Monthly Archives: March 2018

Time for a Major Change as NASCAR Teams Drive the Momentum

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The crew for the #48 Lowe’s For Pros Chevrolet, driven by Jimmie Johnson (not pictured), attempt to work on their car after failing inspection during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 16, 2018, in Fontana, California. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

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The wind of change is in the air at Auto Club Speedway this weekend and it’s the NASCAR Cup Teams that are driving the momentum for drastic measures. Continue reading →

NASCAR Moves to Strip Advantages from Non-Qualifiers

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Teams that made it through qualifying inspection had a legitimate beef. Continue reading →

Aric Almirola’s Friday Woes Continue at Auto Club Speedway

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Aric Almirola, the driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, drives in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 16, 2018, in Fontana, California. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

FONTANA, Calif. – You won’t hear Aric Almirola saying “Thank goodness it’s Friday”— not this year at least. Continue reading →

Spencer’s Short Stokes from Auto Club Speedway

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Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Busch Beer Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17, 2018, in Fontana, California. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Seeking a fourth straight Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series victory, Kevin Harvick dominated Saturday’s first practice session at Auto Club Speedway. Harvick ran the fastest lap (186.075 mph) and posted the best consecutive ten-lap average (181.009 mph). Stewart-Haas teammate Kurt Busch was second on the speed chart in the session with a lap at 184.431 mph… Continue reading →

Martin Truex Jr. Wins Second Straight Pole of the Season at Fontana

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, poses with the Busch Pole Award after qualifying on the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 16, 2018, in Fontana, California. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

FONTANA, Calif. – With the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying field thinned significantly by inspection issues, Martin Truex Jr. won his second straight pole of the season in Friday’s knockout qualifying session at Auto Club Speedway. Continue reading →