Toyota, Ford And General Motors Receive NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award
Ford Motor Co., Chevrolet Division of General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. have received the 2013 NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award from Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand. The three automakers received the award in recognition of their joint development of the Generation 6 car now used in Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competition.
NASCAR Technical Institute To Host 25th Annual Stocks-For-Tots Event
NASCAR Technical Institute has announced it will once again serve as host to one of the community’s biggest annual fundraisers to help children. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, NASCAR Tech will welcome more than 1,000 guests to its Mooresville campus for the 2013 Stocks-For-Tots event, which raises money annually to support Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children, supporting parents and improving the community.
Kevin Harvick, Champion Spark Plug-Powered No. 29 Chevrolet Get Second NASCAR Chase Win At Phoenix
Federal-Mogul’s Champion spark plug brand added another memorable victory to its resume on Sunday, as Kevin Harvick and the Champion-powered No. 29 Budweiser Chevrolet captured their second NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup win in the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. In securing his fourth victory of 2013, Harvick cut his Chase points deficit from 40 to 34 heading into next weekend’s season finale at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.
Sherwin-Williams To Become ‘Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR’
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced that effective Jan. 1, 2014, the company will become “The Official Automotive Paint of NASCAR.”
NASCAR Star Greg Biffle, Car Designer Chip Foose And The 3M Hire Our Heroes Campaign Join Forces To Honor America’s Heroes
At the NASCAR Sprint Cup race this fall in Texas, NASCAR star Greg Biffle will be driving a No. 16 3M Ford Fusion with a strong force behind it – the power of the 3M Hire Our Heroes program. Biffle’s No. 16 3M Hire Our Heroes Ford Fusion will feature a paint scheme created by legendary car designer Chip Foose to honor the veterans recognized through the 3M Hire Our Heroes program in 2013.
Engine Builders To Assemble And Run A NASCAR R07 Chevrolet Engine At AAPEX
Two engine builders from Hendrick Motorsports will assemble and run a NASCAR R07 Chevrolet engine in less than 30 minutes during this year’s Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Exciting Racing And Hospitality Highlight Federated 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Weekend
More than 2,000 Federated members and customers enjoyed a great day of hospitality and action-packed racing at the annual Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Along with the near-capacity crowd at RIR, More than five million viewers watched on ABC as Carl Edwards took the checkered flag to win this year’s Federated 400.
NASCAR Technical Institute Partners With Championship-Winning K&N Engineering
NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), a division of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and the exclusive educational partner of NASCAR, has announced a new partnership with K&N Engineering, a leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems.
Federated Extends Sponsorship Of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race At Richmond International Raceway
Federated announced it has extended its sponsorship agreement with Richmond International Raceway (RIR) to continue the NASCAR Sprint Cup Federated Auto Parts 400 for several more years.
3M Window Film Named Official Window Film Of NASCAR
3M recently added another checkered flag to its roster of on-track innovations announcing 3M Window Film as the official window film of NASCAR. 3M technology touches every corner of the racetrack, from paint schemes to pit row, and the latest announcement underscores 3M’s dedication to using science to advance the sport.