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CASTRONEVES Back On Top of the World

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Danica Patrick Starts 12^th in Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/danica_patrick

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Kevin Harvick wins a thriller at Daytona... captures second straight Bud Shoot-out Victory

NASCAR Photo

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http://danspitstopracing.com/kevin_harvick_page

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Gerhart Adds to the Record Books with Historic sixth Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Daytona Victory; Danica Patrick gains valuable experience, survives spin to finish sixth in stock car debut

Dale Earnhardt Jr Takes a Hands off Approach to Danica Patrick's ARCA Racing Series Debut

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/arca_racing

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L.A Clippers Capsize Bulls 90-82

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

Photo By Mark Rotor

Rose Blooms In January...Derrick Is Named To NBA All-Star Roster

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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Sprint Cup Drivers Conduct First Test With New Spoiler During Goodyear Tire Test At Texas Motor Speedway

NASCAR Photo

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/nascar_news

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Bass Pro Shops and RCR Partner to Bring Back Famous No. 3

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/richard_childress_racing 

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Bears Defensive End Gaines Adams Dead at 26

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Derrick Rose Spins the Bulls to thrilling win in Double Overtime 121-119 Friday night.

Photo By Mark Rotor

The Bulls gave their fans a great show on Friday as they now head out on a long and grueling west coast trip.

The man with “all the right moves”

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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Bears Rumble, Vikings Stumble in Prime Time. Bears Prevail 36-30 in Overtime

The Minnesota Vikings lost again Monday night, stumbling for the third time in four games. The defeat gave the New Orleans Saints home field advantagethroughout the NFC playoffs. Beaten by the Bears36-30 when Jay Cutler tossed a 39-yard strike to Devin Aromashodu.

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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MILKA DUNO TO TEST STOCK CAR AT DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY

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Here we go again… Good Jay, Bad Jay. Eagles Beat Bears 24-20.

Another late game winning drive goes for naught.

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Bears can't " Get er Done" again in the Red Zone

The defense showed up and played a stellar game.. but the Red Zone again bites the Bears. Lose 10-6. Jay Cutler has 5 picks, the costliest on the last drive. The Bears have not won in SF since the 1985 Super Bowl Season.. Time to start saying..wait til next year

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Danica Patrick is near a deal to join JR Motorsports

IndCar Series and crossover media star Danica Patrick is nearing completion of a two-year contract with JR Motorsports, the NASCAR Nationwide Series operation owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., and a source close to the negotiations described the talks as being "in the final phase."

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/danica_patrick

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IZOD NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF INDYCAR SERIES


IZOD Brings IndyCar Series a Strong Brand, Bright Future, And Vision For Growth

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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Mustang Debuts On Track At Talladega Nationwide Test Session

NASCAR NASCAR Photo

Nationwide Test Session, November 2, 2009 Talladega Superspeedway.

http://danspitstopracing.com/ford_racing_

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Bears beat the Browns 30-6 get back on winning track

Photo By Scott Krause

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Aric Almirola Pushes Kyle Busch To Talladega Win

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- In 298 previous starts in NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series, owner Billy Ballew never had gotten a 1-2 finish from his teams.

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_camping_world_truck_series

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2009 Photo By Mark Rotor

Lets get Ready to Rumble... Bulls kick off 2009/10 Season against the Spurs.. Rose Expected to start...

Chicago Bulls Kick off 2009-2010 Season…  A few new faces… Look to continue and build on the success of last season … Beating the Spurs 92-85 in home opener.

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 12 Verizon Dodge, helps unveil the new car that is scheduled to make its first laps on Monday during a test at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR Photos

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Bears Stumble... Fumble in the Jungle in Cincinatti......

The Chicago Bears suffered one of the worst losses in recent memory.. 45-10 as Cedric Benson took it to his old team and rushed for a career high 189 yards and 1 touchdown.

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Ford today teamed with Roush Fenway Racing and Con-way Freight to unveil the No. 16 Con-way Freight Mustang with driver Colin Braun at Roush-Fenway Racing headquarters in Concord, N.C. The Mustang will be Ford's new car model in the NASCAR Nationwide Series beginning with four races in 2010.

NASCAR Photo

More Photos of the new NASCAR Mustang can be found on the Roush-Fenway & Ford Racing pages...

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FRANCHITTI WINS AT HOMESTEAD-MIAMI TO CLINCH SERIES TITLE

HOMESTEAD, Fla., (Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009) - Dario Franchitti claimed his second IndyCar Series championship by winning the Firestone Indy 300 on Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Bears Run their way to victory. Beat Lions 48-24

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Blame it on Rio

Like sweet, sultry samba music, Rio hit all the right notes. Chicago had Barack Obama. Tokyo had $4 billion in the bank. Madrid had powerful friends. But none of that mattered. Rio de Janeiro had the enchanting story — of about 400 million sports-mad people on a giant untapped and vibrant continent yearning, hoping, that the Olympics finally might come to them. And the International Olympic Committee was hooked.

Imagine.....Next time for Chicago?
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Jay Cutler Redeems himself… shows everyone why he was brought here.

Cutler was nearly perfect tonight.. And the Bears battered defense rose to the task to “Steel” a win from the defending Super Bowl Champs. 17-14.

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Costly Game for the Bears Sunday Night... not only did they lose the game.. They lost thier star player for the season.

Chicago Bears Linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist -- a major blow for a team with high expectations. Team spokesman Jim Christman confirmed a Chicago Tribune report, saying "Brian did have surgery this morning and he is out for the remainder of the season." Urlacher had said in a text message to the newspaper that his “season is over.”

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Mike Skinner Wins In Iowa

Race Photo By Joe Paolella

Austin Dillon Brings Richard Childress Racing Back To Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2009) – Austin Dillon will be making his series debut this weekend and with that, he’ll return Richard Childress Racing to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 1999

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The Bears face Cleveland… a final chance to “fine tune” for the regular season

The Chicago Bears (2-1) will wrap up the 2009 preseason this Thursday night when they host the Cleveland Browns (2-1).

After defeating the Broncos 27-17 in Denver Sunday night, the Bears are now assured a .500 or better mark in the preseason for the fifth time in Lovie Smith’s six year tenure as Bears head coach.

The Bears 1^st team defense has allowed just 16 points in this pre season in three games. The 1^st team defense allowed just three points in the first half play against the NY Giants. The following game against the Broncos, the 1^st team D allowed a scant ten points in two-and-half quarters.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Bears put up 34 total points in two previous games (17 each)

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Briscoe wins a thriller at Chicagoland Speedway.. Beats Dixon.

Scoth Dixon again a bridesmade again..

Victory Victory Lane Photo by Mark Rotor

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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Brandon Wagner #32 Claims Pole For Chicagoland 100 at Joliet

Photo By Mark Rotor

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Kyle Busch Wins Inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Event at Chicagoland Speedway

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Briscoe Claims Pole for Peak Anti-Freeze And Motor Oil Indy 300

Briscoe Went out at 2:58 PM and bumped Castroveves with a speed of 215.364 mph.

Photo By Dan Peters

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INDY Car Practice at Chicagoland Speedway 8/28/09

Briscoe Sets up his Steering Wheel before practice..

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicagoland_speedway

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NASCAR Camping World Practice at Chicagoland Speedway 8/28/09

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FASTENAL TO SPONSOR CARL EDWARDS IN NATIONWIDE SERIES
BEGINNING IN 2010

Concord, N.C. (August 24, 2009) - Roush Fenway Racing announced that they have signed Fastenal to a multi-year contract to sponsor Carl Edwards in the Nationwide Series beginning in 2010.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/roush-fenway_racing

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Bears  “First Team” looked sharp in Pre Season Home Opener

Jay Cutler showed the Bears and their fans why they traded for him in the off –season. He ended his night with a stellar 117.8 quarterback rating. Yes it’s the pre-season, but it was a much improved performance compared to the previous game against the Bills last Saturday in Buffalo.

Photo By Joe Paolella

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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He's Back....

Brett Favre's latest retirement lasted all of three weeks. The three-time MVP has done an about-face for the second time in as many years and will play for the Vikings this season. "I felt I did everything I possibly could do to get where I need to be," Favre said Tuesday. "You're 39, your arm may not feel like it did at 21.

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Keselowski Smokes em' at Iowa

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr Captures Inaugural Pole For the U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway.

Pole Speed of 135.135 MPH

Photo By Dan Peters

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 Brickyard "Double" Johnson backs up 2008 win with late charge.. claims 2009 Allstate 400

No tire issues in site... Johnson does impressive burnout

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/allstate_400_at_the_brickyard

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 Edwards Wins at O'Reilly.. beats Kyle Busch

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Rain...Rain go away... Rain delays track activities at the Brickyard

Photo Above By Mark Rotor

Not much activity at the race track this morning.. Stay tuned

Photos By Dan Peters

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Mark Martin Holds off Gordon for Exciting Win at Chicagoland Speedway

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicagoland_speedway

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Logano Takes Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland

Photo By Dan Peters

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David Gilliland goes up in smoke during 1st Cup Practice at Chicagoland Speedway

Photos By Dan Peters

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Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair,  whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron identified the woman as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, whom he called a “friend” of McNair’s. She had a single gunshot wound to the head.

Police said the 36-year-old McNair was found on the sofa in the living room, and Kazemi was very close to him on the floor. Aaron said the gun was not “readily apparent” when police first arrived.

Autopsies were planned for Sunday.

Aaron said McNair’s wife, Mechelle, is “very distraught.”

“At this juncture, we do not believe she is involved,” he said. “Nothing has been ruled out, but as far as actively looking for a suspect tonight, the answer would be no.”

Fred McNair, Steve McNair’s oldest brother, said some family members likely will travel to Nashville on Monday to consult with Steve McNair’s wife.

“It’s still kind of hard to believe,” Fred McNair said. “He was the greatest person in the world. He gave back to the community. He loved kids and he wanted to be a role model to kids.”

He said he did not know who Kazemi was.

The bodies were discovered Saturday afternoon by McNair’s longtime friend Wayne Neeley, who said he rents the condo with McNair.

Aaron said Neeley told authorities he went into the condo, saw McNair on the sofa and Kazemi on the floor but walked first into the kitchen before going back into the living room, where he saw the blood.

Neeley then called a friend, who alerted authorities.

Police said a witness saw McNair arrive at the condo in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Saturday and that Kazemi’s vehicle was already there. The condominium is located within walking distance of an area filled with restaurants and nightspots, a few blocks from the Cumberland River and within view of the Titans’ stadium.

Two days ago, Nashville police arrested Kazemi on a DUI charge while driving a 2007 Escalade registered to her and McNair. McNair was in the front seat, but didn’t break the law and was allowed to leave by taxi.

The arrest affidavit said Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath, but refused a breathalyzer test, saying “she was not drunk, she was high.”

In June, McNair opened a restaurant near the Tennessee State University campus. It was closed Saturday evening, but had become a small memorial, where flowers, candles and notes had been placed outside the door.

On the restaurant’s windows were messages: “We will miss you Steve” and “We love you Steve.”

A note attached to a small blue teddy bear read, “We will never forget you, Steve. Once a Titan, always a Titan.”

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Bowyer Wins At Daytona In Overtime
 
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- With cars spinning wildly behind him in Turn 4, Clint Bowyer claimed his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the season and the seventh of his career in Friday night's Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_nationwide_series

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Taylor Earnhardt Completes First Runs in RCR No. 3 Chevrolet Her Father Made Famous

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The End of an Era…Tony George Steps Down from From IRL.. The Series Future uncertain?

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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DIXON WINS AT RICHMOND, TIES HORNISH'S ALL-TIME VICTORY RECORD

 

 

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Carl Edwards for second straight year..1st victory of the year.. at the Milwaukee Mile..

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Happy Birthday Ron... Dominates and wins Copart 200

Photo (Above)  By Summer Peters

Indy Car Series in Iowa this weekend... The Iowa Corn 250

For Race Preview .....

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/iowa_speedway

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Logano Wins at Pocono

 

LONG POND PA (6-6-09) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie Joey Logano turned his test and tune day Saturday afternoon at Pocono Raceway into an ARCA RE/MAX Series triumph. http://www.danspitstopracing.com/arca_racing http://www.danspitstopracing.com/joey_logano ______________________________________________

 

Penske to buy Saturn, Return Marque to its “Original Roots

General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, both companies said Friday.

For Complete Story ... Visit The Automotive News & Penske Racing Pages:

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/automotive_news

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/penske_racing

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DIXON WINS AT MILWAUKEE..TAKES POINTS LEAD

Photo By Mark Rotor

IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon became the first driver to win for the second time in 2009, taking the checkered flag at The Milwaukee Mile ahead of last year’s winner Ryan Briscoe, who dominated for most of the race.

Dixon also took over the points lead for the first time since the end of the 2008 season.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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BRISCOE WINS POLE FOR ABC SUPPLY/A.J. FOYT 225

 

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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Every Rose has its thorn?

Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson defended the men’s basketball program Thursday, saying the school checks out all potential players.

He would not confirm that Derrick Rose, who led Memphis to the 2008 national title game, is at the center of an NCAA investigation of major violations during that season.

Full Story on Bulls Page

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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You’re Out… Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Dale Eanhardt, Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have a new crew chief starting with this weekend’s race at Dover because of a slump that has dragged deep into the season.

Tony Eury Jr. was removed as crew chief of Earnhardt’s No. 88 team Thursday. The two are cousins and have worked together during Earnhardt’s entire career.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/dale_earnhardt_jr_page

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Paul Tracy Named To Drive No. 14 in the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile

HOUSTON May 26, 2009 – Like politics, racing has been known to make strange bedfellows.  Two outspoken stars of the sport have joined forces for the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225 at Milwaukee this weekend.  A.J. Foyt has hired veteran driver Paul Tracy to replace injured Vitor Meira to drive the No. 14 ABC Supply Indy car.  It is Tracy’s first time driving for Foyt;  at this point, it is a one race deal.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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CASTRONEVES EARNS RECORD $3 MILLION FOR THIRD ‘500’ VICTORY

Helio Castroneves earned a record $3,048,005 from an overall purse of $14,315,315 for his emotional victory May 24 in the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/helio_castroneves

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/indianapolis_500

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Hot Times at the Indy 500

Castroneves nearly Perfect

Castroneves capped a perfect month of May with the biggest win of all, pulling away to capture his third Indianapolis 500 just 5 1/2 weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges.

For complete story.... http://www.danspitstopracing.com/indianapolis_500

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The 2009 Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade

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Chicago Bulls Make some changes... in the Front Office

Gar Forman has been promoted to general manager of the Chicago Bulls, replacing John Paxson, who will remain with the team as executive vice president of basketball operations.

The Bulls announced the move Wednesday in a release promoting a Thursday news conference.

Forman has been director of player personnel the past five years. He joined the organization as a scout in 1998 and became the team’s director of player personnel in January 2004.

Paxson is expected to retain a major say in personnel moves, but was not immediately available for comment Wednesday. He had been GM since April 2003, when he was officially hired as executive vice president of basketball operations.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony To Be Held In Las Vegas

 

NASCAR Nationwide Series And NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Events To Be Held in Miami
Grand-Am Banquet Moved To Hollywood, Fla.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that Las Vegas formally becomes the “Official Host City of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week.” NASCAR’s annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony will be held at the Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. The move to Las Vegas provides for greater flexibility for driver and fan events.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events will be combined and held at the Loews Miami Beach on Monday, Nov. 23. The Grand-Am Rolex Series banquet will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. on Monday, Oct. 12.

NASCAR had held the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event in New York City every year since 1981. After exploring several options, NASCAR formed a partnership with Las Vegas Events, making the change of venue a reality.

“I can’t say enough about the warm reception from Las Vegas,” said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. “Las Vegas really made it a priority to get the awards ceremony moved there. We were able to come to an agreement on reasonable room blocks, banquet facilities, and approvals to hold fan activities on the famous Las Vegas Strip.”

“I also want to thank New York City and especially the Waldorf=Astoria for being such an important part of NASCAR’s history over the years. We look forward to a continued presence in the Big Apple where we have so many dedicated fans,” said France.

“Las Vegas is known for having marquee special events and this partnership further enhances the relationship between Las Vegas and NASCAR,” said President/CEO Rossi Ralenkotter of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “The strength of the Las Vegas brand leveraged with the brand of NASCAR will generate increased awareness and excitement.”

“We are certainly proud to be the host city for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week and Awards Ceremony,” said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. “The addition of this prestigious event provides another dimension to our December calendar. This is a great way to end the year and highlight the achievements of NASCAR’s best drivers and crews.”

Las Vegas is a current race market where the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Activities being planned for the days leading up to the Awards Ceremony include the return of the “Victory Lap,” a procession of the top 10 NSCS drivers in their race cars, the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon, the Pit Stop Tour and the NASCAR Street Tour to include stock cars and mobile marketing units placed throughout the city.

The awards ceremony for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be consolidated in south Florida. This is designed to provide another great venue for the ceremony as well as help save NNS teams from making an additional trip following the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The top-five finishers from the NNS and NCWTS will be honored at the combined banquet celebration.

The Grand-Am Rolex Series banquet this year moves to the Seminole Hard Rock the Monday after its October season finale, also at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The change in venue also provides a great location for the banquet and helps teams manage budgets by reducing extra travel and accommodations following the season.

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Chicago Bulls Basketball

Photos by Mark Rotor

 

Tyrus Thomas Gives Chicago an Unexpected Scoring Boost

Ben Gordon Comes Alive

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Mark Martin... Still going strong