NASCAR Media Group and Automotive Broadcasting Network Ink Deal

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:00 0500

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 29, 2009 - The Automotive Broadcasting Network™ (ABN), auto retailing’s first private television network fueled by CBS, today announced that the company has entered an agreement with

Governor Markell Promotes Responsible Tailgating at Delaware Race

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:25:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 24, 2009 - Tailgaters Urging Responsibility & Fun (TURF) expands its responsible consumption message into Delaware’s auto racing. Joined by Governor Jack Markell, TURF promotes responsible tailgating to spectators traveling to the state’s biggest auto...

Hanesbrands Inc. and Its Champion and Duofold Apparel Brands Launch Mount Everest Expedition to Test Innovative Apparel and Inspire Others to Achieve Their Own Everest

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:10:00 0500

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 23, 2009 - Hanesbrands Inc. announced today that its Champion and Duofold apparel brands are going to the top of the world, leading a Mount Everest expedition to drive brand awareness and showcase the company’s research and development...

Jack Daniel’s to Conclude NASCAR Program

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:45:00 0500

LOUISVILLE, Ky.-(Business Wire)-September 21, 2009 - Brown-Forman (NYSE:BFB) (NYSE:BFA), one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits business, will conclude its Jack Daniel’s NASCAR program and will not extend its sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing’s No. 07...

O’Neill and Orange 21 Sign a Global Licensing Deal to Launch New Eyewear Line

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:00:00 0500

CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-September 11, 2009 - O’Neill and Orange 21 (NASDAQ:ORNG) are pleased to announce an agreement whereby Orange 21 will design and develop O'Neill Eyewear under a license agreement. The agreement sees Orange 21 working closely with O’Neill’s designers to...

Penn National Gaming Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cordish’s Interest in Proposed Destination Gaming Resort at Kansas Speedway

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:30:00 0500

WYOMISSING, Pa. & KANSAS CITY, Kan.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Penn Hollywood Kansas, Inc, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) (“the Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement, subject to local and regulatory approvals and certain other...

ATV Manufacturers: Stay of Enforcement on CPSIA Lead Content Limit Not Working; Legislative Fix Needed

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:50:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - The Coalition for Safe and Responsible ATV Use issued the following statement in conjunction with today's House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Oversight Hearing on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA...

ModSpace to Sponsor #83 Race Car in ARCA RE/MAX Series

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:30:00 0500

BERWYN, Pa.-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - ModSpace, the nation’s leading provider of modular buildings and...

Mobile Commons, 9/11 Memorial and NASCAR Partner on “Text to Remember” Program

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:59:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 10, 2009 - Mobile Commons, Inc., a pioneer of easy-to-use...

Sadler to Sport Insignia Green at Richmond

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:07:00 0500

STATESVILLE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-September 9, 2009 - Elliott Sadler, driver of the No.19 Best Buy Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be “seeing green” and looking for the checkered flag on Sat., Sept. 12 at the Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. At the race...

Burger King Corp. and Tony Stewart Gear up for National Promotion Featuring Multi-Tiered Campaign

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:30:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-September 8, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart, who is currently leading the championship point standings as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing. The campaign...

Copart Announces Sponsorship of the Legendary Kenny Bernstein Dragster for 2010 NHRA Season

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:58:00 0500

CLERMONT, Ind.-(Business Wire)-September 6, 2009 - Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), a leading online vehicle auction, is proud to announce that the company will be the primary sponsor for Kenny Bernstein’s legendary Top Fuel team in the National Hot Rod Association’s 2010 season.

Dragon Dojo Martial Arts® Named ‘Official Small Business of NASCAR®, Courtesy of Office Depot®’

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:00:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-September 5, 2009 - Office Depot (NYSE:ODP), a leading global provider of office products and services, announced today that Dragon Dojo Martial Arts^®of Panama City, Florida, has been named the fifth annual “Official Small Business of NASCAR...

Auto Racing Fans Join Top Champion Drivers in Popular New Website Animation

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:21:00 0500

ST. LOUIS-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - Auto racing fans are flocking by the thousands to a new animated website video that allows you to join racing champions Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin to see who gets the checkered flag.

Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (August 26 – September 2, 2009)

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:08:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2009 - The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of August 26 – September 2, 2009.

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Westmill Distribution and High Sky, the Long Time Distributor of DADA Apparel and Footwear in Asia, Reach Worldwide Footwear and Apparel Licensing Deal Excluding North America

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:01:00 0500

TAIPEI, Taiwan-(Business Wire)-August 28, 2009 - Westmill distribution announces they have reached a worldwide license agreement to produce and distribute DADA Footwear and DADA apparel excluding North America. Westmill has been a marketer and distributor of USA brands to Asia for over 14...

Gates Corporation Launches Website for Power Transmission & Motion Control Design Solutions

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:42:00 0500

DENVER-(Business Wire)-August 26, 2009 - Gates Corporation has launched

Race to Stores: Limited-Edition Danica Patrick Poster Available with Purchase of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:00 0500

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2009 - Sports Illustrated and Alliance, a RockTenn company, have teamed up to offer a Brand Graphiti^TM peel-and-stick poster of racing superstar Danica Patrick with the purchase of the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit...

Motorcycle Industry Council and Specialty Vehicle Institute of America Rally Against Youth ATV and Motorcycle Prohibition

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:34:00 0500

INDIANAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are doing all they can at Dealer Expo 2009, and at their offices, to help get youth ATVs and motorcycles back on showroom floors. The U.S. Government banned sales of...

Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:04:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2009 - HelmetCheck.org, developed by the

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Issues February 2009 Edition of Shareholder Newsletter

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:56:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today announced the release of its February 2009 shareholder newsletter...

NASCAR Kart Racing Speeds toward Retailers Throughout North America

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced that NASCAR® Kart Racing, the first and only NASCAR racing title available for the Wii™, shipped to retailers in North America today with an MSRP of $39.99. The game’s release...

Office Depot Launches All-New Racing Website to Celebrate New Driver Tony Stewart and Start of 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Season

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:57:00 0500

BOCA RATON, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 10, 2009 - The start of the 2009 NASCAR® season is almost here, with two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart set to make his debut behind the wheel of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS at the famed Daytona (Fla...

inthinc Expands Sales Organization

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:02:00 0500

SALT LAKE CITY-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - inthinc, a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve

NASCAR Team Improves Speed and Performance with Spacenet’s Satellite Services

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:00:00 0500

MCLEAN, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 9, 2009 - Spacenet Inc., one of the world’s leading providers of satellite networking solutions, announced that its high-performance Connexstar satellite communications services have been deployed to support Command Center Trailers for Michael Waltrip...

Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) Showcases Complete Transformation

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:09:00 0500

JUPITER, Fla.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2009 - The new owners of the former Moroso Motosports Park, now Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR), have a blueprint for creating one of the world’s most innovative racing and entertainment venues.

PBIR is now owned and operated by...

GameStop Renews Partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:47:00 0500

GRAPEVINE, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - GameStop Corporation (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest video game and entertainment software retailer, announced today that it has agreed to extend its partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing through the 2009 NASCAR season. Rising star Joey Logano...

Cycle Country Partners With CFMOTO Powersports on Aftermarket Accessories

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:00:00 0500

SPENCER, Iowa-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX: ATC), the recognized leader in development, sales, marketing, and manufacturing of a variety of products for all terrain vehicles (ATV), garden tractors, and golf carts, today announced today that it is...

Hardee’s Gears up to Sponsor First Race in the New SLOTCAR Web Video Series

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:00:00 0500

LOS ANGELES-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2009 - Hardee’s^® has signed on as the premier sponsor of the original Web video series, SLOTCAR. The no-holds-barred videos, produced by Animax/Unplugged, launches online this week and parodies one of America’s largest and favorite sports...

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2008

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-February 2, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) today reported its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2008.

The Company’s fourth quarter is a seasonally slow quarter and typically results in a loss. We only promoted one major...

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Memphis Motorsports Park to Gulf Coast Entertainment

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:00:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Memphis Motorsports Park to Gulf Coast Entertainment, L.L.C. Under the terms of the agreement, Dover Motorsports will sell all of the stock...

Iteris, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Revenue Growth of 7% to $16.5 Million

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:05:00 0500

SANTA ANA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2008...

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Quarterly Earnings Conference Call Announcement

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:40:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE: DVD) invites you to participate in a conference call subsequent to the release of Dover Motorsports, Inc.’s earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. The conference call will be held on Monday, February...

Polaris Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Record Full Year Results

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:00:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2009 - Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE:PII) today reported net income from continuing operations of $1.11 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2008, representing a four percent increase from $1.07 per diluted share for the prior year’s fourth...

Dover Motorsports, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:44:00 0500

DOVER, Del.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Dover Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:DVD) Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend on both classes of common stock of $.01 per share compared to $.015 per share in the prior quarter. The Company believes that adjusting the dividend is...

Shock Doctor, Inc. Wins Big with Sponsored Racers

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:43:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - Shock Doctor, Inc., a global brand leader in superior sports protection products, today announces an exciting weekend of race results at two of the largest showcases for powersports- the Winter X Games 12 in Aspen, Colo., and the Rolex 24 at...

Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Foundation and NASCAR Angels Announce Winner of $25,000 Scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:53:00 0500

PHOENIX-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCAR’s reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to

The New York Times Company Retains Goldman, Sachs & Co. for Potential Sale of Ownership Interest in New England Sports Ventures

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:37:00 0500

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2009 - The New York Times Company today announced that it has retained Goldman, Sachs & Co. as its financial advisor to explore the possible sale of the Company’s 17.75 percent ownership interest in New England Sports Ventures, LLC (NESV). NESV owns...

First Annual World Record Summit Attracts Top Action Sports Athletes

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:00:00 0500

LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - This fall the World Record Summit 2009 (WRS) kicks off an annual feast for the...

Professional Football Continues Dominance over Baseball as America’s Favorite Sport

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:00:00 0500

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 27, 2009 - Whether it is the Super Bowl, the World Series, the BCS Championship Game or March Madness, every sport has its fans. But when asked to choose which one sport is America’s favorite, pro football tops the list with 31% of those who follow...

Power Sports Factory, Inc. Secures Line of Credit

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:52:00 0500

PENNSAUKEN, N.J.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - Power Sports Factory, Inc., (OTCBB:PSPF) has secured a $1,000,000 line of credit from Crossroads Debt LLC.

On January 9, 2009, the Company entered into a revolving credit loan (the “Credit Facility”) with Crossroads Debt...

ExxonMobil Continues Commitment to NASCAR with Mobil 1 Motor Oil and Mobil Lubricants

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2009 - As a reflection of the value of the relationship with the nation's number one motorsport, ExxonMobil today announced the renewal of a long-standing official partnership with NASCAR for its Mobil 1 motor oil and Mobil brand of lubricant...

Burger King Corp. Heats up the Track with Tony Stewart

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:30:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) announced today that the company has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Tony Stewart and Stewart-Haas Racing.

As part of the sponsorship agreement, BKC has two primary paint schemes on the No. 14...

Barrett-Jackson Records Strong Sales, Exceeds Expectations at 2009 Scottsdale Auction

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:54:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company exceeded industry-wide expectations by recording more than $63 million in sales last week during the 38^th annual Scottsdale auction. From Jan. 11-18, 2009, the all No Reserve auction featured an...

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Files Form 8-K Regarding Planned Acquisition of Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc.

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:56:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTC BB: AERP), which owns controlling interest in Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange...

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports to Be Featured in Nationwide Insurance 2009 Marketing Campaign

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:30:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Nationwide Insurance announced today at NASCAR Nationwide Series media day that NASCAR racing superstar, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his company JR Motorsports will be featured in a new marketing campaign that will begin in February.

Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. Creates Cutting-Edge Mobile Business Center for Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:40:00 0500

IRVINE, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 20, 2009 - Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. (TABS), a leading manufacturer of copiers, facsimiles, multifunction printing products, network controllers and toner products, today announced its partnership with Grand-Am Road Racing as the official...

NASCAR Legends Make Barrett-Jackson a Motorsports Haven

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 15:00:00 0500

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-January 16, 2009 - Some of NASCAR’s most famous celebrities and vehicles will appear this week during the 38^th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz. Past and present stars will take part in charity sales, including...

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Provides Additional Information on Planned Acquisition of Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc.

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:51:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-January 15, 2009 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology, today provided additional information on its planned acquisition of Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc., one of...

TodayMD Renews Race Sponsorship With Alegra Motorsports for a Third Year

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 0500

MIAMI-(Business Wire)-January 13, 2009 - TodayMD, the nations leading medical Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive...

PTC And Dallara Automobili Celebrate 15-Year Technology Partnership in Building Winning Race Cars

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 0500

NEEDHAM, Mass.-(Business Wire)-January 5, 2009 - PTC (Nasdaq: PMTC), The Product Development Company®, today announced it is celebrating a 15-year technology partnership with Italian company Dallara Automobili, which for decades has specialized in racing car and super-car design and...

Speedway Motorsports Completes Purchase of Kentucky Speedway

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:00:00 0500

CONCORD, N.C.-(Business Wire)-December 31, 2008 - Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (NYSE:TRK) has added Kentucky Speedway to its portfolio of motorsports facilities, expanding its geographic reach into the Midwest.

The completed purchase was announced today by O. Bruton Smith, founder...

Census Bureau Daily Feature for Tuesday, December 30: 2008 Anniversaries

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:01:00 0500

WASHINGTON-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Profile America — Tuesday, December 30th. Before closing the book on this eventful year, it’s worth noting some of the anniversaries of 2008. A hundred years ago, a U.S. entry — the Thomas Flyer — won the New York to Paris, round the...

SPEED™ Extends Broadcast Deal for Monster Energy® Supercross Through 2013

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:05:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - SPEED has reached an agreement with Feld Motor Sports, Inc., to extend its broadcast rights deal for the Monster Energy® Supercross Series, an FIM World Championship, through at least 2013, with new deals also in place to air events from the...

Aero Performance Products, Inc. Outlines Goals for 2009 Including Advancement of Roll-Up strategy and Improved Stock Valuation

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:35:00 0500

BLUFFDALE, Utah-(Business Wire)-December 29, 2008 - Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTCBB: AERP), which operates Aero Exhaust, Inc., a world leader in performance exhaust airflow technology and a NASCAR Performance Partner, today announced several goals for the company for the 2009 calendar...

Shock Doctor, Inc. Announces Partners in Motocross and Supercross

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:40:00 0500

MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-December 22, 2008 - Shock Doctor, Inc. a global leader in superior...

SPEED™ Promotes Chester to Vice President Canadian Sales & Marketing

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:15:00 0500

CHARLOTTE, N.C.-(Business Wire)-December 18, 2008 - SPEED President Hunter Nickell today announced Hawley T. Chester III has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Canadian Sales & Marketing for the Charlotte, N.C.-based motor sports and automotive lifestyle network...

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