September 2009 - News

• Laps For Charity II Attracts 500 Participants, Raises Record $40,460
• Charity Clay Shoot, Bowling Tournament, Track Walk On Tap For Dickies 500 Race Week In November

FORT WORTH, Texas (September 29, 2009) – Buoyed by 500 vehicles logging 1,500 laps around Texas Motor Speedway, Speedway Children’s Charities-Texas Chapter raised a record $40,460 from Saturday evening’s Laps for Charity II event.

By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service

(September 28, 2009)

Don't blame team owner Rick Hendrick if he's already dusting off a place in the trophy case for this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup championship hardware.

By Reid Spencer

Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service

DOVER, Del. -- Practice makes perfect.

At a Goodyear tire test Aug. 4-5 at Dover International Speedway, Jimmie Johnson got a sneak preview of Sunday's AAA 400. Specifically, he ran and recommended the same tire Goodyear brought back to the track for Sunday's race.

• $20 “Backstretch Buster” Seats Are Most Inexpensive Ever Offered By TMS
• Other Backstretch Ticket Specials Include 7-Eleven Family 4-Pack

FORT WORTH, Texas (September 25, 2009) – Fans still can take advantage of the best ticket price ever offered by Texas Motor Speedway by purchasing “Backstretch Buster” seats for the Nov. 8 Dickies 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, but less than 250 remain.

By Bill Marx
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
 
Here’s a look at the top five in points and five drivers to watch in Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway. All statistical references are for Sprint Cup races at Dover unless otherwise indicated. Driver rating is based on the past nine races at the track.

• Fans Can Take Personal Vehicle Around Texas Motor Speedway For $30  
• Limited Number Of VIP Packages Available That Include Dinner At The Speedway Club

 FORT WORTH, Texas (September 22, 2009) – Fans can enjoy the thrill of racing their personal vehicle around Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday while helping North Texas children in need through Speedway Children’s Charities as the Texas chapter hosts Laps for Charity II.

By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service

(September 20, 2009)

LOUDON, N.H. -- Top seeding in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup must agree with Mark Martin, and on Sunday, he took the first step toward the championship that has eluded him for more than 20 years.