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With his win Sunday in the Straight Talk Wireless 500 at Phoenix Raceway, Team Penske’s Ryan Blaney tied five drivers on the NASCAR Cup Series wins list. Blaney’s 18th-career victory … Continue Reading Ryan Blaney tied with Geoff Bodine, Harry Gant on NASCAR wins list
Leo Jackson, who fielded the “Skoal Bandit” No. 33 Chevrolet, made famous by Harry Gant who wheeled it to nine wins in four years, has died. Jackson was born July … Continue Reading Leo Jackson, owner of iconic ‘Skoal Bandit,’ passes away at 90
LINCOLN, Ala. — Chase Elliott’s victory in the Yellawood 500 Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway marked his 18th career NASCAR Cup Series points-awarding victory. The win now ties Elliott with Geoff … Continue Reading Chase Elliott ties slew of drivers on wins list
By Geoff Bodine. I can’t recall the first time I met David Pearson, but he had been racing in NASCAR long before me. He was a legend, I was just a kid.