff Gordon pranks car salesman
This is one video worth watching all the way through.
This is one video worth watching all the way through.
National Rifle Association to sponsor NASCAR race in Texas
(CNN) -- The National Rifle Association will sponsor the NASCAR Sprint Cup event in Texas on April 13, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage announced Monday.The race will be called the NRA 500 and will be run during prime time."NRA members and NASCAR fans love their country and everything that is good and right about America.
(CNN) -- The National Rifle Association will sponsor the NASCAR Sprint Cup event in Texas on April 13, Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage announced Monday.The race will be called the NRA 500 and will be run during prime time."NRA members and NASCAR fans love their country and everything that is good and right about America.
Jimmie Johnson wins Daytona 500, Earnhardt Jr. finishes second
(CNN) -- Racing at the Daytona International Speedway can be like playing the lottery against 42 other drivers who all have a ticket, all seem to have an equal shot at winning.While luck can certainly help, so does experience, something Jimmie Johnson put to use as the laps wound down in NASCAR's season-opening and most prestigious race of the season.Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, edging out Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished second for the third time in four years.Johnson, who won the race for the second time, led 17 laps on the track where speeds are limited by a restrictor plate.
(CNN) -- Racing at the Daytona International Speedway can be like playing the lottery against 42 other drivers who all have a ticket, all seem to have an equal shot at winning.While luck can certainly help, so does experience, something Jimmie Johnson put to use as the laps wound down in NASCAR's season-opening and most prestigious race of the season.Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, edging out Dale Earnhardt Jr., who finished second for the third time in four years.Johnson, who won the race for the second time, led 17 laps on the track where speeds are limited by a restrictor plate.
Crash at Daytona Speedway sends debris into stands
(CNN) -- Debris flew into the stands, injuring a number of spectators, during a jaw-dropping crash Saturday in the final turn of a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.The multi-car crash occurred near the end of the Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300 race at the same Florida track where Sunday's Daytona 500 will be held.The race had recently restarted after another wreck, after which driver Michael Annett was hospitalized for bruising to his chest, according to Richard Petty Motorsports.Several closely-packed cars were jostling for position at top speed when they got tangled up, setting off a dangerous chain reaction that ensnared a number of vehicles.Reigning Sprint Cup champ Brad Keselowski -- who later told CNN he and others were simply "going for the win" -- was among those involved, while Tony Stewart somehow emerged unscathed and finished by winning the race.Driver Kyle Larson's vehicle ended up flying into a fence that separates the track from spectators.
(CNN) -- Debris flew into the stands, injuring a number of spectators, during a jaw-dropping crash Saturday in the final turn of a NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway.The multi-car crash occurred near the end of the Nationwide Series Drive4COPD 300 race at the same Florida track where Sunday's Daytona 500 will be held.The race had recently restarted after another wreck, after which driver Michael Annett was hospitalized for bruising to his chest, according to Richard Petty Motorsports.Several closely-packed cars were jostling for position at top speed when they got tangled up, setting off a dangerous chain reaction that ensnared a number of vehicles.Reigning Sprint Cup champ Brad Keselowski -- who later told CNN he and others were simply "going for the win" -- was among those involved, while Tony Stewart somehow emerged unscathed and finished by winning the race.Driver Kyle Larson's vehicle ended up flying into a fence that separates the track from spectators.
Jeff Gordon fined $100,000 and docked 25 points
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Four-Time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has been fined $100,000 and docked 25 points for intentionally wrecking Clint Bowyer at Phoenix International Raceway.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Four-Time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has been fined $100,000 and docked 25 points for intentionally wrecking Clint Bowyer at Phoenix International Raceway.
NASCAR's Justin Allgaier gaining popularity after win in Montreal
NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier is such a fierce competitor, he's nicknamed "Little Gator." There is more to the moniker and more to the man than meets the eye!
NASCAR driver Justin Allgaier is such a fierce competitor, he's nicknamed "Little Gator." There is more to the moniker and more to the man than meets the eye!
Jimmie Johnson wins fourth Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson stamped another exclamation point on his racing resume, winning his fourth career Brickyard 400 with a dominant drive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 29th.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson stamped another exclamation point on his racing resume, winning his fourth career Brickyard 400 with a dominant drive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 29th.
Tony Stewart makes late move to win at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There was no fire or rain.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — There was no fire or rain.
NASCAR racers take to Milwaukee Mile for Lettow 150
MILWAUKEE -- NASCAR superstars such as Matt Kenseth of Cambridge and Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace came to Milwaukee to compete against local stars in the ASA Midwest Tour’s tribute event, the Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by raceteamgear.com at the Milwaukee Mile.
MILWAUKEE -- NASCAR superstars such as Matt Kenseth of Cambridge and Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace came to Milwaukee to compete against local stars in the ASA Midwest Tour’s tribute event, the Swiss Colony Howie Lettow Memorial 150 presented by raceteamgear.com at the Milwaukee Mile.
Andretti marketing company brings IndyFest to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The IndyCar race at the Milwaukee Mile used to be one of the biggest events of the summer in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The IndyCar race at the Milwaukee Mile used to be one of the biggest events of the summer in Milwaukee.
Kasey Kahne rolls to victory in Coca-Cola 600
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning NASCAR's longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports.
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne powered to victory in the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday night, winning NASCAR's longest race for the third time for his first win with Hendrick Motorsports.
IndyCar's Ryan Briscoe looks forward to IndyFest
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Briscoe is one of the world's fastest Packers fans, and he is thinking full speed ahead for the team and for himself.
MILWAUKEE -- Ryan Briscoe is one of the world's fastest Packers fans, and he is thinking full speed ahead for the team and for himself.
IndyFest coming to Milwaukee Mile Father's Day weekend
WEST ALLIS -- As we have all heard throughout our lives, change is inevitable.
WEST ALLIS -- As we have all heard throughout our lives, change is inevitable.
Rainy days and Mondays, Kenseth wins his second Daytona 500
DAYTONA, FL -- Wisconsin native Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr.
DAYTONA, FL -- Wisconsin native Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Flag to drop on Daytona 500 at 6 p.m. only on FOX6
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR pushed the start of its season-opening Daytona 500 to Monday night, under the lights and in primetime for the first time in its history.
Mother of NASCAR's Matt Kenseth dies at 63
CAMBRIDGE (AP) -- The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.An obituary from a Cambridge funeral home and Kenseth's fan website say Nicola "Nicki" Sue Kenseth battled Alzheimer's disease and died Tuesday at age 63 at Oak Park Place in Cottage Grove.A funeral service is scheduled Friday at Willerup Methodist Church in Cambridge.
CAMBRIDGE (AP) -- The mother of NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth has died.An obituary from a Cambridge funeral home and Kenseth's fan website say Nicola "Nicki" Sue Kenseth battled Alzheimer's disease and died Tuesday at age 63 at Oak Park Place in Cottage Grove.A funeral service is scheduled Friday at Willerup Methodist Church in Cambridge.