Daily Archives: November 12, 2017

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Payback from Martinsville Knocks Denny Hamlin Out of Title Race

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Denny Hamlin, the driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, drives after a tire issue during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017, in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

During driver introductions before Sunday’s Can-Am 500 at Phoenix Raceway, Denny Hamlin was roundly booed for something that happened nearly 2,000 miles away. Continue reading →

Jimmie Johnson’s Title Hopes Explode with Blown Tire at Phoenix

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Jimmie Johnson, the driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, talks to the media during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2017, in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

There won’t be an eighth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title for Jimmie Johnson this year. Continue reading →

Matt Kenseth’s Win Sends Brad Keselowski into Championship 4

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2017, in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski’s prospects of qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 race weren’t looking good. Continue reading →

Chevrolet Clinches 18th Bill France Performance Cup

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William Byron, driver of the #9 Liberty University Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY series Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2017, in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Award Recognizes Manufacturer Championship in NASCAR Xfinity Series

With William Byron’s victory at Phoenix International Raceway, Chevrolet clinched the Bill France Performance Cup in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS). The 2017 achievement marks the 18th time the Bowtie Brand has captured this prestigious honor, more than any other manufacturer.  Continue reading →