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Jimmie Johnson Gets Third Win of 2014 and First Win at Michigan

Powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports Captures Fifth Consecutive Win at Michigan.

Jimmie Johnson finally earns his first win at Michigan International Speedway and it’s his third visit to victory lane this season.

The six-time NASCAR Sprint Cup series champion took command of the lead on lap 191 and from there he cruised to the checkered flag at Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400 to end a 24-race drought. Continue reading →

NBC Sports Adds Steve Letarte to 2015 Broadcast Team

Steve Letarte, crew chief of the #88 Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013  Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images
Steve Letarte, crew chief of the #88 Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Preseason Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on January 11, 2013
Photo – Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

After several reports floating around on social media throughout the day, NBC Sports, Executive Producer Sam Flood made it official that they and Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Steve Letarte have reached an agreement for him to join NBC’s multi-platform NASCAR coverage beginning in 2015. The announcement is followed by a media conference scheduled for 8:30 am ET Friday at Daytona International Speedway, when more details will be discussed. Continue reading →

Day Three: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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
Photo – David Becker/Getty Images

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 →

Late Race Surge Leads Keselowski to a Charlotte Victory

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 12, 2013   Photo - John Harrelson/Getty Images
Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 12, 2013
Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

There is always one race in the Chase when a non-championship contender sneaks up and grabs the victory. Charlotte has become a track where this feat can easily be accomplished. Brad Keselowski was the driver to pull it off this season when he pulled into victory lane Saturday night at Charlotte. It was nowhere near a dominant performance by the defending champion. He did everything he needed, to break his winless streak that spanned over a year. Continue reading →