J.D. Gibbs says Kyle Busch has backed up the rave reviews he got from Denny Hamlin and Tony Stewart before he joined Joe Gibbs Racing
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Doosan Infracore Set to Sponsor Kyle Busch and in Mexico
Doosan Infracore, a global leader in the heavy industrial marketplace, is taking driver Kyle Busch and the No. 20 Toyota Camry for Joe Gibbs Racing south of the border for the fourth renewal of the Mexico 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Mexico City’s legendary former Formula 1 road course – the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - Texas
Following the first open week of the season – one that began with a test session at Richmond International Raceway – NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers and teams are anxious to get back to racing this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Dale Jr. Aiming for Big Win in No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet
Dale Earnhardt Jr., NASCAR’s most popular driver, is set to debut the new No. 5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet he designed Saturday at the Texas Motor Speedway.
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Wallace, Coleman Help Teens to Stop Texting While Driving
Today, Nationwide Insurance teamed up with NASCAR drivers Kenny Wallace and Brad Coleman to raise awareness among Texas teens about DWD – Driving While Distracted.
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James Buescher Joins the 2008 Braun Racing Driver Line-Up
Braun Racing is pleased to announce the addition of James Buescher to the driver line-up of the No.32 Camry.
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This Week in Ford NNS Racing: Marcos Ambrose
Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 59 Kingsford Ford Fusion, calls Texas the turn-around race for him in the NASCAR Nationwide Series after struggling in the first few races this year.
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Nationwide Launches ’08 Driving While Distracted Campaign
Today, Nationwide Insurance officially launched its 2008 DWD - Driving While Distracted - national campaign in conjunction with its sponsorship of the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
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Cottonelle Urges NASCAR Fans to Be Kind to Your Behind
The Cottonelle bath tissue brand wants to help make race fans more comfortable this season by encouraging each fan to Be Kind to Your Behind.
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Mike Bliss Takes Over No. 1 Chevrolet for Phoenix Racing
Phoenix Racing has announced the signing of veteran NASCAR driver Mike Bliss to drive the No. 1 Miccosukee Resorts and Gaming Chevrolet.
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CJM Racing Secures Full-Time Primary Sponsorship
CJM Racing team owners Tony and Bryan Mullet announced that the team has secured primary sponsorship on a full-time basis by signing on America’s Incredible Pizza Company (AIPC) as a sponsorship partner.
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Kingsford Joins Rite Aid in Fundraising Efforts for CMN
JTG Racing and Kingsford® Charcoal, the sponsor of the #59 Kingsford Charcoal Ford Fusion race car driven by Marcos Ambrose, today announced a special promotion and partnership with Rite Aid to benefit Children’s Miracle Network.
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To Bires and Keselowski, Everything Old is New Again
In this 60th anniversary season of NASCAR, short tracks like Richmond International Raceway are recognized as having laid the foundation for the sport.
Classic racing, beating and banging, no apologies … those are the words drivers use to describe competing at the .75-mile oval.
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Day 2 Afternoon Richmond Testing Speeds
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Nationwide Series Heads to Richmond for Short-Track Test
The first open week of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season actually begins with some on-track activity as teams converge on Richmond International Raceway for the third scheduled test of the year – and the only one slated for a short track.
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Day 1 Afternoon Richmond Testing Speeds
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Bires Scores Debut Top Five in Nashville
Kelly Bires has earned his first top five NASCAR finish with fifth place in the Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tennessee today.
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Gale Earns First Career Top-10 Finish in Nationwide Series
The No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet unloaded at Nashville (Tenn.) Superspeedway looking to earn its fifth top-five finish and maintain the Owner’s Point lead with driver Cale Gale behind the wheel.
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Spin Costs Busch Win at Nashville
Kyle Busch was the class of the field in a NASCAR Nationwide Series and left the race track empty-handed…again.
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Ambrose Finishes 23rd in Nashville
Marcos Ambrose has moved up to 16th in the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings after finishing 23rd in the Pepsi 300 at Nashville Superspeedway in Tennessee today.
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Coleman’s Day Off-Key
The Nashville-based Baker Curb Racing team melody didn’t make the charts this weekend at the Pepsi 300 presented by Kroger at the Nashville Superspeedway.
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Eric McClure Finishes 31st in Pepsi 300
Eric McClure and the Hefty® brand team competed in the first Nationwide Series stand-alone event of the season this past weekend at the Nashville Superspeedway.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - Nashville
The first stand-alone event of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season at Nashville Superspeedway has plenty of drama attached to it.
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‘In the Loop’ at Nashville Superspeedway
The NASCAR Nationwide Series is the “only game in town” this weekend, as both the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series have off weekends.
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2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season in Review – Week 6
There have been four different race winners in 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series: Tony Stewart (Daytona and California), Mark Martin (Las Vegas), Matt Kenseth (Atlanta) and Clint Bowyer (Bristol).
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Hamilton-Sadler Racing Names Allen to Drive No. 95 Dodge
Bobby Hamilton Jr. announced that 2007 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year Willie Allen will pilot the No. 95 Dodge for Sadler-Hamilton Racing during select NASCAR Nationwide Series events in 2008.
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NASCAR Teleconference: Brad Coleman
Brad Coleman, driver of the No. 27 Cottonelle Ford Fusion, participated in the NASCAR Teleconference on Tuesday in advance of the Nationwide Series race this weekend at Nashville. Coleman will make his 25th career series start for Nashville-based Baker Curb Racing.
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This Week in Ford NNS Racing: Kelly Bires
Bires, driver of the No. 47 Clorox Ford Fusion, is coming off a 20th-place finish in Saturday’s rain-shortened Nationwide race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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Wallace Takes Over No. 28 Chevrolet in Nationwide Series
Jay Robinson Racing announced that veteran NASCAR driver Kenny Wallace will be behind the wheel of the No. 28 U.S. Border Patrol Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season.
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Colin Braun to Make CitiFinancial Racing Debut at Nashville
Colin Braun will be behind the wheel of the No. 16 CitiFinancial Ford Fusion this weekend at Nashville Superspeedway; the second-career Nationwide Series start for the 19-year-old Craftsman Truck Series regular.
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Johnny Sauter, Phoenix Racing Part Ways
After a challenging start to the NASCAR Nationwide season and several key personnel changes including the release of both newly hired crew chiefs, Jon Wolfe and Newt Moore, Phoenix Racing and Johnny Sauter have amicably parted ways.
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Harvick Earns Seventh-Place Finish after Rain-Shortened Race
Kevin Harvick and the No. 33 RoadLoans.com Chevrolet unloaded at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile Track for 300 laps of action-packed racing looking to pick up where they left off in Atlanta.
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Ambrose Scores Best Bristol Finish with 19th
Marcos Ambrose has jumped into the top 20 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series standings with 19th in a rain-shortened Sharpie Mini 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee today.
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Bires Grabs another Top 20 with Strong Recovery at Bristol
Kelly Bires has scored his fourth top 20 finish from five races with a strong comeback in the Sharpie Mini 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee today.
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Bad Luck “Rains” on Hamlin at Bristol
When it rains, it pours. At least that was the case for Denny Hamlin in Saturday’s rain-delayed and rain-shortened Sharpie Mini 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway.
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Eric McClure Finishes 30th in Sharpie Mini 300
The concrete surface of Bristol Motor Speedway, known as the “World’s Fastest Half Mile,” serves as a home track for Abingdon, VA –based driver Eric McClure.
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Early Race Accidents Snare Coleman
A rain shortened race filled with caution flags was the theme of Saturday’s Sharpie Mini 300. Not even five laps had passed before the first incident at Thunder Valley arose as a spin out by Bobby Labonte collected several cars.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - Bristol
Kevin Harvick finds himself in a familiar place, in an unfamiliar situation. Four races into the NASCAR Nationwide Series Harvick, a two-time series champion, is leading the standings. Only this time he is doing it for his own team – Kevin Harvick Inc.
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Go Daddy & NASCAR: A Match Made in Victory Lane!
GoDaddy.com is proud to be the presenting sponsor for this weekend’s telecast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the Bristol Motor Speedway, in Bristol, Tennessee.
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This Week in Ford NNS Racing: Bobby Hamilton Jr.
Bobby Hamilton Jr., driver of the No. 25 Smithfield Ford Fusion, returns to his home state of Tennessee for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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MacDonald Motorsports “3G Deal” Created
MacDonald Motorsports is proud to announce their “3G deal” has been implemented for the remainder of the 2008 season. The “3G Deal” provides an exciting avenue for fans and companies to be apart of the every growing Nationwide Series by placing their name on the MacDonald Motorsports #81 entry.
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Matt Kenseth Wins for America!
Racing phenomenon Matt Kenseth has taken the checkered flag at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 8, 2008 during the Nicorette 300 winning Arby’s curly fries for all of America.
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Second-Place Finish at Atlanta and Points Lead for Harvick
Returning to the East Coast, the NASCAR Nationwide Series unloaded at one of NASCAR’s fastest tracks, Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) for the Nicorette 300 on Saturday.
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7th-Place Finish for Mike Bliss, Supercuts Dodge
Mike Bliss had a stellar run in the No. 22 Supercuts Dodge this past Saturday at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Ambrose Bounces Back with Eleventh in Atlanta
Marcos Ambrose has bounced back from a run of early season bad luck to post a strong 11th place finish in the Nicorette 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia today.
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Bires Battles Hard to ‘Clean Up’ at Atlanta Motor Speedway
Kelly Bires brought the No. 47 Clorox Ford home in 12th place in today’s running of the Nicorette 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It was a hard fought finish and the JTG Racing team had to overcome some obstacles along the way.
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Gale Nets Top-20 Finish at Atlanta
Rookie of the Year contender Cale Gale had never made a lap at Atlanta Motor Speedway until Friday afternoon for the first and only practice session for the Nationwide Series cars.
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Misfortune Follows Busch to Atlanta
At least it’s insured. That was about the only solace that could be taken by Kyle Busch when a blown right-front tire on his No. 20 Farm Bureau Insurance Toyota turned what had been a dominant run in Saturday’s Nicorette 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway into a disappointing 24th-place finish.
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After Hard Crash, McClure Finishes 33rd in the Nicorette 300
Winter conditions welcomed the NASCAR Nationwide Series as they competed on the racing surface of Atlanta Motor Speedway for the only time this season.
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Blown Tire Spoils Coleman’s Atlanta Debut
Brad Coleman went into the Atlanta Motor Speedway race weekend with high hopes of another great track debut finish, but a blown tire on lap 96 of the 195-lap event sent Coleman sliding into the turn three wall.
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Kenseth Holds off Harvick for Nationwide Win
Matt Kenseth may not have had the dominant car in Saturday's Nicorette 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but his No. 17 Ford was first to the finish line. Benefitting from Kyle Busch's blown tire, which took the dominant car out of contention, Kenseth held off Kevin Harvick by .159 seconds during a green-white-checkered-flag finish that took the race three laps beyond its scheduled distance. The win was Kenseth's first of the year and 24th in the series.
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Mahindra Returns with MacDonald Motorsports at Atlanta
MacDonald Motorsports and Mahindra team up at Atlanta and Bristol for the upcoming events in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. “We are proud to have Mahindra back with us at Atlanta and Bristol” stated DJ Kennington driver of the #81 Dodge. “Our organization is all about cultivating dreams and that’s the same philosophy that Mahindra exhibits. The MacDonald Motorsports team is making huge strides early this season and we are excited that Mahindra Tractors are part of our growth.”
Truex Jr. to Drive for JR Motorsports at Bristol
Two-time NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Martin Truex Jr. will compete in the No. 5 National Guard Chevrolet for JR Motorsports next weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, joining a list of top-tier drivers who have driven or will drive the car this year.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - Atlanta
In 17 starts last year, Brad Coleman collected a pole, three top fives and five top-10 finishes while running for Joe Gibbs Racing. Pretty heady stuff for the teenager who also gained respect in the garage and praise from his team for his ability to hold his own in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
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Greg Biffle in Cub Cadet Ford in Atlanta
Greg Biffle has publicly declared he will race for trophies. This weekend Baker Curb Racing is taking him up on the offer and giving him the opportunity to drive the No. 37 Cub Cadet Ford Fusion to victory lane in Atlanta.
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Commission Upholds JD Motorsports Penalties
On March 5, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of JD Motorsports regarding the #0 car. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway.
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Richardson-Haas Penalties Amended by Commission
On March 4, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Richardson-Haas Motorsports regarding the #14 car. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway.
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Coleman Packs Impressive Numbers at Unknown Tracks
There is a common theme to half of Brad Coleman’s 2008 schedule in the No. 27 Cottonelle Ford Fusion. He’s never seen many of the tracks he will race on this season. The upcoming Nicorette 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway is no exception.
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This Week in Ford NNS Racing: David Ragan
David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 Discount Tire Ford Fusion, is coming off a 10th-place finish in last weekend’s Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and enters this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide event fifth in the point standings. Ragan, who cut his racing teeth at Atlanta Motor Speedway, recently recalled what those early years were like.
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Arby’s Colors for Kenseth in Atlanta Nationwide Race
Arby’s returns as primary sponsor of Matt Kenseth’s No. 17 Ford Fusion in the Nationwide Series this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Arby’s adorned the No. 17 Ford Fusion in the Nationwide Series 13 times in 2007 with Kenseth accumulating one win, two poles and eight top-five finishes.
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Commission Reduces Penalties Levied Against Wilson
On March 4, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Charles Wilson. The appeal concerned a penalty issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway during which Mr. Wilson was the crew chief of record for the Kevin Harvick, Inc. #77 car.
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Commission Amends Phoenix Racing Penalties
On March 4, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Phoenix Racing regarding the #1 car. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Daytona International Speedway.
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Dale Jr. to Run First AMS Nationwide Race in Nearly a Decade
Dale Earnhardt Jr. will race in the Saturday, March 8 Nicorette 300, the first Nationwide race he has entered at AMS since he drove the AC Delco Chevrolet to a third-place finish in 1999.
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Commission Overturns Rusty Wallace Racing Penalties
On March 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Rusty Wallace Racing. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-qualifying inspection on February 15, 2008 for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
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Harvick Records Second Consecutive Top-Five Finish
For the second west coast trip of the season, the NASCAR Nationwide Series unloaded at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to warm weather and clear skies for the Sam’s Town 300.
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Coleman Beats Vegas Odds to Earn Top 10 Finish
Brad Coleman may not be old enough to gamble in Las Vegas, but the youngest driver in the Sam’s Town 300 managed to beat the odds on a very fast Las Vegas Motor Speedway track to finish ninth in Saturday’s race.
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Kenny Wallace Earns Top-15 Finish in Sam’s Town 300
Kenny Wallace, driver of the #36 Shark Energy Drink Dodge in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Fitz Motorsports, finished 13th today in the Sam’s Town 300 from Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Lady Luck’s Timing is Off for Bires’ No. 47 Clorox Team
Kelly Bires and the No. 47 Clorox Ford team had another spectacular run in the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday. Though Bires will be shown having finished in the 15th spot overall, he ran much better than that for the majority of the day.
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Eric McClure Finishes 22nd in Sam's Town 300
The NASCAR Nationwide Series traveled to its second west coast facility in as many weeks to compete on the 1.5 mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Mike Bliss Finishes 26th in the Sam’s Town 300
The Supercuts Dodge crossed the finish line 26th in the wreck-filled Sam’s Town 300 this past Saturday in Las Vegas.
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Stewart’s Hot Hand Goes Cold at Las Vegas
Tony Stewart appeared on his way to winning his third straight NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Saturday’s Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Ambrose Starts Fifth but Has No Luck in Las Vegas
Marcos Ambrose has had a potential top 10 result slip through his fingers on a luckless day for the Australian in the Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada today.
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Hometown Hopes Turn Sour for Busch at Las Vegas
After winning the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and leading both practice sessions for Saturday’s Sam’s Town 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Kyle Busch was riding a wave of momentum as he looked to score his first win at his hometown track.
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Carpentier to Sub for Ailing Kahne in Sam's Town 300 Race
Kasey Kahne has a sinus infection severe enough that Gillett Evernham Motorsports is replacing him in the Sam's 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Patrick Carpentier.
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Save-A-Lot to Sponsor Champion Edwards in Nationwide Series
Roush Fenway Racing announced today that Save-A-Lot Food Stores has signed on as the primary sponsor for Carl Edwards and the No. 60 Ford for 12 races in the Nationwide Series in 2008.
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Landon Cassill wins Raybestos Rookie Cooking Challenge
Landon Cassill is one of the few who can truthfully say he left Las Vegas a winner. Cassill won the Third Annual Raybestos® Rookie Cooking Challenge Thursday afternoon at ESPN Zone on the world famous Las Vegas Strip.
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Keselowski Flies High with Navy's Blue Angels
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Keselowski had the opportunity to see how a F/A-18 Hornet handles in comparison to his No. 88 Navy Accelerate Your Life Chevrolet Monte Carlo when he flew with the Blue Angels on Tuesday.
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Smells Like Victory! Part Two
Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is working with Old Spice to give a lucky fan the sweat towel right off his shoulder – unwashed and autographed!
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Stewart Makes a ‘Z-Line’ to Victory Lane at Fontana
Tony Stewart dominated Monday’s rain-postponed Stater Bros. 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the newly named Auto Club Speedway of Southern California in Fontana by leading three times for a race-high 136 laps en route to his fourth career Nationwide Series victory and his second consecutive win in 2008.
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Harvick Records Third-Place Finsh at the Auto Club Speedway
Scoring his career best finish in a Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) car, Kevin Harvick brought the No. 33 RoadLoans.com Chevrolet home in the third position at the Auto Club Speedway of Southern California Monday in the Stater Bros. 300.
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Mike Bliss Finishes 13th at the Stater Bros. 300
After four days of minimal track activity, and following the completion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Monday, the Supercuts Dodge finally got it’s turn to race. Mike Bliss wheeled the No. 22 across the finish line in the thirteenth position, boosting him into the top-10 in the driver point’s standings.
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Ambrose Finishes 22nd in California
Marcos Ambrose has toughed it out on a trying day to finish 22nd in the Stater Bros 300 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California today.
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Eric McClure Finishes 28th in the Stater Bros. 300
Nearly 48 hours after the scheduled start time for the Stater Bros. 300, the green flag flew to commence the 300-mile Nationwide Series event at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California.
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Kelly Bires California Run Ruined
By all accounts, Kelly Bires No. 47 Clorox Ford was fast during today’s postponed Stater Bros. 300 at California Speedway.
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LVMS to Give Rain-Weary Race Fans a Little Sunshine
If a couple of rainy race days have gotten you down, Las Vegas Motor Speedway wants to brighten your day.
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Hard Rock Hotel and Fitz Motorsports Announce Sponsorship
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has teamed up with Fitz Motorsports as an associate sponsor on both the No. 22 Supercuts Dodge driven by Mike Bliss, and the No. 36 Shark Energy Dodge driven by Kenny Wallace for the NASCAR Nationwide Series event on March 1st, 2008, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Mahindra Joins MacDonald Motorsports
Mahindra USA, the leader in affordable, high-quality farm equipment, is proud to announce a new partnership with the MacDonald Motorsports race team.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - California
While in one of his high school classes in late 2006, Bryan Clauson (No. 41 Energizer Dodge) approached a teacher for a hall pass. Usually not a strange request by a student but on this day, it was indeed different.
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Dish Network Signs as Sponsor for Roush Fenway Racing
Roush Fenway Racing today announced DISH Network® (Nasdaq: DISH) has signed on as a sponsor in the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
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Seven Nationwide Teams Penalized for Violations at Daytona
NASCAR announced today that seven of its teams in the NASCAR Nationwide Series have been penalized due to rule violations during Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway.
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Smells Like Victory!
Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is working with Old Spice to give a lucky fan the sweat towel right off his shoulder – unwashed and autographed!
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Jamie McMurray Set to Make Debut in No. 17 Ford Fusion
Jamie McMurray and Roush Fenway Racing's No. 17 CitiFinancial team are set to have a weekend of firsts at California Speedway.
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This Week in NNS Ford Racing: Brad Coleman
Brad Coleman, driver of the No. 27 Kroger/Cottonelle Ford Fusion, competes in his first full NASCAR Nationwide season in 2008. Coleman recently signed a two-year contract with Baker Curb Racing and looks forward to building the team with crew chief Shawn Parker.
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Leffler to Be Honored in His Hometown of Long Beach
While in town for the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at California Speedway this weekend, Long Beach, CA native, Jason Leffler, driver of the No. 38 Great Clips Toyota Camry, will be honored in his hometown on Wednesday, February 20th, at Smooth’s Sports Grille in Long Beach.
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Dale Ferguson Named Interim Crew Chief for RWR No. 64
Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing (RWR) announced that the team’s lead engineer, Dale Ferguson, has been named interim crew chief for its newly-founded No. 64 entry in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The No. 64 Chevrolet is piloted by David Stremme, Max Papis and Chase Austin.
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Stewart Shines at Daytona
Tony Stewart ended his victory drought in the season-opening NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway. The driver of the No. 20 Armor All Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) started from the pole and led three times for 46 laps in the Camping World 300 before recording his third career Nationwide Series win.
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Busch Charges to Second-Place at Daytona
As Kyle Busch drove his No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota Camry to the lead during the closing laps of Saturday’s Camping World 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, Norm Miller couldn’t stop smiling.
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Bires Makes Clorox Team’s Day with 12th Place Daytona Finish
Kelly Bires drove the No. 47 Clorox Ford to a 12th place finish in the season-opening Camping World 300 event at Daytona International Speedway. The finish capped off a day in which Bires’ car continued to get better as the event unfolded.
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Harvick Scores 21st-Place Finish in Season Opener at Daytona
Kicking off the 2008 season, the NASCAR Nationwide Series unloaded at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway on Tuesday, February 12, to prepare for the Camping World 300 on Saturday, February 16, 2008.
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Gale 23rd in KHI No. 77 Chevrolet at Daytona
With the NASCAR Nationwide Series officially under way, 2008 Rookie of the Year contender Cale Gale prepared to make his first Nationwide Series start at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in the Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) No. 77 Rheem Chevrolet.
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Eric McClure Finishes 34th in Camping World 300
Eric McClure, driver of the No. 24 Hefty® brand Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, had high hopes coming into the season opener at DIS after posting the 3rd fastest time in Friday’s final practice.
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Cut Tire Ruins Day for Ambrose in Daytona
Marcos Ambrose has endured a less than ideal start to the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series with a cut tyre leading to a forgettable day in the Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida today.
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Arby’s and Kenseth Are Back in ’08 Racing for Free Fries
Free curly fries are back and up for grabs when Matt Kenseth makes it into victory lane this 2008 NASCAR season.
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Rheem Announces New Primary Racing Sponsorship with KHI
Rheem Manufacturing Company announced yesterday a new primary sponsorship with Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) during an unveiling ceremony at the Daytona International Speedway to showcase the design of the new Rheem race car.
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JR Motorsports Shows Military Might at Daytona
JR Motorsports team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and No. 88 Navy Accelerate Your Life Monte Carlo driver Brad Keselowski might be driving the colors of different military services in Saturday’s Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway, but on the track, they’ll be carrying out a mission of teamwork parallel to the Soldiers and Sailors they represent.
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Brad Coleman to Have 181 Passengers at Daytona
NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Brad Coleman will have 181 co-passengers with him when he races in Saturday’s Camping World 300 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
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Nationwide Series News & Notes - Daytona
The wait is nearly over. After signing on last October, Nationwide Insurance will make its debut as the title sponsor for the nation’s second-most popular motorsports series.
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Realtree to Sponsor RCR’s No. 21 Nationwide Team at DIS
Realtree, the home of America’s most versatile camo patterns and a long-time associate sponsor of Richard Childress Racing (RCR), will sponsor Bobby Labonte and RCR’s No. 21 NASCAR Nationwide Series Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS in the Feb. 16 Camping World 300 presented by Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.
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Marcos Ambrose Proclaimed Mayor for the Day of Melborne
Marcos Ambrose was honored by Melbourne, Florida, and recognized as Mayor of the Day. Ambrose will set his political life aside this weekend where he’ll compete in the Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday.
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This Week in Ford NBS Racing: Marcos Ambrose
Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 59 Kingsford Charcoal Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will begin his second full season in the series with JTG Racing when the green flag drops for Saturday’s Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway.
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Shark Energy Drink Teams Up with Wallace, Fitz Motorsports
Shark Energy Racing will be making a big splash in the NASCAR Nationwide Series this season as it has joined forces with Kenny Wallace - driver and popular TV
personality - and Fitz Motorsports.
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Kevin Harvick Inc. Announces New Partnership with VFW
Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) announced today a new partnership with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) for the 2008 season.
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Freightliner to Sponsor Truex in Daytona Nationwide Race
Freightliner Trucks will be the primary sponsor on Dale Earnhardt Inc.’s No. 8 Chevrolet at the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide series race at Daytona International Speedway.
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Brian Vickers and ABF Racing Team Up for the 2008 Season
Braun Racing is pleased to announce the partnership of Brian Vickers and long time team sponsor, ABF Freight System, for the 2008 Nationwide Series season.
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Fernandez to Pilot No. 5 Car in Mexico City Nationwide Race
Lowe’s and Hendrick Motorsports announced today that Adrian Fernandez will drive the No. 5 Lowe’s car in the April 20 NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Mexico City.
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Bires and Clorox Team Fired Up After Strong Vegas Test
Las Vegas has a reputation for luck-based good fortune, but Kelly Bires and the No. 47 Clorox Ford proved that cause and effect are just as meaningful, as they wrapped up a two-day test at the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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MacDonald Motorsports Announces the “Best Deal in NASCAR”
The days of overpriced sponsorship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series are coming to an end with MacDonald Motorsports new marketing program.
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Beringer Vineyards “Cheers” On Kyle Busch for 2008 Season
Braun Racing is pleased to announce the return of Beringer Vineyards for the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series sponsor line-up and the addition of Kyle Busch as the driver of the No.32 Beringer Camry.
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Ambrose Runs Right On the Pace in Las Vegas Testing
Marcos Ambrose has posted top 10 times and run right on the pace at the second official NASCAR Nationwide Series test of the preseason at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada today.
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Leicht Excited About Opportunity with RCR
Although Stephen Leicht (No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet) is currently scheduled to race in just two events this season for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, he looks at the opportunity with great anticipation.
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Nationwide Preseason Thunder Testing at Las Vegas: Day 2
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Holy Guacamole! Hamlin and Busch Partner with Hass Avocados
Braun Racing is pleased to announce the return of Hass Avocados from Mexico to its 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series sponsor lineup, along with the addition of two all-stars from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series – Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.
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Nationwide Preseason Thunder Testing at Las Vegas: Day 1
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Hectic Schedule: Double-Duty Not a Problem for Reutimann
David Reutimann (No. 99 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota) knows just how hectic a racing schedule can be while competing for two NASCAR championships. But that’s fine with him.
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2008 Nationwide Series Broadcast Schedule Announced
NASCAR today announced the 2008 broadcast schedule for the NASCAR Nationwide Series. The series, which welcomes new sponsor Nationwide Insurance, opens the season with television partners ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
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Dollar General Announces All-Star Driver Line-Up for 2008
Dollar General Corp. is pleased to welcome a trio of Sprint Cup all-stars into the driver’s seat of the Dollar General Toyota Camry for the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Brian Vickers, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin will pilot the Dollar General Camry in select races.
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Nationwide Preseason Thunder Heads to Las Vegas
NASCAR’s version of ‘follow the leader’ featuring NASCAR Preseason Thunder testing continues at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Jan. 30-31. Drivers and teams from the NASCAR Nationwide Series will descend on the track in the Nevada desert one day after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series completes its two-day test session there.
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Kenny Wallace to Drive Second Car for Fitz Motorsports
Fitz Motorsports announced that veteran Kenny Wallace will be driving a second car for the team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2008.
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Stephen Leicht to Run Partial Schedule for RCR in the No. 21
Stephen Leicht will run a minimum of two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2008 for Richard Childress Racing’s (RCR) No. 21 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS team.
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Nationwide Insurance Gears up for 2008 Nationwide Series
Nationwide Insurance today unveiled key new initiatives that will be launched to enhance the experience of the NASCAR Nationwide Series for fans, drivers and teams.
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MacDonald Motorsports Brings Back an Icon to Daytona
CHDT Corp. a consumer products company focused on product placement with wholesalers and retailers nationwide announced today that it will be the primary sponsor for the #72, MacDonald Motorsports Dodge, driven by DJ Kennington, at the upcoming NASCAR Nationwide Series, Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16th, 2008.
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Cale Gale, “How Bad Do You Want It?”
Ask Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) driver Cale Gale, “How bad do you want it?” and the likely response will be bad.
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Ambrose Pleased with Progress at Daytona Test
Marcos Ambrose is pleased with his team’s progress following the completion of the first official NASCAR Nationwide Series test of the season at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida yesterday.
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Houston Inducted into NMPA Hall of Fame
Former NASCAR Busch Series driver Tommy Houston was inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame Saturday night during a ceremony in Concord, N.C.
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NASCAR Preseason Thunder Wraps Up at DIS
Load the up the cars, put away the tires and fold up the computer lap tops, January testing season at Daytona International Speedway is over. NASCAR Nationwide Series teams wrapped up their fifth and final day of testing on Tuesday in preparation for the 50th annual Camping World 300 presented by Chevy on Saturday, Feb. 16.
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Revamped Rusty Wallace Racing Has High Expectations in 2008
Steve Wallace hasn’t always looked forward to coming to Daytona International Speedway. In the past two years, he’s struggled to find speed in his NASCAR Nationwide Series car.
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NASCAR Nationwide Preseason Thunder: Day 4 Wrapup
Australian Marcos Ambrose has a pair of NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Daytona International Speedway under his belt and is itching to get on track for the season-opening Camping World 300 presented by Chevy on Saturday, Feb. 16.
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In the Zone: Marcos Ambrose, NASCAR Now a Comfortable Fit
One year ago, Marcos Ambrose was hoping he would be able to stay competitive. The native of Tasmania had moved to the NASCAR Nationwide Series from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and realized the task ahead of him was daunting.
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NASCAR Nationwide Preseason Thunder: Day 3 Wrapup
Jason Keller is testing with CJM Racing this weekend at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the season- opening Camping World 300 presented by Chevy NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, Feb. 17.
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Sauter Back in NASCAR Nationwide Series with Phoenix Racing
The off-season brought some changes to Johnny Sauter’s life. On the personal side, he got married in December. Professionally, he returned to the NASCAR Nationwide Series following a one-year hiatus to race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
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Tickets on Sale Monday for the Return of NASCAR to Canada
With the launch of the Nationwide NASCAR Series at Daytona approaching in just weeks, the organisers of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by DODGE announce that tickets for the event, to be held next August 1-2 at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, are going on sale Monday.
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NASCAR Nationwide Preseason Thunder: Day 2 Wrapup
The audition is over for Brad Keselowski. Now it’s time to focus on the task at hand. In 2007, as a “try-out”, Keselowski, drove Dale Earnhardt's Nationwide car for three weekends. Prior to that Chicagoland debut, Keselowski pointed out, “We'll re-evaluate where we are after three races.”
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New Faces Bring Experienced Outlook to Daytona
As the NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers prepare to kick off a new season at Daytona International Speedway, the garage is filled with a lot of fresh faces.
For drivers like Bryan Clauson the advantage of having run a handful of races in 2007 takes on increased importance as a new crop of drivers prepare for the 2008 season.
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NASCAR Nationwide Preseason Thunder: Day 1 Wrapup
Kevin Harvick has made three straight trips to Gatorade Victory Lane in the Camping World 300 presented by Chevy NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway – twice as an owner and once as a driver.
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Up to the Challenge: Harvick Ready to Step out of RCR Shadow
When Kevin Harvick (No. 33 RoadLoans.com / Camping World Chevrolet) took the track first Friday morning at Daytona International Speedway for the start of NASCAR Preseason Thunder, he officially began his 10th year in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
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CitiFinancial Announces Sponsorship of Roush Fenway Racing
CitiFinancial today announced it will be the primary sponsor on a variety of Roush Fenway Racing entries in all 35 NASCAR Nationwide Series events in 2008.
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Johnny Sauter Eager to Get to Daytona
NASCAR Nationwide Series testing begins Friday and one driver, in particular, is chopping at the bit to get back to the track. Johnny Sauter, driver of the No. 1 Miccosukee Resorts & Gaming Chevrolet, has been counting down the days until he gets to turn laps in his James Finch owned car.
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Nationwide Series Ready for NASCAR Preseason Thunder
A new sponsor is excited to be involved and looks forward to infusing fresh ideas and strategies into the series. The reigning champion returns to defend his title. Veterans are as focused as ever with the influx of new talent.
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Edwards Ready to Defend Nationwide Championship
It took only 104 starts and three years for Columbia, Missouri-native Carl Edwards to claim his first NASCAR championship. In 35 starts, Edwards racked up four wins, 15 top-five and 21 top-10 finishes in 2007, ultimately claiming the grand prize of Busch Series Champion.
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Ambrose Heads to Daytona Testing with New Crew Chief
Australian NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose has returned to the United States and is eager to begin his 2008 testing program at the first official NASCAR Nationwide Series test at Daytona International Speedway in Florida next week.
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JTG Racing Revved Up for Future
The last 180 days have been the busiest period that JTG Racing owners Jodi & Tad Geschickter can recall.
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Camping World, RCR Renew Partnership
Camping World Inc., America’s largest direct marketer and specialty retailer of recreational vehicles and outdoor camping accessories and services and Richard Childress Racing (RCR) have agreed to a one-year contract extension.
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Rolex 24 Will Be No Vacation for Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson isn’t just competing in the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 26-27 to unwind and relax before the start of the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and the 50th running of the Daytona 500.
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Chili Bowl: A Winter Classic
To two-time defending United States Auto Club
(USAC) National Midget champion Jerry Coons, it's a race with a "buzz." To NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup superstar Kasey Kahne, "it's just exciting."
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Chip Ganassi Racing Returns to Rolex 24 at Daytona
Two-time defending Grand-Am Rolex 24 At Daytona winners Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) returned to Daytona International Speedway (DIS) yesterday for Grand-Am Test Days with a two-car effort in preparation for the 46th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 26-27.
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Bodine Bobsled Challenge: Said Sweeps Championship Events
Boris Said has been bobsledding longer than any of the other drivers at the 3rd Annual Chevy Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering, but he’s still learning new tricks.
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Green Flag Ahead: 2008 Preseason Thunder at Daytona
Decorations have been packed away, New Year’s resolutions decided – the calendar flipped. And while team members may still swap how-I-spent-my-holiday-vacation stories, it’s time to re-fire the engines.
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Bodine Bobsled Challenge – Day 2
Boris Said used a borrowed sled to prove he’s still the man to beat at the 3rd Annual Chevy Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering.
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Elliott to Drive Daytona Speedweeks for Wood Brothers Racing
Wood Brothers Racing is set to announce driver and sponsor information regarding their No. 21 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry for the 2008 Daytona Speedweeks events.
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Defending Champion Stewart Seeks Chili Bowl Repeat
Tony Stewart has won 32 NASCAR Nextel Cup races, led the 24 Hours of Daytona, and started from the pole position in the Indianapolis 500.
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Petty Enterprises Hires Finley as Technical Director
Petty Enterprises, the winningest organization in the history of American motorsports, announces the immediate hiring of NASCAR veteran Derrick Finley to the position of technical director.
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Gordon to Co-Host “Live With Regis and Kelly” on January 18
Jeff Gordon is scheduled to make his 11th appearance as guest co-host on the popular daytime talk show “Live with Regis and Kelly” on Friday, January 18.
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Jason Leffler Sets Sights on 2008 Chili Bowl Trophy
Jason Leffler, the three-time Midget National Champion in 1997-1999, has captured victories in almost every prestigious midget event over the years with the exception of one – the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. to Run 22nd Annual Chili Bowl
Before hitting the pavement at Daytona International Speedway in February, Roush Fenway Racing's newest development driver, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., will make his fourth start next week in the 22nd annual Chili Bowl held in Tulsa, Okla.
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National Guard to Back No. 5 Nationwide Series Effort
The Army National Guard will continue its involvement in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in 2008 with a 21-race primary sponsorship of the No. 5 Chevrolets with drivers Landon Cassill and Dale Earnhardt Jr. The team will be fielded by JR Motorsports in partnership with Hendrick Motorsports.
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Earnhardt Jr. to Compete in Camping World 300 at Daytona
Dale Earnhardt Jr. added a fifth event to his DIRECTV Speedweeks 2008 schedule as he announced he will compete in the 50th annual Camping World 300 presented by Chevy NASCAR Nationwide Series race on Saturday, Feb. 16 at historic Daytona International Speedway.
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Dollar General to Partner with Braun Racing
After three seasons of single team sponsorship in what is now called the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the Dollar General Corporation is moving to Braun Racing in 2008 with the development of a diverse support program.
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