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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Playoff debut at Chicagoland Speedway didn’t go as planned, to say the least. Continue reading
After Frustrating Outing at Chicagoland, Stenhouse’s Focus has Changed
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Kurt Busch Tries to Rebound as Playoffs Head to New Hampshire
Kurt Busch, the driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
Daytona 500 champion Kurt Busch got off to a slow start in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs with a 19th-place finish at Chicagoland – the second-lowest showing among postseason drivers. Continue reading
Truex and his Team Bring a Championship Mindset to NASCAR Playoffs
Martin Truex Jr., the driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, talks with his crew chief Cole Pearn in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 15, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Martin Truex Jr has a favorite saying that gives him the motivation to keep trying when trying times happen.
“We Never Quit”
His Furniture Row Racing team led by crew chief, Cole Pearn also finds a great deal of inspiration in that phrase. They’ve been together for three years and in the last two years, they’ve come close, but not quite there toward earning the NASCAR Cup Series championship title.
But this year is different. Now they are the NASCAR Cup Series champions for the regular season. And they understand there’s more work to do. Continue reading
Building Confidence at Furniture Row Racing Keeps Truex Up Front
JOLIET, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 17, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images
Overcoming adversity is a sign of a championship winning team.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points leader, Martin Truex Jr and his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing team have had their share of adversity and they also have the most victories of any other team this season with five.
So, is this their year to win a Cup Series title? Continue reading
Pit Road Snafus Derail Strong Run by Polesitter Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Skittles Sweet Heat Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 17, 2017, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo – Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images
Kyle Busch can expect some second-guessing after mistakes in Sunday’s Tales of the Turtles 400 at Chicagoland Speedway relegated the polesitter to a 15th-place finish. Continue reading