Monthly Archives: July 2018

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Knaus extends contract with Hendrick

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Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet, sits in the pit box during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway on July 14, 2018, in Sparta, Kentucky. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

SPARTA, Kentucky—The quest for eight continues. Continue reading →

Kentucky Speedway Solidified Bubba

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Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

Last season Darrell “Bubba” Wallace was at a crossroads in his racing career. Continue reading →

Bell Returns to the ‘Big E’ for his Broadcast Debut

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Christopher Bell, the driver of the #4 Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 5th Annual Eldora Dirt Derby 150 at Eldora Speedway on July 18, 2017, in Rossburg, Ohio. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images

Christopher Bell didn’t have to win the Xfinity Series race at Kentucky Speedway to prove he’s a bona fide racer. Continue reading →

Martin Truex Jr Wins in a Dominating Fashion at Kentucky

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Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart at Kentucky Speedway on July 14, 2018, in Sparta, Kentucky. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

In years past, the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Motor Speedway has been a challenge for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup series. The banking in turns three and four is different than the banking in turns one and two. The long sweeping turns of this track, along with the differences in banking can really shake a drivers confidence. However, the race on Saturday night told a different story. Continue reading →