NASCAR Bristol Motor Speedway

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Thunderous Finish Leaves Busch Victorious at Bristol

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 ToyotaCare Toyota Celebrates after winning the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 21, 2013 Photo - John Harrelson/Getty Images
Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 ToyotaCare Toyota Celebrates after winning the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 21, 2013
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The reasons why fans adore the Bristol Motor Speedway were on display during the truck race Wednesday night. Classic Bristol showed up to put on quite a wild show. Action was evident throughout the race and a photo finish was the perfect end to the night. Kyle Busch edged out Timothy Peters in an ending that would fit the term “checkers or wreckers” perfectly. Continue reading →

Bryan Ortiz: Promising Racing Career from Puerto Rico to NASCAR

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Bryan Ortiz, driver of the #4 L&M Ethanol Toyota, prepares for practice in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Casey's General Store 150 at Iowa Speedway on June 7, 2013 Photo - Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Bryan Ortiz, driver of the #4 L&M Ethanol Toyota, prepares for practice in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series West Casey’s General Store 150 at Iowa Speedway on June 7, 2013
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Bryan Ortiz, a Puerto Rico native, is with Rev Racing and part of NASCAR‘s Drive for Diversity program for the third consecutive year in 2013.

Ortiz made his NASCAR K&N Pro Series East début at Bristol Motor Speedway in March 2012 and finished the season fifth in the overall standings and second in rookie points on the strength of nine top-ten finishes across the 14-race season. Ortiz was a three-time winner of the Sunoco Rookie of the Race Award and the season-long Coca-Cola Move of the Race Award. Continue reading →

Great Clips Extends Sponsor with Hendrick Motorsports

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Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee. Photo - Jared Wickerham/Getty Images
Kasey Kahne celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee.
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In a sport where sponsors are tougher and tougher to come by, Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) has found one that wants to expand its involvement. Great Clips will be appearing on Kasey Kahne’s No. 5 Chevrolet three times this season. The sponsor also plays a role on the Nationwide team of JR Motorsports, as well as, on the No. 5 car.

In 2014, Great Clips plans to expand its involvement with Hendrick Motorsports. Fox Sports first reported this week that Great Clips will be the primary sponsor of the No. 5 team for ten races in 2014. The report has not been confirmed by Great Clips or HMS at this time. Continue reading →

Denny Hamlin’s Biggest Challenge Centers on his Choices

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, watches from atop the team hauler during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013 Photo - Kevin C Cox/Getty Images
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, watches from atop the team hauler during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2013
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Last season, there were signs that perhaps, Denny Hamlin was getting his priorities straight and that he was laying a solid foundation to challenge for the Sprint Cup championship in the 2013 season.

Considering a number of distractions so early in the season, and while Hamlin is now sixth in points and 41 points away from the leader, one can’t help but wonder, what the future holds for the rest of the season for him and his team. Continue reading →