LVMS - Dale Jr announcement: On Thursday, February 7th, Las Vegas Motor Speedway will announce one of the most unique promotions in motorsports history. The announcement will involve Dale Earnhardt Jr. They are began a two-day countdown to the announcement today [Tuesday, Feb 5th]. Race fans also are being sent flyers and emails to count down to this announcement. Dale Jr. will be available to comment on this announcement during Media Day at Daytona on Thursday.
Dale Jr and adidas Unveil Three Stripe Race Suit at Daytona: #8ale Earnhardt Jr. will debut his new three stripes on February 17 at Daytona 500. Working closely with the adidas Innovation Team, they have created a race suit featuring advanced ClimaCool technology. With extreme temperatures in the car, ClimaCool will lower Dale Jr.'s body temperature and combat fatigue, allowing him to be more alert and responsive in those final laps. Two days prior to the debut of the three stripes on the track, Dale Jr.'s exclusive adidas fan gear will go on sale at The Sports Authority available first in Daytona. Dale Jr.'s official adidas fan apparel line, which includes a variety of men and women's clothing such as t-shirts, jackets, hats and jerseys, will be available at The Sports Authority in Daytona on February 15 in conjunction with Speed Week. The fan collection features the same adidas ClimaCool technology that allows Dale Jr. to stay cool on the track.(adidas / Hill & Knowlton PR)(2-6-2008)
TSN to show all Cup races in 2008: TSN [Canada] announced its 2008 auto racing broadcast schedule - the network's largest ever with a total of 121 races (up from 105 races in 2007) from five different series. TSN's comprehensive schedule features full-season coverage of the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series, the Canadian Tire Series, Formula One and Indy Racing League (IRL). TSN's broadcast schedule features all 39 Sprint Cup races, all 35 Nationwide Series races and the entire 13-race NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. TSN will also have complete coverage of all 18 Formula One races and all 16 IRL races. TSN's live coverage of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series gets underway on February 9 with the first race of the season - the Budweiser Shootout. See complete broadcast schedule at TSN.ca.(2-6-2008)
Johnson visits Washington DC UPDATE: Reigning Sprint Cup Series champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will make a return visit Tuesday to Washington D.C., for a trip highlighted by a White House meeting with President George W. Bush. Johnson will join the President in the Oval Office for a meeting and photo, a yearly tradition for whoever wins the Sprint Cup Series championship. As an American, it's certainly an honor to visit the White House, Johnson said. I have been fortunate over the past few years to have met with President Bush and been a guest in the Oval Office which was amazing considering the history that took place in that room. I know tomorrow's visit will be another great experience. After meeting with the President, Johnson will make a stop on Capitol Hill to meet with both the Senate and House side of the Capitol. First, Johnson will meet with Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Arizona) and other Senate leadership, followed by a visit to the House. The day-long excursion ends with a visit with Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The trip to our nations capitol has become a regular activity for Johnson, who last season became the first driver to win consecutive championships since 1998. This will be Johnsons third visit to the White House. He previously went as part of the top 10 in 2003 and again in 2007 as a first-time champion.(NASCAR PR)(2-4-2008) Statement: President George W. Bush Talks About Meeting With Jimmie Johnson: "You know, one of the things I love about NASCAR is not only are these great athletes, but they're socially minded folks. Chandra [Johnson] and Jimmie [Johnson] and I met several times -- one time at a place where the folks of NASCAR are putting something back into the community to help the less fortunate. In this case it happened to be in a place called Victory Junction, in North Carolina, and it was a fabulous experience. And I want to thank you all very much for taking your fame and lending it to help somebody in need. It's really what makes America a great place. You're leaders on the track and leaders off the track." -- President George W. Bush.(NASCAR)(2-6-2008)
Former Formula One driver Scott Speed and 2007 INDY 500 winner Dario Franchitti are among the open wheel drivers-turned stock car racers entered for the 45th ARCA 200 at Daytona. Both drivers have previous ARCA RE/MAX Series restrictor plate experience via series starts at Talladega Superspeedway in October of 2007.
Speed, who plans to compete full time in the No. 2 Red Bull Toyota for Eddie Sharp Racing in the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series season, finished tenth at Talladega in October. Franchitti finished 17th in a Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates Dodge.
Speed Channel officially launches into HD this Thursday!!
Richmond International Raceway's escalators will be ready in time for the May 2-3 NASCAR doubleheader.
Richmond Internationl Raceways new front stretch escalator system is progressing at a rapid pace, now that two of the six escalators have been installed in the Commonwealth Grandstand.In order to enhance the experience for those fans seated in the Commonwealth Mezzanine and Tower sections, a new escalator system will be in place in time for the May 2-3 NASCAR doubleheader weekend at Americas Premier Short Track.
The escalator system will take fans from the ground level to the Commonwealth Mezzanine and the first row of the CommonwealthTower, which will allow fans in these sections to access their seats easier and quicker than ever.
I wish we got SPEED in HD, but I don't thats going to be happening... at least I don't see it on our HD lineup. Our cable company really needs to offer more HD channels.
It doesn't do me any good either way. I don't have an HD tv. I was watching Pinks the other night and they announced during the commercial break that it was going to be there on Thursday.
ale Earnhardt Jr. will debut his new three stripes on February 17 at Daytona 500. Working closely with the adidas Innovation Team, they have created a race suit featuring advanced ClimaCool technology. With extreme temperatures in the car, ClimaCool will lower Dale Jr.'s body temperature and combat fatigue, allowing him to be more alert and responsive in those final laps. Two days prior to the debut of the three stripes on the track, Dale Jr.'s exclusive adidas fan gear will go on sale at The Sports Authority available first in Daytona. Dale Jr.'s official adidas fan apparel line, which includes a variety of men and women's clothing such as t-shirts, jackets, hats and jerseys, will be available at The Sports Authority in Daytona on February 15 in conjunction with Speed Week. The fan collection features the same adidas ClimaCool technology that allows Dale Jr. to stay cool on the track.(adidas / Hill & Knowlton PR)(2-6-2008) 
