MEDIA: NASCAR Hires Disney Executive For Technology Officer Position
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 12:34 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Exec will oversee NASCAR and its Media Group's 'entire' technology function. Maybe NASCAR now jockeying to operate its own website? Turner Sports Interactive, Time Warner, whose TNT TV contract expires soon, became exclusive producer of NASCAR.COM in 2001, also operates PGA and NBA websites.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/NASCAR_hires_former...ml
MEDIA: BMW Establishes Formula Talent Cup - Junior That Is
Monday, July 19th, 2010 10:40 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Part of its motorsport strategic realignment, following almost ten successful Formula BMW championship years, the company now seeks to promote young driver talent, age 14, with two aims; offer a comprehensive education and prepare them for a professional career in motorsport. Great idea, and needed.
motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=376611&FS=BUSINESS
ISC: Daytona International Speedway Progress Moving Forward
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 04:24 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Two weeks into the 'big dig' and progress is proceeding on schedule says management of the historic track. The repaving is planned to take 6-months ready for the February 500.
www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Fan-Info/RP.aspx
BIZ: Is Lionel's Die-cast Exclusive NASCAR Licensing Trust Deal Burdened?
Saturday, July 17th, 2010 12:02 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Recently, Supreme Court sided with an apparel maker rejecting NFL's contention [it] and teams are a single entity, clearing the way for antitrust suit regarding 'exclusive' rights NFL granted another company. NASCAR supported NFL's losing argument. Might Lionel deal be first case against Trust?
www.lionel.com/CentralStation/NewsStand/NascarPartnership.cfm/
SMI: 'Bombastic Bruton' Not Talking About Realignment Request Why?
Friday, July 16th, 2010 08:38 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: It's public knowledge SMI requested NASCAR to consider Cup date moves. It's speculated Atlanta and NHMS are targeted. If correct, Bombastic likely isn't talking because 'potential' fan outrage may affect tix sales for Sept. 5 Atlanta and Sept. 19 NHMS events. NASCAR in cahoots?
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Bruton_Smith_mum_on...ml
BIZ: Racers' Too Affected By BP's Oil Spill 'Sponsorship Funding'
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 08:00 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: There's few series and racers not touched by BP's Castrol Oil brand. John Force to thousands involved with contingency programs. Now, all may soon see funding dry up faster than the spill itself. Shaky financials 'had' spurred U.S. takeover debate. Another GM?
www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/03/bps-shaky-financial-condition-sp...r/
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 12:34 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Exec will oversee NASCAR and its Media Group's 'entire' technology function. Maybe NASCAR now jockeying to operate its own website? Turner Sports Interactive, Time Warner, whose TNT TV contract expires soon, became exclusive producer of NASCAR.COM in 2001, also operates PGA and NBA websites.
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/NASCAR_hires_former...ml
MEDIA: BMW Establishes Formula Talent Cup - Junior That Is
Monday, July 19th, 2010 10:40 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: Part of its motorsport strategic realignment, following almost ten successful Formula BMW championship years, the company now seeks to promote young driver talent, age 14, with two aims; offer a comprehensive education and prepare them for a professional career in motorsport. Great idea, and needed.
motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=376611&FS=BUSINESS
ISC: Daytona International Speedway Progress Moving Forward
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 04:24 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Two weeks into the 'big dig' and progress is proceeding on schedule says management of the historic track. The repaving is planned to take 6-months ready for the February 500.
www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Fan-Info/RP.aspx
BIZ: Is Lionel's Die-cast Exclusive NASCAR Licensing Trust Deal Burdened?
Saturday, July 17th, 2010 12:02 PM EDT
Z-VIEW: Recently, Supreme Court sided with an apparel maker rejecting NFL's contention [it] and teams are a single entity, clearing the way for antitrust suit regarding 'exclusive' rights NFL granted another company. NASCAR supported NFL's losing argument. Might Lionel deal be first case against Trust?
www.lionel.com/CentralStation/NewsStand/NascarPartnership.cfm/
SMI: 'Bombastic Bruton' Not Talking About Realignment Request Why?
Friday, July 16th, 2010 08:38 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: It's public knowledge SMI requested NASCAR to consider Cup date moves. It's speculated Atlanta and NHMS are targeted. If correct, Bombastic likely isn't talking because 'potential' fan outrage may affect tix sales for Sept. 5 Atlanta and Sept. 19 NHMS events. NASCAR in cahoots?
www.scenedaily.com/news/articles/sprintcupseries/Bruton_Smith_mum_on...ml
BIZ: Racers' Too Affected By BP's Oil Spill 'Sponsorship Funding'
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 08:00 AM EDT
Z-VIEW: There's few series and racers not touched by BP's Castrol Oil brand. John Force to thousands involved with contingency programs. Now, all may soon see funding dry up faster than the spill itself. Shaky financials 'had' spurred U.S. takeover debate. Another GM?
www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/06/03/bps-shaky-financial-condition-sp...r/
