For the 2014 season, if you win and you’re in. With his victory at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday night, Carl Edwards more than likely locked himself into the Chase for the Sprint Cup. So who is next? Continue reading
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Auto Club 400 Special Driver Appearance Ticket Packages
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Auto Club Speedway is offering a special ticket package for the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 race at Auto Club Speedway on Sunday, March 23 that includes a question and answer session with NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet.
A limited number of the Dale Jr. ticket packages are available for just $88. This incredible deal is available now while supplies last and includes: Continue reading
Mother Nature, Carl Edwards Share Victory in Marathon Day at Bristol
Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg’s / Frosted Flakes Ford, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 16, 2014
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Rain was the name of the game Sunday at Bristol Motor Speedway. It delayed the start of the race and went on to cause much more havoc when it brought the entire day to an end. When the skies opened up with two laps remaining, it was Carl Edwards leading the way after strategy paved his way to victory lane. The No.99 team decided to stay out on a late caution and that move ultimately won them the race. Continue reading
Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 Las Vegas Preview
Two are in, and now there are 14 more to go. Who is the next driver to enter the 2014 Chase for the Sprint Cup?
NASCAR’s Sprint Cup teams are racing 400.5 miles in 267 laps in the Kobalt 400 on Sunday, March 9th at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Television coverage begins at 2:30 pm ET on FOX with a Green Flag at 3 pm ET. Radio coverage is on PRN and Sirius XM, channel 90. Continue reading
Throwback Thursday – Johnson Leads the Most Important Lap
Jimmie Johnson beats Matt Kenseth to the finish line to win the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Jimmie Johnson and his No. 48 team started off the 2006 season amidst controversy. NASCAR found an illegally adjusted rear window in the car that created an aerodynamic advantage after Daytona 500 qualifying. Chad Knaus, Johnson’s crew chief, was suspended for the first four races and fined $25,000. Chief engineer Darian Grubb took the helm in his absence. Johnson went on to win his first Daytona 500, even though many people questioned the integrity of the win. Continue reading