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2013: A Year of Major Storylines, Undeniable Passion, and Pure Dominance

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013 Photo - Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in Champions Victory Lane after winning the series championship following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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Looking back on 2013, NASCAR had a remarkable year. From storylines galore to scandals that challenged the sport’s credibility, NASCAR never stayed quiet. Going into the year, there were many more questions than answers. Fans wondered what was to come from all the ‘newness’ the sport was expecting which included the Gen 6 car and drivers in new rides. Whatever went into this season, it made for one exciting year. The lesson learned throughout 2013 was to expect the unexpected because the year in NASCAR featured truly unexpected events. Continue reading →

Day Three: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013 Photo - David Becker/Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart speaks onstage after winning the Myers Brothers Award at the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at the Encore Las Vegas on December 5, 2013
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Day Three: Stewart Receives 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ driver Tony Stewart’s reaction to being named recipient of the 2013 NMPA Myers Brothers Award was emotional and heartfelt.

“This is crazy,” said the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion. “What an honor. It’s very humbling.”

Stewart was honored by the National Motor Sports Press Association (NMPA) during Thursday’s annual NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon at Wynn Las Vegas for a variety of reasons – as a fierce competitor, championship team owner and race track promoter.  Continue reading →

NASCAR Hall of Fame Unveiling New Glory Road with Sneak Peeks

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NASCAR Hall of Fame logoSneak Peeks showcase nine of the new exhibit’s 18 historic stock cars. 

The NASCAR Hall of Fame is unveiling a complete makeover of one of its signature exhibits – Glory Road – in January. To mark the occasion, the Hall is providing exclusive sneak peeks of artifacts included in the newly revamped exhibit via in-person and social media unveils.  Continue reading →

Sprint Cup Chase Tracker – Watkins Glen

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ChaseTrackerWatkins GlenLogo300x400This weekend fans enjoyed fast-paced road course racing at Watkins Glen International and as expected, that created some highs and lows for several drivers chasing a wild-card and a place in the Chase; and now there’s only three events left in the 2013 Race to the Chase. Do you hear the clock ticking? Tick-toc – Tick toc…

This week’s Chase Tracker analyzes the most recent five-race-average-finish – Daytona to Watkins Glen – and variances to the Race to the Chase average-finish – Kentucky to Watkins Glen, while also taking into consideration point standing changes. Continue reading →