EDITOR’S NOTE: In a rare first-person exclusive, Brad Keselowski gives his thoughts on racing at NASCAR’s biggest track, Talladega Superspeedway. From racing the track on a video game to racing the pack in real life, Keselowski gives a glimpse into the ‘moves’ that translate into Talladega success.
Some drivers relish Talladega. Some drivers hate it.
I still remember this time—it was probably 2003—and there was this video game called “NASCAR Racing 2003 PC.” And I would run it and have a great time. There was this online community, and we would race all kinds of different tracks. Continue reading →
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In the Winner’s Circle is ARCA Racing Series driver, Dalton Sargeant with Cunningham Motorsports, after winning the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers ARCA 200 at Salem Speedway on Sunday.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 28, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
A third-place finish at Richmond International Raceway was little consolation for Virginia native Denny Hamlin, who craves victory at his home track but knows his cars aren’t yet fast enough to outrun the best in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Continue reading →
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 Fifth Third Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 28, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
Just 65 laps into Sunday’s Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. scraped the turn three wall while racing hard with Denny Hamlin.
But Stenhouse recovered to finish fourth at the 0.75-mile short track, matching his best result of the season, thanks in large part to a decision to stay out on older tires for the final restart on lap 382.
Of six drivers whose crew chiefs made that call, Stenhouse fared best, holding off Kevin Harvick during an intense ten-lap battle for position.
“Yeah, I made a lot of work for us there, getting in the fence later in that first stage and really we were fighting back all day from there,” Stenhouse said. “Had a really good car on the long run, but we bent the splitter bar down. Was on the splitter for five or six laps, so restarts, I was just trying to keep as best track position as I could, and once we got to lap six or seven, my car kind of came back around to me.
“It was a no brainer there to stay out that last caution. I was glad it came out, because I thought we missed the opportunity the run before to stay out. It worked out perfect. Our Fifth/Third Ford and the guys never gave up, worked hard, and this track is a lot of fun in the sun. It’s hot in the car, hot in the stands, so I appreciate everybody coming out, and it’s nice to have I think four Fords in the top five, so it was cool.”
