Motor Sports Newswire
1 - NASCAR Media Group and Automotive Broadcasting Network Ink Deal
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Automotive Broadcasting Network™ (ABN), auto retailing’s first private television network fueled by CBS, today announced that the company has entered an agreement with NASCAR Media Group to deliver weekly NASCAR racing video recaps...
2 - Geekmobile Tops 200 MPH but is, Unfortunately, Not Street Legal
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-September 25, 2009 - It’s not the usual shape, but the colors and the logo are unmistakable; that’s a Geekmobile getting ready to circle the track at Dover International Speedway. Traveling at speeds that would easily get a Geek Squad Agent fired, Elliott Sadler...
3 - Edmunds.com Forecasts September Auto Sales: Industry Down Over 40 Percent from Cash for Clunkers Boon
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 742,000 units, a 22.9 percent decrease from September 2008 and a 41.1 percent decrease from August 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for...
4 - Governor Markell Promotes Responsible Tailgating at Delaware Race
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun (TURF) expands its responsible consumption message into Delaware’s auto racing. Joined by Governor Jack Markell, TURF promotes responsible tailgating to spectators traveling to the state’s biggest auto...
5 - Hanesbrands Inc. and Its Champion and Duofold Apparel Brands Launch Mount Everest Expedition to Test Innovative Apparel and Inspire Others to Achieve Their Own Everest
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc. announced today that its Champion and Duofold apparel brands are going to the top of the world, leading a Mount Everest expedition to drive brand awareness and showcase the company’s research and development innovation and...
6 - Jack Daniel’s to Conclude NASCAR Program
LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Brown-Forman (NYSE:BFB) (NYSE:BFA), one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits business, will conclude its Jack Daniel’s NASCAR program and will not extend its sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing’s No. 07 team. A...
7 - O’Neill and Orange 21 Sign a Global Licensing Deal to Launch New Eyewear Line
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - O’Neill and Orange 21 (NASDAQ:ORNG) are pleased to announce an agreement whereby Orange 21 will design and develop O'Neill Eyewear under a license agreement. The agreement sees Orange 21 working closely with O’Neill’s designers to design...
8 - Penn National Gaming Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cordish’s Interest in Proposed Destination Gaming Resort at Kansas Speedway
WYOMISSING, Pa. & KANSAS CITY, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“the Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement, subject to local and regulatory approvals and certain other...
9 - ATV Manufacturers: Stay of Enforcement on CPSIA Lead Content Limit Not Working; Legislative Fix Needed
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use issued the following statement in conjunction with today's House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Oversight Hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA): "The...
10 - ModSpace to Sponsor #83 Race Car in ARCA RE/MAX Series
BERWYN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - ModSpace, the nation’s leading provider of modular buildings and storage, announced today that it is the proud sponsor of Nick Igdalsky, who will drive the #83 ModSpace/American Red Cross Ford fielded by Andy Belmont Racing in the ARCA RE/MAX Series...
11 - Mobile Commons, 9/11 Memorial and NASCAR Partner on “Text to Remember” Program
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Mobile Commons, Inc., a pioneer of easy-to-use technology for mobile marketing campaigns, today announced its partnership with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and NASCAR in launching the “Text to Remember” program. The program’s...
12 - Sadler to Sport Insignia Green at Richmond
STATESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Elliott Sadler, driver of the No.19 Best Buy Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be “seeing green” and looking for the checkered flag on Sat., Sept. 12 at the Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. At the race, Sadler...
13 - Burger King Corp. and Tony Stewart Gear up for National Promotion Featuring Multi-Tiered Campaign
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart, who is currently leading the championship point standings as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing. The campaign...
14 - Copart Announces Sponsorship of the Legendary Kenny Bernstein Dragster for 2010 NHRA Season
CLERMONT, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 6, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a leading online vehicle auction, is proud to announce that the company will be the primary sponsor for Kenny Bernstein’s legendary Top Fuel team in the National Hot Rod Association’s 2010 season. “We feel this new...
15 - Dragon Dojo Martial Arts® Named ‘Official Small Business of NASCAR®, Courtesy of Office Depot®’
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2009 - Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that Dragon Dojo Martial Arts® of Panama City, Florida, has been named the fifth annual “Official Small Business of NASCAR, Courtesy of Office...
16 - Auto Racing Fans Join Top Champion Drivers in Popular New Website Animation
ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Auto racing fans are flocking by the thousands to a new animated website video that allows you to join racing champions Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin to see who gets the checkered flag. At www.raceyourfaceoff.com, you...
17 - Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 26 – September 2, 2009)
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 26 – September 2, 2009. ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME PITTSBURGH — H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Partners with World Food Program to Fight...
18 - Safe Riding Tips from the ATV Safety Institute for this Holiday Weekend
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 2, 2009 - As the nation prepares to enjoy the Labor Day holiday weekend, the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, along with the major manufacturers and distributors of ATVs in the United States, would like to reinforce the importance of safe and responsible...
19 - Aaron’s Unveils NASCAR Dream Machine Featuring Mossy Oak Camo Paint Scheme
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Aaron’s, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) and Aaron’s Outdoors unveiled today the first of three NASCAR racecars featuring a new specialty paint scheme by Mossy Oak Brand Camo. Race fans will see the first Aaron’s Outdoors/Mossy Oak Brand ‘Tree Stand’ Camo...
20 - NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 4,000 Backpacks to Atlanta-Area Children in Need
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-September 1, 2009 - Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup...
21 - Global Green Cars and Green Star Showcase New 2010 Electric Vehicle As Raceway Pace Car
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) and Global Green Cars, Inc. (GGCI) introduced their G-3 plug-in electric pickup truck by working as the lead pace car at Rocky Mountain Raceway Saturday, August 29th in West Valley City, Utah. This was the first...
22 - Oct. 10 Nationwide Series Race Re-Branded as the “Copart 300”
FONTANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana on Oct. 10 has been re-branded as the Copart 300. The race was previously the...
23 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems Off to the Races with Sarah Fisher at Chicagoland Speedway
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. (“SpongeTech”) “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG - News) is pleased to announce today that the Company is a new associate sponsor for Sarah Fisher Racing ("SFR") in the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy 300...
24 - Westmill Distribution and High Sky, the Long Time Distributor of DADA Apparel and Footwear in Asia, Reach Worldwide Footwear and Apparel Licensing Deal Excluding North America
TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Westmill distribution announces they have reached a worldwide license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA apparel excluding North America. Westmill has been a marketer and distributor of USA brands to Asia for over 14 years...
25 - Gates Corporation Launches Website for Power Transmission & Motion Control Design Solutions
DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Gates Corporation has launched PT Design Source stock exchanges, and with revenue of $5.5 billion in 2008. Tomkins plc has over 33,000 employees worldwide and enjoys strong market positions and technical leadership across all of its business activities and...
26 - Flydog Debuts Spill-Proof Travel Bowl in Gift Bags for Pet-Loving Celebrities
HOLLYWOOD-(Business Wire)-August 24, 2009 - Flydog, a division of Perfect Pet Solutions, Inc., announced today that its Spill-Proof Travel Bowl has been selected by Distinctive Assets for its HollyWOOF A-List Doggie Gift Bag. Flydog’s travel bowl will be given to 25 Hollywood celebrity dog owners...
27 - Edmunds.com Evaluates GM eBay Promotion; GM Purchase Intent Climbed 10 Percent, but High Prices Limit Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 20, 2009 - Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released some initial analysis about the eBay/General Motors program’s results to date. Since the program launched, Edmunds.com has observed that the number of site...
28 - SPEED™ Partners with Rising Star Jessie James to Promote Holiday ‘Dream Ride’
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Just days after the release of her self-titled debut album, Mercury Records recording artist Jessie James was in a South Florida studio shooting promotional spots for SPEED, the adrenaline-packed, FOX-owned cable television network known for its...
29 - California Highway Patrol Awards Third Contract to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for the California Motorcyclist Safety Program
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - The California Highway Patrol selected the Motorcycle Safety Foundation to administer the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) for the third consecutive time. Under contract with the CHP, the MSF initially assumed the administration of the...
30 - “Rivalry Nights” Launches 2009 Tour with Concert by Legend Hank Williams Jr.
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-August 19, 2009 - Rivalry Nights (RNS) launches the 2009 season at the Ohio Expo Center of Columbus, Ohio on Friday, September 11, 2009. Rivalry Nights is the biggest college pre-game tailgate party and pep rally ever put together, featuring the biggest names in the music...
31 - Jack Daniel’s/USO “Toast to the Troops” Event Honoring Troops and Their Families to Be Held at Bristol Race
LYNCHBURG, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Tennessee National Guard service members and their spouses, members of the NASCAR community, USO volunteers and Jack Daniel’s employees will assemble 10,000 USO care packages at Earhart Campground East adjacent to Bristol Motor Speedway as part of...
32 - Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results and Announces Earnings Call
VAN NUYS, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 18, 2009 - Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. (the “Company”), a leading designer, developer and marketer of innovative sports equipment, protective products and related accessories under authentic brands, will discuss its financial results for the fiscal quarter...
33 - Cycle Country Announces Scheduling of Its Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that it has set the date, time, and place of its 2009 Annual Meeting which had previously been postponed in an announcement dated July 8th, 2009. The Annual Shareholders’ meeting has...
34 - Cycle Country Announces Filing of SEC Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing in Regard to Its 3rd Quarter 2009 10Q Report
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corporation (AMEX:ATC), announced today that it has filed a Form 12b-25, Notification of Late Filing, with the Securities and Exchange Commission with regard to its 10Q report for the third quarter of 2009. This allows the...
35 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 17, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced today that it is making changes to its Board of Directors, as the company accepts the early resignation of two of its outside directors whose terms would otherwise come to an end next month at the...
36 - Go Daddy's Brad Keselowski Wins NASCAR Nationwide Race.....Again!!!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 16, 2009 - Brad Keselowski did it again... driving the No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet to victory in NASCAR's Nationwide Series, this time at the Carfax 250 at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan today. Keselowski took the lead out of...
37 - World Racing Group Completes Going Private Transaction
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - World Racing Group, Inc. (OTCBB: WRGI) announced today that it has completed its previously announced going private transaction. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company conducted a 1-for-101 reverse stock split whereby each 101 shares of the...
38 - Regal Entertainment Group Offers X Games 3D: The Movie at 213 Locations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-August 14, 2009 - Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced today that tickets are on sale now for X Games 3D: The Movie in Digital 3D. Regal...
39 - Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 13, 2009 - Every year at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, attendees look forward to indulging in Rolex’s award-winning “Moments in Time” display, which honors six different historic racing cars and their most significant achievements. This...
40 - Speedway Motorsports Reports Results for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and Reaffirms Full Year 2009 Guidance
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-August 6, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) (NYSE:TRK) today reported total revenues of $191.9 million and a loss from continuing operations of $22.1 million or $0.52 per diluted share for the second quarter 2009. The decreases in income from continuing...
41 - TicketCity Partners with Southern Tailgater Magazine and Connects With Fans
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-August 5, 2009 - TicketCity announces a partnership with Southern Tailgater Magazine that provides sports fans and tailgating enthusiasts the ultimate tailgating experience. As the official ticket sponsor of Southern Tailgater Magazine, TicketCity offers readers and...
42 - i.e. distribution Reaches a Footwear Licensing Agreement for DADA Footwear & DADA Supreme in North America
COSTA MESA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 4, 2009 - i.e. distribution announces they have reached a license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA Supreme Footwear for North America. i.e. distribution, the world wide distributor and owner of World Industries a 21 year old...
43 - LifeLock, Inc., NHRA and MPE Motorsports Team Up to Put the Brakes on Identity Thieves
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 3, 2009 - LifeLock, Inc. is putting the heat on identity thieves with a new partnership with the NHRA and MPE Motorsports. LifeLock, through its racing Web site www.lifelockracing.com, has launched a special initiative to educate hundreds of thousands of racing...
44 - Go Daddy’s Brad Keselowski Scores NASCAR Win in Inaugural Iowa Race!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-August 2, 2009 - In a two-man battle to the finish line Go Daddy’s Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag yesterday at the first ever NASCAR race at Iowa Speedway. Keselowski took the lead with eight laps to go in NASCAR Nationwide Series inaugural race in...
45 - Brad Keselowski Wins $75,000 in Nationwide Insurance’s Dash 4 Cash
DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-August 1, 2009 - The exciting finish of the US Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway was even sweeter for winner Brad Keselowski - $75,000 sweeter – thanks to Nationwide Insurance’s Dash 4 Cash bonus. Joey Logano won the first two Dash 4 Cash races at Nashville...
46 - International Speedway Corporation Joins Forces with Premiere Global Sports to License and Operate myRacetravel.com Providing Packages to All NASCAR Events
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - International Speedway Corporation ("ISC") and Chicago-based Premiere Global Sports (www.premieresports.com) today announced a multi-year licensing agreement. In the five and a half year deal, Premiere Global Sports will license and operate...
47 - SportsMEDIA Technology Corporation Celebrates Providing 15 Years of State-of-the-Art Technology to ESPN’s X Games
DURHAM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Sports fans are gearing up for the Super-Bowl of action sports as X Games 15 kicks off in Los Angeles July 30 – August 2. As always fans are looking to the X-Games to produce an entertaining display of skills and thrills like nothing else in the...
48 - Exhibition Combines Street and Fine Art and Motorcycle Culture
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Actor John Hensley and Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn recently hosted the opening of “Celeritas,” an art exhibition at SURU Gallery in Hollywood. The exhibition, which runs through August 16, was conceived to bring both fine and street art to the public...
49 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Second Quarter
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-July 30, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today reported its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The Company promoted seven major events over five weekends in the second quarter of 2009 compared with six major events in 2008. The first NASCAR...
50 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. to Suspend Cash Dividend
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) announced that its Board of Directors voted today to suspend the declaration of regular quarterly cash dividends on all classes of its common stock. The Board believes that this action is prudent given current economic...
51 - Nationwide Insurance, NASCAR’s Kyle Petty, Brad Keselowski, Michael Annett, Encourage Race Fans to Stop Driving Distracted
DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR star Kyle Petty and NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers Brad Keselowski and Michael Annett, to raise awareness about DWD – Driving While Distracted. “Drivers today are faced with more distractions...
52 - FanLab Wades Through the Clutter of NASCAR Sponsorship
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - The phrase “win on Sunday, sell on Monday” has been associated with NASCAR for decades, with high-profile brands spending millions of dollars to associate themselves with the most successful drivers and teams on the track. However, a new study by...
53 - GSI Commerce and Turner Sports Announce Multiyear NASCAR E-Commerce Extension
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.-(Business Wire)-July 29, 2009 - GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC), a leading provider of e-commerce and multichannel solutions, today announced a multiyear extension and expansion of its e-commerce agreement with Turner Sports, in partnership with NASCAR. Under the agreement, GSI...
54 - NASCAR’s Kyle Petty, Brad Keselowski, Michael Annett to Speak about Dangers of Distracted Driving at Nationwide’s Des Moines Campus
DES MOINES, Iowa-(Business Wire)-July 27, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance is proud to announce that it will be bringing NASCAR star Kyle Petty and drivers Brad Keselowski and Michael Annett to Nationwide Insurance’s campus in downtown Des Moines this Wednesday. Petty, Keselowski and Annett will...
55 - Edmunds.com Simplifies “Cash for Clunkers” with New Calculator
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 24, 2009 - Monday is the official launch of the Cash for Clunkers program, and so now is the time for car shoppers to do their research and prepare to participate. But how can they easily determine whether the program can work for them? Edmunds.com, the...
56 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) invites you to a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.’s earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The conference call will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 10:30 a.m...
57 - How Bold Are You? San Manuel and Del Taco’s “Bold Challenges” Sweepstakes Lets Winners Take on Sports Champions
HIGHLAND, Calif. & LAKE FOREST, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Are you bold enough to skate against Luc Robitaille or get into the ring with Sugar Ray Leonard?? How about a tangle with Tito Ortiz?? San Manuel and Del Taco double dare you to find out in their Bold Challenges...
58 - Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Conference Call on July 29
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 23, 2009 - Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2010 first quarter conference call on Wednesday, July 29, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET). The company will release its fiscal first quarter results for the quarter ended...
59 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of 9 Cents Per Share
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) (NYSE:TRK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be payable on September 16, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21...
60 - Shock Doctor Keeps Riders Safe at MX Sports’ Amateur Motocross Championships at the Loretta Lynn Ranch
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc., the global brand leader for superior protective products throughout the sports industry, will be outfitting motocross riders and educating them and their families on the benefits of protective equipment in the sport, at the upcoming...
61 - Dynamic Environmental Quadrangle: IndyCar Team 3G + Lazier + Münter + Novicomm
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-July 22, 2009 - Team 3G of the Indy Racing League, Jaques Lazier, Leilani Münter and LED lighting developer Novicomm announced a powerfully “green” alliance this week. Together, the team is reaching out to companies and consumers with a solution for all buildings...
62 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Schedules 2009 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK), a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). Marcus G. Smith, Chief Operating Officer and President and...
63 - NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart and the Office Depot Foundation Team up to Donate 5,000 Backpacks to Indianapolis-Area Children in Need
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, an Indiana native and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in...
64 - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS Presents: Tuner Cars, Music and Girls…What’s Not to Like?
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 21, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN Events). For the tenth stop on its 18-city tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Pleasanton, California on Saturday, July 25th from 4pm to 11pm at the Alameda County Fairgrounds...
65 - Sept. 12 Camping World Truck Series Race Re-Branded as the “Copart 200”
MADISON, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 17, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Gateway International Raceway on Sept. 12 has been re-branded as the Copart 200. The race was previously the...
66 - More Than 500 Racers Heading to Akron for 72nd All-American Soap Box Derby
AKRON, Ohio-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - More than 500 youngsters and their families will be in Akron beginning on Monday for a week of activities leading up to the 72nd All-American Soap Box Derby here at Derby Downs on Saturday, July 25. Boys and girls between the ages of eight and 17 have...
67 - Paul Newman’s Legendary Racing Partner Joins In Control Team
WILMINGTON, Mass.-(Business Wire)-July 16, 2009 - In Control Advanced Driver Training, Massachusetts’ first state-certified crash prevention program, announces the addition of legendary race car driver Robert J. Sharp as Chairman of its Board of Directors. With his business and racing...
68 - NASCAR Fans and Mobil 1 Enthusiasts: Start Your Creative Engines
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 15, 2009 - Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, is offering motorsports fans a chance to have 30 seconds of fame. The “Show Your Mobil 1” challenge invites racing fans to show the world how they feel about Mobil 1 and NASCAR by creating a...
69 - 2009 Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - It’s official. Four hundred fifty entries have been accepted for the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, one of vintage motorsport’s most revered car racing traditions, set for August 14-16 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Of those, 145...
70 - Siemens PLM Software-Sponsored Wayne Taylor Racing Wins Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Race
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Siemens PLM Software-sponsored Wayne Taylor Racing...
71 - Lucky Race Fan Takes Checkered Flag in LifeLock Million Dollar Sweepstakes
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 13, 2009 - NASCAR fan Donna Musgrave became the newest millionaire Saturday night when Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon crossed the finish line in first and second place respectively at the Chicagoland Speedway. Musgrave is the winner of LifeLock’s “Lock In 2...
72 - Logano Takes GameStop to Victory Lane in Windy City
JOLIET, Ill.-(Business Wire)-July 11, 2009 - Joey Logano and GameStop (NYSE: GME) capped off a big weekend with a victory in the Dollar General 300 presented by Coca-Cola at the Chicagoland Speedway Friday night. The victory is the third of the season for Logano and the fourth of his young NASCAR...
73 - SPEED™ Loads up ‘Big Block Thursday’ with High-Octane Hits for Summer
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-July 10, 2009 - SPEED will unveil its “Big Block Thursday” summer prime time lineup on July 16 at 8 p.m. ET with a three-hour package of popular shows, including PINKS All Out, Wrecked and Jacked. “We won’t be giving viewers a lot of time to catch their...
74 - Go Daddy Delivering Dramatic IndyCar Action to Canada
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-July 9, 2009 - GoDaddy.com is an official sponsor for the Canadian broadcast of the inaugural IndyCar Series race through the streets of Toronto. The Honda Indy Toronto takes place Sunday. The 11-turn temporary street circuit runs through downtown Toronto, passing...
75 - HOT IMPORT NIGHTS Returns to Chicago’s Soldier Field with an Expanded Car, Motorsports and Live-Entertainment Show
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN), Where Dreams are Reality. Hot Import Nights makes its 9th stop on its 18-city 2009 tour with a return engagement in The Windy City at Chicago’s Soldier Field. In...
76 - ExxonMobil Unveils No. 77 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Dodge
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-July 8, 2009 - Penske Racing driver Sam Hornish Jr. will drive a special No. 77 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 11 to help make consumers aware of the best ways to conserve fuel during...
77 - Monster Jam Stars at Desert Sage Library
-(Business Wire)-July 6, 2009 - Phoenix Public Library WHAT: Meet and greet the stars of Monster Jam: Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune and Alex Blackwell. Dennis Anderson and Tom Meents will share books with kids. WHO: *Monster Jam’s Dennis Anderson, Tom Meents, Chad Fortune...
78 - New Coke Zero Ad Encourages NASCAR® Drivers to ''Cover Up''
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-July 2, 2009 - As Coke Zero celebrates its fourth birthday, the infamous Coca-Cola “brand managers” are back, unleashing their latest attempt to sabotage Coke Zero and the NASCAR drivers who promote the brand’s REAL Coke taste and zero calories. After failing in...
79 - Red Bull Formula 1 Team Races to 1-2 Finishes at Chinese and British Grands Prix using FieldView™ CFD Post-Processing as Critical Engineering Tool
RUTHERFORD, N.J.-(Business Wire)-July 1, 2009 - The competitive nature of Formula 1 racing and the short time periods between races make it imperative for engineers to fully understand aerodynamic effects and move new designs to production with speed and confidence. Learning from high-fidelity...
80 - NASCAR to Unveil First Hall Nominees on SPEED™
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 29, 2009 - SPEED will air an exclusive one-hour special Thursday night at 8 p.m. ET from the site of the new NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., as NASCAR unveils the 25 nominees for the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “There are a limited...
81 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Partners with Mike Ashley Racing and the Matco Tools Top Fuel Team
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. “America’s Cleaning Company™”, (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announce that the Company has partnered with Mike Ashley Racing (“MAR”) and the Matco Tools Top Fuel team, driven by current points-leader Antron Brown...
82 - Power Sports Factory Launches National Advertising Campaign on CBS Outdoor to Promote Andretti Motorbikes
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-June 25, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) and its Manufacturing Partner have launched a Nationwide Advertising & Sales Promotion Campaign for its smart and fuel-efficient line of Andretti Motorbikes designed by Benelli of Italy. PSF’s “Ride...
83 - HIN Events Heads to North Carolina, the Home of NASCAR
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 23, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN Events). For the eighth stop on its 18-city tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Charlotte, the future home of NASCAR Hall of Fame. The Hot Import Nights Tour features outdoor...
84 - Shelby Automobiles to Honor Carroll Shelby as Triple Crown Winner of Le Mans
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Shelby Automobiles Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK) will celebrate the birth of a racing legend’s dynasty when it marks the 50th anniversary of Carroll Shelby’s victory at Le Mans during the 35th annual...
85 - Tennis Star Maria Sharapova Guest Edits and Graces the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - After her impressive return to competition at the French Open, Maria Sharapova took on another challenge – editing ESPN The Magazine’s third-annual Revenge of the Jocks issue. In the current issue of The Mag, on newsstands today, Sharapova details how she...
86 - Copart Adds Challenge of Champions to Exciting NASCAR Sponsorship Program
FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 19, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the company has added a sweepstakes called the “Copart Challenge of Champions” to the exciting sponsorship lineup in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series...
87 - Hella Provides Aston Martin Racing with Xenon Headlights
PLYMOUTH, Mich.-(Business Wire)-June 18, 2009 - Aston Martin Racing will equip all of its cars with xenon headlights from Hella for the 2009 racing season. “We believe our new partnership with Aston Martin will clearly demonstrate the endurance and quality of Hella lighting at major racing...
88 - Copart Announces Sponsorship with Bill McAnally Racing
FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 16, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that it will be a sponsor for Bill McAnally Racing during the NASCAR Camping World Series West and the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series. In addition to appearing...
89 - Logano Victorious Again in Bluegrass State
SPARTA, Ky.-(Business Wire)-June 14, 2009 - Stating that Joey Logano loves racing at the Kentucky Speedway would be an understatement of huge proportions. Logano picked up his second win in as many starts at the 1.5-mile oval in last night’s Meijer 300 presented by Ritz. With the victory, Logano...
90 - Motorcycle Safety Foundation Presents its Rules of the Road for Ride To Work Day…And Every Workday
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - An estimated one million Americans will join in the 18th annual Ride to Work Day on Monday, June 15, and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is asking two-wheel and four-wheel motorists to follow these rules of the road. DRIVERS: Please Look for...
91 - The Motorcycle Industry Council Celebrates 18th Annual Ride to Work Day
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - To save green and be green, Americans need two-wheelers more than ever, so the Motorcycle Industry Council is celebrating the annual Ride to Work Day by inviting local motorcyclists and industry staff to start the morning at its national headquarters...
92 - Nationwide Insurance, NASCAR Drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht, Encourage Race Fans to Stop Driving Distracted
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 12, 2009 - Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht to raise awareness about DWD – Driving While Distracted. “I’m excited to be a part of this great campaign on behalf of Nationwide,” said Brad Keselowski...
93 - Orange 21 Inc. Appoints Erik Darby as Vice President, Sales
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG) is pleased to announce the hiring of Erik Darby as Vice President, Sales. Effective immediately, Erik will direct all sales operations for the North American market. Mr. Darby comes to Orange 21 with a successful track...
94 - DB Schenker Named “Official Freight Logistics Sponsor” for IndyCar Racing League Series
FREEPORT, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-June 11, 2009 - The Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights, today announced a partnership with DB Schenker, the worldwide logistics company with operations in approximately 2,000 locations and 130 countries, naming one...
95 - Martin Truex Jr. to Pilot the No. 1 GE Reveal® Chevrolet at Michigan and Sonoma
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and GE Consumer & Industrial’s lighting business have announced that the GE Reveal® light bulb brand will be the primary sponsor on the No. 1 Chevrolet of Martin Truex Jr. for multiple races during the...
96 - NASCAR Drivers Brad Keselowski, Stephen Leicht Will Be in Fountain Square to Speak to Race Fans about Dangers of Driving While Distracted
CINCINNATI-(Business Wire)-June 10, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance is proud to announce that it will be bringing NASCAR drivers Brad Keselowski and Stephen Leicht to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati this Friday. Keselowski and Leicht will speak to race fans about the dangers of committing DWD...
97 - Coke Zero Offers Fans Real Taste of NASCAR® with 160 MPH Ride of a Lifetime
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Can you imagine climbing into a firesuit, putting on a helmet and buckling yourself into a real race car for a few heart-pounding laps with your favorite NASCAR® driver at the wheel? Well, it’s possible. Coke Zero, the only drink with REAL Coke taste and...
98 - Edmunds.com Comments on Today’s Auto News: Chrysler Dealers to Close; Cash for Clunkers to be Decided; New GM Chairman Announced
SANTA MONICA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - Edmunds Inc.: Chrysler Dealers to Close “Industry experts have long held that GM, Chrysler and Ford have too many dealers,” reported Michelle Krebs, Editor of Edmunds’ AutoObserver.com. “The closings, while gut-wrenching for many, are a...
99 - China Youth Media Streams NASCAR Live on Koobee Campus Network
MARINA DEL REY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 9, 2009 - China Youth Media, Inc. (OTCBB:CHYU), a China focused youth marketing and media company, announced today that it is streaming this year’s NASCAR race series live on its Koobee Campus Network, the Company’s dedicated Intranet Television...
100 - Spy Optic, Inc. Partners with Iconic NASCAR Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.; Launches His New Signature Sunglass — The “Dirty Mo”
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Spy Optic, Inc. (“Spy”), a leading action sports eyewear brand, announces its new partnership with professional motorsports driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. “I am really excited about my new signature sunglass. With the Spy Dirty Mo, we are at the...
101 - Orange 21 Inc. Announces Launch of the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. “Dirty MoTM” Signature Sunglass
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 8, 2009 - Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG), a leading developer of brands that produce premium products for the action sports, motorsports, snowsports and youth lifestyle markets, proudly announced today the launch of the Dale Earnhardt, Jr. signature sunglass...
102 - Zac Sunderland is Making History on a Boat: 17-Year-Old Sunderland on the Cover of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-June 5, 2009 - While other 17-year-olds are finishing up their junior year of high school, Zac Sunderland will end off the term by returning to Thousand Oaks, Calf. after 10 months at sea. Sunderland is attempting to be the youngest person to sail around the world by...
103 - TV Show Honoring Sons of Fathers Lost Serving the United States, "Sons of the Fallen," Begins Production in June, Seeks Corporate and Individual Sponsorship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.-(Business Wire)-June 3, 2009 - Emmy Award-winning producer Conrad Ricketts, executive producer of ABC’s "Extreme Makeover Home Edition," executive producer Ryan Johnston, and co-executive producer/director Jack Cannon, former director of "Extreme Makeover Home Edition...
104 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Regains Compliance with New York Stock Exchange Listing Standards
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today announced receipt of notice from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) informing the Company that it is in compliance with revised NYSE standards for continued listing. As previously announced, on February 20...
105 - Anticipation Building for Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - There are two sides to every story, and in the case of the 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races that means it’s hard to say who will enjoy themselves more: the owners and drivers of over 450 extraordinary entries or the more than 30,000...
106 - inthinc Wins Best of State Award for Driving Safety System
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - inthinc (www.inthinc.com), a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve driving safety, was named as the winner of the Best of State Award in the Hardware/Firmware section of the Science & Technology category. The company was honored for...
107 - “Hot Import Nights” Returns to Pennsylvania with a New Outdoor Show
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-June 2, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN). For the 7th stop on its 2009 tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Scranton, PA on June 6th, 2009 with its dynamic outdoor car and live-entertainment show. Hot Import Nights shows...
108 - Go Daddy Gets Dramatic NASCAR Victory in Dover!
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 31, 2009 - "That's the way we roll," were Brad Keselowski's words immediately after driving the No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet to victory in one of the most dramatic wins of the NASCAR season. Keselowski took today's checkered flag for the Heluva Good! 200 at...
109 - LifeLock Revs Up for Million Dollar Sweepstakes
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 30, 2009 - The VIP treatment at Chicagoland Speedway awaits one lucky race fan as well as an opportunity for that fan to drive away with $1 million as part of a new LifeLock sweepstakes. LifeLock is announcing the “Lock In 2 Win” sweepstakes that gives visitors...
110 - Shock Doctor’s Eject Helmet Removal System to be Used at MX Sports’ Amateur Motocross Championships at the Loretta Lynn Ranch
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc.’s Eject Helmet Removal System, which provides emergency neck and spine protection after a motosport crash, is now endorsed by MX Sports for improving safety in amateur racing. The Eject System will be used at all regional qualifying and...
111 - GEICO Congratulates Paul Tracy for Indy Race Performance
WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - GEICO congratulates IndyCar driver Paul Tracy for his performance on Sunday at the Indianapolis 500 where he won over the crowd and garnered overwhelming media exposure. Tracy, who was as high as 4th position in his #15 GEICO car, remained in the top 10...
112 - NASCAR Technology Provider tiwi(TM) to Sponsor Chad McCumbee
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - inthinc, inc., a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve driving safety, today announced that it has teamed with the SS Green Light Racing team as the primary sponsor for four NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events in 2009. inthinc will...
113 - NLOP.com to Award $10,000 Seat to Sports Legends Challenge
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-May 28, 2009 - The National League of Poker™ (www.nlop.com), a division of Zen Gaming, announces the immediate availability for poker players to win a $10,000 Seat (plus hotel stay at the luxurious Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas) to the Sports Legends Challenge, a new and...
114 - TomTom Teams with Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates as Sponsor for the 2009 IndyCar and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season
CONCORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - TomTom Inc. today announces that it will become an associate sponsor of Target Chip Ganassi Racing and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates for both the IndyCar Series and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) during the 2009 racing season. TomTom...
115 - Copart Named Entitlement Sponsor for Milwaukee Mile June 19 NASCAR Event
WEST ALLIS, Wis.-(Business Wire)-May 27, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the company will be the entitlement sponsor for The Milwaukee Mile’s Friday night, June 19 Copart 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) event. The...
116 - Genius Extends Line of Racing Wheels to Provide Gamers with the Ultimate Driving Experience
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - Genius (www.geniusnetusa.com), a brand division of KYE Systems Corp., today announced the extension of their racing wheel line with the introduction of the TwinWheel FF, a force feedback gaming wheel developed for race enthusiasts who want a true-to-life...
117 - Inlet’s Spinnaker Selected to Stream Indy 500 Live
RALEIGH, N.C. & INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 26, 2009 - Inlet Technologies, the leader in advanced encoding solutions for new media, announced today that IMS Productions and the Indy Racing League, LLC used its SpinnakerTM encoding solution to stream their broadcast aid streaming application...
118 - Copart Expands NASCAR Sponsorship With Kevin Harvick Inc. for No. 33 Nationwide Series Car
FAIRFIELD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 25, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leading online vehicle remarketer, is proud to announce that the company is expanding its sponsorship with KHI to include seven races on the No. 33 NASCAR Nationwide Series entry. Copart will serve as the primary...
119 - Photo of Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart with Eddie Bell, winner of the Office Depot At the Speed of Smart Sweepstakes is Available on Business Wire's Web Site and AP PhotoExpress
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart joins Eddie Bell of Tulsa, Okla., to unveil a customized shopping cart – or COT, aka "Cart of Tomorrow" – designed to match his No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS at a local...
120 - Coca-Cola Drops Green Flag on Summer with “Quarter-Mile Cookout” at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Ladies and gentlemen, start your grills! Coca-Cola ignited the summer BBQ season Memorial Day weekend by firing up the nation’s longest grill at the site of NASCAR’s longest race, the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Requiring more than 7,000...
121 - The Year of Lionel Messi Begins Now: Messi on the Cover of the New Issue of ESPN The Magazine
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Lionel Messi is arguably the best soccer player in the world, albeit without the flair, on or off field of Man U.'s Cristiano Ronaldo. Starring for FC Barcelona and the Argentine National team, Messi the 5’6 playmaker, who needed to take HGH to overcome a...
122 - Office Depot and Two-Time NASCAR® Champion Tony Stewart Announce Winner of ‘At the Speed of Smart’ Sweepstakes
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Eddie Bell visits his local Office Depot store every week to stock up on the items he needs to take care of business, but the Tulsa, Okla., resident’s recent run for office supplies was anything but routine. Office Depot® (NYSE:ODP), the Official...
123 - Nationwide Insurance, NASCAR Stars, Encourage New Technology High School at Garinger Teens to Stop Driving Distracted
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 22, 2009 - Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR star Kyle Petty, David Ragan and Erik Darnell, drivers of the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 6 Roush Fenway Ford, to raise awareness about DWD – Driving While Distracted. “Young drivers today are faced...
124 - Sun-Drop Race Team Apparel Goes Green with REPREVE® Recycled Fiber from Unifi
GREENSBORO, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Unifi, Inc. (NYSE:UFI) announced today that REPREVE® will be featured in the new line of Sun-Drop race team and branded apparel. Sun-Drop will sponsor the No. 01 car at the CARQUEST Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race on Saturday, May 23...
125 - Motorcycling in America Goes Mainstream Says 2008 Motorcycle Industry Council Owner Survey
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Motorcycling is growing and rapidly becoming more mainstream at the start of the new millennium, says the latest census of two-wheeling. The number of American households that own motorcycles jumped 26 percent from 2003 to 2008, while the overall...
126 - Go Daddy Hopes Fortune Cookie Predicts Danica Patrick’s Future
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - What do a Chinese restaurant in Kansas and GoDaddy.com have in common? Both apparently have a favorite to win the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 race Sunday. It’s none other than Go Daddy Girl & IndyCar’s Most Popular Driver, Danica...
127 - Danica Patrick Calls out Abuses Suffered by Wireless Customers in New Boost Mobile TV Ad
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Boost Mobile, the prepaid division of Sprint Nextel (NYSE: S), unveils the next installment of its ‘Unwronged’ commercials, this time featuring Danica Patrick. Turning the tables on the IndyCar racing community in humorous situations, Danica...
128 - Aldar Becomes Official Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for the 2009 Formula 1™ Grand Prix Season
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates-(Business Wire)-May 21, 2009 - Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading property development, investment and management company, has officially partnered with Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari’s racing division, to become the sponsor of the Ferrari Formula 1™ Team...
129 - SC Sen. DeMint, AL Speaker Hammett join NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison as Officials for 50th Coca-Cola 600
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - NASCAR legend and three-time winner of the Coca-Cola 600 Bobby Allison will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 50th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at famed Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Joining him as race officials for the Memorial Day weekend extravaganza...
130 - Tomas Scheckter to Drive the MonaVie Indy 500 Race Car: First Look at New MonaVie EMV
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - MonaVie (www.monavie.com), maker of the premier blend of the Brazilian acai berry, announces today that millions of viewers will get a first look at MonaVie’s new Energy drink — MonaVie EMV — as Tomas Scheckter roars into Indianapolis driving the...
131 - NASCAR’s Kyle Petty, David Ragan and Erik Darnell Will Speak to Local Teens about Dangers of Driving While Distracted
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-May 20, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance, in partnership with NASCAR star Kyle Petty and drivers of the No. 6 Roush Fenway Racing Ford, David Ragan and Erik Darnell, will be speaking to teens at New Technology High School at Garinger about the dangers of committing DWD...
132 - Luczo Dragon Racing Partners with Shaquille O’Neal to Raise Money and Awareness for Charitable Causes
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Shaquille O’Neal has earned several nicknames during his NBA career, including The Diesel, The Big Aristotle, The Big Daddy and Big Cactus. Now you can add The Big Philanthropist to that list. Luczo Dragon Racing, the IndyCar Series racing team, has...
133 - Formula 1 Chooses Atlas Air To Transport The World’s Most Technologically Advanced Race Cars
PURCHASE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Atlas Air, Inc. has recently completed successful cargo charters for F1, the preeminent global motorsport championship, in support of the Australian, Malaysian, Chinese, and Bahrain Grand Prix. “Formula 1 is an unmatched championship series, where...
134 - Cycle Country Announces Changes in Conference Call Dial-In Numbers, Conference Call ID Number, and Web Link Change
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-May 19, 2009 - Cycle Country (AMEX:ATC), a leading supplier of ATV accessories, Plastic Wheel Covers, Golf Car Accessories, Oil Filters and Contract Manufacturing services, announces to its investors and other interested parties that there are a different set of Dial-In...
135 - Power Sports Factory To Pursue Alternative Transportation Channel
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) announced the formation of an alternative transportation division named “CleanRide ™”. This newly launched division will provide sustainable transportation solutions to municipalities and transit...
136 - Nationwide Insurance Joins Forces with NASCAR Star Kyle Petty to Raise Awareness of Distracted Driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-May 18, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance and NASCAR star Kyle Petty are joining forces to raise awareness of DWD - driving while distracted. The national campaign, in conjunction with Nationwide’s sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, kicks off this week with a...
137 - UPS Unveils New Car Design for Russ Friedman 400
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - NASCAR fans will see a different look for the No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion this weekend when David Ragan hits the track at Richmond International Raceway for the Russ Friedman 400 presented by Crown Royal. Taking a break from the traditional brown UPS paint...
138 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 30, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today reported its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The reported results include the operations of Memphis Motorsports Park, which is classified as held for sale pending the completion of the previously...
139 - MSF to Join Forces at Annual Pentagon Event on May 1st in Support of Motorcycle Safety
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is pleased to announce its participation in the third annual National Capital Region Joint Services motorcycle safety event on Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. Last year’s event drew...
140 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.01 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 10, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on...
141 - Go Daddy Sponsoring Indy 500 Broadcast for 3rd Year in a Row
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-April 29, 2009 - GoDaddy.com is the presenting sponsor for the Indianapolis 500 telecast again this year. As part of the deal, the Web hosting and domain name provider will have its iconic branding on everything from broadcast segments to aerial and in-car views, as...
142 - Orange 21 Inc. to Apply for Nasdaq Capital Market
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - Orange 21 Inc. (NASDAQ:ORNG) announced today that it is applying to transfer its Nasdaq listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market. Orange 21 no longer meets the continued listing standards for the Nasdaq Global Market...
143 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Schedules 2009 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 27, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: TRK), a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, will host its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). Marcus G. Smith, Chief Operating Officer and President and...
144 - Dover Motorsports Inc.’s Continued Listing Plan Accepted by New York Stock Exchange
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 24, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today announced receipt of notice that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) accepted the Company’s plan for continued listing. As a result, the Company’s common stock will continue to be listed on the NYSE...
145 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-April 23, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.’s earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. The conference call will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2009...
146 - Windstream Teams up with NASCAR Legend Junior Johnson for Windstream Pole Night Activities at Lowe’s Motor Speedway
MATTHEWS, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - Windstream (NYSE: WIN), a high-speed Internet, phone and digital TV provider, announced it has partnered with one of NASCAR’s great pioneers and legendary driver/owner Junior Johnson to kick off the upcoming Windstream Pole Night qualifying race...
147 - New Mobil 1 Racing Oil Delivers Performance and Protection for the Most Demanding Race Conditions
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - ExxonMobil, in order to further enhance the company's flagship brand of motor oils, today introduces Mobil 1 Racing oils. These new products, available in 0W-20 and 0W-30 viscosities, represent the next generation of Mobil 1 race oils. Mobil 1 Racing...
148 - Sophia University Leverages PTC Pro/ENGINEER to Capture Consecutive National Titles for Its Formula SAE Race Car Designs
NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-April 22, 2009 - PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced that “Sophia Racing,” the Sophia University Japan formula SAE racing team, has standardized on Pro/ENGINEER® for the design of all its formula racing vehicles. Sophia Racing...
149 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of 9 Cents Per Share
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-April 21, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) (NYSE:TRK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be payable on June 26, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 29, 2009...
150 - Speedway Motorsports Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008 and Provides Full Year 2009 Guidance
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-March 11, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) (NYSE:TRK) today reported fourth quarter 2008 total revenues of $130.6 million and income from continuing operations of $18.1 million or $0.42 per diluted share. Full year 2008 results include total revenues of $611.0...
151 - Siemens PLM Software-Sponsored Race Teams off to a Roaring Start; Winning Races, Breaking Records
PLANO, Texas-(Business Wire)-March 6, 2009 - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that Siemens PLM Software-sponsored racing teams – whose cars...
152 - Nationwide Insurance to Sponsor Driver in NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity Initiative
GREENVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-March 5, 2009 - Nationwide Mutual Insurance, in partnership with local Nationwide Insurance agent Carlo White announced this week that it will sponsor NASCAR Whelen All-American Series driver, Michael Cherry. The promising 19-year old driver has been chosen to...
153 - FxPro Becomes New Partner of the BMW Sauber F1 Team
LIMASSOL, Cyprus-(Business Wire)-March 4, 2009 - The next test in Barcelona, Spain taking place next week will see the BMW Sauber F1.09 out on track with a brand-new partner on board: world leading Forex broker: FxPro (www.FxPro.com), the financial services provider specialising in Currency Pairs...
154 - Polaris Debuts 2010 Snowmobile Lineup, Offering Industry-First, Terrain Dominating Control
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - With 55 years as the industry leader in snowmobile ride and handling, powersports frontrunner Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its bold new product offerings for 2010. Polaris has set a new industry standard by delivering Terrain...
155 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC Acquires the Ten-Year-Old Brand “Hot Import Nights”
ORANGE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-March 3, 2009 - Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) completed the acquisition of the assets and brand of “HOT IMPORT NIGHTS,” “NIGHT SHIFT” and other related entities on January 27, 2009. Built around the car-customization scene, and wrapped in an ear-thumping...
156 - KTM Motorsports Selects Shock Doctor as Title Sponsor of its Factory Off-Road Racing Teams
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc., the global brand leader for superior protective products throughout the sports industry, today announces a partnership with KTM Motorsports as the new title sponsor of the KTM Factory Off-Road Racing Teams. The championship team will...
157 - Herbalife Signs Endorsement Deal with IndyCar Driver E.J. Viso
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) announced an agreement that makes it the official nutritional sponsor of IndyCar Series racer E.J. Viso for the 2009 Indy Car Series. The agreement also gives Herbalife exclusive branding rights on Viso’s helmet, which he...
158 - Polaris Industries Inc., Bobcat Company Announce Long-Term Strategic Alliance
MEDINA, Minn.-(Business Wire)-March 2, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) and Bobcat Company today announced a long-term strategic alliance that will leverage the complementary strengths of both companies to penetrate work related market segments globally. The alliance will include technology...
159 - NASCAR’s Top Drivers to Conduct Fan Forums At Speedway Motorsports Races in 2009
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 27, 2009 - NASCAR drivers and Speedway Motorsports (NYSE:TRK) are teaming up to bring fans closer to their favorite drivers than ever before. The new “PRN Up To SPEED” program will bring NASCAR’s top names out for fan forums at the SPEED Stage during each...
160 - Share the Asphalt with Champions, at Palm Beach International Raceway’s Palm Beach Driving Club
JUPITER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2009 - The newly redeveloped multimillion dollar Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR), formerly Moroso Motorsports Park, now boasts the Palm Beach Driving Club (PBDC), the most exclusive and one-of-a-kind motorsports club in the Southeast. A luxury...
161 - Hurst, Jaws of Life® Proud to Continue Sponsorship of NHRA
SHELBY, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2009 - Hurst Jaws of Life is proud to continue its sponsorship with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in 2009. With this sponsorship, Hurst is titled as the “Official Rescue Tool of the NHRA.” As part of the agreement, the NHRA will use Hurst...
162 - Dale Earnhardt Jr. Behind the Wheel for Go Daddy Saturday
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 26, 2009 - NASCAR’s most popular driver and Go Daddy spokesman, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will race the No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet in the car's season debut Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Sam’s Town 300. This Nationwide Series race takes place at Las Vegas...
163 - The United States Auto Club Selects Autonet Mobile as the Official Technology to Power Race Track Communications Nationwide
SAN FRANCISCO-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - United States Auto Club (USAC) today announced a partnership with Autonet Mobile, the world’s first in-car internet service provider, to power their race track communications strategy at more than 200 USAC races taking place around the country this...
164 - Marketing ROI: Motorsports Sponsorship – Dollars Well Spent? Foresight Research
ROCHESTER, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Automakers and dealers are being forced to question the value of every dollar spent. With that in mind why would any manufacturer sponsor motorsports – especially in these challenging times? The answer is clear: because it sells cars and trucks...
165 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Schedules 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: TRK), a leading marketer and promoter of motorsports entertainment, will host its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. (EST). Marcus G. Smith, Chief Operating Officer and President and...
166 - Motorcycle Industry Council Projects Lost ATV and Motorcycle Related Economic Value Could Approach $1 Billion Due to New Lead Rules
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 24, 2009 - The new lead rules that have banned the sales of many youth all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles could lead to $1 billion in lost economic value in 2009 for the industry, predicts the Motorcycle Industry Council. The projected loss is based on...
167 - Joey Logano Will Be at Petro Stopping Centers February 27th
N. LAS VEGAS, Nev.-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - Petro Stopping Centers is proud to announce that the new Home Depot driver, Joey Logano, will be at the North Las Vegas Petro location on I-15 @ Exit 54, to sign autographs on Friday Feb 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. PST. Wrist bands for the event...
168 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Files Quarterly Report
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB:AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2008 with...
169 - Break Media Expands Network for Men with NASCAR Enthusiast Web 2.0 Site “All Left Turns”
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 23, 2009 - Break Media, the Internet’s premier entertainment community for men, announced today the launch of an innovative Web 2.0 NASCAR enthusiast site, All Left Turns. The new site will offer a fresh spin on the daily news, race analysis, driver...
170 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Receives Notice from NYSE
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) announced that it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that it must regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards for total market capitalization and shareholders...
171 - Long Time Speedway Motorsports Director Passes Away
CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 20, 2009 - Long time Speedway Motorsports, Inc. director, William P. Benton passed away on February 19, 2009. Mr. Benton, 85, served on the Speedway Motorsports Board of Directors since just before the company went public in 1995. Mr. Benton retired from...
172 - Race to Stores: Limited-Edition Danica Patrick Poster Available with Purchase of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Sports Illustrated and Alliance, a RockTenn company, have teamed up to offer a Brand GraphitiTM peel-and-stick poster of racing superstar Danica Patrick with the purchase of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. The 10-inch by 13-inch...
173 - Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Rally Against Youth ATV and Motorcycle Prohibition
INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are doing all they can at Dealer Expo 2009, and at their offices, to help get youth ATVs and motorcycles back on showroom floors. The U.S. Government banned sales of many...
174 - Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG
IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - HelmetCheck.org, developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council’s (MIC) Helmet Task Force for riders to verify that a helmet they own, or are considering for purchase, complies with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s safety standard (FMVSS...
175 - UPS Promotes Diversity in NASCAR Through $75,000 in Scholarships
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - UPS (NYSE: UPS) is helping five minority students learn what it takes to work “under the hood” by awarding $15,000 scholarships to attend the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. Since 2002, The UPS Racing Technical Edge Scholarship has...
176 - Go Daddy’s NASCAR Season Debut Stars Fan Favorite Keselowski
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The newly redesigned No. 88 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet debuts in the 2009 Nationwide Series season opener on Saturday, Feb. 14 at Daytona International Raceway. Brad Keselowski, winner of NASCAR’s 2008 Nationwide Series’ Most Popular Driver Award...
177 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. Issues February 2009 Edition of Shareholder Newsletter
BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced the release of its February 2009 shareholder newsletter highlighting the...
178 - NASCAR Kart Racing Speeds toward Retailers Throughout North America
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that NASCAR® Kart Racing, the first and only NASCAR racing title available for the Wii™, shipped to retailers in North America today with an MSRP of $39.99. The game’s release coincides with...
179 - Office Depot Launches All-New Racing Website to Celebrate New Driver Tony Stewart and Start of 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Season
BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The start of the 2009 NASCAR® season is almost here, with two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart set to make his debut behind the wheel of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS at the famed Daytona (Fla...
180 - inthinc Expands Sales Organization
SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - inthinc, a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve driving safety, today announced the expansion of its sales force to aggressively capitalize on growth opportunities. The sales organization is expanding to address new products that...
181 - NASCAR Team Improves Speed and Performance with Spacenet’s Satellite Services
MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Spacenet Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of satellite networking solutions, announced that its high-performance Connexstar satellite communications services have been deployed to support Command Center Trailers for Michael Waltrip Racing, a...
182 - Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) Showcases Complete Transformation
JUPITER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The new owners of the former Moroso Motosports Park, now Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR), have a blueprint for creating one of the world’s most innovative racing and entertainment venues. PBIR is now owned and operated by a team of car...
183 - GameStop Renews Partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing
GRAPEVINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today that it has agreed to extend its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2009 NASCAR season. Rising star Joey Logano...
184 - Cycle Country Partners With CFMOTO Powersports on Aftermarket Accessories
SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX: ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced today that it is...
185 - Hardee’s Gears up to Sponsor First Race in the New SLOTCAR Web Video Series
LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Hardee’s® has signed on as the premier sponsor of the original Web video series, SLOTCAR. The no-holds-barred videos, produced by Animax/Unplugged, launches online this week and parodies one of America’s largest and favorite sports – stock car...
186 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. The Company’s fourth quarter is a seasonally slow quarter and typically results in a loss. We only promoted one major event in the fourth...
187 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Memphis Motorsports Park to Gulf Coast Entertainment
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Memphis Motorsports Park to Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. Under the terms of the agreement, Dover Motorsports will sell all of the stock of its...
188 - Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 7% to $16.5 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008. For...
189 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.’s earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. The conference call will be held on Monday, February 2...
190 - Polaris Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported net income from continuing operations of $1.11 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2008, representing a four percent increase from $1.07 per diluted share for the prior year’s fourth quarter...
191 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.01 per share compared to $.015 per share in the prior quarter. The Company believes that adjusting the dividend is...
192 - Shock Doctor, Inc. Wins Big with Sponsored Racers
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc., a global brand leader in superior sports protection products, today announces an exciting weekend of race results at two of the largest showcases for powersports- the Winter X Games 12 in Aspen, Colo., and the Rolex 24 at Daytona...
193 - Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute
PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical...
194 - The New York Times Company Retains Goldman, Sachs & Co. for Potential Sale of Ownership Interest in New England Sports Ventures
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The New York Times Company today announced that it has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as its financial advisor to explore the possible sale of the Company’s 17.75 percent ownership interest in New England Sports Ventures, LLC (NESV). NESV owns the...
195 - First Annual World Record Summit Attracts Top Action Sports Athletes
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - This fall the World Record Summit 2009 (WRS) kicks off an annual feast for the senses with an exciting, live, first-of-its-kind event in Las Vegas, Nevada. Complete with record-setting motocross back flips, Megaramp big-air stunners, and the world’s...
196 - Professional Football Continues Dominance over Baseball as America’s Favorite Sport
ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Whether it is the Super Bowl, the World Series, the BCS Championship Game or March Madness, every sport has its fans. But when asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow sports...
197 - Power Sports Factory, Inc. Secures Line of Credit
PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) has secured a $1,000,000 line of credit from Crossroads Debt LLC. On January 9, 2009, the Company entered into a revolving credit loan (the “Credit Facility”) with Crossroads Debt LLC, a private...
198 - ExxonMobil Continues Commitment to NASCAR with Mobil 1 Motor Oil and Mobil Lubricants
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - As a reflection of the value of the relationship with the nation's number one motorsport, ExxonMobil today announced the renewal of a long-standing official partnership with NASCAR for its Mobil 1 motor oil and Mobil brand of lubricant products. The...
199 - Burger King Corp. Heats up the Track with Tony Stewart
MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that the company has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Tony Stewart and Stewart-Haas Racing. As part of the sponsorship agreement, BKC has two primary paint schemes on the No. 14 Sprint Cup car which...
200 - Barrett-Jackson Records Strong Sales, Exceeds Expectations at 2009 Scottsdale Auction
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38th annual Scottsdale auction. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an eclectic...
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