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SHOW #202 – Guest: Michael Casto – Jackman for the #14 Tony Stewart Office Depot Chevrolet, we recap Darlington, Hendrick Motorsports 200th victory, Kurt Busch antics, and preview All Star Weekend. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
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The Prelude To The Dream is ‘One Perfect Night’
The Stars of NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR and the World of Outlaws Race Under the Lights in
All-Star Event at Eldora Speedway in Support of Feed The Children
Wednesday, June 6 Presented Live on HBO Pay-Per-View®
CONCORD, N.C. (May 15, 2012) – On Wednesday, June 6 in tiny Rossburg, Ohio, stars representing NASCAR, NHRA, INDYCAR and the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series align in a big way with the Prelude To The Dream.
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Fifth Third Bank to partnerwith Roush Fenway Racing and Matt Kenseth for
Sprint Cup Series Sponsorship
Cincinnati – Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today announceda
multi-year marketing partnership with Roush Fenway Racing, beginning
thisseason with four races as the primary sponsor of Matt Kenseth’s No.
17 FordFusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. A similar number of races
for thefollowing years will be announced at a later date.
Fifth Third will be theprimary sponsor of Kenseth’s Ford at four Sprint
Cup Series races in 2012 including:
-Sprint All Star Race in Charlotte, NC on May 19
– Quaker State 400 in Sparta, KY on June 30
– Crown Royal’s “Your Hero’s Name Here” race in Indianapolis, IN on July
29
– Pure Michigan 400 in Brooklyn, MI on August 19
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NASCAR Issues Fines And Probation For Violations At Darlington Raceway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 15, 2012) – NASCAR has fined Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 car in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, $50,000 and placed him on NASCAR probation until July 25 for his actions during the May 12 race at Darlington Raceway.
Kurt Busch violated Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; reckless driving on pit road during the race; involved in an altercation with another competitor after the completion of the race) of the 2012 NASCAR Rule Book. Additionally, Craig Strickler, a crew member for the No. 51 team, has been fined $5,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31 for violating Section 12-1 (Actions detrimental to stock car racing; interfering with a member of the broadcast media).
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Pit Road Strategy To Be Critical Component;
Fans To Again Vote One Driver Into Field
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, under way now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.
The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race set for Saturday, May 19 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (SPEED, 7 p.m.), will consist of four 20-lap segments, concluding with a 10-lap sprint and a $1 million payout to the race winner. This year’s format will place a higher premium for drivers who win one of the four segments, however, as the winners of the first four segments will move to the front of the field and line up 1-4 prior to the field coming to pit road for the final mandatory pit stop.
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When the drivers come down pit road, crew chiefs will have to decide on their best pit strategy, as multiple scenarios will unfold. The team that makes the best call, combined with the optimum performance on pit road, is likely to be in the driver’s seat for the final 10 laps of competition. Wherever the drivers are positioned as they come off pit road after that pit stop is where they will line up to start the final 10-lap segment.
