Major Media Events Elevate 2014 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Expanded Chase Across North America Spans Three Countries,
Jeff Gordon Heading to Toronto, Carl Edwards to Visit Mexico City;
Contender and Eliminator Media Days Added To Activities
A bigger Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – in both size and stature – awaits, and to help launch the brand new championship format, NASCAR announced unprecedented media and fan activities throughout the sport’s “playoffs.” Continue reading →
Anticipation Builds for Launch of Historic Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Free Two-Day Fan Fest Culminates with Live Show Featuring All 2014 Chase Drivers; Fans Can Enter Sweepstakes to Win VIP Experience
NASCAR® announced today that ChaseGrid™ Live Sponsored by Toyota and Sprint will make its début in downtown Chicago on September 10-11. The free outdoor event takes place on North Michigan Avenue and culminates with a two-hour live show featuring all 16 Chase for the Sprint Cup drivers, just days before the first Challenger Round debuts at Chicagoland Speedway.Continue reading →
Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Napa Auto Parts Chevrolet, wins the EnjoyIllinois.com 300 race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 19, 2014 Photo – Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series EnjoyIllinois.com 300 race at Chicagoland Speedway on July 19, 2014 Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Chase Elliott, drive driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning during the NASCAR Nationwide Series EnjoyIllinios.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 19, 2014 Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
Brian Scott, driver of the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet, celebrates winning the Nationwide Dash For Cash during the NASCAR Nationwide Series EnjoyIllinios.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 19, 2014 Photo – Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
In another outstanding performance, 18-year old Chase Elliott made it to victory lane for the third time this season. The No. 9 team stole the show throughout the night as they proved early on they were the ones to beat at Chicagoland Speedway.
Brian Scott began the race on the pole and held the lead through the first yellow-flag of the race for Sam Hornish Jr.’s expired engine. However, he would not be able to hold off Elliott for long. The rocket-ship Elliott had first appeared out front on lap 21. Continue reading →
Smith Chasing Nationwide’s Dash 4 Cash Million Dollars
Jackpot! JR Motorsport’s driver Regan Smith won the first round of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dash 4 Cash program at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, banking $100,000 – and qualifying himself for the chance to win $1 million. If Smith can win the first three legs of the Dash 4 Cash and the Iowa race outright, Nationwide Insurance will award him an extra $600,000 – totaling one million dollars. Continue reading →