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hms_sprintmediatour_0127144(L-R) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet; Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet; Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet; Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet; and team owner Rick Hendrick during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading “Photos: Day 2 – NASCAR Sprint Media Tour Hosted By Charlotte Motor Speedway”

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jimmie_johnson_fansAccording to a survey by Harris Poll recently, asked adult fans 18 and older what their favorite sport was. Of course in first place by 35% was pro football, then baseball, college football, but in 4th place was our favorite sport …..Auto Racing…yes folks cars turning left beat out basketball, hockey, golf and college basketball.

“In 2014, 35 percent of fans call the NFL their favorite sport, followed by Major League Baseball (14 percent), college football (11 percent), auto racing (7 percent), the NBA (6 percent), the NHL (5 percent) and college basketball (3 percent).”

SOURCE: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10354114/harris-poll-nfl-most-popular-mlb-2nd

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NASCAR Testing - Las VegasBY: Jonah Rens is 12 years old, and is a junior NASCAR reporter/writer for The Final Lap. His opinions are his own, and not necessarily those of The Final Lap.

Bring back Rockingham Speedway to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, bring back North Wilksboro Speedway to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, run the Generation 6 car on those two tracks as well. What you’ll have is great edge of your seat, 200 MPH+, fender to fender race package, and get rid of the Chase.

Now on day two of Daytona Testing recently, NASCAR said no tandem drafting at the February Daytona events. Well that’s what NASCAR is: Pure racing action. Like I said I want a 200 MPH+ fender to fender race package. If NASCAR isn’t going to provide that, then I’m not going to be a fan. It’s as simple is that.

I sure hope NASCAR takes a look at this article and does the things listed. I sure hope NASCAR changes soon. The competition in NASCAR needs to change fast or NASCAR will lose its fan base. A couple of years ago Robin Pemberton said, “We’re gonna put the racing in the hands of the drivers. Boys have at it.” NASCAR get back there again.

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In an all-new episode of ABC’s Nashville, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Austin Dillon guest stars when country superstar Luke Wheeler (Will Chase) surprises music legend Rayna James (Connie Britton) by showcasing James’ brand on a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The episode entitled, “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right,” premieres on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

“It was definitely a fun experience spending the day on the set with the cast of Nashville,” said Dillon, who will pilot the No. 3 Dow/Cheerios Chevrolet under the Richard Childress Racing banner this season. “I feel most comfortable in a race car but it’s cool to have experiences like this where you can be on the set of a popular television show and meet new people. The director kept telling me to slow down because I was reading my lines too quickly. I guess I do everything fast.”

Dillon, along with other members of the cast, will Tweet live during the episode – follow him on Twitter at @austindillon3.

For a behind-the-scenes look at Dillon’s Nashville experience, please visit NASCAR.com.

ABC’s hit show chronicles the lives of some of the most ambitious musicians and songwriters in Nashville as they find their creativity and passions, while struggling to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.

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Michael Waltrip Racing AnnouncementDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2014) – NASCAR announced Thursday that it has reinstated Ty Norris, an executive with Michael Waltrip Racing. Norris had been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR last Sept. 9 as part of the penalties assessed to MWR following the sanctioning body’s review of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sept. 7 at Richmond International Raceway. Norris remains on indefinite NASCAR probation.

Statement from Ty Norris, Executive Vice President at Michael Waltrip Racing:

“I appreciate NASCAR’s action today and respect their position. I am focused forward and dedicated to the success of Michael Waltrip Racing and the continued growth of a sport that has been my home for the past 24 years.”