Brad Keselowski had the win in his hands during the inaugural Cup race at Kentucky in his hands in 2011. The No. 2 team had a slower pit stop than most of the leaders and Keselowski never recovered to contend for the win. Continue reading
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Denny Hamlin found himself in a familiar spot at Pocono Raceway, grabbing the pole for Sunday’s Pocono 400.
His lap of 49.6 seconds (181.415 mph) was also a new track qualifying record. Continue reading
When trouble struck as the white flag was waving, Denny Hamlin was in the perfect position. He was out front and stayed there until NASCAR threw the yellow-flag for debris scattered across the frontstretch. This is the No.11 team’s first victory of the season and the one likely providing a Chase birth.
A mix of drivers led the race early. Paul Menard, Danica Patrick, and Jeff Gordon all shared the top spot before the first caution on lap 14. Continue reading
Most agree Hendrick Motorsports is good. 219 wins good, eleven Sprint Cup championships good. Fourteen overall national series owner championships good. And their success has lasted three decades – with winning roots extending all the way to the site of this weekend’s race at Martinsville Speedway.
For Hendrick Motorsports 30 Rocks! In 2014, Hendrick Motorsports is celebrating their 30th anniversary in NASCAR – and this weekend, specifically, their first win at Martinsville Speedway. Continue reading