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NASCAR Awards Return To Charlotte
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR announced today the postseason awards dates for the annual NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards and the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards, set for Dec. 13 and 14 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame / Charlotte Convention Center.
The NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Awards will take place Friday, Dec. 13. Among those honored will be the 2013 national champion, as well as track champions from 55 tracks across the United States and Canada, state and provincial champions and top rookies.
> MoreFRIDAY FEATURE: Ruston, Bell Break New Ground In K&N Pro Series East
Even when they make history because of it, both Kenzie Ruston and Mackena Bell are hesitant to play what they both refer to as “the girl card.”
Ruston became the first woman to finish in the top-five of a NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race in the 27-year history of the series when she finished third at Greenville (S.C.) Pickens Speedway in early April. The very next week, Ruston finished fifth in the series' inaugural visit to Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla.
> MoreSherwin-Williams Becomes Official Partner
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR® and Sherwin-Williams today announced a multi-year partnership designating the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies as the ”Official Paint of NASCAR.” Sherwin-Williams, a FORTUNE 500 company, will leverage its new designation for architectural paint and the power of NASCAR’s intellectual property to activate at its more than 3,500 stores nationwide and ignite the passion of its customers – many of whom are fiercely brand-loyal fans of the sport.
> MoreKwasniewski To Star In AOL's “Flat Out”
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Scheduled to share the stage with Nicole Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Hank Azaria and other Hollywood celebrities, up-and-coming NASCAR star Dylan Kwasniewski today will unveil at the 2013 Digital Content NewFront in New York a 10-episode docu-series following the 17-year-old’s quest to become a top driver in the sport. In attendance for today’s presentation will be more than 700 brand advertisers, marketers, agencies and digital and TV media buyers.
> MoreGifford Breaks Through At Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. – Ryan Gifford converted a little patience into his elusive first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East victory Thursday night at Richmond International Raceway.
The 24-year-old from Winchester, Tenn., drove away from runner-up Brandon Gdovic and third-place Cole Custer on a late-race restart to take the win in the Blue Ox 100. It was redemption for Gifford, who was in contention last year at Richmond until a cut tire in the closing laps ended his night.
> MoreQUALIFYING: Record Setter For Gaulding
RICHMOND, Va. – Gray Gaulding took a step forward in NASCAR K&N Pro Series East qualifying on Thursday at Richmond International Raceway.
At 15 years, 2 months and 15 days, he became the youngest pole winner in series history. Gaulding, out of Colonial Heights, Va., broke the mark set by Chase Elliott last June. Elliott was 16 years, 6 months, 26 days old when he won the pole at Langley Speedway in Hampton, Va.
> MorePRACTICE: Kennedy Rolling On
RICHMOND, Va. – Ben Kennedy is riding the momentum.
Coming off his first NASCAR K&N Pro Series East win on April 13 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., Kennedy had the fastest car on the track in practice for the Blue Ox 100 on Thursday at Richmond International Raceway. The Daytona Beach, Fla., driver scored a fast lap of 22.425 seconds for an average speed of 120.401 mph on the .75-mile track.
> MoreVIR Added To K&N Pro East Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will make its inaugural visit to Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., on Aug. 24, 2013.
The event will replace the race previously announced for CNB Bank Raceway Park on July 20 in Clearfield, Pa.
With Virginia International Raceway joining the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East calendar, NASCAR’s top development series will now have two road course dates in 2013. The series was already scheduled for its inaugural event at Road Atlanta on Oct. 18 in Braselton, Ga. > More
K&N East Statistical Advance: Richmond
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR K&N Pro Series East will head to Richmond (Va.) International Raceway for the Blue Ox 100 on Thursday, April 25. Below is a statistical look at the performance of the series and selected drivers:
> MoreK&N Pro Series East News & Notes: Richmond
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The modern-day NASCAR K&N Pro Series East is certainly no stranger to successful rookies. In fact, three of the last six champions were first-year drivers, and many more made their mark. Early returns on the 2013 season have proved to be no different.
Through three points races, a pair of true rookies are holding strong in the top five of the series standings: Gray Gaulding and Kenzie Ruston. The season may only be one-fifth of the way complete, but the pair is showing signs of staying power.
> More2013 Schedule/Results
| DATE | RACE/VENUE | WINNER/POLE | VIEW |
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| Feb 19 | UNOH Battle at the Beach (non-points) Daytona International Speedway |
Cameron Hayley | Race Results Race Review |
| Mar 16 | DRIVE4COPD 125 Bristol Motor Speedway |
Dylan Kwasniewski Michael McGuire |
Race Results Race Review |
| Apr 6 | Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 150 Greenville Pickens Speedway |
Brandon Gdovic Brett Moffitt |
Race Results Race Review |
| Apr 13 | NAPA Auto Parts 150 Five Flags Speedway |
Ben Kennedy Ben Kennedy |
Race Results Race Review |
| Apr 25 | Blue Ox 100 Richmond International Raceway |
Ryan Gifford Gray Gaulding |
Race Results Race Review |
| Jun 1 | NASCAR Hall of Fame 150 Bowman Gray Stadium |
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| Jun 7 | Casey’s General Store 150 Iowa Speedway |
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| Jun 22 | NKNPS East Langley 6/22/13 Langley Speedway |
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| Jul 13 | NAPA Auto Parts 150 Columbus Motor Speedway |
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| Aug 2 | Pork Be Inspired 150 Iowa Speedway |
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| Aug 24 | NKNPS East VIR 8/24/13 Virginia International Raceway |
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| Sep 2 | NAPA Auto Parts 140 Greenville Pickens Speedway |
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| Sep 21 | NKNPS East New Hampshire 9/21/13 New Hampshire Motor Speedway |
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| Sep 27 | NKNPS East Dover 9/27/13 Dover International Speedway |
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| Oct 18 | NKNPS East Road Atlanta 10/18/13 Road Atlanta |
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| Nov 2 | NKNPS East Rockingham 11/2/13 Rockingham Speedway |
* Denotes Rookie
# Qualifying cancelled; Field set per rule book
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