Paul Menard Takes a Surprise Nationwide Series Win at Michigan

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The best gifts are sometimes those that come unexpectedly.

Paul Menard won Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide series Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250 at Michigan International Speedway after leader Joey Logano had to pit four laps from the finish with a cut tire. Continue reading

2014 Begins a New Chapter at Richard Childress Racing

(L-R) Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans Chevrolet; Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Menard's Chevrolet; Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet; Eric Warren, director of competition for Richard Childress Racing; and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing 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) Ryan Newman, driver of the #31 Caterpillar/Quicken Loans Chevrolet; Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Menard’s Chevrolet; Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 DOW/Cheerios Chevrolet; Eric Warren, director of competition for Richard Childress Racing; and Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing speak with the media during the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour at Charlotte Convention Center on January 28, 2014
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The close of last season, led to the end of a chapter at Richard Childress Racing. Their top driver for over a decade in Kevin Harvick was moving on. Following Dale Earnhardt’s death, Harvick was the face of RCR. Now that the face of the organization has left, it is time for a new beginning. With Austin Dillon set to compete for rookie honors in the famous No.3 car, RCR has the driver in which they hope is leading them in a new direction. Continue reading

Matt Kenseth wins at Kansas after Kyle Busch-Brad Keselowski dust-up

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #18 Reser's Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series 13th Annual Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 5, 2013   Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #18 Reser’s Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series 13th Annual Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 5, 2013
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Matt Kenseth may have won Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Kansas Speedway, but Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski provided the most explosive fireworks in a wild race that featured 11 cautions in 200 laps.

Kenseth pulled away after a restart with five laps left and won going away, as Paul Menard edged Regan Smith for second on the last lap. Busch ran fourth after causing the last caution by sending Keselowski into the fence on Lap 188. Continue reading

Indiana 250 at IMS Preview

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

Day-by-Day at Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard

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DAY-BY-DAY AT KROGER SUPER WEEKEND AT THE BRICKYARD

512px-Logo_Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway-2012.svgA day-by-day look at the on- and off-track happenings for fans at the Kroger Super Weekend at the Brickyard, July 25-28 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Continue reading