Chase Tracker – The Contenders after Martinsville

By Jordan Dodson and Sharon Burton

Martinsville Speedway is known for exciting races and shaking things up and Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 lived up to expectations.

Chase drivers knew Sunday’s race could make or break their season and for some, their 2012 Chase hopes diminished. Two contenders are still clinging to their chances in the next three Chase events, while two other drivers came out on top, fighting for the Sprint Cup championship top spot, while yet another driver lost their chance to compete for the coveted title. Continue reading

Johnson Survives Late Restarts for Martinsville Win

Johnson celebrates his Martinsville Victory
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By Jason Schultz

A miraculous driving job by Jimmie Johnson allowed him and his No.48 team to celebrate in victory lane Sunday afternoon in Martinsville.

Jimmie Johnson drove  the dominant car of the day and some excellent pit road performance by his crew put Johnson out front at the end. Johnson held off Kyle Busch on the final few laps for the victory. Continue reading

Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Preview

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By Jason Schultz

Race Info

Date- Sunday October 28th, 2012

Location- Martinsville, Virginia

Start time- 2:00 PM EST

Distance- 500 Laps, 263 Miles

Broadcast TV- ESPN

Broadcast Radio- MRN Continue reading

Chase Tracker – The Contenders after Kansas

By Jordan Dodson and Sharon Burton

Drivers came into Kansas Speedway thinking of it as a wildcard race in the Chase.

The Hollywood Casino 400 definitely had some twist and turns, but the points race remained nearly the same as one top contender made the best of a bad situation and another top contender nearly missed catastrophe several times .

Here are where the Chase contenders stand with four races remaining: Continue reading

Fuel Mileage Finish Propels Bowyer to Victory in Charlotte

By Jason Schultz

Saturday Night in Charlotte we potentially saw a fourth front runner for the championship emerge.

Clint Bowyer. Continue reading