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Sprint Cup 2013 — Auto Club 400 Preview

Tommy Joe Martins — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:16:46 +0000

Sprint Cup teams have to make a number of adjustments this week as they head back to the west coast for the first and only race at Auto Club Speedway this season. They’re making their second cross-country trip in 3 weeks time, which is certainly no fun for the folks driving the haulers. And, the [...]

Kobalt 400 Recap 2013: Kenseth Prevails For Third Win

Tommy Joe Martins — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:27:19 +0000

I think NASCAR is getting exactly what they wanted. So far in this 2013 Sprint Cup season the race winners have been a Chevrolet, a Ford and a Toyota. Even split. Now, I’m not naïve enough to think this will continue for the entire year, but here in the early going, all three of the [...]

Subway Fresh Fit 500 Results: Edwards Makes a Statement

Tommy Joe Martins — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:28:31 +0000

This wasn’t just a win for Carl Edwards. This was a statement. With merely a few laps remaining in the Subway Fresh Fit 500, Edwards’ rear view mirror was filled with the images of the winners of the last 6 Sprint Cup championships: Jimmie Johnson & Brad Keselowski. Edwards’ seemed to be pulling away from [...]

Jimmie Johnson Wins Daytona 500; Danica Patrick Finishes 8th

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:17:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won the Daytona 500 on Sunday, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman to win the first points race of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Pole-sitter Danica Patrick finished eighth. Earlier in the race on lap 90, Patrick became the first woman to lead a lap at the Daytona 500.

With two laps left in the race, Johnson led Greg Biffle and Patrick, with Earnhardt in fourth, when the final charge began. Johnson, a five-time Cup Series champion, was able to dash away while Earnhardt made his m

James Franco Starts Daytona 500 With 'Drivers and Danica, Start Your Engines'

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 19:32:22 +0000

Actor James Franco may have rehearsed his line, but it still came out wrong. Franco, star of the upcoming release 'Spring Breakers' was at the Daytona 500 today to serve as grand marshal. With driver Danica Patrick in the pole position of the race, the Daytona 500-opening phrase, “Gentlemen, start your engines,” doesn’t fit the field, so Franco decided to adjust the wording, except he screwed it up

Watch Horrifying Spectator Video of Daytona Nationwide Wreck

GuySpeed Editors — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:16:49 +0000

Kyle Larson’s horrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway in the Nationwide Series race Saturday has stunned the nation. During the crash, parts of the car and the engine flew into the grandstands and a fan was able to catch it all on video.

Kyle Larson Crash At End Of NASCAR Nationwide Race Injures Fans (UPDATE)

Joe Student — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:03:42 +0000

A multi-car crash at the end of NASCAR's Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway injured at least 28 spectators on Saturday, NASCAR said. After the lead cars became entangled coming down the front stretch on the final lap of the Drive4COPD

Danica Patrick Ready To Make Daytona 500 History

Mike Moody — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:44:44 +0000

Danica Patrick will be hitting the track hard and fast on Sunday as a pole position starter in the Daytona 500; the first woman ever to do so. In a recent interview, the smokin’ 30-year-old IndyCar and NASCAR driver and GoDaddy spokesperson said she’s excited about getting the chance to compete in the 500, and [...]

The Painman Explains Why Everyone Should Go to a NASCAR Race

Frank Pain — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:57:04 +0000

I get flack from my ‘cool’ friends all the time about my love of NASCAR, so here’s my explanation and why you should get into it too. I first got introduced to NASCAR back when I was in elementary school when a new kid showed up at school. This guy, John, moved down from Pennsylvania [...]

NASCAR Legend Ken Schrader Will Race the "Ice Breaker" This Weekend at Abilene Speedway

Frank Pain — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:11:00 +0000

Ken "Kenny" Schrader is a NASCAR veteran of well over 20 years and Abilene will get the rare treat of meeting a driver of his caliber this coming weekend. Boasting over 200 top ten finishes and a handful of wins between NASCAR's top 3 series, Schrader will bring his dirt track team to race Abilene Speedway's season-opening event.

Danica Patrick Wins Daytona 500 Pole, Becomes First Woman To Win A Cup Series Pole

Joe Student — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:53:51 +0000

Danica Patrick won the pole of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, becoming the first woman in NASCAR history to win the pole position of a Cup Series event. Patrick turned in a qualifying speed of 196.434, besting fellow drivers Jeff Gordon, Trevor Bayne, Ryan Newman and teammate Tony Ste

Watch this Insane Fight Between NASCAR Pit Crews

Ben Chew — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:30:37 +0000

With about two laps to go in the AdvoCare 500, NASCAR Driver Jeff Gordon crashed into fellow driver Clint Bowyer. The bump sent Bowyer into the wall and sparked one of the greatest NASCAR fights of all-time — in the pits! After both cars were sent to pit row, Gordon appeared ready to call it [...]

NASCAR – Tony Stewart Wins Wild Night Race at Daytona [PICTURES]

Chaz — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:47:27 +0000

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cruised through Daytona for the second time this season, this time for some night time racing. In the end, it was Tony Stewart taking the checkered flag in what was a wild finish at the Coke Zero 400.

NASCAR – Clint Bowyer Wins at Sonoma [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:17:12 +0000

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series headed out to California for some road racing this past weekend on a track that is notorious for getting the driver's tempers up. In the end, it was Clint Bowyer holding off Tony Stewart to win the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma.

NASCAR – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wins at Michigan [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:39:07 +0000

For Dale Jr. fans, the wait is finally over! Dale Earnhardt Jr. snapped a 4 year span in which he had not won a Sprint Cup Series race, by winning at Michigan International Speedway on Father's Day.

NASCAR – Joey Logano Wins at Pocono [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:44:01 +0000

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series headed to Pocono Raceway this past weekend for some "white knuckle" racing as Joey Logano took the checked flag on the 2.5 mile, triangle shaped track.

NASCAR – Jimmy Johnson Wins at Darlington [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:58:51 +0000

After several close finishes, Hendrick Motorsports finally got it's 200th career victory when Jimmy Johnson took the checkered flag at Darlington Raceway on Mother's Day weekend in the Bojangles' Southern 500.

NASCAR – Kyle Busch Wins at Richmond [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:51:11 +0000

Kyle Busch didn’t dominate like he does when he usually wins races, but sometimes you don’t have to when you have lady luck on your side. That was the case at Richmond this past weekend. The Sprint Cup Series was at Richmond International Raceway for some short track racing. The track usually produces quite a [...]

NASCAR – Denny Hamlin Wins at Kansas [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:51:22 +0000

Denny Hamlin held off Martin Truex Jr. to take the checkered flag at the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway over the weekend.

NASCAR Racing at Texas Motor Speedway – My Experience [PICTURES]

Chaz — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 21:21:03 +0000

Recently, I was able to go check out a NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway. I had a heck of a time and was able to snap some pictures. First of all, if you have never been to a NASCAR race, I strongly urge you to go check one out. You can take your [...]