Monthly Archives: June 2018

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Missed Shift Destroys AJ Allmendinger’s Winning Chances

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AJ Allmendinger, the driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 23, 2018, in Sonoma, California. Photo – Jared C Tilton/Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger had just won the first stage of Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 when his race – and his engine – fell apart. Continue reading →

Despite Strong Run, Bowyer Leaves Sonoma Wanting More

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Clint Bowyer, the driver of the #14 One Cure Ford, talks to the media following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 24, 2018, in Sonoma, California. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Clint Bowyer engineered a spectacular drive In Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, starting 19th and climbing to third at the finish. Continue reading →

Martin Truex Jr Holds on to Win at Sonoma

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 5-hour ENERGY/Bass Pro Shops Toyota, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 24, 2018, in Sonoma, California. Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

After the break, the Cup Series headed out west to race at the road course of Sonoma Raceway. It’s a well-deserved switch up halfway through the season for drivers to get a taste for a different style of racing. The hills and curves of this track definitely challenge the drivers, as a course difficult to manage. Continue reading →

Canny Bluff Propels Martin Truex Jr. to Victory at Sonoma

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 5-hour ENERGY/Bass Pro Shops Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on June 24, 2018, in Sonoma, California. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

SONOMA, Calif. – Using a contrarian strategy that included bluffing Kevin Harvick onto pit road earlier than planned in the final stage of Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350, Martin Truex Jr. pulled off a convincing victory in the 16th Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race of the season. Continue reading →