Eight days after winning the Daytona 500 and only a day after finishing second in another race, Jimmie Johnson did something you wouldn’t expect the legendary NASCAR driver to be doing. He went surfing and skiing, as well as hitting speeds of up to 200 mph on the track–all within a 12-hour period.
Big-wave surfers Dave Kalama and Ian Walsh, professional skier Chris Benchetler, and professional snowboarder Eddie Wall joined Johnson for a  … More
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Sonoma Raceway will open its gates for another year of its popular “Drags and Drift†program, featuring drag racing on its world-famous quarter-mile drag strip, as well as drifting behind the main grandstand. “Drags and Drift†will be featured most Wednesday nights from March 13- Nov. 13. Check www.racesonoma.com/schedule for details on the full schedule.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DRAGS:
This marks the 25th consecutive year for the popular Wednesday Night Drags. This program gives people a safe, legal and controlled environment in which to drag race their vehicles, as opposed to using city streets or back-county roads  … More
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When It Comes Down to It, It’s All About Freedom of Speech
The debate over the National Rifle Association — which has been in the news since last December’s Sandy Hook tragedy — has made its way to NASCAR, as the NRA announced that it will be the sponsor of this April’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. The NRA 500 will no doubt be a lightning rod of controversy, prompting boycotts from the group’s opponents and cheers from others who support the group.
The question being asked by everyone right now: “Did NASCAR and Texas Motor Speedway make the right move in allowing this sponsorship deal?”  … More
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Entertainment Universe announced today that it has closed a deal with Film Star Partners II for prints and advertising funds for the much anticipated feature film entitled “Snake & Mongoose†about one of the greatest rivalries in racing history.
The film will open Friday, September 6th in 25 cities, just a few days after the close of the National Hot Rod Association’s U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis on Labor Day weekend. The 25-city release coincides with the areas where the NHRA holds its  … More
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