Auto racing, and NASCAR in particular, used to be a “man’s domain.” A sport for those brave and fearless men who loved speed and didn’t flinch at danger. Women? Most circuits didn’t even allow them in the pits until the 1970s. But these days, Teresa and Kelley Earnhardt are major figures in NASCAR, Danica Patrick is one of the most recognizable drivers in the U.S., and come Feb. 14, the Daytona 500 will be run with the most powerful woman in sports in her new role, that of CEO of International Speedway Corporation (ISC), promoter of The Great American Race and approximately 100 others … DetailsÂ
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Nelson Piquet Jnr has said his move to NASCAR was caused by him being “sick and tired” of the row centring on the Crashgate scandal, although he added he had been offered a Formula One drive.
Last week he announced he was moving to the USA, and in an interview after testing in Florida he outlined the reasons behind his switch … Details
Rick Hendrick didn’t have a moment of hesitation when it came to finding a way to aid the Haitian earthquake relief efforts.
His wife and daughter had made a mission trip years earlier to the impoverished nation, giving the Hendrick family insight into the serious level of needs in Haiti.
More important, though, is that they understand feelings of hopelessness.
The NASCAR team owner lost his son, brother, twin nieces and several key employees in a 2004 plane crash …Â Details
Race car driver Jimmie Johnson is the rare athlete who, despite his considerable success, remains humble, grounded and grateful for the fact he earns a handsome living for doing something he loves.
And that’s evident in how he spends his offseason. After locking up his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title in November, Johnson celebrated … Details