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Joe Gibbs Racing Set to Display Their Prowess in 2014

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Joe Gibbs Racing is the one team that seems to keep getting better and better. Whether it’s climbing farther up the leader board or adding speed to their already fast cars, this team never seems to stop improving. All of which is due to the dedication of this team. Their determination is to win and be the best. With that mentality, there really isn’t a way to stop them. As great as Matt Kenseth was in 2013, he will be better in 2014. Why? The team behind him will make him that way. JGR never settles for good enough. They strive for perfection and won’t give up until they are confident it is in hand. Continue reading →

Sam Hornish Jr Racing Limited Schedule at Joe Gibbs Racing

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Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 15, 2013 Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the #12 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 15, 2013
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The latest move of NASCAR’s Nationwide Series Silly Season comes as an announcement from Joe Gibbs Racing indicating Sam Hornish Jr is sharing seat time in the No. 54 with Kyle Busch in the Nationwide Series for the 2014 season. Continue reading →

Keselowski Takes Checkers in Texas Nationwide Race

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013 Photo - John Harrelson/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #22 Discount Tire Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 2, 2013
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Once again during Saturday afternoon’s Nationwide Series race at Texas, it was the No.22 car in victory lane. One of the most dominating seasons continues for the Penske Racing entry. This victory is the No.22 car’s twelfth on the year and Keselowski’s sixth. The owner’s championship is very much within reach for this team and this race solidified that point.

A Penske parade was up front early when Sam Hornish Jr. took the lead from Alex Bowman on lap five and then Keselowski passed Hornish Jr. one lap later. After the Penske stint up front, Joe Gibbs Racing held the top positions for mostly the mid-part of the race. Continue reading →

Elliott Sadler to Drive No. 55 for MWR in Final 2013 Races

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Michael Waltrip Racing announced today that Elliott Sadler will drive the No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine in the 2013 season’s final four Sprint Cup races.

Sadler replaces Brian Vickers, who is unavailable for the rest of the season due to anti-coagulation medications he is taking to treat a small blood clot in his right leg. Doctors indicate Vickers will be on the medication at least two months.

Sadler drives a Joe Gibbs Racing car full-time in the Nationwide Series and begins racing the No. 55 at Martinsville Speedway on October 27th. He will then finish the season with Scott Miller as his crew chief at Texas, Phoenix  and Homestead. Continue reading →

Michael Johnson, Part of a Winning Team at Joe Gibbs Racing

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Michael Johnson is certainly part of a winning team at Joe Gibbs Racing as an engine specialist for the #20 car of Matt Kenseth.  Although he works behind the scenes, Johnson is an integral part of a successful team this season. Continue reading →