CAA tournament scores with nearby businessesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:07PMWhile most of the action during the past four days has been on the court, businesses around the Coliseum have scored big thanks to the annual CAA Tournament. The four-day event, which began Friday and ended last night, generates about $5 million a year for the Richmond area.
NASCAR DeliversMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:18PMFans roared as perennial NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson won the latest Shelby American Sprint Cup race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But event organizers and convention officials say the local economy was the real winner.
Charlotte Motor Speedway news 2010-03-08Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55PMCONCORD, N.C. (March 8, 2010) - Grammy Award-winning rock group Creed will perform a pre-race concert presented by Native Trading Associates for the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, May 22, at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Z-Bowl Family Entertainment Center To Offer State-of-the-Art Debit Card ServicesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:00PMMarch 8, 2010 — Tired of standing in line at the old arcade feeding your dollar bills into the token machine only to have it jam? At the new Z-Bowl Family Entertainment Center , jammed token machines and coin-operated games are history.
NASCAR, WWE, NFL to combine at BristolMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:33PM'Ston Cold' Steve Austin named Food City 500 grand marshall. Cowboys TE Jason Witten named honorary starter.
19th Annual Tribute to Marty Robbins this weekendMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:47PMHistoric Railroad Avenue will be transformed into a carnival of vendors and historic displays offering something to interest everyone on March 5 and 6. Come and learn more of the history of Railroad Avenue and Willcox. Bring your children to watch Marshall Bo Downey's daily Gun Shows that teach youth the consequences of breaking the law. Watch while the re-enactors stroll the street as real ...
Kyle Busch ticked off after practice scrapeMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:55AMHAMPTON -- Kyle Busch walked away from a banged-up car shaking his head, clearly miffed about a scrape in the final practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
AAA Texas, Firestone title sponsors for TMSMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:10AMAAA Texas and Firestone have signed on as Texas Motor Speedway’s newest title sponsors. Irving-based AAA Texas will serve as the title sponsor of the Speedway’s fall NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race through 2014. The race, formerly titled the Dickies 500, will be rebranded as the AAA Texas 500.
Stockton 99 Speedway action taking off SaturdayMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29AMDespite the recent rainy weather, the husband-and-wife team of owner/promoters Tony and Carol Noceti are gearing up for their second season of NASCAR-sanctioned racing at the Stockton 99 Speedway.
Ticket information for sectional finalsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:54AMNo tickets will be sold at the door Tuesday for admission to the sectional boys basketball championship games at Cherokee or Willingboro high schools.
Girl honors mother's memoryMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:08AMAn Abilene teen is honoring her late mother and drawing attention to breast-cancer awareness by designing a computer-generated Toyota Camry NASCAR racer for an online contest. read more
Can't Miss It: TuesdayTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:15PM" Day 195/365 - Books! For FREE!!! " compliments of Great Beyond , our Flickr pool . SHOW YOUR LIBRARY LOVE : The Seattle Public Library will be hosting a Citywide Conversation tonight at the Northgate Library Branch and they encourage the community to come out and "use their creativity in considering new models, services and potentially new roles for the Library." Support your local library and ...
Voice of Tide is COC speakerTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:43AMThe voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Eli Gold, will be the keynote speaker at the Arab Chamber of Commerce awards banquet this year.
Fisherman overcomes obstaclesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:52AMClay Dyer will be speaking Thursday, March 11, at the eighth annual Sportsman Banquet at First Baptist Church, 223 North Fulton St. Tables of eight ar ...
CATCH OF THE DAY: Can Vegas get another race?Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:44AMEven with all the positive aspects, Las Vegas needs to do a little work before they earn a second race. Coming into the NASCAR race this weekend, I was a big advocate of Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosting two races per calendar year. But is LVMS truly worthy? I mean, look at the pros that fit the [...]
Fantasy racing results: Week 1Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:18PMPoints 1. Clyde M. Reece, Ashland 427 2. Wanda Perkins, Petersburg 427 3. Stephen Stanfield, Richmond 427 4. S.L. Sweet, Moseley 427 5. Toby Carter, Chester 427 6. Janet Patterson, Powhatan 427 7. Edward B. Beirne, Richmond 425 8. Dink Slaughter, Richmond 425 9. Doug Winn, Alberta 425 10. Amanda Anderson, Chester 425 Tiebreaker margins: 1. 0147; 2. 9.696; 3. 16.183; 4. 19.339; 5. 26.200; 6. 28 ...
Fantasy football operator has a winning game planMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:37PMMiami native Mike Levy, founder of opensports.com, dominates the field as he leads a team to boost the fantasy football experience.
Coughlin filled with national pride after first Olympic experience (NHRA/JEGS)Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:29PMCoughlin filled with national pride after first Olympic experience DELAWARE, Ohio (March 1) -- Multi-time drag racing champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. says his first visit to the Olympic Games exceeded his expectations in every way possible, and left him feeling extremely proud of his country's athletes and the small part JEGS Mail Order played in the gold medal success of the USA Bobsled team.
Winning personality makes Patrick an asset for NASCARSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:55AMWe live in a nation full of rubberneckers. When there's a car crash, everyone slows down to take a look. Maybe that explains why ESPN's ratings have been so high during Danica Patrick's first three Nationwide races -- she totaled two cars in spectacular fashion.
Six-year-old Ryan third in Harrisburg go-kart raceSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:11AMRacing in these parts still has a ways to go and for most area drivers that means more bench racing for now. But, when you're an ambitious 6-year old go-kart enthusiast like Emily Ryan of White Haven, remaining idle until the season gets under way just w
Air Jordan pursuing new heightsSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:46AMCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan’s drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business.
ATS TodaySunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:17AMWhat Is It: Rowan University's Department of Theatre & Dance puts a new spin on a 17th-century comedy of manners in verse with a production of Moliere's "Misanthrope."
Sports briefs: Feb. 28Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:46AMNBAJordan reaches agreement to take over as Bobcats' ownerNBA commissioner Dav
Jordan faces challenges in owning the BobcatsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:18PMMinutes before his exclusive negotiating window expired, basketball superstar Michael Jordan struck a deal with owner Bob Johnson to take over the money-losing team in his home state.
Michael Jordan faces challenges in owning the BobcatsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:23PMNBA commissioner David Stern expects Michael Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month.
Jordan in Deal to Take Control of the BobcatsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:26PMMichael Jordan, who has been part owner of the Bobcats since 2006, has reached an agreement to purchase controlling interest of the team from Bob Johnson.
Jordan faces challenges in owning the BobcatsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:02PMMichael Jordan's drive and immense physical talent made him an NBA superstar. His stardom and shrewdness helped him make millions in business. His latest venture will test his talents and skills like no other. NBA commissioner David Stern said Saturday he expects Jordan to be approved as majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats by the end of next month.
See stars as well as cars at Cleveland Auto ShowFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:18PMMore than 1,000 gleaming vehicles from more than 40 automakers fill the floor of the I-X Center during the Cleveland Auto Show, running Saturday through March 7. View a gallery of photos .
Patrick Sad To Step Away From NASCARFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:40PMDanica Patrick says she is sad her three-week stretch of NASCAR is coming to an end.
Las Vegas: Johnson - Friday media visitFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:38PMJIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE'S/KOBALT TOOLS IMPALA SS met with members of the media at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and discussed fan perception of his dominance and other topics.
Altlanta Motor Speedway news 2010-02-26Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:09PMHAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 26, 2010) -- Below are some tips that will help ensure fans have a memorable, exciting visit to Atlanta Motor Speedway during the March 2010 Kobalt Tools 500 NASCAR race weekend.
NASCAR nirvana for Las Vegas economyFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:11AMSalt Lake City mason Clair Smith was laid off from his job a month ago, but that didn’t keep him from making his eighth visit to Las Vegas for NASCAR weekend. “I’m spending a lot less because I am making a lot less, but I saved for it all year. This is my one trip,” Smith says outside his RV in the infield of Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Thursday afternoon.
NASCAR officially arrives in Las VegasFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:27AMNASCAR weekend has officially arrived in Las Vegas. The teams rolled into to town in style Thursday evening with a parade of big haulers carrying the cars down the strip.
Monday after The MastersThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:37PMTickets for April 12 Celebrity Golf Tournament to Go On Sale Feb. 27.
Atlanta Motor Speedway news 2010-02-25Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 7:40PMHAMPTON, Ga. (Feb. 25, 2010) -- NASCAR fans can participate in The Coca-Cola Family Track Walk benefiting Speedway Children's Charities at Atlanta Motor Speedway free of charge thanks to a charitable donation by The Coca-Cola Company.
Just For Fun column: How will Danica Patrick fare this year in NASCAR?Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:50PMWhile being swarmed by photographers, Danica Patrick (right) talked to Juan Pablo Montoya prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Fontana on Feb. 20. Patrick ended up taking 31st place in the race.
Groove gets a bit tighter at BristolThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 12:21PMDrivers returning to Bristol Motor Speedway to find will it tighten, but perhaps safer.
Montoya's engines cool off, along with his chancesMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:27AMFONTANA — Juan Pablo Montoya, the most successful of the open-wheel drivers who have jumped to NASCAR, was poised for a good day at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday.
Fontana Auto Club Speedway race notesSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 9:55PMSan Bernardino County, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2010) -- "It's all in the numbers," according to Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet), winner of Sunday's Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway.
Stars are outSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:10AMHumberstone Speedway in Port Colborne, Ont., will host its Night of NASCAR Stars this Sunday. Retired NASCAR champion and TV commentator Rusty Wallace will be guest announcer. Driver and TV personalities Jimmy Spencer and Kenny Wallace and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney will all race in the 358 Modified division that night.
It's Hard Knocks, the boxing editionSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 6:04AMHBO plans to offer up a 30-minute special promoting its pay-per-view Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey welterweight bout at Cowboys Stadium. The special debuts March 6, a week before the scheduled fight. read more
Bruce Martin: Five lessons from Danica's second NASCAR raceSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:24PMFONTANA, Calif. -- If Auto Club Speedway is known as "Gillian's Island" because track president Gillian Zucker's track is so deserted, then Danica Patrick must have felt like a castaway after her second NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday.
Bruce Martin: Five lessons from Danica's second NASCAR raceSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 9:04PMFONTANA, Calif. -- If Auto Club Speedway is known as "Gillian's Island" because track president Gillian Zucker's speedway is so deserted, then Danica Patrick must have felt like a castaway after her second NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday.
Dan Gurney, his cars featured at Monterey Motorsports ReunionSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:39PMMONTEREY, Calif., February 18, 2010 -- The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion enters a new dawn of historic racing by honoring one of the true legends of motorsports-- Dan Gurney -- the Cars He Built, the Cars He Drove -- August 12-15 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.