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Brad Keselowski Opens the Chase with a Win

Keselowski wins first race of the Chase at Chicagoland
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

By Jason Schultz

Beating Jimmie Johnson was a hard task the whole day but after the last pit stop, Keselowski figured out how to pass Johnson.

Johnson dominated the race for most of the day and Keselowski was the only driver who could keep up. Keselowski had a great final pit stop and made the race winning move by passing Johnson with about thirty laps to go. After Keselowski’s final pit stop he said his car “just took off.” Continue reading

Stewart Inspiration Kicks Off the Chase at Chicagoland

Tony Stewart driver of the #14 Chevrolet sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sept 16, 2011 in Joliet, IL
Stewart during 2011 practice at Chicagoland Speedway
Photo – Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

The midwest has it’s share of NASCAR drivers and midwesterners love cheering for their favorite guys and gals on the track – especially at Chicagoland Speedway, the first race in every drivers’ quest to win a coveted Sprint Cup championship.

Last year, Indiana native Tony Stewart, won at Chicagoland Speedway inspiring everyone by getting his first of five wins in the ten-race Chase and his third Cup championship. His #14 team went from, Stewart’s own assessment of not even belonging in the field of title contenders, to becoming the best of the rest and winning the 2011 Sprint Cup trophy.  Continue reading