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Big Name Drivers Influence NASCAR Rules Package Change for Kentucky

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Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

It’s no secret that up to this point of the season, NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers have been unhappy with the current rules package for their cars. The new aerodynamics package for the 2015 has produced sub par racing for several drivers and they have no fear in expressing to NASCAR their desire for change.

The first evidence of the unhappiness from the drivers began when we learned of the newly formed, ‘Driver’s Council’ as reported in early June. Drivers include but are not limited to, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick, Kyle Larson, Joey Logano, Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin.

The new package NASCAR announced this week, will début at Kentucky Speedway, and it’s a reasonable to surmise, that new packaged stemmed from concerns expressed by the ‘Driver’s Council.’ Continue reading →

Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan Preview

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Next Race: Quicken Loans 400

The Place: Michigan International Speedway

The Date: Sunday, June 14

The Time: 1 p.m. (ET)

TV: FOX Sports 1, 11:30 a.m. (ET)

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM Ch. 90

Distance: 400 miles (200 laps)

Truex Triumphs At Pocono, Carries Momentum To Michigan

Martin Truex Jr. finally closed the deal.

The No. 78 Furniture Row Racing driver led the most laps for the fourth consecutive race in last weekend’s Axalta ‘We Paint Winners’ 400 at Pocono Raceway and fended off defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Kevin Harvick for his first win of the season. Continue reading →

NASCAR XFINITY Series Great Clips 250 at Michigan Preview

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NASCAR XFINITY Series

Next Race: Great Clips 250 Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America

The Place: Michigan International Speedway

The Date: Saturday, June 13

The Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

TV: FOX Sports 1, 1 p.m. ET

Radio: MRN, SiriusXM Ch. 90

Distance: 250 miles for 125 laps

Kyle Busch Returns To The No. 54 After 11 Races Out Of The Seat

NASCAR XFINITY Series’ winningest driver, Kyle Busch, will return to Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 team this weekend and compete in the Great Clips 250 Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America after missing 11 races due to injuries suffered to both of his legs in the season-opener at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading →

Defending XFINITY Series Winner Paul Menard Leads Sprint Cup Contingent at Michigan

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Photo – Getty Images

Defending XFINITY Series Winner Paul Menard Leads Sprint Cup Contingent Peppering the Great Clips 250 Benefiting Paralyzed Veterans of America Entry List at Michigan.

Richard Childress Racing’s Paul Menard returns to the XFINITY Series this weekend at Michigan International Speedway to defend his 2014 victory at the two-mile track. Eight NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers are competing this weekend. Joining Menard are Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Kyle Larson, Alex Bowman, Aric Almirola and Kevin Harvick. Continue reading →