Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Aric Almirola Got Screwed!
Anyone else besides me believe that Aric Almirola got the shaft? Kyle Busch went below the yellow line and won the race. NASCAR says that because Kyle was sideways, that rule wasn't enforced. What a bunch of bull poop!
Kyle Busch should not have won. This is based on what NASCAR said about Regan Smith winning Talladega in 2008 and then getting that win stripped. Regan had said he was forced down below the yellow line by Tony Stewart and had to stay below the line or cause a 25-car pile-up. NASCAR's response was, "You cannot cross the line and advance your position, period."
I guess we all can agree to disagree on this particular subject. The replays aren't conclusive to show whether Kyle was actually forced or if he just got loose. In my humble opinion, I believe Aric maintained his line and did not deviate from it.
Kyle Busch should not have won. This is based on what NASCAR said about Regan Smith winning Talladega in 2008 and then getting that win stripped. Regan had said he was forced down below the yellow line by Tony Stewart and had to stay below the line or cause a 25-car pile-up. NASCAR's response was, "You cannot cross the line and advance your position, period."
I guess we all can agree to disagree on this particular subject. The replays aren't conclusive to show whether Kyle was actually forced or if he just got loose. In my humble opinion, I believe Aric maintained his line and did not deviate from it.
NASCAR vice president Hunter dies at 71
By Official Release
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jim Hunter, NASCAR vice president of corporate communications, whose career in motorsports spanned portions of six decades as both a journalist and public relations professional, passed away Friday in Daytona Beach, Fla., following a 12-month battle with cancer. He was 71.
"Jim Hunter was one of NASCAR's giants," said NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France. "For more than 40 years, Jim was part of NASCAR and its history. He loved the sport, but loved the people even more. It seems as if everyone in the sport called him a friend. Jim will forever be missed by the NASCAR community. Our sympathies go out to his entire family."
Added NASCAR president Mike Helton: "Jim was a uniquely talented man that cannot be replaced. He was a great friend and mentor to so many in the sport. His influence will remain with and be carried on by so many of the people he touched. This is a sad day for Jim's family and his extended, NASCAR family."
As a young man growing up in his native South Carolina, Hunter was a football and baseball player at the University of South Carolina. Those years preceded a future of being immersed in the sports world, primarily motorsports. Hunter learned motorsports from both sides by working as a newspaper reporter/editor and a public relations representative.
As a member of the media, Hunter was sports editor of the Columbia Record newspaper; he had an award-winning stint at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; he was a columnist for Stock Car Racing magazine; and he authored a number of books, including a widely-read biography on NASCAR great David Pearson, entitled 21 Forever.
On the public relations side, Hunter broke into that business in the 1960s, with Dodge's motorsports operation. He handled public relations for a number of top IndyCar drivers before going on to become the public relations director at his beloved Darlington Raceway and Talladega Superspeedway.
In 1983, Hunter was named to his first executive position in his first NASCAR stint, becoming NASCAR's vice president of administration. In 1993 he was named president of Darlington Raceway and corporate vice president of the International Speedway Corporation. He remained at Darlington until 2001 when he accepted an offer from then-NASCAR chairman and CEO Bill France Jr. to return to Daytona Beach to lead an expanded public relations effort aimed at responding to the needs of burgeoning media coverage.
Hunter won numerous awards during his career, including: the Hugh Deery Memorial Award in 1988; South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development in 1994; South Carolina Tourism Ambassador of the Year in 1997; the National Motorsports Press Association's Joe Littlejohn Award in 2005; and the Buddy Shuman Award in 2006.
Hunter is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ann Hunter; his children, Scott Hunter and Amy McKernan and his grandchildren Dakota Hunter, and Hunter and Luke McKernan.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to The NASCAR Foundation or Hospice of Volusia/Flagler County. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jim Hunter, NASCAR vice president of corporate communications, whose career in motorsports spanned portions of six decades as both a journalist and public relations professional, passed away Friday in Daytona Beach, Fla., following a 12-month battle with cancer. He was 71.
"Jim Hunter was one of NASCAR's giants," said NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France. "For more than 40 years, Jim was part of NASCAR and its history. He loved the sport, but loved the people even more. It seems as if everyone in the sport called him a friend. Jim will forever be missed by the NASCAR community. Our sympathies go out to his entire family."
Added NASCAR president Mike Helton: "Jim was a uniquely talented man that cannot be replaced. He was a great friend and mentor to so many in the sport. His influence will remain with and be carried on by so many of the people he touched. This is a sad day for Jim's family and his extended, NASCAR family."
As a young man growing up in his native South Carolina, Hunter was a football and baseball player at the University of South Carolina. Those years preceded a future of being immersed in the sports world, primarily motorsports. Hunter learned motorsports from both sides by working as a newspaper reporter/editor and a public relations representative.
As a member of the media, Hunter was sports editor of the Columbia Record newspaper; he had an award-winning stint at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; he was a columnist for Stock Car Racing magazine; and he authored a number of books, including a widely-read biography on NASCAR great David Pearson, entitled 21 Forever.
On the public relations side, Hunter broke into that business in the 1960s, with Dodge's motorsports operation. He handled public relations for a number of top IndyCar drivers before going on to become the public relations director at his beloved Darlington Raceway and Talladega Superspeedway.
In 1983, Hunter was named to his first executive position in his first NASCAR stint, becoming NASCAR's vice president of administration. In 1993 he was named president of Darlington Raceway and corporate vice president of the International Speedway Corporation. He remained at Darlington until 2001 when he accepted an offer from then-NASCAR chairman and CEO Bill France Jr. to return to Daytona Beach to lead an expanded public relations effort aimed at responding to the needs of burgeoning media coverage.
Hunter won numerous awards during his career, including: the Hugh Deery Memorial Award in 1988; South Carolina Ambassador for Economic Development in 1994; South Carolina Tourism Ambassador of the Year in 1997; the National Motorsports Press Association's Joe Littlejohn Award in 2005; and the Buddy Shuman Award in 2006.
Hunter is survived by his wife of 48 years, Ann Hunter; his children, Scott Hunter and Amy McKernan and his grandchildren Dakota Hunter, and Hunter and Luke McKernan.
In lieu of flowers the family asked that donations be made to The NASCAR Foundation or Hospice of Volusia/Flagler County. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Make A Wish Ride
The Dale Jr. Foundation held their first Dale Jr. Day on October 18th, at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. With the help of the NASCAR Racing Experience, fans purchased the opportunity ride laps with NASCAR driver Dale Jr. or get behind the wheel themselves! The day started with a Q&A session and photos with Dale Jr. at the Media Center and ended at the track. An anonymous donor gifted a ride to Make-A-Wish kid, Dyllan Ford from Mooresboro NC. It was a special day for 9-year-old Dyllan who gave watchers a thumbs up as he took off with Dale Jr. in the No. 88 Amp Energy/National Guard Chevrolet!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
NASCAR moving to ethanol fuel mix for '11
By Official Release
October 16, 2010
02:28 PM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Saturday it will race with E15 fuel in its three national touring series in 2011. Sunoco Green E15 is a 15-percent ethanol blend using American-made ethanol from corn grown by American farmers.
"NASCAR is committed to being an environmental leader, and the sport has taken significant steps over the years toward conservation by introducing measurable, best-in-class initiatives in recycling, alternative energy, and carbon mitigation," said Brian France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR.
"The transition to Sunoco Green E15 takes our long-term sustainability strategy to the next level. Sunoco Green E15 is good for racing, good for the environment and good for America. While fueling the same close, door-to-door racing that thrills our fans, American ethanol creates jobs in the United States, helps foster energy independence, and continues the greening of our sport."
"Since 2004, Sunoco has produced and delivered to NASCAR the world's best racing fuel flawlessly in a challenging, high-stakes environment," said Bob Owens, senior vice president of Sunoco. "We're proud to be part of NASCAR's dedication to conservation with Sunoco Green E15 -- the ultimate high-test ethanol fuel blend. In our six years as official fuel partner, Sunoco has changed with the times by helping NASCAR transition to unleaded fuel, and now we are eager to produce for the sport a high-performance ethanol blend."
Sunoco Green E15 will be blended at Sunoco's fuel facility in Marcus Hook, Pa., which provides high-performance race fuel to NASCAR teams at no cost to them. The American-grown and American-made corn ethanol will come in part from Sunoco's new ethanol plant in Fulton, N.Y. The new fuel will be pumped directly from tankers at the track, rather than from on-site underground storage tanks.
NASCAR team engine builders have been testing the Sunoco Green E15 for several months, and reports have been very positive. In fact, many have reported achieving more horsepower with Sunoco Green E15.
"With Sunoco Green E15, we are leading by example, showing that this renewable fuel -- which reduces greenhouse gas emissions -- works in the most demanding racing environment in the world," said Dr. Mike Lynch, managing director for Green Innovation for NASCAR. "NASCAR and Sunoco look forward to highlighting the efforts of the whole racing community to transition to Sunoco Green E15 in time for the Daytona 500 -- from its manufacture all the way to the race track."
October 16, 2010
02:28 PM EDT
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Saturday it will race with E15 fuel in its three national touring series in 2011. Sunoco Green E15 is a 15-percent ethanol blend using American-made ethanol from corn grown by American farmers.
"NASCAR is committed to being an environmental leader, and the sport has taken significant steps over the years toward conservation by introducing measurable, best-in-class initiatives in recycling, alternative energy, and carbon mitigation," said Brian France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR.
"The transition to Sunoco Green E15 takes our long-term sustainability strategy to the next level. Sunoco Green E15 is good for racing, good for the environment and good for America. While fueling the same close, door-to-door racing that thrills our fans, American ethanol creates jobs in the United States, helps foster energy independence, and continues the greening of our sport."
"Since 2004, Sunoco has produced and delivered to NASCAR the world's best racing fuel flawlessly in a challenging, high-stakes environment," said Bob Owens, senior vice president of Sunoco. "We're proud to be part of NASCAR's dedication to conservation with Sunoco Green E15 -- the ultimate high-test ethanol fuel blend. In our six years as official fuel partner, Sunoco has changed with the times by helping NASCAR transition to unleaded fuel, and now we are eager to produce for the sport a high-performance ethanol blend."
Sunoco Green E15 will be blended at Sunoco's fuel facility in Marcus Hook, Pa., which provides high-performance race fuel to NASCAR teams at no cost to them. The American-grown and American-made corn ethanol will come in part from Sunoco's new ethanol plant in Fulton, N.Y. The new fuel will be pumped directly from tankers at the track, rather than from on-site underground storage tanks.
NASCAR team engine builders have been testing the Sunoco Green E15 for several months, and reports have been very positive. In fact, many have reported achieving more horsepower with Sunoco Green E15.
"With Sunoco Green E15, we are leading by example, showing that this renewable fuel -- which reduces greenhouse gas emissions -- works in the most demanding racing environment in the world," said Dr. Mike Lynch, managing director for Green Innovation for NASCAR. "NASCAR and Sunoco look forward to highlighting the efforts of the whole racing community to transition to Sunoco Green E15 in time for the Daytona 500 -- from its manufacture all the way to the race track."
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Update on Shane Hmiel
Update on Shane Hmiel (from the family): Shane's neck is broken in two places and his back. He is not awake yet but arms showed signs of movement and he seemed to notice tone of his mom's voice.
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Shane Hmiel Involved In Nasty USAC Wreck
Thank you to Clance' for informing me of this:
As most of you know Shane Hmiel drove for NASCAR until he tested positive for drugs. He has been racing in the USAC circuit and was qualifying for the SUMAR Classic when he had a horrific wreck.
From what I read Shane lost control on the dirt track and "cart-wheeled" his car violently into a wall.
He was airlifted to the hospital where he was put into a "medically induced" coma. As of this post he was listed as "stable but in critical condition".
As most of you know Shane Hmiel drove for NASCAR until he tested positive for drugs. He has been racing in the USAC circuit and was qualifying for the SUMAR Classic when he had a horrific wreck.
From what I read Shane lost control on the dirt track and "cart-wheeled" his car violently into a wall.
He was airlifted to the hospital where he was put into a "medically induced" coma. As of this post he was listed as "stable but in critical condition".
Monday, October 04, 2010
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