Tag: nascar
NASCAR’s chase for the Sprint Cup starts this Sunday in Chicago
By John Fonville on September 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Chicago is known for its hot dogs, skyscrapers and politicians (is that why they call it the “Windy City?”). On Sept. 18, the wind will really be whipping by as NASCAR kicks off its 2011 Sprint Cup Series Championship at the Chicagoland Speedway with the GEICO 400. ESPN will broadcast the event, and more than [...]
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This weekend, it’s apples, autumn, football and music
By Guest Blogger on October 15, 2010 at 12:16 PM
I can’t get enough of this fall weather! October is the perfect time to go apple picking. The people of Connecticut can head to the Apple Harvest Festival in Glastonbury for live music, crafts and fabulous food. And what would an apple festival be without a pie bake-off and pie-eating contest? This is the time [...]
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Casey Mears at Dover, New Mexico State Fair, ‘American Chopper’ highlight busy weekend
By Guest Blogger on September 23, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the crisp, cool weather, college football and the many festivals celebrating the season. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, here are a few places you might catch the Gecko. NASCAR fans, tune in to watch Casey Mears pilot the GEICO No. 13 Toyota [...]
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Casey Mears takes the wheel of the No. 13 GEICO NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Car
By Guest Blogger on August 26, 2010 at 9:44 AM
We are excited to add Casey Mears to the GEICO Racing Team. NASCAR star Casey Mears carries with him one of the most recognized names in the sport of auto racing. Not only has he experienced success in NASCAR’s Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series, he has also won races in the Indy Light and ARCA [...]
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Hillstrand brothers of ‘Deadliest Catch’ hooking up with GEICO
By Guest Blogger on June 3, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Captains Andy and Johnathan Hillstrand are into the sixth season of “Deadliest Catch” aboard the Time Bandit. Throughout the year, when they’re not tackling the Bering Sea, the Hillstrand brothers keep very busy by making appearances at several different events. It was one such event that introduced the brothers to AMF Offshore Racing and the [...]
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