Aric Almirola Powers to NASCAR XFINITY Series Win at Talladega

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Aric Almirola charged into the lead with four laps left in Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 at Talladega Superspeedway and held off Elliott Sadler at the finish to win the third NASCAR XFINITY Series race of his career.

With the Ford of Darrell Wallace Jr. plowing into the inside backstretch wall behind him on the final lap, Almirola held the top spot to the finish, beating Sadler, the series leader, to the finish line by 0.142 seconds. Continue reading

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series News and Notes – Friday, May 5, 2017

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This is the last off-week for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series as they return to action next Friday, May 12th for the Toyota Tundra 250 at Kansas Speedway.

Below are some quick facts on the Camping World Truck Series at Kansas. Continue reading

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series’ Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Preview

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams are back in action this weekend for the Alpha Energy Solutions 250 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, April 1st at 3 pm ET. Television and radio coverage is on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Drivers will race 250 laps over 131.5 miles at Martinsville with Stage 1 ending on lap 70 and Stage 2 ending on lap 140.  Continue reading

Denny Hamlin, FedEx Sign Extensions with Joe Gibbs Racing

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, speaks with the media during the Daytona 500 Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 22, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Denny Hamlin has signed an extension to drive the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota with FedEx continuing as his sponsor, the team announced at a press conference on Thursday at Daytona International Speedway. Continue reading

New Format Can Help Ease Pressure in Jimmie Johnson’s Quest for Eighth Title

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Can-Am Duel 2 at Daytona International Speedway on February 23, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

The new format in place for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship this year will help Jimmie Johnson keep his mind off what could be a monumental accomplishment.

Johnson notched his seventh title last year, tying icons Richard Petty and the late Dale Earnhardt for the series record. An eighth champion would put Johnson at the top of the pyramid. Continue reading