Photo courtesy of Wikipedia The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series traveled to Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Arizona this past Saturday and Sunday, and the racing action did not disappoint. On Saturday afternoon in the Xfinity Series' 200-lap race, Justin Allgaier secured the victory driving for […]
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Kyle Busch Pulls First Win in Annual Daytona 500
Photo courtesy of Raniel Diaz, Wikipedia The Daytona 500 is NASCAR’s most prestigious event, and for good reason. Each February, countless racing fans pack into the grandstands at Daytona International Speedway in Florida for a spectacle known as “the Great American Race”. On Thursday night, Chase Elliott and Denny […]
The 55th Rolex 24 Races on in Daytona Beach
Photo courtesy of AARP Social Media, Wikipedia The 2017 International Motor Sports Association WeatherTech sports car championship began with the 55th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Starting on Saturday, Jan. 28th, and continuing into Sunday, the event was a showcase of excitement […]
Highlights of Intense 2016 Final NASCAR Race Weekend
Photo courtesy of Royal Broil, Wikipedia The final NASCAR race weekend of the 2016 season saw all three of NASCAR’s national touring series – the Sprint Cup Series, Xfinity Series and the Camping World Truck Series – visit the Homestead-Miami Speedway Track in Homestead, Fl. to determine the respective champions. […]
Autumn Festivities End with a Bang at Fall Finale
Photo by Hope Patti The Fall Finale, an event that featured a host of activities for students to enjoy, was held in the Trustees Pavilion on Nov. 21. On-campus organizations such as the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and the Active Minds mental health awareness club were present with arts and […]
Johnson on His Way to Becoming an Elite Champion
Photo courtesy of Bertho RF, Flickr The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series visited Martinsville Speedway this weekend, and the on-track action did not disappoint, as Jimmie Johnson took the checkered flag. On Saturday, Cup Series regular Chase Elliott led the field to the green flag […]
Rosberg Takes Home Formula One Victory on Sunday
Photo courtesy of Morio, Wikipedia The Formula One World Championship traveled to Suzuka Circuit in Japan this past Sunday, and Nico Rosberg took home the victory. The race did not disappoint. Rosberg entered the event with a 23-point lead in the standings over Briton Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes-Benz teammates started […]
Legendary Golfer Arnold Palmer, 87, Passed Away
Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard, Wikipedia The golf world lost one of its all-time brightest stars as legendary PGA Tour golfer Arnold Palmer passed away on Sunday. He was 87. With a career spanning several decades, Palmer left a lasting impact that will be felt for years to come. […]
Jimmie Johnson Surpasses Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Win Second Race of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Photo Courtesy of Nascarking, Wikipedia The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ second race of the 2016 season was one to remember, as Jimmie Johnson took home the checkered flag at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday. Early in the going, it did not look as […]
Earnhardt Declared Champion after NASCAR Race Cut Short by Rain
Photo Courtesy of AARP Social Media, Wikipedia Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took home Sunday’s rain-shortened Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500. The race was also a celebration of NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon, who is set to retire from racing after this season. The four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion made his […]