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Indiana 250 at IMS Preview

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NASCAR Nationwide Series Indiana 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2012 Photo - Getty Images
NASCAR Nationwide Series Indiana 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2012
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The famous yard of bricks at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was home to a new series last season, and once again in 2013, the that series is returning for their next race. A successful debut at the world-famous circuit has the Nationwide Series returning this weekend for the second annual Indiana 250. Cup regulars stole the show by using their track experience last season, but the Nationwide regulars are prepared to put up a fight with one race under their belts. A new person will kiss the bricks Saturday afternoon and put themself into the storied history books. Continue reading →

Chicagoland STP 300 Preview

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NASCAR Nationwide Series STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 22, 2012 Photo - Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
NASCAR Nationwide Series STP 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on July 22, 2012
Photo – Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

It will be their time to shine. The Nationwide Series has a rare stand alone weekend at the Chicagoland Speedway this weekend, allowing some of the series’ best to take the spotlight. A few Sprint Cup drivers will also be in the field, but for the most part, it will be the Nationwide Series’ best going for the victory. After three wild green-white-checker finishes at New Hampshire, some drivers need to make up lost ground and this weekend’s race is a perfect opportunity. Continue reading →

Brian Vickers pulls off surprise victory in Cup race at Loudon

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Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2013 Photo - Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
Brian Vickers, driver of the #55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2013
Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Surprise! The Michael Waltrip Racing driver almost everyone expected to win at New Hampshire Motor Speedway wasn’t in Victory Lane.

But his part-time teammate was. Making the most of his limited stint in MWR’s No. 55 Toyota, Brian Vickers solidified his claim to a permanent seat in the car with a stunning victory at the Magic Mile. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch saves fuel, wins 58th career Nationwide race at Loudon

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series CNBC Prime's The Profit 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 13, 2013 Photo - Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series CNBC Prime’s The Profit 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 13, 2013
Photo – Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images

Despite a snafu in the pits that cost him six positions–temporarily–Kyle Busch steamrolled the field in Saturday’s CNBC Prime The Profit 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Never mind that it took the maximum three attempts at green-white-checkered-flag finishes before the issue was decided, and never mind that the extra laps left the gas tanks of most competitors either empty or very close to dry at the conclusion. Continue reading →