Clint Bowyer- 2013 Sprint Cup Champion

Bowyer won three races in 2012Photo - Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Bowyer won three races in 2012
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By Jordan Dodson

Clint Bowyer finished his first season at Michael Waltrip Racing second in points. If we are honest, even the No. 15 team would say they out did their own expectations their first season together.

So how will Clint Bowyer and the No. 15 team do in 2013?

My prediction is that Clint Bowyer will win his first Sprint Cup championship. Continue reading

Fan Perspective: Observations After The “Big One”

Dale Earnhardt leads a pack of cars at DaytonaPhoto - Jared Tilton/Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr leads a pack of cars at Daytona
Photo – Jared Tilton/Getty Images

By Jordan Dodson

Sprint Cup teams have been testing at Daytona International Speedway the past couple of days. And with the new Generation Six car, teams were hard at work understanding the car. But one of the biggest thing fans want to know, will we see pack racing at restrictor-plate races in 2013? Continue reading

Michael Waltrip Attempting Daytona 500 With Unique Team

Michael Waltrip will be racing with Swan Racing for 2013 Daytona 500Photo - Swan Racing

Michael Waltrip will be racing with Swan Racing for 2013 Daytona 500
Photo – Swan Racing

Michael Waltrip will attempt the Daytona 500 in February. But it’s not with the team you would expect.

Waltrip will try to make the Daytona 500 field with Swan Racing in the No. 30. Swan Racing came under new ownership this past off-season and plans to run the full NASCAR season for the first time in the team’s history. David Stremme will remain with the team in 2013 but will have to sit out for the Daytona 500. Continue reading

Entry List for Sprint Cup Daytona Testing

Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 14, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Daytona Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway on January 14, 2012 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Sprint Cup testing from Daytona will take place starting tomorrow. Testing is from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with mid day breaks. The test session will be televised live on SPEED everyday as well as on speedtv.com. If weather becomes a factor, NASCAR will allow testing on Sunday.

Below is the entry list to give you a head start on tomorrow. Continue reading

Brian Keselowski Attempting Daytona 500

Brian Keselowski, Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski‘s older brother, will attempt to make the Daytona 500 in February. Brian will try to make the “Great American Race” in the No. 92 Toyota.

Brian Keselowski signs autographs for fans at Phoenix in 2011Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Brian Keselowski signs autographs for fans at Phoenix in 2011
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Recently, Brian Keselowski moved his team to Huntersville, NC in hopes of leading to more success and opportunities. One opportunity Keselowski hopes becomes a reality, is making the Daytona 500. He made the Daytona 500 in 2011 and has experience to lean on, but Keselowski hopes his team’s new location will also lead to a better result in 2013. Continue reading