NASCAR owners discourage anthem protests
LOUDON, New Hampshire -- It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire.
LOUDON, New Hampshire -- It appeared no drivers, crew or other team members participated in a protest during the national anthem to start the NASCAR Cup series race Sunday in Loudon, New Hampshire.
Police make ID in plane crash that took NASCAR racer's life
NORTH BRANFORD, Connecticut — Authorities have identified the second person killed in a Connecticut plane crash that claimed the life of NASCAR modified champion racer Ted Christopher.Police said Sunday that 81-year-old Charles Dundas, a resident of New York and Florida, was killed in the Saturday crash in woods near North Branford.
NORTH BRANFORD, Connecticut — Authorities have identified the second person killed in a Connecticut plane crash that claimed the life of NASCAR modified champion racer Ted Christopher.Police said Sunday that 81-year-old Charles Dundas, a resident of New York and Florida, was killed in the Saturday crash in woods near North Branford.
NASCAR driver, pilot killed in Connecticut plane crash
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. — Modified championship racer Ted Christopher was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed in the woods in Connecticut on Saturday, NASCAR officials said.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that two people were aboard a Mooney M20C plane that went down near the North Branford-Guilford border shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, but they didn't release the names of the victims.Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO, said Christopher, 59, and the plane's pilot both died.The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the accident.
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. — Modified championship racer Ted Christopher was one of two people killed when a small plane crashed in the woods in Connecticut on Saturday, NASCAR officials said.The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that two people were aboard a Mooney M20C plane that went down near the North Branford-Guilford border shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, but they didn't release the names of the victims.Brian France, NASCAR chairman and CEO, said Christopher, 59, and the plane's pilot both died.The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the accident.
NASCAR promotes Brent Dewar, names him president
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has promoted Brent Dewar from chief operating officer to president.Under the move announced Thursday, Dewar becomes the fourth person ever to hold the title of NASCAR president.Dewar joined NASCAR as a chief operating officer in 2014.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has promoted Brent Dewar from chief operating officer to president.Under the move announced Thursday, Dewar becomes the fourth person ever to hold the title of NASCAR president.Dewar joined NASCAR as a chief operating officer in 2014.
"Special every time:" Former NASCAR driver Kyle Petty leads charity motorcycle ride
MILWAUKEE – Many people would say there is no better way to see America than on a motorcycle, and in Milwaukee, that means Harley-Davidson.
MILWAUKEE – Many people would say there is no better way to see America than on a motorcycle, and in Milwaukee, that means Harley-Davidson.
Former NASCAR driver Stewart stopped by Illinois trooper
DEKALB, Ill. — Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was stopped by an Illinois state trooper over the weekend, but not for speeding.Police spokesman Jason Bradley says Stewart was pulled over Friday for improper lane usage and issued a warning on Interstate 88 in DeKalb, roughly 65 miles from Chicago.The trooper posted a photo with Stewart on Twitter, which was later taken down.
DEKALB, Ill. — Former NASCAR driver Tony Stewart was stopped by an Illinois state trooper over the weekend, but not for speeding.Police spokesman Jason Bradley says Stewart was pulled over Friday for improper lane usage and issued a warning on Interstate 88 in DeKalb, roughly 65 miles from Chicago.The trooper posted a photo with Stewart on Twitter, which was later taken down.
Fox Sports will use active drivers to call Xfinity race
CONCORD, N.C. — Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR drivers to call the June 10 Xfinity Series race at Pocono.Fox Sports believes it will be the first time a nationally televised live sporting event will feature an complete on-air team of athletes actively competing in that sport.Kevin Harvick will be the play-by-play announcer, alongside analysts Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer.
CONCORD, N.C. — Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR drivers to call the June 10 Xfinity Series race at Pocono.Fox Sports believes it will be the first time a nationally televised live sporting event will feature an complete on-air team of athletes actively competing in that sport.Kevin Harvick will be the play-by-play announcer, alongside analysts Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer.
Three arrested in beating of NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace, daughter after concert
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three men have been arrested for allegedly attacking and beating NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace and his daughter after a North Carolina concert.Motorsport.com reported that 22-year-old Nathan Lucas, 22-year-old Paul Lucas, 29, and 24-year-old Randolph Magnum face charges in the incident.Mike Wallace was brutally beaten by the suspects after attending a Rascal Flatts concert with his daughter Friday in Charlotte, according to his brother Kenny Wallace.Kenny Wallace posted images of the alleged incident to social media.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Three men have been arrested for allegedly attacking and beating NASCAR veteran Mike Wallace and his daughter after a North Carolina concert.Motorsport.com reported that 22-year-old Nathan Lucas, 22-year-old Paul Lucas, 29, and 24-year-old Randolph Magnum face charges in the incident.Mike Wallace was brutally beaten by the suspects after attending a Rascal Flatts concert with his daughter Friday in Charlotte, according to his brother Kenny Wallace.Kenny Wallace posted images of the alleged incident to social media.
NASCAR driver busted in largest tobacco-smuggling ring in North American history
A NASCAR driver was among 60 people arrested in what authorities described as the largest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history.Derek White became the first Native American driver in the Sprint Cup Series when he raced in New Hampshire last year.
A NASCAR driver was among 60 people arrested in what authorities described as the largest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history.Derek White became the first Native American driver in the Sprint Cup Series when he raced in New Hampshire last year.
Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500: Jimmie Johnson ears 76th career Cup win in overtime in Atlanta
HAMPTON, Georgia — Jimmie Johnson used pit strategy to grab the lead and won an overtime race under yellow at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 28th -- earning his 76th victory to tie the late Dale Earnhardt on the career list.Kevin Harvick led 131 laps, more than anyone else, but ceded the lead after he made his last green-flag pit stop nine laps after Johnson.
HAMPTON, Georgia — Jimmie Johnson used pit strategy to grab the lead and won an overtime race under yellow at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, February 28th -- earning his 76th victory to tie the late Dale Earnhardt on the career list.Kevin Harvick led 131 laps, more than anyone else, but ceded the lead after he made his last green-flag pit stop nine laps after Johnson.
NASCAR creates new penalty system for behavioral offenses
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has beefed up its punishment system and will define specific behavioral offenses with predetermined penalties.The new system will serve as a personal conduct code for members in all three national NASCAR series.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR has beefed up its punishment system and will define specific behavioral offenses with predetermined penalties.The new system will serve as a personal conduct code for members in all three national NASCAR series.
Young man with autism, a hero to many, reunited with his hero -- NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne!
CHARLOTTE -- Like other 16-year-old boys, Monty Veres has a passion for sports.
CHARLOTTE -- Like other 16-year-old boys, Monty Veres has a passion for sports.
Indiana man allegedly choked fiancée because she trash talked NASCAR
FRANKLIN, Ind. -- An Indiana man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly attacked and choked his fiancée following an argument about racing.Deputies said 57-year-old David Wilson's fiancée called 911 during the Indianapolis 500 after Wilson got upset during a dispute over whether NASCAR or IndyCar was better, according to WXIN.Wilson's fiancée, who told police they had been drinking all day, said Wilson got angry when he heard her and another person "talking trash about NASCAR" and how IndyCar is better than NASCAR.Wilson admitted to police he overheard the conversation and yelled into the room at both of them, but he denied the physical altercation took place.Wilson also told police he was frustrated because no one in the home would help with household work.
FRANKLIN, Ind. -- An Indiana man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly attacked and choked his fiancée following an argument about racing.Deputies said 57-year-old David Wilson's fiancée called 911 during the Indianapolis 500 after Wilson got upset during a dispute over whether NASCAR or IndyCar was better, according to WXIN.Wilson's fiancée, who told police they had been drinking all day, said Wilson got angry when he heard her and another person "talking trash about NASCAR" and how IndyCar is better than NASCAR.Wilson admitted to police he overheard the conversation and yelled into the room at both of them, but he denied the physical altercation took place.Wilson also told police he was frustrated because no one in the home would help with household work.
Tony Stewart case will go to grand jury in New York
(CNN) -- The evidence gathered after Tony Stewart's race car struck and killed another driver who was walking on the track will be given soon to a grand jury, a district attorney in upstate New York announced Tuesday.Michael Tantillo, the Ontario County District Attorney, said the matter will be presented in the "near future."He said New York law precludes him from specifying when the grand jury will meet to decide whether Stewart should be indicted on a criminal charge.
(CNN) -- The evidence gathered after Tony Stewart's race car struck and killed another driver who was walking on the track will be given soon to a grand jury, a district attorney in upstate New York announced Tuesday.Michael Tantillo, the Ontario County District Attorney, said the matter will be presented in the "near future."He said New York law precludes him from specifying when the grand jury will meet to decide whether Stewart should be indicted on a criminal charge.
Half-naked NASCAR fan climbs fence at Richmond International Raceway
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (WITI) -- NASCAR's Federated Auto Parts 400 -- held at Richmond International Raceway Saturday, September 6th was forced to be run under a caution after a man whom police say was drunk climbed the fence around the track during the race.A fan captured video of the man on top of the fence, and posted it to YouTube.
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA (WITI) -- NASCAR's Federated Auto Parts 400 -- held at Richmond International Raceway Saturday, September 6th was forced to be run under a caution after a man whom police say was drunk climbed the fence around the track during the race.A fan captured video of the man on top of the fence, and posted it to YouTube.
NASCAR's rising stars are coming to southeast Wisconsin this weekend
The nationwide series will run The Gardner Denver 200 Fired Up by Johnsonville Saturday, June 21 at Road America.
The nationwide series will run The Gardner Denver 200 Fired Up by Johnsonville Saturday, June 21 at Road America.
VIDEO: NASCAR's Jeff Gordon gets revenge on blogger
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NASCAR's Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX got the ultimate revenge on a blogger -- a blogger who didn't believe a prank Gordon played on a car salesman a year ago was real.The result of the latest prank -- is absolute YouTube gold!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- NASCAR's Jeff Gordon and Pepsi MAX got the ultimate revenge on a blogger -- a blogger who didn't believe a prank Gordon played on a car salesman a year ago was real.The result of the latest prank -- is absolute YouTube gold!
Catch the Daytona 500 on FOX6 Sunday, February 23rd
DAYTONA, Florida (WITI) -- NASCAR does it differently than other sports.
DAYTONA, Florida (WITI) -- NASCAR does it differently than other sports.
Jason Leffler, accomplished race car driver, dies in accident
(CNN) -- A violent crash on a dirt track in New Jersey has claimed the life of race car driver Jason Leffler, a NASCAR veteran lauded by fellow racers as a fierce and versatile competitor.Leffler, 37, died Wednesday, a little more than three months after returning to the world of short-track open-wheel racing after focusing on NASCAR circuits for more than a decade, according to his website."Sitting here in disbelief. ...
(CNN) -- A violent crash on a dirt track in New Jersey has claimed the life of race car driver Jason Leffler, a NASCAR veteran lauded by fellow racers as a fierce and versatile competitor.Leffler, 37, died Wednesday, a little more than three months after returning to the world of short-track open-wheel racing after focusing on NASCAR circuits for more than a decade, according to his website."Sitting here in disbelief. ...
Former NASCAR driver & Wisconsin native Dick Trickle dead at 71
(CNN) -- Richard "Dick" Trickle -- who parlayed a legendary reputation as a short-track driver into a full-time career on stock car racing's biggest stages in the 1990s -- died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, a North Carolina sheriff's office said.
(CNN) -- Richard "Dick" Trickle -- who parlayed a legendary reputation as a short-track driver into a full-time career on stock car racing's biggest stages in the 1990s -- died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, a North Carolina sheriff's office said.