NASCAR Reinstates Former Crew Member Robert Harrison
NASCAR has reinstated former NASCAR Nationwide Series crew member Robert (Robbie) S. Harrison upon his successful completion of NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy Road to Recovery Program. Harrison had been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR on May 30, 2013 for violating the sanctioning body’s substance abuse policy.
Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 23, 2013
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The Food City 250 on Friday night wasn’t exactly a battle to the finish – it was total domination.
Competitors know that when Kyle Busch wins the Coors Light Pole for a Nationwide Series race – as he did Friday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway – they may as well concede their chances to win.
In the last 72 laps of green-flag racing, it was indeed, Busch pulling away from second-place, Brad Keselowski to win his sixth Nationwide Series event at the .533-mile short track. It was Busch’s ninth win of the season and 60th of his career, representing a series-record high. Continue reading
Trevor Bayne, driver of the #60 Yourracecar.com Ford, and Joey Logano, driver of the #18 Dollar General Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Nationwide Series Food City 250 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 24, 2012
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NASCAR’s Nationwide Series drivers are ready for their next race at the world’s fastest half-mile – Bristol Motor Speedway, Friday, August 23rd. Television coverage starts at 7:30pm ET on ESPN (check your local listings) and radio coverage is on PRN, Sirius XM, channel 90.
The Nationwide Series’ points battle is narrowing to just five contenders: Sam Hornish Jr, Elliott Sadler, Regan Smith, Austin Dillon and Brian Vickers. With just 18 points separating them, all five drivers have a real shot at capturing the title. Continue reading
Hey Race Fans are you ready for our next episode of Fan4Racing’s Fan2Fan NASCAR – NHRA Talk on Monday, August 19th?
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This episode starts Fan2Fan NASCAR Talk with our Fan4Racing team discussion with Devin Jones, Late Model and Camping World Truck Series driver. Then, Michael Lira, Late Model and ARCA driver joins the conversation.
Next, we have Larry Fisher, executive director of the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum joining the discussion.
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A.J. Allmendinger celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on August 17, 2013
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Saturday’s race was a début for the series at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and NASCAR fans were ready in the Buckeye State. Track management said the turnout Saturday was the best for the track so far this season.
AJ Allmendinger spent most of Saturday afternoon in front, then held on for an extra few laps to earn his second career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Continue reading