Headed to Bristol? There's an App for That

The folks who published Liz Allison's latest book - "The Ultimate NASCAR Insider's Track Guide" - have developed a few new iPhone apps designed to help fans make the most of their race experience.

From dining and shopping to lodging and tips for getting driver autographs, each app covers a lot of ground at the tracks of Bristol, Daytona, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Fontana. The home screen features an outline of the track layout - click on a car to get to listings of restaurants, hotels, and area attractions. There is a how-to for ticket purchasing, tips on what you can [and can’t] bring in to the grandstands, instructions for using a garage area access pass, and more.

The app also includes a section on what to do in case of an emergency, whether it’s you or your four-legged friend. All phone numbers will automatically dial when clicked for any establishment listed [iPhone only].

There's a separate app for each track listed above - and each one can be downloaded for 99 cents each.

Race Kenseth and Take Home the Bucks

After securing another top-five finish this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth will return to the Nevada track later in the year when the driver may face his stiffest competition yet.

Crown Royal will run a season-long “Race Matt” promotion, where fans (where legally eligible) will be able to enter to race the former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, prior to the season-ending banquet.

In all, three fans will be selected at various intervals throughout the season to compete in the finale in Las Vegas for the chance to win $17,000. Each of the three winners will also receive a trip for two to Charlotte , N.C. , where they will complete a mentorship program and tour the Roush Fenway Headquarters in an effort to prepare for their big day against Kenseth.

Adult fans (21 and over) can enter the promotion at CrownRoyal.com throughout the season, and by entering will also automatically receive entry to a local market sweepstakes for a VIP at-track experience at a nearby track. The local program will be fulfilled at various tracks throughout the season, beginning on April 10.