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Truex To Start Nasty Old Talladega From The Pole
Saturday, 22 Oct, 2016 – 18:10 | Comments Off on Truex To Start Nasty Old Talladega From The Pole
Truex To Start Nasty Old Talladega From The Pole

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
While everybody wants to start Sprint Cup races from the pole, drivers hoping to win at Talladega really, really want to start from the pole. The reason: To keep ahead …

Survivor Harvick Runs To Victory In Kansas
Sunday, 16 Oct, 2016 – 17:00 | Comments Off on Survivor Harvick Runs To Victory In Kansas
Survivor Harvick Runs To Victory In Kansas

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Kevin Harvick needed a victory at Kansas Speedway on Sunday or one at dreaded Talladega next weekend to move into the Round of Eight in NASCAR’s …

Bowyer Ready To Say Seeya To Character Building
Saturday, 15 Oct, 2016 – 12:50 | Comments Off on Bowyer Ready To Say Seeya To Character Building
Bowyer Ready To Say Seeya To Character Building

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Back in June, driver Tony Stewart told the racing world that, no, he was not having second thoughts about retiring after the current season and, in fact, he …

Kenseth Wins Pole In Kansas
Friday, 14 Oct, 2016 – 19:34 | Comments Off on Kenseth Wins Pole In Kansas
Kenseth Wins Pole In Kansas

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Chase driver Matt Kenseth on Friday won the pole for Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway on Sunday.
Kenseth edged Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle …

Cup Changes For ’17 Detailed
Friday, 14 Oct, 2016 – 14:47 | Comments Off on Cup Changes For ’17 Detailed
Cup Changes For ’17 Detailed

KANSAS, Kan. – NASCAR’s seemingly unending marches back to the drawing board will continue in 2017 as officials announced updates to its performance and safety packages Friday at Kansas Speedway, site of this weekend’s racing.
As …

Stewart-Haas Won’t Be Missed At Hendrick
Friday, 14 Oct, 2016 – 12:26 | Comments Off on Stewart-Haas Won’t Be Missed At Hendrick
Stewart-Haas Won’t Be Missed At Hendrick

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Apparently eyes will remain desert-sand dry at Hendrick Motorsports after Stewart-Haas Racing bolts the HMS/Chevrolet fold and moves into the Ford camp next season.
So said Hendrick …

X’d Out: Charlotte Out-Talladega’s Talladega
Monday, 10 Oct, 2016 – 7:59 | Comments Off on X’d Out: Charlotte Out-Talladega’s Talladega
X’d Out: Charlotte Out-Talladega’s Talladega

By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
CONCORD, N.C. – Prior to Sunday’s Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, several drivers pointed to the Round of 12 as the toughest in the Chase because of …

Johnson Ends Skid; Wins Delayed Charlotte Race
Sunday, 9 Oct, 2016 – 15:03 | Comments Off on Johnson Ends Skid; Wins Delayed Charlotte Race
Johnson Ends Skid; Wins Delayed Charlotte Race

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Jimmie Johnson ended a career-longest 24-race winless streak on Sunday when he won the hurricane-delayed Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
The victory give him automatic entry into the upcoming Round of Eight in …

Thanks To Junior, Bowman Showing His Talents
Saturday, 8 Oct, 2016 – 8:41 | Comments Off on Thanks To Junior, Bowman Showing His Talents
Thanks To Junior, Bowman Showing His Talents

By Deb Williams | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
CONCORD, N.C. – Prior to mid-July, Alex Bowman wasn’t a familiar name to most race fans.
The 23-year-old Arizona native had enjoyed success in ARCA, winning six races in 21 starts …

Harvick On Pole At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Friday, 7 Oct, 2016 – 7:00 | Comments Off on Harvick On Pole At Charlotte Motor Speedway
Harvick On Pole At Charlotte Motor Speedway

Kevin Harvick won the pole for Saturday night’s Sprint Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway by edging substitute driver Alex Bowman in Thursday’s qualifying session.
Havick laid down a lap at the 1.5-mile CMS track in 27.547 seconds (196.029 …