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Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 Preview

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, leads the field to start the race under caution due to weather in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2012 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 Diet Mountain Dew/National Guard Chevrolet, leads the field to start the race under caution due to weather in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 8, 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

It all comes down to Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway. It will be the drivers’ last chance to put themselves in the Chase. In past years, Richmond has produced surprises, upsets, and much more. This year has already produced tons of shocking moments and more on race day adds to the drama of the season. Drivers who don’t hold a spot in the playoffs will have one thing on their minds during the race. To be in it, they need to win now. Continue reading →

Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Preview

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Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Advocare Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Ford EcoBoost Ford, lead the field to start the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Advocare Chevrolet, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #6 Ford EcoBoost Ford, lead the field to start the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012
Photo – Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 returns to Richmond International Speedway with the Nationwide Series drivers ready to race, on Friday, September 6th. Television coverage begins at 7pm on ESPN and radio coverage on MRN, Sirius XM, channel 90.

More than 21 years ago NASCAR consolidated their Late Model Sportsman Division into a national touring series, now known as the Nationwide Series. It was on February 13, 1982, the newly created division held its inaugural event – the Goody’s 300 – at Daytona International Speedway with Dale Earnhardt taking the checkered flag.  Continue reading →

Sprint Cup Chase Tracker – Bristol

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ChaseTrackerBristol300x400This week’s Sprint Cup Chase Tracker after Bristol holds some interesting insight into the Race to the Chase with just one more race (Atlanta) before the series travels the Road to Richmond.

Bristol is a Wild Card race en route to qualifying to compete for the Sprint Cup championship trophy and interestingly, there are three previous champions on the outside still chasing a Wild Card ticket. An intriguing note, is that all three are winless this season.

It’s also worthy to note that last year at this time, the average-finish performance was at a higher level with eventual 2012 champion Brad Keselowski consistently running an average-finish in the top-five range. This year, with the new Gen 6 car, most are outside of top-ten performance, with only two drivers (neither is NASCAR’s five-time champion) at or slightly better than top-ten results since Kentucky. Reviewing the most recent five-races, there’s only one driver in the top-five average-finish range, and most will be amazed to discover which driver.

Similar to previous Chase Tracker analysis, this week’s review includes average-finish performance of top competitors from Kentucky through Bristol – Race to the Chase – as well as, the most recent five races from Indianapolis through Bristol. Also taken into consideration is the new point standings after all the action at Bristol. Continue reading →

Mackena Bell Racing Her Way in NASCAR

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Photo – RevRacing.com

Mackena Bell, 23, is from Carson City Nevada and currently racing in NASCAR‘s K&N Pro Series East. Competing in her fourth season with Rev Racing after running a schedule in 2012 that included 18 starts in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series with one pole, three top-fives and 15 top-tens.

In 2007, Bell moved up to race full-size stock cars and hasn’t looked back. She competed in her first full season in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series at All American Speedway in Roseville, California.

In 2008 with her family-owned race team. She was the youngest female competitor in the late model division, and in 18 starts had three top-fives, 11 top-tens and completed the season ninth in points after missing four races. Continue reading →

Ryan Gifford Revving Up his 2013 Season

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Photo – Courtesy of RevRacing.com

Ryan Gifford, 24, is competing in his fourth season for Rev Racing in 2013 and is currently ranked fourth in NASCAR‘s K&N Pro Series East. Gifford recently won the Blue Ox 100 at Richmond International Raceway, the fifth race of the series this season. Along with his win at Richmond, Gifford has posted three top-fives and four top-tens in just seven races so far, revving up his racing career.

Impressive stats for the young driver, named earlier this year, as one of thirteen in ‘NASCAR’s Next’ program. Being part of this élite group, Ryan Gifford is a driver for fans to keep their eye on in the 2013 season and beyond. Continue reading →