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Jeb Burton Scores First NASCAR Camping World Truck Win in Texas

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Jeb Burton, driver of the #4 Arrowhead Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7, 2013 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Jeb Burton, driver of the #4 Arrowhead Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 7, 2013
Photo – Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Rookie Jeb Burton added another chapter to his family’s racing history Friday night when he won the 17th annual WinStar World Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Burton, the 20-year-old son of 2002 Daytona 500 champion Ward Burton, posted his first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory at the expense of Ty Dillon, grandson of NASCAR championship team-owner Richard Childress. Burton is the first winner among the 13 drivers comprising NASCAR Next, an initiative to spotlight the sanctioning body’s rising stars. Continue reading →

The No. 2 Team Facing More Penalties

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, talks with crew chief Paul Wolfe in the garage during practice at Dover International Speedway. Photo - Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, talks with crew chief Paul Wolfe in the garage during practice at Dover International Speedway.
Photo – Tom Pennington/Getty Images

Following the race at Dover Sunday, the No. 2 of Brad Keselowski failed post-race inspection. The car was found too low during the inspection process, after the race. This comes on the heels of crew chief Paul Wolfe’s return to top the pit box after a three-week suspension from penalties at Texas Motor Speedway earlier this year.

Martin Truex Jr. failed post-race inspection earlier this year for his car being too low at Texas and resulted in a six-point penalty. Brad Keselowski’s team could be facing the same penalty. Continue reading →

Camping World Truck Series WinStar World Casino 400 Preview

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The Camping World Truck Series drivers are racing at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend so here are some fast facts and notes to preview the event.

Next Race: WinStar World Casino 400  

The Place: Texas Motor Speedway

The Date: Friday, June 7

The Time: 9 p.m. (ET)

TV: SPEED, 8:30 p.m. (ET)

Radio: MRN, Sirius XM Ch. 90

Distance: 250.5 miles (167 laps)

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NASCAR Asks Teams to be on Lookout

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Gen-6 Testing at Texas Motor Speedway on April 11, 2013
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In the aftermath of the bombings in Boston, NASCAR is asking that teams be on the look out as they roam through the garage for any suspicious activity going forward.

A crew chiefs-only meeting was called Saturday morning at Richmond International Raceway to ask teams to be more aware of activity going on in the pit area. NASCAR is asking teams to be more aware of their surroundings going forward into the season and to report any irregular activity. Continue reading →

Penske Racing Penalized by NASCAR

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Crew members work on the rear end of Brad Keselowski's No. 2 Ford prior to the start of Saturday night's NRA 500. Photo - Robert Laberge/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway

Crew members work on the rear end of Brad Keselowski‘s No. 2 Ford prior to the start of Saturday night’s NRA 500.
Photo – Robert Laberge/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway

The punishment has been dealt to the No. 2 & 22 teams of Penske Racing after their actions at Texas Motor Speedway. Both crew chiefs, Paul Wolfe and Todd Gordon, have been suspended and fined. Drivers, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski, have also been penalized after the teams’ actions at Texas.

The penalties handed down to Penske Racing from NASCAR involves drivers and crew. Saturday, NASCAR confiscated the rear-end housing off both the No. 2 and 22 cars hours before the race. According to NASCAR, the rules broken by Penske Racing were in violation of section 12-1; 12-4J and 20-12. Continue reading →