What To Watch For: Emory Health Care 500 In Atlanta

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is coming off of it’s last bye week of the year. In the off week however the NASCAR Nationwide Series kept us on the edge of our seats with a thrilling photo finish at Montreal. However this week is a totally different beast as NASCAR rolls into one of the fastest tracks on the circuit Atlanta Motor Speedway for the Emory Health Care 500.

Here are five things to keep an eye on this weekend.

NASCAR: Marketing/Communications Overhaul Will Do A World Of Good

By: Toby Christie So far in the 2010 NASCAR season drivers have taken the gloves off. NASCAR has overhauled the rule book thus allowing the drivers to police themselves. What we have seen as a result is incredible, yet unpredictable racing week in and week out. We now have the long awaited rivalries and emotion [...]

NNS: Boris Said Wins, Ambrose Devastated Again In Montreal

The Nationwide race at Montreal on Sunday was a war of attrition. First Marcos Ambrose had mechanical failures, then Carl Edwards.

However in the end, the fans were treated to a finish for the ages from Boris Said and Max Papis.

Fan Tips for Those Attending the Emory Healthcare 500 Race Weekend

Below are some tips that will help ensure fans have a memorable, exciting visit to Atlanta Motor Speedway during the 2010 Emory Healthcare 500 Labor Day NASCAR night racing weekend.

NASCAR Twitter Profile: @missouriracefan

A huge NASCAR fan, she only started following our great sport about 6 years ago but she has a lot of enthusiasm for her favorite drivers and tracks. I love how she got interested in all this. Her husband and son had gone to watch a race at someplace called “The Brickyard.”

NCWTS – Jennifer Jo Cobb: A Racer on the Move

Recently, I was lucky enough to sit down with Jennifer Jo Cobb before the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Darlington. If you don’t know much about Jennifer, or haven’t seen her drive yet, don’t worry, you will.

Gas and Go: Episode 17 – Wesley Sherrill, Car Chief for Kyle Busch Stops By

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This week, Chris Smith gets to sit down with Wesley Sherrill, the car chief of the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. We talk about not only winning three contingency awards this weekend, but we also talk about the historic sweep of all three series at Bristol. Talks about how much momentum plays in this type of win. We also have a candid conversation on the advantages of running in multiple series with the COT. We preview Atlanta Motor Speedway a bit and talk about the schedule changes recently announced. A great show, enjoy and make sure you comment with your thoughts!

NSCS: Did Kyle Busch’s Attitude Overshadow Amazing Feat?

Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway Kyle Busch cruised to a record-setting performance, the likes of which has never been seen before in the history of NASCAR.

Busch swept the entire week of events at arguably NASCAR’s most difficult track.

However did his attitude overshadow his amazing accomplishment?

NASCAR: Harvick Collects Three Post Race Awards During Chase-Clinching Win

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 17, 2010) – Kevin Harvick and the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing team used a strategic call by crew chief Gil Martin to take the checkered flag, clinch a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and win three post-race contingency awards at Sunday’s CARFAX 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Martin collected his fifth DirecTV Crew Chief of the Race Award this season, taking the lead in the race for the annual award.

Over the Wall: Episode 51 – AMS President Ed Clark Joins Us

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This week, Chris Smith sits down with Atlanta Motor Speedway President and General Manager Ed Clark to talk about the loss of a race in 2011, as well as his rise to success in the sport of NASCAR. We also look at some of the history of AMS as we celebrate 50 years of racing at Atlanta. Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss anything.