Daily Archives: August 21, 2017

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Jamie McMurray will Use Off Week to Train for a Marathon

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Jamie McMurray, the driver of the #1 McDonalds/Cessna Chevrolet, sits in his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

Like many drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Jamie McMurray has taken physical fitness beyond the level of most mortals. He’s part of the growing gung-ho cycling group led by Jimmie Johnson, for whom long-distance rides after Saturday practices are commonplace. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Dominates for Ninth NASCAR XFINITY Victory at Bristol

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No one else had a chance.

Other NASCAR XFINITY Series competitors in Saturday night’s 36th Annual Food City 300 might have brought fast race cars—runner-up Daniel Suarez certainly did. Continue reading →

Earnhardt Touched by Annual Scholarship in his Name

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., the driver of the #88 Goody’s Mixed Fruit Blast Chevrolet, talks to the media during a press conference for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2017, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

 

“That’s what I’m talking about, man—that is awesome!” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. upon learning that Bristol Motor Speedway was launching a scholarship in his name.

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Chris Buescher Signs MultiYear Deal with JTG Daugherty

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Chris Buescher, the driver of the #37 Bush’s Grillin’ Beans Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017, in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

Chris Buescher has signed a long-term deal to remain in the No. 37 Chevrolet at JTG/Daugherty Racing, team owner co-owner Tad Geschickter announced Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading →