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Five Potential Candidates to Fill in for Tony Stewart

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The farewell tour for three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Tony Stewart is not going the way anyone in the sport could have imagined.

Stewart, who suffered a burst fracture in his back while driving a dune buggy Sunday, January 31, will miss the beginning of the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

The entry list shows Ricky Stenhouse Jr will race in lieu of the no. 14 for Stewart in the pre-season, non-points paying event, the Sprint Unlimited at Daytona on February 13th. Also racing in lieu of the no. 24 for the Jeff Gordon, who is now retired, is Casey Mears. Both drivers will continue racing with their existing teams for their season opener, the Daytona 500 on February 21st and beyond.

So now, the biggest question that remains is, who will fill in for Stewart beyond the Sprint Unlimited? There are many drivers without a full-time ride in Sprint Cup or without a ride in any NASCAR division and several candidates from the XFINITY or Camping World Truck Series. Here is a list of five candidates I feel have the best shot to get the ride for at least some of the races, that Stewart will miss.  Continue reading →

Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol E15 225 at Chicagoland Preview

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Next Race: American Ethanol E15 225

The Place: Chicagoland Speedway

The Date: Friday, Sept. 18—> 19

The Time: 8:30 p.m. (ET)—> 9:30 am ET

TV: FS1, 8 p.m. (ET)—->FS2, 9:30 pm ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM Ch. 90

Distance: 225 miles (150 laps)

 

Jones vs. Crafton vs. Reddick:

Three-Horse Race for Camping World Truck Series Championship

The race for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title is jam-packed, with Erik Jones leading second-place Matt Crafton by three points and third-place Tyler Reddick by 15 points.

This weekend, the trio will continue their battle for the series crown in the American Ethanol E15 225 at Chicagoland Speedway.  Continue reading →

Camping World Truck Series Careers for Veterans 200 at Michigan Preview

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

Next Race: Careers for Veterans 200

presented by Cooper Standard and

Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation

The Place: Michigan International Speedway

The Date: Saturday, Aug. 15

The Time: 1 p.m. (ET)

TV: FOX Sports 1, 12:30 p.m. (ET)

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM Ch. 90

Distance: 200 miles (100 laps)

Big Weekend For Brad Keselowski Racing

It’s a big weekend for Brad Keselowski Racing as its team sponsor hosts Saturday’s Careers for Veterans 200 presented by Cooper Standard and Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation. Series points leader Tyler Reddick and NASCAR Next alum Ryan Blaney will represent the team in the No. 19 and No. 29 Fords. Reddick claims two wins this season and leads second-place Matt Crafton in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series points standings by 11. Blaney has made two Camping World Truck Series starts this year, finishing seventh at Dover and third at Kentucky. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Continues March Toward Chase with New Hampshire Win

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

The odds in Kyle Busch’s favor made another dramatic surge on Sunday afternoon at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

In winning for the third time in eight starts since returning from an 11-race injury absence, Busch solidified his chances of qualifying for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with a serendipitous victory in the 5-Hour ENERGY 301 at the Magic Mile. Continue reading →