Author: Mike Haag

Courtesy of NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR® and Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of independent dental care providers in the United States, announced today a multi-year official partnership, designating the brand as the ‘Official Dentist of NASCAR.’ The announcement coincides with the launch of Aspen Dental’s ‘Get Started’ awareness building health initiative with NASCAR and Stewart-Haas Racing driver Danica Patrick. “Aspen Dental’s level of dedication to drive awareness and educate fans about the importance of dental health, especially as it relates to quality of life for everyday Americans is inspiring and contagious,” said Chad Seigler,…

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service AVONDALE, Ariz. – When the winner of Sunday’s Camping World 500 was announced, officials might have thought for a moment that they got the wrong envelope, a la Warren Beatty at the Oscars. But, no, there was no mistake. Ryan Newman was the unexpected winner of the fourth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season after a late caution gave his No. 31 Richard Childress Racing team the chance to break a drought dating to 2013. Staying out on old tires for a two-lap overtime run at Phoenix Raceway, Newman pulled away when…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tony Schumacher raced his way to the Top Fuel victory Sunday at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. John Force (Funny Car), Shane Gray (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were also winners in their respective categories at the third of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Schumacher, an eight-time Top Fuel world champion, piloted his U.S. Army dragster to a 3.703-second pass at 329.26 mph for the 83rd victory of his career and first of the season. He defeated reigning world champion Antron…

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Camping World 500 The Place: Phoenix Raceway The Date: Sunday, March 19 The Time: 3:30 p.m. ET TV: FOX, 3:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 312 miles (312 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 75), Stage 2 (Ends on lap 150), Final Stage (Ends on lap 312) Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Sweep’n Row: Furniture Row Racing’s Truex First To Win All 3 Stages Martin Truex Jr. became the first driver to win all three stages under NASCAR’s race enhancements when he took the checkered flag in last Sunday’s Kobalt…

By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service AVONDALE, Ariz. – Justin Allgaier popped a tire during his celebratory burnout after Saturday’s DC Solar 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. But you can forgive the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet if he was a trifle rusty with his donuts — Allgaier hadn’t been to Victory Lane in the NASCAR XFINITY Series since August in 2012 at the road course in Montreal. On a blistering afternoon that brought emotions to a boil at the 1-mile race track in the Sonoran Desert, Allgaier sailed away with a magnificent restart with four laps left…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Tony Schumacher secured the Top Fuel No. 1 qualifier Saturday at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Schumacher piloted his U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster to a track elapsed time record pass of 3.682 seconds at 328.22 mph in the second qualifying session to earn his 81st career No. 1 qualifier, first of the season. “The Gatornationals to me, even as a kid, was always one of the greatest moments for my father,” Schumacher said. “It’s a great chance, great opportunity. When you’re given a great opportunity, you surround yourself with people…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – John Force raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead Friday evening at the 48th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are also provisional qualifying leaders at the third of 24 events on the 2017 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. Force, a sixteen-time world champion, ran a track elapsed time record of 3.832 seconds at 333.25 mph in his PEAK Chevy Camaro in the second qualifying session. “It feels good. The old hot trod went down the race track…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An alligator farmer doing well at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals just seems to make sense. But for whatever reason, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jerry Savoie hasn’t been able to enjoy much success at the famed race. This season may be a different story for the Louisiana alligator farmer heading into this weekend’s season-opener in the highly-competitive class. Fresh off his first career NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship, Savoie and his team take plenty of confidence and momentum into 2017. Coupled with a strong off-season making even more improvements on his Savoie’s Alligator…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Jeg Coughlin Jr. has posted a pair of victories at Gainesville Raceway, the site of the 48th AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. But winning at the historic track never gets old for the five-time Pro Stock world champion, one reason why he is excited for this weekend. The other was a strong semifinal showing at the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in his JEGS.com/Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. After struggling for most of 2016, it was just the sign Coughlin was looking for at the start of this season. Breaking through with a win…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Brittany Force’s first career Top Fuel win came a year ago at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, a NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series win preceded by a runner-up finish the race before in Phoenix. Coming off a second straight final round in Phoenix in 2017, Force wouldn’t mind history repeating itself one more time in her 10,000-horsepower Monster Energy dragster at the AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 16-19 at Gainesville Raceway. “That’s what we’re hoping for, that’s what we’re going for,” said Force, who finished sixth in points a year ago. “We’re still looking…