Sunday, May 31, 2015

RACE RECAP - Dover International Speedway


Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Age: 39
Team : No. 48 - Lowe's Pro Services Chevrolet
Owner: Jeff Gordon
Crew Chief: Chad Knaus
Jimmie Johnson won the 46th Annual FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks, his 74th victory in 484 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
This is his fourth victory and ninth top-10 finish in 2015.
This is his 10th victory and 20th top-10 finish in 27 races at Dover International Speedway.
Kevin Harvick (second) posted his 13th top-10 finish in 29 races at Dover International Speedway.  It is his 12th top-10 finish in 2015.
Kyle Larson (third) posted his second top-10 finish in three races at Dover International Speedway.
Brett Moffitt (28th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 44 points over Martin Truex Jr.
Jimmie Johnson becomes the fifth driver in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history to have 10 or more wins at a single track joining Richard Petty, David Pearson, Darrell Waltrip and Dale Earnhardt. 
Jimmie Johnson has led 2,999 laps at Dover International Speedway. 

Jimmie Johnson has two poles, four top-5 finishes and nine top-10 finishes in 14 starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Monday, May 25, 2015

RACE RECAP: Charlotte Motor Speedway


Race Winner: Carl Edwards
Age: 35
Team : No. 19 - Subway Toyota
Owner: J.D. Gibbs
Crew Chief: Darian Grubb

Carl Edwards won the 56th Annual COCA-COLA 600, his 24th victory in 385 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in 2015. Edwards breaks a 31-race winless drought with the victory.
This is his first victory and 14th top-10 finish in 21 races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Edwards' previous best Charlotte finish was third, three times.
Greg Biffle (second) posted his ninth top-10 finish in 25 races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  It is his second top-10 finish in 2015.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. (third) posted his 12th top-10 finish in 31 races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 41 points over Martin Truex Jr.

Carl Edwards has two wins (2008, 2010) and two poles (2005, 2011) at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In addition, he has five top-5 finishes and seven top-10 finishes in 11 starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

RACE RECAP: Kansas Speedway


Race Winner: Jimmie Johnson
Age: 39
Team : No. 48 - Lowe's Chevrolet
Owner: Jeff Gordon
Crew Chief: Chad Knaus

Jimmie Johnson won the 5th Annual SpongeBob SquarePants 400, his 73rd victory in 482 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.

This is his third victory and eighth top-10 finish in 2015.

This is his third victory and 15th top-10 finish in 18 races at Kansas Speedway.

Kevin Harvick (second) posted his ninth top-10 finish in 19 races at Kansas Speedway.  It is his 10th top-10 finish in 2015.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (third) posted his ninth top-10 finish in 18 races at Kansas Speedway.

Brett Moffitt (34th) was the highest finishing rookie.

Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 46 points over Martin Truex Jr.

Jimmie Johnson has won all six of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championships at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He has four top-5 finishes, nine top-10 finishes and two poles in 14 starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

6 GREAT EVENTS ON TRACK IN MAY

While most of the country is just warming up from winter, the Homestead-Miami Speedway track has been as hot as the Florida sun buzzing with events each weekend. From racing experiences to family events, we have plenty of events in the month of May to keep South Florida busy. Check out the list below of events occurring in May, and feel free to visit www.HomesteadMiamiSpeedway.com and our track calendar for more information. Be sure to use the #HMSonTrack while here and we'll share some of our favorite photos on social media! Happy Spring!

May 4 - Hooked on Driving
Hooked on Driving is a full day program where most participants bring their own sporting cars and are allowed to drive them on the course in conjunction with focused instruction, monitoring and are grouped by ability and experience. Some drivers choose to rent race cares that are offered by HOD partners. For more information, visit www.HookedOnDriving.com!


Photo credit: Hooked on Driving

May 9 - Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure
Join our Stock Car Racing Experience and get behind the wheel of one of the Dale Jarrett NASCAR race cars. Participants can race a real race car on a NASCAR racing track with NASCAR Racing Champion Dale Jarrett's Stock Car Racing Adventure. For more information, visit www.racingadventure.com.
Photo credit: Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure


May 15-16 - Miami Exotic Auto Racing
Miami Exotic Auto Racing provides the opportunity to drive some of the world's most exotic cars at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Take the wheel of a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo or an Audi R8. All participants will receive one-on-one instruction from professional race car drivers that have more than 20 years experience. Kids are also welcome to come and enjoy a high speed hot lap ride along experience! For more information, visit www.MiamiExoticAutoRacing.com!


Photo credit: Miami Exotic Auto Racing


May 17 - Osprey RC Club
Calling all flying RC enthusiasts! The Osprey RC Club will be at Homestead-Miami Speedway on May 17 for a fun fly & swap meet. Participants will have free flying time and will have access to a Warbird demonstration, helicopter demonstration and Jet demonstration. The event will be AMA Sanctioned with instructors on hand. For more information, visit www.OspreyRCClub.com


Photo credit: Osprey RC Club Homestead


May 17 - Performance Driving Group
Performance Driving Group is a provider of weekend track days commonly known as HPDE (high performance driver education), where drivers have the opportunity to bring their cars to several race tracks in Florida and drive at high speeds legally and in a predictable, controlled environment. 


Photo credit: Performance Driving Group


May 23-24 - Miami Man Speedway Presented by Florastor
The Miami Man Triathlon is South Florida's longest running Half Iron Distance Triathlon and among the largest independent Half Irons in the world. This Half Iron and International Triathlon will take place on Memorial Day Weekend. Everything about this race and venue (parking, restrooms, lighting, expo area, packet pickup area, concessions, spectator friendliness, bike course, super clean lake, run course) is absolutely top notch! For more information, visit www.multirace.us
Photo credit: MultiRace




Sunday, May 3, 2015

RACE RECAP: Talladega Superspeedway


Race Winner: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Age: 40
Team : No. 88 - Nationwide Chevrolet
Owner: Rick Hendrick
Crew Chief: Greg Ives

Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the 46th Annual GEICO 500 , his 24th victory in 551 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
This is his first victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2015.
This is his sixth victory and 15th top-10 finish in 31 races at Talladega Superspeedway. Earnhardt ties Jeff Gordon for the most wins at Talladega among active drivers with six each. 
Jimmie Johnson (second) posted his 11th top-10 finish in 27 races at Talladega Superspeedway.  It is his seventh top-10 finish in 2015.
Paul Menard (third) posted his fourth top-10 finish in 18 races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Matt DiBenedetto (18th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 40 points over Martin Truex Jr.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has one top-5 and two top-10 finishes in 15 starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.