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Making his first start of the 2014 season, Jeff Burton is racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Jeff Burton is back for the Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 on Sunday, March 9th. And for Burton fans that means all is right with their NASCAR world – if only for one race – for now.
Sharing his No. 66, Michael Waltrip Racing ride with the owner, Michael Waltrip and Joe Nemechek, Burton is looking forward to getting back behind the wheel and on the track. Continue reading
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2008 was the last Cup season for 1999 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Dale Jarrett. He planned to run the first five races and the All-Star Race and later head to the NASCAR on ESPN broadcast booth. Continue reading
The wound from last September’s Richmond race will never fully heal for Michael Waltrip Racing. As much as the team would like to forget their actions from the race, the memory will never fully fade away. However, with the right mindset this team will more than likely move on from the ordeal. MWR is optimistic for 2014.Clint Bowyer has determination to get back to victory lane after a year’s absence and Brian Vickers is set to make his return to full-time Sprint Cup Series racing. The team has no reason not be excited as they have a great shot at success again this season. Continue reading
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Many headlines already surround the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season.
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
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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