Ryan Blaney Wins Pocono Mountains 125

Ryan Blaney , driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford , celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2013  Photo - Geoff Burke/Getty Images

Ryan Blaney , driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford , celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 3, 2013
Photo – Geoff Burke/Getty Images

Ryan Blaney and his father, NASCAR veteran Dave Blaney, discussed one particular point of emphasis before Saturday’s Pocono Mountains 125 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at Pocono Raceway.

“We actually talked about restarts and choosing the right line,” said 19-year-old Ryan, who grabbed the lead from rookie German Quiroga on a restart that began the second attempt at a green-white-checkered-flag finish and held on to win the fourth NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race stage at the 2.5-mile triangular track.

“It was pretty funny that we were talking about restarts before the race, and that’s what it came down to.” Continue reading

Pocono Mountains 125 Preview

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012  Photo - Getty Images

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Pocono Mountains 125 at Pocono Raceway on August 4, 2012
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From dirt, to a triangular shaped race track, the Truck Series has had its variety over the past week-and-a-half. Although Eldora was unique and exciting, it’s time to move on and inch closer to crowning this year’s champion. With Pocono on the schedule for only a few seasons, drivers are figuring out the triangle quickly, making for phenomenal racing. We saw a first time winner in Joey Coulter last August, so the field is wide open for Saturday. Continue reading

Chad Hackenbracht Continues Climbing NASCAR’s Ladder at Pocono

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Photo – KyleBuschMotorsports.com

Chad Hackenbracht is an amazing young man and has been leaving his mark as he takes the necessary steps to climb the ladder to the NASCAR ranks of racing.. Chad presents himself as a racing veteran both on and off the track. His lifelong focus on racing has bred character, great drive and determination.

Chad’s Racing History From 2003 to 2006 Chad was busy honing his skills and further fueling his calling by racing in the Mid Western Quarter Midget association leaving many marks with wins, top-fives for all to follow.  Continue reading

Determined and Passionate about Racing, Brennan Newberry Connects with Fans

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Photo – brennannewberry.com

Brennan Newberry is a determined and passionate 22 year old racecar driver from Bakersfield, California.  Raised by a large and close knit family, Brennan has grown into an accomplished individual on and away from the NASCAR circuit.  Brennan was destined for racing well before he was born as his father was an avid speed skier and racecar driver.  Growing up in the same town as Mesa Marin Raceway and multiple racing champions, Brennan dreamed about winning championships at the top echelon of the sport.  With an incredibly supportive family behind him, Brennan found a need for success in all facets of his life.  Graduating with honors from High School, Brennan took on the role of Scholar Athlete as he obtained his Associate Degree from Bakersfield College and is continuing his path towards higher education.     Continue reading