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Jan 29 2014 - 1:44pm

BLOG: Wood Brothers Seeking More Races

CHARLOTTE -- Len and Eddie Wood have 12 races set on the 2014 schedule for their iconic No. 21 Ford Fusion, with sponsorship from Motorcraft and QuickLane.They want more."We're always looking for ways to do more races," Eddie said. "We had a couple of...

Jan 29 2014 - 12:35pm

DAY 3: Roush, RPM Make Sponsor News

By Ron Lemasters Jr.CHARLOTTE -- It was Ford day at the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour presented by Charlotte Motor Speedway on Wednesday. First up was Roush Fenway Racing, sans its namesake, who was on a family vacation to Walt Disney World. Really.The big...

Jan 29 2014 - 11:24am

Could Jeff Gordon retire after the 2014 NASCAR season?

Could four-time Cup series champion Jeff Gordon finally step away from fulltime competition after the 2014 season? Maybe, Gordon said. Then again, maybe not. Like if he were to win a fifth Cup series championship this season in the season...

Jan 28 2014 - 5:46pm

Hendrick: This Could Be One of NASCAR's Best Years

By Ron Lemasters Jr.On the occasion of his 30th season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a car owner, Rick Hendrick had this to say about the coming season."I think it's going to be one of the best years in NASCAR racing we've seen in a long...

Jan 28 2014 - 11:42am

DAY 2: Childress ‘Excited’ About 2014 Season, New Look

By Ron Lemasters Jr.Despite having his record of being early or on time tarnished by a fender-bender between him and downtown Charlotte, Richard Childress was happy to be in the Charlotte Convention Center on Tuesday morning.He’ll be even happier...

Jan 28 2014 - 10:28am

Could Jeb Burton's 2014 NASCAR season get derailed?

Last-minute sponsorship problems could derail Jeb Burton's planned 2014 season in the NASCAR Truck Series. A team spokesperson confirmed to the Observer on Tuesday that if sponsor Arrowhead Electronic Cigaretes is unable or unwilling to...

Jan 28 2014 - 9:42am

BLOG: MEdia Tour Day 2 Kicks Off with Ganassi

CHARLOTTE -- Racing the snowflakes, the 32nd annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour presented by Charlotte Motor Speedway kicked off early this morning with a visit from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.You'll notice there's no more Earnhardt...

Jan 28 2014 - 12:48am

NASCAR Drivers Who Will Bounce Back in 2014 After Disappointing Seasons

Major League Baseball isn't the only sport that has what fans have long called its hot stove league, where fans spend the offseason posturing and predicting which players and teams will have big comeback years in the upcoming new season. NASCAR fans...

Jan 27 2014 - 2:55pm

TOUR: Stewart-Haas Hitting the Season Hard...and with a Laugh

By Ron Lemasters Jr.CHARLOTTE – Ah, the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour presented by Charlotte Motor Speedway is under way.That means that news and stuff will be flying over the transom, so you’ll be getting updates and all sorts of other stuff from me here...

Jan 27 2014 - 12:55pm

BLOG: It's Begun...

We're under way here in Charlotte!THe obligatory opening kickoff luncheon took place in the atrium of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, hard by the newly populated Glory Road.Speakers included NASCAR President Mike Helton, Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon, NC...