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Chip Ganassi Racing Regrouped and Ready to Roll in 2014

(L-R) Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonalds/Cessna Chevrolet, Felix Sabates, co-owner of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, and Steve Lauletta, president of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, speak with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014   Photo - Grant Halverson/Getty Images
(L-R) Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonalds/Cessna Chevrolet, Felix Sabates, co-owner of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, and Steve Lauletta, president of Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, speak with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014
Photo – Grant Halverson/Getty Images

Chip Ganassi Racing has been waiting a long time for 2014. The team will be introducing their young-superstar in Kyle Larson to the Sprint Cup Series. Larson is a very talented driver which is why CGR has put so much emphasis on this California kid. His rookie season is going to say a lot about this team since they may have picked up the next NASCAR great. Could Daytona be the start of a return to glory for CGR? There are definitely possibilities. Continue reading →

2013: A Year of Major Storylines, Undeniable Passion, and Pure Dominance

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013  Photo - Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
Photo – Getty Images

Looking back on 2013, NASCAR had a remarkable year. From storylines galore to scandals that challenged the sport’s credibility, NASCAR never stayed quiet. Going into the year, there were many more questions than answers. Fans wondered what was to come from all the ‘newness’ the sport was expecting which included the Gen 6 car and drivers in new rides. Whatever went into this season, it made for one exciting year. The lesson learned throughout 2013 was to expect the unexpected because the year in NASCAR featured truly unexpected events. Continue reading →