TRE NEWS/OPINION
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One-on-one with Joey Logano
Joey Logano recently spoke one-on-one with The Racing Experts about his title run in 2018; a season that netted three wins and his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series title. Besides winning the championship, what will be some other favorite memories of 2018? “Martinsville and Miami. Those are the two highlights to me of the…
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NASCAR drivers share gambling stories
The Racing Experts caught up with a few drivers in Las Vegas who shared if they prefer slots, tables, and what their gaming strategies might be. Alex Bowman: “I’m a table guy for sure… I’m always that guy that doesn’t really know exactly what your supposed to do that everybody gets mad at. So my…
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The solution to NASCAR’s recession lies in small-town tracks across America
By Kyle Stephens While driving along US-421, every NASCAR fan knows what awaits them near the small town of Wilkesboro. Perched up on a hill on the north side of the highway, hidden among the rolling hills of North Carolina, is a set of grandstands with torn and faded banners of old sponsors. Old…
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Logano honored as champion in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Joey Logano, sitting at the head table with his parents, wife, in-laws and team owner Roger Penske at the NASCAR Awards Banquet, was honored as the champion of NASCAR’s top series at the sanctioning body’s annual ceremony held Thursday night at the Wynn Las Vegas. Logano was the final driver to make…
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Bowman, Larson reflect on 2018 seasons
LAS VEGAS — 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion Joey Logano wasn’t the only driver present at the NASCAR Awards Banquet in Sin City Thursday night. All 16 Playoff drivers from this season made an appearance at the Wynn Las Vegas, making remarks during the banquet and holding media availabilities prior to the start…
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Ware reflects on ISM Raceway start, outlook on 2019
Cody Ware’s NASCAR race weekend at ISM Raceway two weeks ago started with his No. 51 car losing the brakes on the out lap in practice, forcing the team to ditch its primary car. The team was able to utilize a back-up car from Premium Motorsports and Ware logged his best finish to date in…
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Melillo’s Mind – Risking it all for a Better Future
It seems like there is a shift taking place, where in recent years, it’s been an absolute necessity to bring sponsorship and cash to an organization to have a car to drive.
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Kenseth happy with final confirmed starts, weighs in on analyst role
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Matt Kenseth finished seventh (ISM Raceway) and sixth (Homestead-Miami Speedway) in his final two confirmed starts in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series—and the driver said he is happy with the results. “This was probably the most fun weekend I’ve had all year, to be totally honest with you,” Kenseth said to…
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Joey Logano triumphs over ‘Big 3’ to become 2018 Cup Series Champion
With 12 laps to go, Logano drove around the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota like it was stopped on the track, and never looked back.