Monthly Archives: May 2013

Another Million: Johnson Takes His Fourth All-Star Race at Charlotte

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013 Photo - Geoff Burke

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Patriotic Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke

For the fourth time in his career, Jimmie Johnson scored victory and a million dollars in the Sprint All-Star Race. He did it in classic Jimmie Johnson fashion by not coming alive until the last segment and then doing an all-out blitz to the finish. The race was rather calm, but the historic run by Johnson makes up for some of the vacant storylines of the race.

The race didn’t get far when the green-flag fell because of rain invading the track and causing a red-flag rain-delay for 41 minutes and 28 seconds. Before the delay, Brad Keselowski broke a transmission, taking himself out of contention for the victory. When the delay ended, Kurt Busch was able to stay up front and win the first segment. Continue reading →

Late Race Comeback Leaves Kyle Busch in Victory Lane at Charlotte

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013 Photo - Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Toyota Care Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 17, 2013
Photo – Drew Hallowell/Getty Images

It may have taken awhile, but Kyle Busch is back on top of the Camping World Truck Series. He has been absent from victory lane since New Hampshire in 2011 and this win broke his seven race losing streak in the series. Busch started out running well, but then a pit road mistake left him at the back of the field during the latter part of the event. He battled back to the front after a few wild restarts and was able to secure the victory. This race had action from the drop of the green-flag and it proves why the Camping World Truck races are usually the best events of the weekend. Continue reading →

Charlotte All-Star Saturday Night Preview

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Going three-wide, Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, races AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 22 Pennzoil Dodge, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 19, 2012 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Going three-wide, Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 51 Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet, races AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 22 Pennzoil Dodge, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, May 19, 2012
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

One of NASCAR’s biggest night of racing will be this Saturday night. It’s All-Star Saturday night and the excitement, drama, and action are expected throughout the evening. The All-Star Race is a very special event and often includes a lot of drama, resulting in great racing. Saturday night kicks off with the Sprint Showdown featuring drivers hoping to get into the main event by finishing first or second in the race. The All-Star race follows with format changes for this season. Fans can expect this race to be unpredictable and as wild as it has been in years past. Continue reading →

Dates Set For NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Awards

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Dates Set For NASCAR Nationwide Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Awards

NASCARlogoPostseason Honors Celebrates Fifth Year In Miami Beach

NASCAR announced Wednesday the postseason awards dates for the annual NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, set for Monday, Nov. 18 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla.

For the fifth consecutive season, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will share the awards stage, honoring the series driver and owner champions as well as the top-five drivers in each series.  Continue reading →

Charlotte N.C Education Lottery 200 Preview

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Justin Lofton, driver of the #6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012 Photo - Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Justin Lofton, driver of the #6 CollegeComplete.com Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series N.C. Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 18, 2012
Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

After an off and on start to the season for the Camping World Truck Series, the race this Friday at Charlotte is the start of the main part of their season. When they last raced at Kansas, Matt Crafton took home the victory and his win solidified the fact that ThorSport Racing is off to one hot start this season with Crafton and Johnny Sauter. Their team has proven that they are the organization to beat this season and that statement will likely hold true throughout the upcoming races. Continue reading →