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Circuit Breaks: Atlanta (0)

Information about Atlanta Motor Speedway as well as other attractions, lodging and restaurants in the area around the track.

Terry Labonte: AMS Not a Favorite, Likes Upcoming Richmond (0)

I had a chance to catch up with “Texas” Terry Labonte in the garage area today. He looked as if he was on a mission, but he was gracious enough to give me a quick minute. In our ongoing series, we have been asking drivers what their favorite tracks are on the circuit. Since so many drivers this week have said that Atlanta Motor Speedway, that was a natural lead. Unfortunately, I found out for him, that AMS was just the opposite.

NSCS: What To Expect at Bristol (0)

Need help with your fantasy racing team? Looking for some facts about races past, or just want to know more about the upcoming race this week? Well Toby Christie is here to help, as he breaks down what to watch for in the Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Gas and Go: Episode 10 – Kyle Petty Joins Us (0)

This week, Chris Smith has Kyle Petty on the show to talk about NASCAR, latest rulings, rule changes and most importantly, the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America and the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Great info and great insight on Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski as well as the latest Green/White/Checkered flag finishes. Finally we discuss the 16th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America.

For more information about the 2010 Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, to follow along virtually, or to make a contribution, visit their website at www.kylepettycharityride.com. Updates will be posted daily throughout the duration of the ride.

Hammer Down: Episode 3 – Atlanta Motor Speedway Spring 2010 (1)

Episode 3 of our weekly podcast “Hammer Down” is now available. Each week Toby Christie and Buddy Christie will be recapping the Sprint Cup Series race. This week Toby and Buddy breakdown the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

So please enjoy and comment either here, Twitter or Facebook. We need your thoughts on this podcast. Your comments will help drastically improve the content of future shows.

NCWTS: Don’t Hit Panic Button On Hornaday Just Yet (0)

By: Toby Christie
Ron Hornaday cut a tire in Saturday’s EZ-Go 200 at Atlanta, which sent him to a 34th-place finish. After two events in 2010 Hornaday sits way back in 28th in points. To put his horrid start in perspective, his car owner Kevin Harvick, who won today’s race, has only ran one race this [...]

NNS: PreRace thoughts for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 (0)

As the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) returns to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend of major note, the speedway has extended the reach of SAFER barriers in the exits of Turns 2 and 4 which cuts the racing groove some three feet on the already narrow track. How will this affect the racing? Will it improve it to be similar to the Bristol of old? By slimming the groove in two turns, one could certainly conclude that it would bring back the ‘bump and run’.

NASCAR 2010: It’s All About You (0)

It’s kind of funny how a single word can become a rallying cry for an entire nation. Some notable examples from the past include things like “freedom,” “equality,” and tragically in the past couple of weeks, “Haiti.”

While it can hardly be called new, NASCAR Nation can happily claim a rejuvenated buzzword of its own in 2010. From Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November 2009 through every speech at Champion’s Week in Las Vegas and every announcement made at the annual media tour in Charlotte earlier this week, one small word has been made into a very big deal.

NSCS Race Recap: Kurt Busch Wins Kobalt Tools 500 (0)

HAMPTON, Ga. (March 7, 2010) — Kurt Busch won two races Sunday: the Kobalt Tools 500 and the Carl Edwards 25.

In a race that went 16 laps—nearly 25 miles—past its scheduled distance, after Edwards retaliated against Brad Keselowski for an incident earlier in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Busch took advantage of a strong restart to grab the lead during the second attempt at a green-white-checkered-flag restart and crossed the finish line .482 seconds ahead of runner-up Matt Kenseth.

NSCS: What To Expect at Bristol (0)

Need help with your fantasy racing team? Looking for some facts about races past, or just want to know more about the upcoming race this week? Well Toby Christie is here to help, as he breaks down what to watch for in the Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NNS: PreRace thoughts for the Scotts Turf Builder 300 (0)

As the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) returns to Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend of major note, the speedway has extended the reach of SAFER barriers in the exits of Turns 2 and 4 which cuts the racing groove some three feet on the already narrow track. How will this affect the racing? Will it improve it to be similar to the Bristol of old? By slimming the groove in two turns, one could certainly conclude that it would bring back the ‘bump and run’.

Obama: Importance to Big Three to Stay in NASCAR (1)

President Obama spoke to the media today while honoring Jimmie Johnson his 3-peat as Sprint Cup Champion. While there he talked about other things, including the importance for the Big Three staying committed to NASCAR. Here is how it went down on ESPN today…

NSCS: Kurt Busch Won, What Else Got Lost in Atlanta? (2)

By: Toby Christie
One thing has stolen the headlines for nearly a week… Brad Keselowski and Carl Edwards. Well I think it is time we move past the feud of the century, and take a look at all of the things that were lost in the controversy of Atlanta.
First things first Kurt Busch won the dang [...]

NASCAR Revised Green-White-Checkered Procedure (0)

Revision Allows Additional Attempts Prior To The White Flag
 
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2010) – The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced a revision to one of its race procedures, allowing a maximum of three restart attempts prior to the White Flag under NASCAR’s Green-White-Checkered flag finish. If the leader has [...]

NSCS: What To Expect at Bristol (0)

Need help with your fantasy racing team? Looking for some facts about races past, or just want to know more about the upcoming race this week? Well Toby Christie is here to help, as he breaks down what to watch for in the Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Over The Wall: Episode 40- Ben Trout from Bristol Motor Speedway (0)

Episode 40 of “Over The Wall” is now available. This week we talk to Ben Trout from Bristol Motor Speedway. We also announce another contest to win FREE tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway. Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss anything.

Photos: Martinsville Tums Fast Relief 500-October 25, 2009 (0)

One of our friends, Dave Thompson, was at the Martinsville race this past weekend and provided us with some great photos to enjoy. We thought you all would like to see them as well.

Great Job Dave. Keep up the good work.

The Spotters Nest: Episode 1 – Rocky Ryan (0)

Episode 1 of “The Spotters Nest” is now available. Each episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between RubbingsRacing.com’s, Dave Thompson and a NASCAR spotter. This week we put our spotter spotlight on Rocky Ryan, spotter for Jeff Burton.