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Tuesday, August 10,
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Tim George Jr. Returns to Short-Track Racing with Vengeance
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 6:01:04 AM | Don Radebaugh
(MOORESVILLE,
N.C.)- Tim George Jr. is set to for battle in this Saturday's ARCA Racing
Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards short-track event at Berlin Raceway
located outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The 200-lap event at the .44-mile
racing facility will be George's second career-start at the Marne
raceway.
This weekend's event at Berlin Raceway brings the return of the excitement of short-track racing. The last time the New York, N.Y. native visited a track under a mile in length, the RCR team brought home a fourth-place finish at Mansfield Motorsports Park. Looking for a repeat performance, the team will roll out the same chassis, No. 152, for the weekend that garnered the July finish.
George, who sits eighth in ARCA Racing series points, revels in his short-track glory.
"I'm looking forward to going back to short-track racing again in the ARCA Racing Series," said George. "Our last run on a short track was great for us in the RCR Development Chevrolet. Berlin is the shortest track we run, and is very unique having only three walls."
George is 315 points away from catching Justin Marks for the ARCA Racing Series point lead.
While George has had one prior career-start at the shortest track on the ARCA schedule, his bout of bad luck has overshadowed the overall performance. In last year's summer event, the 29-year old started 18th but, after a well-fought effort, a mid-race accident resulted in a 25th-place finish.
George will be meeting fans and signing autographs prior to the 200-lap event. He will sign autographs from 6:15-6:45 p.m. at Berlin Raceway on Saturday, July 7.
The ARCA Racing Network will cover all the on-track activity for the ARCA Racing Series from Marne, Michigan. Listen to live streaming audio and scoring of practice, qualifying at ARCAracing.com inside the ARCA Nation and live audio coverage presented by the BAS Racing Network. ARCA Racing Series track activity at Berlin starts on Saturday with practice from 2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell (All positions / 2 laps) starts at 5 p.m. The engines fire up for the ARCA 200 (200 laps / 88 miles) at 8:30 p.m. LIVE updates on Tim George Jr. all weekend by following @TimGeorgeJr on Twitter and TimGeorgeJrRacing on Facebook.
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NASCAR baby boom continues; Jeff Gordon's son born
August 09, 2010, 2:42:21 PM
Jeff Gordon's website announced Monday that Gordon's wife, Ingrid, delivered the couple's second child, a boy, at 8:53 a.m. The son's name is Leo Benjamin Gordon. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth and was 19 inches long. Jeff Gordon said in a statement: "He's happy and healthy, and Mom is doing great.''
Hey NASCAR conspiracy theorists, maybe this is why Chicago is a Chase race in '11
August 09, 2010, 12:01:38 PM
It's official ... Chicagoland Speedway will host the opening race of the Chase next year. The race will be held on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
Montoya ends drought; Was Sunday's race a peek into NASCAR's future?
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 6:24:37 PM
Juan Pablo Montoya snapped a 113-race winless streak to earn the victory at Watkins Glen, and Mark Martin climbed into the top 12 in points, knocking Clint Bowyer out with four races to go.
Kurt Busch not high on Hendrick pretty boys''; Taking a look at those trying to get into Chase
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 11:43:28 AM
A couple of different things for you from what Kurt Busch had to say about the Hendrick drivers, especially Jimmie Johnson, to taking a closer look at those trying to make the Chase with five races left until the field is set at Richmond next month. First to what Busch said at Watkins Glen:
NASCAR schedule facing extreme makeover; Burton critical of past safety lapses at Pocono
Friday, August 06, 2010, 3:18:01 PM
Change is the key word in NASCAR right now and if you think there's too much of it already, well, hold on becuase it looks like you're about to lose that battle.
Atlanta loses Cup date in 2011, another Southeastern race goes away
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 12:52:31 PM
Atlanta Motor Speedway announced Thursday that it will have only one Cup date in 2011. Atlanta has had two Cup dates ever since hosting NASCAR races in 1960. That date is expected to go to Kentucky Speedway. A press conference is scheduled for Tuesday at Kentucky Speedway. Previous media reports have stated that Kentucky's date likely would be in early July next year.
Pulling away the veil on Dale Jr.
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 11:34:51 AM
With the series headed to Watkins Glen this weekend, the New York Times Magazine has a large story on Dale Earnhardt Jr. that you can read here. Give your self some time if you're going to read all of it. Some of it will be review for longtime fans of the sport. There are some things that stand out. Here's a few things that might jump out at you from the story:
So is Pocono bigger or better than Indy? Maybe so ...
Wednesday, August 04, 2010, 12:13:22 PM
Take this for what it's worth (and explain this to me): ESPN's ratings for last weekend's race at Pocono was higher than its ratings for the Brickyard 400 the week before at Indianapolis. Yes, the major race at Indy was outdrawn by Pocono. Here's the numbers: Pocono drew a 4.4 rating, averaging 6.2 million viewers. Indy drew a 4.2 rating, averaging 5.7 million viewers.
FOXSports.com News for NASCAR
Sources: Martin to stay in No. 5; Kahne to Red Bull in 2011
August 09, 2010, 3:50:22 PM
Mark Martin is working on a deal to remain in No. 5 while
Kasey Kahne will join Red Bull Racing in 2011.
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Mark
Martin, Clint Bowyer in epic battle for Chase berth
August 09, 2010, 2:22:57 PM
Mark Martin, Clint Bowyer in epic duel for Chase berth. 
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Chicago
to host first Chase race of 2011
August 09, 2010, 1:42:24 PM
NASCAR will open the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup at
Chicagoland Speedway. 
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Chicago
to host first Chase race of 2011
August 09, 2010, 1:42:24 PM
NASCAR will open the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup at
Chicagoland Speedway. 
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Gordon
welcomes baby boy, Leo, to family
August 09, 2010, 10:39:04 AM
Another baby on board for NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon
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Hear
what Cup drivers said after the 2010 Watkins Glen race
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 8:45:35 PM
Juan
Pablo Montoya earns Cup win at Watkins Glen
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 4:03:04 PM
Juan Pablo Montoya has won the Sprint Cup race at Watkins
Glen International. Presented
By:
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 4:03:04 PM
NASCAR Live follow the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at The Glen Sprint Cup race
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 1:03:17 PM
Who will be king of the road at Watkins Glen? 
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Bodine
extends points lead with win in Nashville
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 12:16:27 AM
Todd Bodine just wants to win, whether it's a close finish
or he blows away the field. 
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Motorcycle USA Article Headlines
August 10, 2010, 5 hours ago | Steve Atlas
Here's a look at how all the MotoGP teams stand at the halfway point of the 2010 season in terms of the new engine-life rule.
August 10, 2010, 5 hours ago | Ian Kerr
In an effort to cut costs the new coalition Government in the UK has decided to turn off speed cameras. Find out more details on this and other news in our latest edition of Euro Gossip.
Loretta Lynn Ranch Wrap-up Report
August 09, 2010, 6:00:00 PM | Press Release
After one week of racing at the Loretta Lynn Rach there were a total of 35 class champions crowned out of more than 20,000 amateur motocross athletes. Read further to see some of the highlights.
August 09, 2010, 5:15:00 PM | Steve Atlas
The all-new smallest Grand Prix class is set to be announced this coming weekend at the Czech GP, with it possibly marking the end of two-stroke racing at the world level for good.
2010 FIM Motocross Loket Results
August 09, 2010, 2:36:00 PM | Press Release
KTM's Toni Cairoli and Marvin Musquin each snatched a pair of wins in the Czech Republic, boosting Cairoli's lead in the championship to 84 points with just three rounds left.
Yamaha Recalls 54000 YZF-R6 Motorcycles
August 09, 2010, 2:01:00 PM | Steve Atlas
Yamaha has issued a recall notice for 54,000 R6s due to the front reflector being positioned too low on model-year 2005-2010 machines.
2011 Kawasaki KX450F First Ride
August 09, 2010, 3:00:00 AM | Adam Waheed
Kawasaki debuts its 2011 Kawasaki KX450F motocross bike and Motorcycle USA rides it in this dirt bike motorcycle first ride review.
Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis II
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 9:30:00 PM | Bryan Harley
Motorcyle USA's second day on the road to Sturgis includes a trip up to Estes Park to visit the famously haunted Stanley Hotel and a long stretch through the farms and ranches of Wyoming along Highway 85.
2010 AMA Flat Track Hangerstown Results
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 6:13:00 PM | Matt Davidson
Picking up nearly 2800 miles where it left off, Round 10 of the 2010 Grand National Championship took place at Hagerstown Speedway in Maryland with Joe Kopp reigning supreme.
2010 Loretta Lynn Amateur MX - Saturday
Sunday, August 08, 2010, 1:55:00 PM | Matt Davidson
The last day of racing action at the Loretta Lynn Ranch took place Saturday with final motos creating some tense competition. Check out the latest results including a video recap of Day 5 at the Amateur Nationals.
2010 Canadian Superbike Atlantic Park Results
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 7:40:00 PM | Press Release
After winning Round 6 at Atlantic Motorsport Park Jordan Szoke is just one race away from capturing an unprecedented pefect season in the Parts Canada Superbike Championship.
2010 AMA Flat Track Calistoga Insider
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 3:30:00 PM | MotorcycleUSA Staff
Our man on the inside of AMA Flat Track gives the latest scoop on racing at Calistoga during Round 9 of the 2010 AMA Pro K&N Filters Grand National Championship.
2010 Loretta Lynn Amateur MX - Friday
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 1:43:00 PM | Matt Davidson
Check out the latest news and results from the fourth day of racing at Loretta Lynn's where several classes competed in their final motos of the week.
Motorcycle USA - On the Road to Sturgis 2010
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 3:25:29 AM | Bryan Harley
Motorcycle USA begins its trek to the 70th annual Sturgis Rally with a spectacular ride across Colorado on a 2011 Victory Vision 8-Ball.
2011 World Superbike Silly Season Update
Friday, August 06, 2010, 9:02:00 PM | Steve Atlas
MotoUSA takes to behind the scenes in the World Superbike paddock in an effort to try and find out who will be riding for what team next year in this silly season update.
Suzuki Wins 2010 AMA ATV MX Manufacturers Cup
Friday, August 06, 2010, 7:50:00 PM | Press Release
Team Suzuki took their third consecutive win in the AMA ATV MX Manufacturers Cup ahead of Can-Am and Honda.
David Knight Signs with KTM for 2011 & 2012
Friday, August 06, 2010, 7:30:00 PM | Press Release
David Knight will be rejoining the orange team in 2011 and 2012 as a full factory KTM rider.
Camping Spots Still Available for MX of Nations
Friday, August 06, 2010, 6:50:00 PM | Press Release
As the 2010 Motocross of Nations approaches, fans can still catch the action live by purchasing general admission and VIP tickets to the September 25th-26th event.
Ben Bostrom Joins MotoConnect.net Battle
Friday, August 06, 2010, 6:25:00 PM | Press Release
Ben Bostrom has joined the battle for the 2010 MotoConnect.net $10,000 pole award, with Josh Hayes currently leading the competition with three pole victories.
2010 Lap of Champions Tickets Still Available
Friday, August 06, 2010, 5:55:00 PM | Press Release
Tickets are still available for the opportunity to ride alongside legendary racer Kevin Schwantz in the 2010 Lap of Champions at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP on August 28th.
FIM Motocross of Nations Team USA
Friday, August 06, 2010, 5:20:00 PM | Press Release
American Motorcyclist Association has announced that more info will be given on the Motocross of Nations US team at the Rockstar Energy Unadilla National Motocross round.
MV Agusta Returns to Italian Ownership
Friday, August 06, 2010, 5:10:00 PM | Press Release
MV Agusta has officially been purchased by Claudio and Giovanni Castiglioni, with Italian manager Massimo Bordi heading the company.
New GIpro Indicators on Select Ducati Models
Friday, August 06, 2010, 3:45:00 PM | Press Release
Blue Monkey Motorsports Inc, has announced two new plug and play versions of their GIpro DS-Series gear indicator on select Ducati models.
Ducati’s Lock Goes to Electric Cars
Friday, August 06, 2010, 1:08:13 PM | Bart Madson
Former CEO of Ducati North America, Michael Lock, trades two-wheeled exotic Italian Twins for the four-wheeled electric vehicle market, joinging THINK.
2010 Atlantic Motorsport Park Preview
Friday, August 06, 2010, 12:20:00 PM | Press Release
The Canadian Superbike series heads to Atlantic Motorsport Park for Round 6 & 7. Can Jordan Szoke collect his seventh race victory in a row while winning his seventh Canadian Superbike Championship?
2010 Loretta Lynn Amateur MX - Thursday
Friday, August 06, 2010, 11:00:00 AM | JC Hilderbrand
The third day of racing at Loretta Lynn's was cut short due to nasty weather, but at least the racing community got some relief from the heat.
Dr. Frazier's Thailand Adventure Rides
Friday, August 06, 2010, 3:00:00 AM | Dr. Gregory Frazier
Dr. Frazier has frequented the far east many times in his global motorcycle travels, but Thailand seems to offer many more adventure tales than the the rest.
Sidi Adventure Rain Boot Review
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 7:47:00 PM | JC Hilderbrand
Sidi Adventure Rain boots offer a blend between protection and comfort that street or dual sport riders will appreciate. And they're waterproof on top of that.
2010 Loretta Lynn Amateur MX - Wednesday
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 12:00:00 PM | JC Hilderbrand
Every rider has now gotten the first moto out of the way at Loretta Lynn's Amateur National Motocross Championship, and a heat wave is making the competition even tougher.
Donnie Baker’s Star Raider Revision
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 11:00:00 AM | J.Joshua Placa
Star Raider owner Donnie Baker turned to custom builder Kent Weeks to turn his stock Raider into a sleek looking bagger.
Metal Mulisha Dominates X-Games 16
Wednesday, August 04, 2010, 7:00:00 PM | Press Release
X Games fans witnessed another impressive crusade from Metal Mulisha at the Staples Center and LA Coliseum this past weekend, as the team took home three gold medals and ten overall in six different events.
2011 Husqvarna TC449 First Ride
Wednesday, August 04, 2010, 3:00:00 PM | JC Hilderbrand
Husqvarna has introduced an all-new motocross bike in the 2011 Husqvarna TC449. This premier-premier class machine uses unique suspension and chassis design to set itself apart from the competition.
Triumph Confirms Triple for New Adventures
Wednesday, August 04, 2010, 12:50:37 PM | Bart Madson
Triumph keeps teasing with its new Adventure motorcycles, confirming a new Triple will power the on/off-road duo.
Navy SEAL Takes Fight to Loretta Lynn's
Tuesday, August 03, 2010, 3:20:00 PM | Press Release
Stacey Virgin is a 12-year Navy SEAL veteran who will be competing in the Loretta Lynn's 25+ and 30+ age classes.
2010 Amateur National Motocross - Tuesday
Tuesday, August 03, 2010, 1:02:00 PM | Matt Davidson
Check out the latest results from the first day of the 2010 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn's Ranch.
NASCAR.COM - Camping World Series Headlines
Bodine rolls at Nashville, increases points lead
August 09, 2010, 12:14:00 PM
Todd Bodine cemented his hold on the Camping World Truck Series point standings with a dominant victory in the Nashville 200 at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday night.
Bodine on pole at Nashville, Dillon on front row
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 7:37:44 PM
Todd Bodine won the pole for the Nashville 200 with a lap of 30.852 seconds (155.543 mph) in qualifying Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.
Schrader keeps on truckin', open to full-time deal
Friday, August 06, 2010, 10:45:54 AM
Ken Schrader says his days in the Cup Series are over.
NASCAR.COM - Nationwide Series Headlines
Ambrose earns third consecutive Watkins Glen victory
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 5:21:39 PM
Marcos Ambrose won the Nationwide Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International for the third consecutive time.
Ambrose's record speed puts him on pole at The Glen
Saturday, August 07, 2010, 11:11:45 AM
Marcos Ambrose set a course record with his qualifying run, earning the pole for the Zippo 200 on Saturday morning.
Villeneuve finally getting a taste of Watkins Glen
Friday, August 06, 2010, 10:29:41 AM
Jacques Villeneuve has raced all over the world and all over the United States in Formula One, IndyCars, sports cars and NASCAR stock cars. Yet, somehow the former F1 champion and Indy 500 winner never raced at one of America's top road courses.
Former Nationwide champ Ellis sentenced to prison
Thursday, August 05, 2010, 12:24:29 PM
Tommy Ellis, the 1988 Nationwide Series champion, and his wife, Brenda, will serve time in prison for their scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service by not reporting all the proceeds from their car-wash service.
Nemechek balances his racing life with business side
Wednesday, August 04, 2010, 10:23:27 AM
It's not very often people sympathize with Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart. Two of the most successful drivers in the Cup Series don't often need anyone to understand their struggles.
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