Monthly Archives: August 2014

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Gordon’s 750th Start at Atlanta is One Step Closer in his ‘Drive for Five’

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Photo - Getty Images Archive & Jerry Markland/Getty Images
Photo – Getty Images Archive & Jerry Markland/Getty Images

…and possibly his Most Cherished Celebration

Driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon has spent his entire Sprint Cup Series career with Hendrick Motorsports, accomplishing some amazing triumphs.

Jeff Gordon started his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career at Atlanta Motor Speedway on November 15, 1992 – he finished 21st that day. Since then, he’s had five series wins at the Atlanta track. And, 23 years later, Gordon goes back to his beginning for his 750th Sprint Cup Series start.

Impressive – Amazing – Incredible – are a few of the words used to describe Gordon’s 23-year career. Continue reading →

Kasey Kahne’s Chase Hopes Hang on a Win

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, signs autographs for fans during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Oral-B USA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 29, 2014 Photo - Jeff Curry/Getty Images
Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, signs autographs for fans during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Oral-B USA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on August 29, 2014 Photo – Jeff Curry/Getty Images

Time Is Running Out For Kahne

Kasey Kahne desperately needs a win.

After qualifying for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup the last two seasons, the driver of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver finds himself on the outside looking in. Currently 18th on the Chase Grid Outlook with just two races left, Kahne sits 33 points behind Greg Biffle for the last spot.

The gap is such, a win is Kahne’s only means to a Chase berth. Continue reading →

Nationwide Series Great Clips 300 at Atlanta Preview

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15 Different Winners And Counting; Record Is 18   

The NASCAR Nationwide Series has reached its highest level of competitive balance in more than a decade. Ryan Blaney, 20, became the 15th different series winner this past weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, the most through 23 races since 2001. The overall series record for most different winners in a full season is 18, set in 1988.

This season has ten races remaining on the series schedule and the record of 18 could very well be matched. Already, this season has seen five first-timers  with Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Brendan Gaughan, Ty Dillon and Chris Buescher. Other than the inaugural Nationwide Series season the record for first-time winners is six.

The question now becomes, who is next? Continue reading →

K&N West Bakersfield 150 at Kern County Raceway Preview

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Greg Pursley with Gene Price Motorsports Photo - Getty Images
Greg Pursley with Gene Price Motorsports Photo – Getty Images
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will make its second visit to Kern County Raceway Park on Saturday, August 30th for the Bakersfield 150 presented by GPS. Points leader Greg Pursley won the spring race from the pole and returns to the track with a 25-point advantage over second-place NASCAR Next driver Dylan Lupton. Pursley also won the inaugural event at Kern County last year.
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