Nationwide Series Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250 at Michigan Preview

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Hard to imagine, especially when you hear it for the first time; but JR Motorsports has yet to win a NASCAR Nationwide Series championship.

At first thought, most would say “That can’t be right.” Continue reading

NASCAR Nationwide Series News & Notes

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Smith, Sadler Pressure Packed Championship Run Continues

The Nationwide Series is heading into an open weekend giving drivers a chance to catch their breath before taking on their longest stretch on the schedule.

After 12 races, first place Regan Smith and second place, Elliott Sadler have a mere four-point difference in the series standings. Smith and Sadler are the class of the series, but they’re watching their rear view mirror for third-place Chase Elliott, a two-time winner and rookie contender.
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Kyle Larson Wins History 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Lane after winning Saturday's HISTORY 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Photo - CMS/HHP

Kyle Larson celebrates in Victory Circle after winning Saturday’s HISTORY 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway Photo – CMS/HHP

Kyle Larson was the star of the show Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, picking up his second career NASCAR Nationwide win in the HISTORY 300. He outlasted a bevy of solid NASCAR veterans, including second-place finisher Brad Keselowski, third-place Kyle Busch and fourth-place Kevin Harvick. Continue reading

NASCAR Nationwide and More Series News and Notes

CaptureChampionship Contenders Share Common Goal – Winning

Showcasing the exceptional talents of this season’s championship contenders on one of NASCAR’s most competitive stages has appeared almost seamless for the top-three in Nationwide Series standings.

Chase Elliott, Elliott Sadler and Regan Smith all have posted wins, are only separated by three points in the standings and have average finishing positions in the top-ten. The feat for some has seemed almost impossible – yet these three have faced the insurmountable with ease.  Continue reading

Nationwide Series TreatMyClot.com 300 at Fontana Preview

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In Saturday’s Nationwide Series TreatMyClot.com 300 at Auto Club Speedway, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth and Elliott Sadler are aiming to reach double digits in the win column for their team. If one of the three succeed, it becomes Joe Gibbs Racing’s tenth consecutive victory at ACS.

In February 2008, Tony Stewart, in his last season with Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) gave the team owner Joe Gibbs his first victory at the two-mile track in Fontana, CA. Continue reading