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Cup Drivers Ready For Bumpy Ride At Kentucky
Thursday, 26 Jun, 2014 – 15:13 | Comments Off on Cup Drivers Ready For Bumpy Ride At Kentucky
Cup Drivers Ready For Bumpy Ride At Kentucky

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
Matt Kenseth spent a sizable chunk of this week’s Sprint Cup media teleconference talking about the bumps at Kentucky Speedway. Lots of tracks have bumps, Kenseth said, but Kentucky …

Edwards Captures Sonoma For First Road Win
Sunday, 22 Jun, 2014 – 17:15 | Comments Off on Edwards Captures Sonoma For First Road Win
Edwards Captures Sonoma For First Road Win

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
Fact: NASCAR drivers extract a lot of pride from winning road races. It tends to make them feel like complete competitors.
Carl Edwards got the first road course win of his …

McMurray On Pole In Sonoma
Saturday, 21 Jun, 2014 – 17:16 | Comments Off on McMurray On Pole In Sonoma
McMurray On Pole In Sonoma

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Jamie McMurray won the pole for Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 Sprint Cup Series race at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday.
McMurray knocked AJ Allmendinger off the provisional pole late in the knockout session to get the pole.
McMurray’s …

Penske Competition Director Talks About 2014 Turnaround
Friday, 20 Jun, 2014 – 16:59 | Comments Off on Penske Competition Director Talks About 2014 Turnaround
Penske Competition Director Talks About 2014 Turnaround

Roger Penske shocked – and disappointed – a lot of people three years ago when he announced that his Sprint Cup operation would switch from Dodges to Fords beginning with the 2013 season.
His team had, …

It’s Time To Add Twists And Turns To The Chase
Friday, 20 Jun, 2014 – 9:28 | Comments Off on It’s Time To Add Twists And Turns To The Chase
It’s Time To Add Twists And Turns To The Chase

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
It’s road racing weekend in NASCAR and to help kick things off, some questions and some direct-answer avoidance:
– When will NASCAR add a road race to the Chase?
Not any time …

NASCAR Engine Man Fox Passes Away
Monday, 16 Jun, 2014 – 12:59 | Comments Off on NASCAR Engine Man Fox Passes Away
NASCAR Engine Man Fox Passes Away

NASCAR engine builder, car owner and official Ray Fox died Sunday at the age of 98 it was announced on Monday.
Fox made his name in NASCAR as an engine builder, winning Mechanic of the Year in 1956 …

Hendrick Power Is Leaving Competition In A Funk
Monday, 16 Jun, 2014 – 9:06 | Comments Off on Hendrick Power Is Leaving Competition In A Funk
Hendrick Power Is Leaving Competition In A Funk

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports didn’t just leave Michigan International Speedway with money and a trophy after Sunday’s Sprint Cup Race. They also left with the hearts and hopes of …

Johnson Continues Tear: Wins At Michigan
Sunday, 15 Jun, 2014 – 15:44 | Comments Off on Johnson Continues Tear: Wins At Michigan
Johnson Continues Tear: Wins At Michigan

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Jimmmie Johnson won for the third time in his last four Sprint Cup Series starts on Sunday. The latest victory came at Michigan International Speedway.
The victory was the six-time Cup champion’s first at the 2-mile …

Harvick Leads Speed Assault On Michigan During Qualifying
Friday, 13 Jun, 2014 – 18:14 | Comments Off on Harvick Leads Speed Assault On Michigan During Qualifying
Harvick Leads Speed Assault On Michigan During Qualifying

Kevin Harvick won his third Sprint Cup pole of the year on Friday when he posted the fastest qualifying lap for Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway.
His pole winning lap came at 204.557 …

LARRY WOODY: Nashville Eyeing NASCAR, IndyCar Bids
Wednesday, 11 Jun, 2014 – 12:55 | Comments Off on LARRY WOODY: Nashville Eyeing NASCAR, IndyCar Bids
LARRY WOODY: Nashville Eyeing NASCAR, IndyCar Bids

By Larry Woody | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
NASHVILLE – The new owner of Nashville Superspeedway won’t rule out attempting to bring back NASCAR and IndyCar racing at some point in the future.
“Never say never,” Robb Sexton said …