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Jimmie Johnson wins season-opening Clash at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson won Sunday’s Advance Auto Clash at Daytona, but it was not without controversy. On lap 55, while entering the third turn, Jimmie Johnson got a run on leader Paul Menard. Menard moved down the track into Johnson and bounced off Johnson into the outside wall in front of…
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William Byron claims Daytona 500 Pole Award
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Hendrick Motorsports brought the four fastest cars to Daytona Beach and it was William Byron who topped the speed charts in Daytona 500 Qualifying on Sunday. Byron, 21, claimed his first Cup pole and will start on the Pole for The Great American Race at Daytona International Speedway. Byron posted a fast…
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Joey Logano leads opening Clash practice at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joey Logano was quickest in opening Advance Auto Parts Clash practice at Daytona International Speedway. Logano posted a fast lap of 45.735 seconds / 196.786 mph. Jimmie Johnson was second quickest (45.761/196.674) followed by Austin Dillon in third (45.773/196.622). Chase Elliott was fourth (45.783/196.580) and Kevin Harvick rounded out the five…
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Brandon McReynolds quickest in opening ARCA practice at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The first practice in preparation of Saturday’s Lucas Oil 200 concluded Thursday afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. Brandon McReynolds, son of former NASCAR crew chief Larry McReynolds, posted the fastest lap time of 49.377 seconds (182.271 mph.). Todd Gilland was second (50.17 seconds) followed by Gus Dean in third (49.43 seconds).…
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Roush talks key to team’s success
Charlotte, NC – Jack Roush has done it all in motorsports. In his 31 years in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, Roush has won 137 races and back-to-back MENCS championships in 2003-2004 with Matt Kenseth and Kurt Busch, fielding five of the ten drivers in the 2005 “Chase” for the Cup. Roush has won…
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Leonard Wood Talks What Defines Wood Brothers Racing, Shares Story Of Brother Glen
Charlotte, NC – The Wood Brothers race team is the oldest race team in the history of NASCAR. Since 1950, the Wood Brothers have been a staple in the NASCAR garage. Respected by all, Leonard and his late brother Glen Wood have had to evolve with the ever changing climate of NASCAR. Despite the…
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Rick Hendrick, Ray Evernham speak about Jeff Gordon’s Hall of Fame Induction
Jeff Gordon is a household name and a NASCAR legend. As of Friday February 1st, Gordon goes from legend to Hall of Famer. With the help of Ray Evernham as Crew Chief and Rick Hendrick as Team Owner, Jeff Gordon changed the landscape of NASCAR. With four Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championships to his…
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Roger Penske comments on Hall of Fame Induction
When an individual hears the name Roger Penske, what comes to ones mind? His 17 Indianapolis 500 victories, his 34 National Championships or his 500 plus organizational wins? Whatever one may think, one thing for sure comes to mind — NASCAR Hall of Famer. Roger Penske has been a staple in the racing world…
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A look at Cup Series consecutive starts streaks
Jamie McMurray. Photo by Dante Ricci/The Racing Experts Jamie McMurray will rank 12th all-time in consecutive starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series if he does not race at Atlanta Motor Speedway after this year’s Daytona 500. McMurray, who will drive the No. 40 Chevrolet for Spire Motorsports in his final confirmed start next…
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Suarez ‘very proud’ to join Stewart-Haas Racing
Daniel Suarez will pilot the No. 41 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2019 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the team officially announced Monday. Suarez replaces Kurt Busch, who will drive the No. 1 Chevrolet for Chip Ganassi Racing this year. “I’m very proud to call myself part of this family, and I’m really…