NASCAR’s Business Model Hits the Wall

The Associated Press (AP) has reported Brian France, CEO of NASCAR, has directed his management to work with teams in developing new business models that can help them withstand the current economic crisis. As we are all aware, NASCAR teams rely on corporate sponsorship to fund the majority of their operating budgets, which is substantially [...]

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A Dream Turned Realty – Making History with Toyota

Today marks the 4th anniversary of Toyota’s first NASCAR Victory during the Line-x 200 at Michigan International Speedway — (July 31, 2004). It was the 13th race for Toyota and my race team (Bang Racing). That historic day in NASCAR; also became a day I will not soon forget. Toyota and I made NASCAR [...]

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Update: GM Cutting Back on NASCAR Spending

According to the Associated Press (AP) today, General Motors officially announced their first round of motorsports spending cuts. Troubled General Motors has notified two racetracks that operate NASCAR events that their current contracts will not be renewed as part of an overall $10 billion cost-cutting program.
Speedway Motorsports Inc., which owns eight tracks that hold NASCAR [...]

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The Reality of an IndyCar Champion

2007 Indy 500 Champion – Check, 2007 IndyCar Championship – Check, Superstar Actress Wife - Check, NASCAR Sponsor – Only in his Dreams.
In 2007 Dario Franchitti was one of the most accomplished drivers in American motorsports. When he moved from IndyCar (IRL) to NASCAR in 2008 he was full of hopes and dreams for [...]

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A Gift to Big E from Dale Jr.

Dale Jr. had a victorious day in the LifeLock 400 at Michigan International Speedway – and ended an endless streak of 76 races. A win could not have come on a better day – Father’s Day. Earnhardt’s much anticipated first win of 2008 was achieved through a brilliant combination of strategy from cousin [...]

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Toyota’s 1st NASCAR Victory – Bang Racing

Brooklyn, M.I., Aug. 1, 2004 – Travis Kvapil stepped into his sponsor’s suite at Michigan International Speedway on Friday and with his usual, quiet candor asked a foretelling question as he was drawn to the brightly-colored yellow and black Line-X logo decorating the infield grass just outside the window.
“If I win tomorrow, I’m going to [...]

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Toyota and Chevy Truck teams announced for 2004

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Toyota officially became part of NASCAR’s Craftsman Truck series on Friday, announcing agreements with four teams for the 2004 season.
Bill Davis Racing, Innovative Motorsports Inc., Waltrip Racing Inc. and Bang Racing, all new to the series, will field Toyota Tundra trucks in the season-opening event Feb. 13 at Daytona International Speedway.

 

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