Violent Wreck Wipes Out Kurt Busch, Chase Elliott

Chase Elliott, the driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives after an on-track incident during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Both Kurt Busch and Chase Elliott had been running in the top-ten for most of Sunday afternoon’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when Busch lost control of his No. 41 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford in turn four on lap 183 of 267. Continue reading

Paul Menard Continues Solid Start

Paul Menard, the driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 3, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Paul Menard managed to stay on the lead lap with Kevin Harvick, runaway winner of Sunday’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Continue reading

Kevin Harvick Enjoys Another Dominant Victory in Las Vegas

Kevin Harvick, the driver of the #4 Jimmy John’s Ford, poses with the trophy during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – If you thought last Sunday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta was an aberration on old asphalt, think again. Continue reading

Ryan Blaney Streaks to Pole Position at Windy Las Vegas

Ryan Blaney, the driver of the #12 Menards/Pennzoil Ford, poses for a photo after winning the Pole Award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Sarah Crabill/Getty Images

With a respite from strong gusts in the final round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series knockout qualifying on Friday at windswept Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Ryan Blaney posted the fastest lap of the day to earn the pole position for the third race of the season. Continue reading

Clint Bowyer is Optimistic 2018 will be a Success

Clint Bowyer, the driver of the #14 One Cure Ford, watches qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Clint Bowyer is a man of high energy and high expectation.

And the veteran driver is hopeful that now two years into his tenure with the championship-winning Stewart-Haas Racing organization, that keen spirit will continue to translate into high performance too. Continue reading