Race Weekend Central

Brad Keselowski Involved in Crash at Watkins Glen Test

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Sixteen drivers (one per organization) participated in a test on the repaved surface at Watkins Glen International today, including Brad Keselowski, who has three second-place finishes at the road course. However, the Team Penske driver’s test ended early as a result of a crash in turn 1 that caused extensive damage to the No. 2 …

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Indianapolis NASCAR TV Ratings Set NBC Sports Network Record

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NASCAR on NBC saw its second increase in TV ratings in its four races so far this season on Sunday at Indianapolis. The Brickyard 400 scored a 3.1 Nielsen rating, according to Sports Media Watch –up 11 percent over the 2015 event, which featured a 3.0 rating. The rating also marked NBC Sports Network’s most-watched and …

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Entry List: Pocono Mountains 150

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The Camping World Truck Series makes its annual trip to Pocono Raceway this weekend for the Pocono Mountains 150. As of Monday, there are 31 trucks entered, meaning all trucks will make Saturday’s race, barring any entry list updates. Brett Moffit will make his second Truck Series start of the season this weekend for Red …

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HScott Motorsports Announces Personnel Changes on Michael Annett’s Team

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HScott Motorsports announced on Tuesday afternoon that the organization has made two personnel changes involving Michael Annett’s No. 46 team. Current crew chief Jay Guy has been promoted to HSM Technical Director. He will now report to the organization’s competition director, Steve Addington. Mike Hillman, Sr. will take over the crew chief role for the …

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New Hampshire NASCAR TV Ratings Drop 13 Percent

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Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire continued an early trend of lower ratings for NASCAR on NBC’s coverage in 2016. The New Hampshire 301 scored a 2.0 Nielsen rating, according to Sports Media Watch. That is down 13 percent from last July’s race that scored a 2.3 overnight rating. Following a strong start …

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Entry List: Combat Wounded Coalition 400 at the Brickyard

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The famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway and prestigious running of the Brickyard 400 appear next on the Sprint Cup Series schedule. As of Monday, there are 41 cars entered, meaning one will go home, barring any entry list updates. Currently, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is entered in the No. 88 car for Hendrick Motorsports. However, once an …

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Entry List: Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby

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The Camping World Truck Series heads to Eldora Speedway on Wednesday night for the fourth annual race at the Tony Stewart-owned dirt track. As of Monday, there are 38 trucks entered, meaning six will go home, barring any entry list updates. This event often attracts dirt racing specialists and many will again attempt to qualify …

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Jeb Burton to Make XFINITY Series Return at Indianapolis and Richmond

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Biagi-DenBeste Racing announced today that Jeb Burton will pilot the No. 98 Estes Express Lines Ford in two upcoming XFINITY Series race at Indianapolis later this month and at Richmond in September. Burton competed in 11 XFINITY Series races this season for Richard Petty Motorsports before a sponsorship dispute forced the organization to close the …

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NASCAR Announces Competition Department Promotions

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NASCAR announced numerous promotions within the competition department on Tuesday afternoon. Camping World Truck Series director Elton Sawyer has been promoted to Vice President of Officiating and Technical Inspection. He has spent the last two seasons as the series director. In his new role he will oversee functions including inspection/officiating, and officials training and development. …

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