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No Ride, No Problem: Newman Scores Indy Win

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samuel Deeds 400 At The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2013  Photo - Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samuel Deeds 400 At The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 28, 2013
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There are wins that change a driver’s career. Ryan Newman has won the Daytona 500 and the All-Star Race, but one race he has aspired to win was the Brickyard. Growing up just a few hours north of Indianapolis left Newman dreaming of winning at Indy. The track’s rich history makes it a victory that pulls your career towards different path. Of all the times this could have happened for Newman, this timing is the perfect. Continue reading

Mellow Nationwide Race Goes to Kenseth at Daytona

Matt Kenseth wins the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona, Friday, July 5, 2013  Photo - Getty Images
Matt Kenseth wins the Subway Firecracker 250 at Daytona, Friday, July 5, 2013
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Friday night’s Nationwide Series race at Daytona wasn’t a typical Daytona race. Four cautions throughout the event left very few cars off the track. Restrictor plate ace Matt Kenseth navigated his way to the front toward the closing laps and a nice draft from Truck Series regular James Buescher propelled Kenseth to his first Nationwide victory with Joe Gibbs Racing. Other than about a five car pileup, the race didn’t see too many wrecks that fans have grown accustomed to seeing in the past. Continue reading

Sprint Cup Coke Zero 400 Preview

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Daytona’s high banks are legendary as history is worn into them along with memories that last a lifetime. Twice a year when NASCAR rolls in, more skid marks are added, indicating the wildness occurring in the race. More of the crazy Daytona racing that fans adore is returning on Saturday night. The July race is always special and year after year, the excitement is still prevalent. Could more history be engraved this weekend? Anything could happen, so everyone will be watching. It’ll be fast, wild, and hot, because it’s Daytona. Continue reading