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Talladega Aaron’s 499 Preview

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012  Photo - Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012
Photo – Getty Images

When drivers think of Talladega, they think ‘scary fast.’ When fans think of the track, they think excitement and unpredictable. To mesh those points of view  together, results in exactly what fans will see this weekend in the Aaron’s 499. Expect an unpredictable, ‘scary fast’ and exciting race this weekend, the first Talladega race for the Gen 6 car.  Something special will surely happen, as everyone loves Talladega and the Sprint Cup race this weekend will surely show why. Continue reading

Richmond Toyota Care 250 Preview

Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Denny Hamlin, in the No. 18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway in April 2012  Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, crosses the finish line ahead of Denny Hamlin, in the No. 18 Z-Line Designs Toyota, to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway in April 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

One of the most exciting things in racing is short track racing under the lights.

On this coming Friday night, the Nationwide Series drivers will be out on the track competing for the win under the lights. Richmond always puts on a great show and this Friday Night should be no different. All of the Nationwide Series regulars are ready to get back on the track after a week off and they all will be hungry for the win, along with Sprint Cup regulars in the race also looking to bring home the victory. With all of this expected for this weekend’s Nationwide race, it’s sure to be one exciting event. Continue reading

Kansas Speedway STP 400 Preview

Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012  Photo - Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Martin Truex Jr. charges to the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, Spring 2012
Photo – Jamie Squire/Getty Images

When the Kansas Speedway reconfigured their track surface, before last October’s race, they created a track that could feature some action-packed and intense racing. Drivers attempted to figure-out their way around the new surface of the mile-and-a-half track last October, and left with some knowledge and mainly torn up sheet-metal. The race featured multiple incidents and  went down in the history books as one of the most exciting races in the history of the Kansas Speedway. Fans are hoping for a repeat performance when NASCAR’s Generation Six cars take to the track this weekend and they likely won’t be disappointed. Continue reading