tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89238949509484431862024-03-14T08:28:53.643-07:00Nascar: Beyond the TrackFind out what's really going on in
NASCAR. Look here to find out why your driver really lost his ride, or the real reason those two drivers can't stand each other. Learn about
the hidden motives and reasons for the things that happen in NASCAR, from the drivers to the team owners.Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.comBlogger1109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-81030081071923956122014-09-16T12:24:00.003-07:002014-09-16T12:35:21.809-07:00Grand jury will decide if Tony Stewart is charged in death of Kevin Ward Jr.
The following is a statement from Tony Stewart regarding the decision by the Office of the Ontario County (N.Y.) District Attorney to send the case of the accident involving Kevin Ward Jr. on Aug. 9 at Canandaigua (N.Y.) Motorsports Park.
“I respect the time and effort spent by both the Ontario County District Attorney and the Sheriff’s Office in investigating this tragic accident. I Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-32848024467970456032014-09-13T19:25:00.004-07:002014-09-13T19:25:54.979-07:00FULL TRANSCRIPT: Marcos Ambrose talks about decision to leave NASCAR after 2014 sason, return to Australia
Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Marcos Ambrose will not return to pilot the No. 9 Ford Fusion following the 2014 season. Ambrose spoke with media members after the morning practice session Saturday at Chicagoland Speedway to address the announcement and discuss his future plans.
MARCOS AMBROSE, No. 9 Stanley Ford Fusion -- “First of all I need to thank everybody at Richard Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-58110818385497459232014-09-08T10:26:00.000-07:002014-09-08T10:26:03.154-07:00Test drive a Ford at Michigan International Speedway and support MIS Cares
BROOKLYN, Mich. (Sept. 8, 2014) – Brooklyn Ford is providing a great opportunity to test drive a new vehicle at Michigan International Speedway as part of the Drive 4 UR Community program.
And you just might find your next car, all while supporting MIS Cares.
From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, MIS welcomes back Drive 4 UR Community sponsored by Ford Motor Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-33577375072097872382014-09-08T10:19:00.001-07:002014-09-08T10:19:12.857-07:00Think you can pick the Chase perfectly? It might be worth $100,000
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field was officially set following Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTM regular season finale at Richmond International Raceway®. Now, until 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sept. 14, sports fans can log on to NASCAR.com/Grid to predict how they think the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will transpire by filling out the PERFECT CHASE GRIDMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-43016221980136243662014-09-03T10:51:00.003-07:002014-09-03T10:51:26.068-07:00Comcast's XFINITY brand to sponsor NASCAR's primary development series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. and PHILADELPHIA (SEPTEMBER 3, 2014) — NASCAR and Comcast announced today a historic agreement that will make Comcast’s XFINITY brand the title sponsor of what is now known as the NASCAR Nationwide Series through 2024. The 10-year term matches the longest single agreement around title sponsorship of any NASCAR national series in history, and is the longest entitlement Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-22899355524479724412014-08-29T12:33:00.002-07:002014-08-29T12:33:39.225-07:00Tony Stewart addresses media for first time since fatal sprint car wreck that killed Kevin Ward Jr. -- FULL TRANSCRIPT
TONY STEWART, NO. 14 BASS PRO SHOPS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS AND BRETT FROOD, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF STEWART-HAAS RACING, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
THE MODERATOR: Good morning. I'm director of communication for Stewart‑Haas Racing. Up here is Tony Stewart, driver/owner of Stewart‑Haas Racing, and Brett Frood, executive vice president of Stewart‑Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-90834207439182120722014-08-17T15:23:00.003-07:002014-08-17T15:23:28.782-07:00Roush teams struggle, Keselowski recovers, and other notes from Michigan SpeedwayBROOKLYN, Mich. -- Much was made in the run-up to Sunday's race at MIS that Roush Racing's test at the track in July would lead to great things for them in the next race here.
But when the checkered flag came down Sunday, the results (though better than June for sure) were nothing to write home about. In a race dominated by Jeff Gordon's Chevy and Joey Logano's Ford, the Fords of Jack Roush Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-9011135792762505672014-08-17T15:04:00.003-07:002014-08-17T15:04:56.426-07:00Jeff Gordon positions himself as a favorite to win Sprint Cup title with dominant Michigan Speedway winBROOKLYN, Mich. -- There are few things everyone agrees on, but there are also things that almost everyone with common sense will admit are true.
Right now, one of those things is that Jeff Gordon is the favorite, or at least a favorite, to win this year's Sprint Cup crown.
At age 43, he is reclaiming some of the dominance he had on this sport back in his 20s, when he took home four Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-92149508705435528172014-08-17T08:22:00.000-07:002014-08-17T08:22:08.975-07:00Allmendinger riding wave of confidence after last week at Watkins Glen -- FULL TRANSCRIPT
AJ ALLMENDINGER, NO. 47 KINGSFORD CHARCOAL CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed the week following his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, his outlook for the Chase and many other topics. Full Transcript:
TALK ABOUT YOUR WEEK AS WELL AS COMING INTO MICHIGAN THIS WEEK: “It’s been really good. Luckily I have the best PR personMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-56215001352316057992014-08-17T08:08:00.001-07:002014-08-17T08:08:33.072-07:00Austin Dillon, Joey Logano, Carl Edwards and more offer thoughts ahead of today's race at Michigan Speedway
AUSTIN DILLON (starting 8th):
IS IT EYE POPPING JUST TO SEE 206 GO UP ON THE BOARD LIKE THAT? CAN YOU REALLY TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOW MUCH FASTER THIS PLACE IS NOW THAN IT WAS SEVERAL WEEKS AGO? “Yeah it’s just cooler. The grip level is there. As soon as I hit the track this morning unlocking the locker was not really an issue. You could run pretty close to Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-60518262242458477132014-08-17T07:21:00.003-07:002014-08-17T07:41:19.537-07:00Michigan Speedway's reputation for speed continues to grow with record pole run by Jeff GordonBROOKLYN, Mich. – 206.558 miles per hour. And that's an average.
That's the number Jeff Gordon put up to take the pole for the Cup race scheduled for today at Michigan Speedway (I saw scheduled because the skies are a bit weepy today, but we should still get the race in).
Since the repave here at MIS a few years back, it's been the fastest track in NASCAR ... and what'sMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-55986514113277870732014-08-15T12:28:00.002-07:002014-08-15T12:28:26.017-07:00Wood Brothers have bright future with Ryan Blaney as their Cup driver, Penske alliance
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- As long as NASCAR has been around, the Wood brothers have been a part of it. They are part of its DNA.
But while they have a long history, they also have an eye to the future and know how to make the right moves to still be competitive.
Proof of that is the news that Ryan Blaney will pilot the team's iconic #21 Cup series entry starting in 2015 on a part-time basisMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-8603048077714236352014-08-15T11:45:00.001-07:002014-08-15T11:45:29.290-07:00Matt Kenseth press conference at Michigan Speedway -- FULL TRANSCRIPT
MATT KENSETH, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs RacingHow do you feel about this weekend's race?"Just getting ready to get started. I think, obviously we talk a lot about the track has changed a lot since they paved it. It seems to be changing a little bit more as we keep coming back. Looking forward to getting out there today. Try to get a decent balanceMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-82659912123624292662014-08-15T11:43:00.000-07:002014-08-15T11:43:04.913-07:00Jimmie Johnson press conference at Michigan Speedway -- FULL TRANSCRIPT
AFTER YOUR WIN HERE AT MICHIGAN IN JUNE, TALK ABOUT YOUR THOUGHTS FOR THIS WEEKEND AND BEING LOCKED INTO THE CHASE
“It’s good to be back for a few reasons. We had the craziest luck over the last six or seven races or whatever it’s been. Although we’ve only won here once, it’s been a very strong track for the No. 48 and there is a lot of room on this race track, so I think I can be out of harm’sMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-3515495286349140152014-08-15T11:41:00.001-07:002014-08-15T11:41:37.405-07:00Carl Edwards press conference at Michigan Speeday -- FULL TRANSCRIPT
CARL EDWARDS, No. 99 Ford EcoBoost Fusion – YOU HAVE HAD SUCCESS HERE AND WERE FAST OUT THERE ALREADY TODAY. “There is a lot of pride for me to be driving the Ford EcoBoost Fusion here in Ford’s backyard and Jack Roush’s backyard to be able to come here and drive that car means a lot to me. If I am not mistaken it was 10 years ago this weekend that I got my start in this series in the 99 Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-67406596305405093932014-08-15T10:42:00.001-07:002014-08-15T10:42:56.498-07:00New NASCAR rules on staying in car are necessary; Focus should be on safety, not entertainmentBROOKLYN, Mich. -- When Kevin Ward Jr. was killed on track in New York by Tony Stewart under caution in a terrible accident last weekend, we all knew there would be repercussions in the NASCAR level of motorsport.
The famous helmet-throwing incidents of the past, and similar situations, would have to be addressed. After someone dies after getting out of their car, how can you not? (By the way, Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-17323825929965580882014-08-15T09:44:00.001-07:002014-08-15T09:44:07.174-07:00Tony Stewart should be in no hurry to return to racing
BROOKLYN, Mich -- Here at Michigan Speedway, the mood on Friday is usually one of anticipation for the weekend -- who will be fast, who will contend for the win, who has Chase implications this week, maybe some Silly Season questions to round things up.
But this Friday, it is very different, we are one week removed from the tragic death of Kevin Ward, Jr. at a small dirt track in New York,Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-82712725961180320822014-08-10T08:45:00.001-07:002014-08-10T10:53:16.516-07:00Tony Stewart had to sit out Watkins Glen race after Saturday night's tragic death of Kevin Ward Jr.
Imagine you were driving one night and accidentally hit someone on the road and killed them -- would you be eager to hop into your car the next morning and go to work?Probably not -- but that almost happened today with Tony Stewart; Earlier this moring, it was being reported that Stewart would still race at Watkins Glen. Thankfully that news changed not long after, and it was announced Regan Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-75436446392289607732014-08-09T22:22:00.001-07:002014-08-10T00:18:18.430-07:00Pray for Kevin Ward Jr. after horrific sprint car accident involving Tony StewartWe don't know much, so I won't say much this moment.
We do know that there was an accident on track in a sprint car race at Canandaigua Motorsports Park in New York, involving Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward Jr. After the incident Ward got out of his car and was upset, then walked toward Stewart as the cars on track drove under caution.
We know that Kevin Ward Jr. was touched by one of Stewart's Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-39791789155537162082014-07-31T13:37:00.000-07:002014-07-31T13:37:52.418-07:00Stats and History heading into this weekend's race at Pocono
Statistical Advance: Analyzing the GoBowling.com 400
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 28, 2014) – Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Pocono Raceway in Pocono, Pennsylvania going into the GoBowling.com 400 on August 3. ESPN’s coverage begins at noon (ET).
POCONO-SPECIFIC STATISTICS
Kurt Busch (No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet)
· Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-74518555540654671412014-06-15T14:20:00.001-07:002014-06-15T14:26:25.707-07:00Penske Racing takes the Ford leadership role away from Roush Fenway
Photo by Matt Myftiu
Jack Roush, second from left, has a lot to figure out to get his teams back in contention in 2014.
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BROOKLYN, Mich. -- For nearly two decades, saying the word Ford in relation to NASCAR's Cup series has instantly
brought up images of Jack Roush and his fleet of cars.
Sure, there have been others contributing to Ford's success along the way (RobertMatt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-30388785365040815802014-06-13T12:10:00.000-07:002014-06-13T12:10:00.768-07:00Here's what Jack Roush said about his team's 2015 lineup; and what it really meansBROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jack Roush has a lot to figure out before 2015 rolls around.
The only thing he knows for sure is Ricky Stenhouse and Trevor Bayne will be driving for him. Beyond that it's a mystery.
His two star drivers, Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle, are in flux -- still negotiating their futures as they have been for months.
The story goes back and forth ... Biffle is leaving, Biffle Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-56005765287147182662014-06-13T10:18:00.003-07:002014-06-13T10:24:43.971-07:00Juan Pablo Montoya makes brief return to NASCAR -- and is as confident as ever
Photo by Matt MyftiuJuan Pablo Montoya addresses the media Friday morning at Michigan International Speedway
==================BROOKLYN, Mich. -- I've always liked Juan Pablo Montoya and what he brings to motorsports.
Sure, he can rub competitors the wrong way with his aggressive racing style and what might be perceived as a cocky/rude attitude at times.And no, he didn't exactly tear up Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-45843078406665091262014-06-13T09:19:00.000-07:002014-06-13T09:19:39.223-07:00Dale Earnhardt Jr. transcript: Michigan International Speedway
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/SUPERMAN CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Michigan International Speedway and discussed his Superman paint scheme on the No. 88 Chevrolet SS this weekend, fan reaction from his win last week at Pocono, leaving fellow Chevrolet driver Ryan Newman at the airport and many other topics. Full Transcript:
YOU WON HERE IN 2012 WITH Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923894950948443186.post-58373545850581823662014-06-13T08:45:00.005-07:002014-06-13T08:45:58.142-07:00Did you know? -- Ford Racing Michigan Speedway notes
DID YOU KNOW? … Ford Racing has won more NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Michigan International Speedway than any other manufacturer with 34. NOTE: Mercury has 12 wins, giving Ford Motor Company more than half of the overall victories at the speedway (46-of-89, 52%).
DID YOU KNOW? … Ford Racing won the inaugural Michigan International Speedway Manufacturer’s Matt Myftiuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13551705368328923984noreply@blogger.com0