Chase Tracker for the Sprint Cup begins with the GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway
Here’s the rundown on what’s going on with each of the Chase contenders and the Best of the Rest. Continue reading
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Stewart Inspiration Kicks Off the Chase at Chicagoland
Stewart during 2011 practice at Chicagoland Speedway
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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
GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway Preview
Stewart wins first race of the 2011 Chase at Chicagoland
Photo – NASCAR.com
Race Info
Date- Sunday September 16th, 2012
Location- Joliet, Illinois
Start time- 2:16 PM EST/ 1:16 PM CT
Distance- 267 Laps, 400.5 Miles
Broadcast TV- ESPN
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NASCAR News & Views – Volume 42 – September 3 – 9, 2012
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September 3 – 9, 2012
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Jeff Gordon takes Second Wild Card; Jimmie Johnson the Favorite
#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr takes the Green Flag at Richmond.
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Saturday night started out with a down pour of rain and ended with a down pour of excitement.
As wild card teams went into Richmond International Raceway this week, they all knew their individual scenarios to make the Chase. The #2 wild card drivers were Joey Logano, Marcos Ambrose, Ryan Newman, Paul Menard, Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon. Kasey Kahne already held the first wild card spot because of his two wins during the regular season. The remaining bubble drivers needed a win to get into the Chase, with the exception of Jeff Gordon and Kyle Busch, who were separated by just 12-points. The stage was set to play out on Saturday night. Continue reading