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Day Three: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013 Photo - David Becker/Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013
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Day Three: Stewart Receives 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Named Most Popular Driver For 11th Consecutive Season

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ driver Tony Stewart’s reaction to being named recipient of the 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award was emotional and heartfelt.

“This is crazy,” said the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. “What an honor. It’s very humbling.”

Stewart was honored by the National Motor Sports Press Association (NMPA) during Thursday’s annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Wynn Las Vegas for a variety of reasons – as a fierce competitor, championship team owner and race track promoter.  Continue reading →

Day Two: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013 Photo - Getty Images
Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013
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Day Two: Heaters, Cases, Prizes And Laughs Make For Memorable Fanfest

Drivers Stole The Show But The Fans Took Home The Prizes

In the end, there was only one grand prize winner during the fifth annual Fanfest Presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway held at the Fremont Street Experience, and she chose Kyle Busch and his case.  Continue reading →

A Debut in Review: Gen-6 Race Car By the Numbers

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The Gen-6 cars on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC Photo - Getty Images
The Gen-6 cars on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC
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When the 2013 season began, everyone was anticipating the newest generation of stock cars on the track in NASCAR‘s Sprint Cup Series.  With the season complete, it’s now time to take at look at the Gen-6 car’s début season by the numbers. Continue reading →

Redemption for Hamlin, A Six Pack for Johnson

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013 Photo - Getty Images
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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A forgettable 2013 season for Denny Hamlin ended on a high note Sunday afternoon at Homestead-Miami. Despite dismal performances throughout the year, Hamlin was able to bring a little light to his season with a win.  This victory will continue Hamlin’s streak of seven straight seasons with at least one win. Momentum going into the off-season may not add up to anything soon, but it could allow the No.11 to shine once 2014 gets underway. Continue reading →