Daily Archives: June 1, 2017

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Custer Goes for Another Strong Finish as Dash 4 Cash Returns at Dover

Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Cole Custer has been racing in NASCAR’s national series for the last four seasons, but at 19 years old, he’s the youngest regular on the NASCAR XFINITY Series circuit.

The two-time national series winner has held his own among the veterans on the XFINITY circuit. He sits 11th in the series standings, on the strength of three top-ten finishes, and would make the playoffs if the season ended today. Continue reading

K&N West Champ, Gilliland Ready for Camping World Debut

Todd Gilliland, driver of the #46 Pedigree Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway on June 1, 2017 in Dover, Delaware. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

On Friday, Todd Gilliland takes the next step up the NASCAR development ladder.

The 2017 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West champion will make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut in the Bar Harbor 200 presented by Sea Watch International at Dover International Speedway (5:30 p.m. ET on FS1), driving the No. 46 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota Tundra. Continue reading

Childress: This Win Ranks at the Very Top

Richard Childress, team owner of the #3 DOW Salutes Veterans Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 28, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

Where does Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 victory rank?

Well … I look back, and it’s right there at the top with Dale Earnhardt’s Daytona 500 in 1998, and winning Indy, and winning our first race with Ricky Rudd. But it’s really special when it’s family, though. By that, it would be at the top of the board. Continue reading