[jogiba]

Three-time and reigning Cup Series champion Tony Stewart will be honored by President Obama at the White House on Tuesday. The event also will include NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France, NASCAR president Mike Helton, and the other members of the 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup field: Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman, Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch. The White House also announced that Obama will recognize the efforts by Stewart and NASCAR to give back to their community as part of their visit, continuing the tradition begun by the president of honoring athletes and sports teams for their efforts on and off the field.

Obama to honor Stewart for 2011 championship - Apr 11, 2012 - NASCAR.COM

The annual White House Easter Egg Roll has been rolling strong for 134 years. This year's version had an element of rolling thunder to it.

The No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a special appearance at The Ellipse in the nation's capital Monday, helping to kick off a patriotic initiative "NASCAR Unites -- An American Salute." The six-week program is designed to unify the NASCAR industry and fans in celebrating America and supporting military families.

Adding a unique twist to Monday's celebration was the sight of an 800-horsepower race car adjacent to the National Mall, greeting the estimated 36,000 attendees at the White House event. The car debuted a spirited red, white and blue paint scheme, designed to rally support for the initiative.

Three NASCAR executives and their families took part in the festivities, which included concerts, colorful eggs, face-painting and a story-telling session with the First Family. On hand were: Marcus Jadotte, NASCAR vice president of public affairs and multicultural development; Kim Brink, managing director of brand, consumer and series marketing; and Sandy Marshall, executive director of the NASCAR Foundation.

"I cannot think of a better way to launch the program than having Dale Jr.'s National Guard car at the White House Easter Egg Roll event," Marshall said. "It was great to see the families so excited to see a Sprint Cup car near the White House lawn."

Besides Earnhardt's star-spangled No. 88, other racers in all three national series will sport distinctly American paint schemes and trim packages. Defending Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, current Cup points leader Greg Biffle, Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski and Danica Patrick are some of the drivers already on board.

Earnhardt's car starts salute at White House - Apr 09, 2012 - NASCAR.COM






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Last edited by jogiba; 04-13-2012 at 10:01 AM.