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CERRITOS, Calif., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KMC Wheels is proud to announce that it has joined Austin Dyne, the 2012 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Rookie of the Year, for his 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East campaign with Turner Scott Motorsports. The young driver finished 8th in his rookie season in the K&N Pro Series West, scoring a pair of top-five results and eight top-ten finishes. He moved East and joins Turner Scott Motorsports for a full-time campaign in...

DUBAI, UAE, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Birch takes over the helm at Dubai's premier motorsport facility Hamish Brown departs after ten years as General Executive  of the venue Dubai Autodrome management announced on 25 April 2013 the appointment of Richard Birch to the post of General Manager of the Dubai motorsport venue, in place of Hamish Brown who left the company at the end of April 2013.      (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130508/613221 ) Track owners Union...

PLANO, Texas, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 4, more than 100 WorldVentures(TM) travel club members participated in a NASCAR DreamDay(TM) event at Talladega Superspeedway, and watched WorldVentures- and Stalk It-sponsored driver Robert Richardson Jr. finish strong despite a crash late in the race. In true Talladega fashion, the race delivered "The Big One," a multi-car pile-up, on lap 92, which included Richardson."Talladega was an eventful weekend for everyone at R3...

LOS ANGELES, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Rallycross (GRC) is pleased to announce GRC Lites, a new rallycross class that will support the series' wildly popular Supercars class at all US races in 2013. "We want to provide a place for our next generation of star drivers," said GRC Founder Chip Pankow. "The GRC Lites class is the perfect training ground for any driver who wants to get started in rallycross and it will provide them exposure to all of our fans." GRC Lites is a...

Golden Corral Continues the Top 10 Kids Eat Free Promotion RALEIGH, N.C., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Corral is back on board with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) as the primary sponsor on the No.36 Chevrolet this Sunday at Talladega. The Golden Corral No. 36 Chevrolet is driven by JJ Yeley and prominently features the popular "Top 10 Kids Eat Free" promotion on the car's rear panel. Each time the No. 36 Golden Corral Chevrolet finishes in the top 10 this season, Golden...

ATLANTA, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-to-own retailer specializing in the sales and lease ownership of residential furniture, consumer electronics, home appliances and accessories, will sponsor the Aaron's Dream Weekend at Talladega Superspeedway for the 12(th) year, May 3-5. The weekend's events will include special guests serving as Grand Marshals for the Aaron's 312 on Saturday and the Aaron's 499 on Sunday, a tribute to University of Alabama's BCS...

NASCAR championship races return to Miami for the 12th consecutive year MIAMI, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Homestead-Miami Speedway today announced that tickets for 2013 Ford Championship Weekend are now available for purchase by the general public. It's the first opportunity for fans to secure the best seats for each of the three season ending championship races in NASCAR's top three national series. The races are scheduled for Nov. 15-17. Tickets, which are expected to sell...

COSTA MESA, Calif., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NADAguides, the leading resource for new and used vehicle pricing and specifications, announces that NADAguides Powersports data now includes five additional years of Motorcycle values. Beginning May 1, 2013, Motorcycle data will include 20 years of valuations ranging from model years 1994 to 2013. NADAguides Powersports Appraisal Guidebook and CONNECT digital solution provides values for motorcycles, sidecars, trailers, sports...

LOS ANGELES, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Rallycross kicked off its nine-race 2013 season with a wildly popular and successful event at X Games Foz do Iguacu. The race, won by current NASCAR driver Scott Speed, featured one of the most talented and diverse fields in Global Rallycross history, and was acclaimed by fans and drivers alike as a strong season opener. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130426/LA02609) "The week was incredible from the atmosphere...

FOZ DO IGUACU, Brazil, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Rallycross kicked off its nine-race 2013 season with a wildly popular and successful event at X Games Foz do Iguacu. The race, won by current NASCAR driver Scott Speed, featured one of the most talented and diverse fields in Global Rallycross history, and was acclaimed by fans and drivers alike as a strong season opener. "The week was incredible from the atmosphere at the X Games to the energy in the paddock," said Scott...