Brian Vickers And Dollar General Sign New Deals

By Jordan Dodson

After a comeback year for Brian Vickers in 2012, he finds himself lined up for a full-time ride in 2013. Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Brain Vickers has signed a one year deal to drive in the Nationwide series with full-time sponsorship of Dollar General.

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Chase Tracker – The Contenders after Martinsville

By Jordan Dodson and Sharon Burton

Martinsville Speedway is known for exciting races and shaking things up and Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 lived up to expectations.

Chase drivers knew Sunday’s race could make or break their season and for some, their 2012 Chase hopes diminished. Two contenders are still clinging to their chances in the next three Chase events, while two other drivers came out on top, fighting for the Sprint Cup championship top spot, while yet another driver lost their chance to compete for the coveted title. Continue reading

Is Danica Patrick Getting Ahead of Herself?

By Jordan Dodson

Danica Patrick plans to make her way into NASCAR‘s top series – is she going about it the right way? Is it too soon?

Danica Patrick is scheduled to drive her first full Sprint Cup season in 2013 with Stewart Haas Racing. This will be after ten Sprint Cup races and her first full season in the Nationwide series in 2012. Some would say Patrick is moving up to quickly. Continue reading

Chase Tracker – The Contenders after Kansas

By Jordan Dodson and Sharon Burton

Drivers came into Kansas Speedway thinking of it as a wildcard race in the Chase.

The Hollywood Casino 400 definitely had some twist and turns, but the points race remained nearly the same as one top contender made the best of a bad situation and another top contender nearly missed catastrophe several times .

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Aims For Return At Martinsville

By Jordan Dodson

A week after announcing that he would step out the car due to two concussions, Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to jump back in a car at Martinsville.

Kelly Earnhardt wrote a blog post on jrnation.com Wednesday stating that Dale Jr. is making a full recovery and expects to be back racing in the Cup series on October 28th. Continue reading