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Nuts for Nationwide: Making the Most of an Opportunity for Justin Boston

Nuts for Nationwide: Making the Most of an Opportunity for Justin Boston

Sep 18, 2014
Getting that “big break” into big-time NASCAR racing is arguably tougher than in any other sport. Not only does this happen as a result of a driver’s talent; it also takes the perfect partnership between a team, sponsor and driver to get a deal done. Since making his ARCA Racing Series debut last season, Justin …

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Frontstretch Foto Funnies: Simon Says You’re Out

Frontstretch Foto Funnies: Simon Says You’re Out

Sep 18, 2014
Welcome to the Frontstretch Foto Funnies! Ever see a photo that’s just begging for a caption? We see them all the time! Each week, we’ll pick a few, then let our staff give it their best shot. We’ll post the best ones for you! Want to get in on the fun?  Leave your best ideas …

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IndyCar Series Returning to Brazil in 2015

IndyCar Series Returning to Brazil in 2015

Sep 18, 2014
After a one year absence from running the tough winding street course of Sao Paulo, the Verizon IndyCar Series is set to return to Brazil in 2015 – and at a new venue. Instead of returning to the largest city in Brazil, INDYCAR officials announced Thursday (Sept. 18) that the series will compete in the …

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Mason Mingus, Billy Boat Motorsports Join Forces in Truck Series

Mason Mingus, Billy Boat Motorsports Join Forces in Truck Series

Sep 18, 2014
Billy Boat Motorsports is expanding into the Camping World Truck Series. The team will make its series debut with Rookie of the Year candidate Mason Mingus behind the wheel of the No. 15 Chevrolet Silverado at Las Vegas Motor Speedway next weekend. Mingus, who currently drives the No.35 Toyota for Win-Tron Racing, sits 11th in the …

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Jimmie Johnson’s Quest for 7 Finds Him at His Most Vulnerable Yet

Jimmie Johnson’s Quest for 7 Finds Him at His Most Vulnerable Yet

Sep 18, 2014
How many times have we seen it? – Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 team come off a brutal summer stretch of races and struggles into the opening race of the Chase for Sprint Cup. More often than not. And despite that, how many of those times has Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus and the …

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Richard Petty Motorsports Plans Full Two-Car Sprint Cup Assault For 2015

Richard Petty Motorsports Plans Full Two-Car Sprint Cup Assault For 2015

Sep 18, 2014
There was a clear loser on Wednesday from Joe Gibbs Racing’s announcement that Stanley Black & Decker will sponsor Carl Edwards and Matt Kenseth next season.  That loser was Richard Petty Motorsports.  Stanley Black & Decker’s Stanley and DeWalt brands shared primary sponsorship space on the No. 9 Ford for the entire season.  In addition …

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Did You Notice? … NASCAR’s Risky Play With Tony Stewart

Did You Notice? … NASCAR’s Risky Play With Tony Stewart

Sep 18, 2014
Did You Notice? … A difference between two leagues? The NFL, after days of pressure, one sponsor (Radisson) pulling out and a second (Budweiser) giving a veiled threat finally pushed the Minnesota Vikings to keep star running back Adrian Peterson off the field. Peterson, accused of child abuse won’t face trial until early next year …

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Happiness Is… Relationships, Singapore, and Kentucky

Happiness Is… Relationships, Singapore, and Kentucky

Sep 18, 2014
Was that an actual race at Chicagoland?  A track not known for well, anything, seemed to produce a finish that was worth remembering.  Brad Keselowski’s ballsy move, splitting Kevin Harvick and Kyle Larson as they raced for the lead, seemed to be just the type of thing that wasn’t supposed to be possible with the …

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Going By the Numbers: Should NASCAR Debuts Leave Fans Dazzled… Or Disinterested?

Going By the Numbers: Should NASCAR Debuts Leave Fans Dazzled… Or Disinterested?

Sep 18, 2014
For the fourth week in a row, there’s a new face on the entry list in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. First there was Ty Dillon, younger brother of Austin, grandson of Richard Childress and competitor in the Nationwide Series, whose debut had been anticipated for months – if not years – at Atlanta Motor …

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Fantasy Insider: Look For A Slice Of NASCAR History Repeating

Fantasy Insider: Look For A Slice Of NASCAR History Repeating

Sep 18, 2014
We could see some familiar faces back up front at New Hampshire. The end of last Sunday’s race at Chicagoland saw Brad Keselowski and Kyle Larson running up front for much of the event, with Keselowski winning and guaranteeing himself one of 12 spots in the next round of the Chase. Rookie Larson, through hard …

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Truckin’ Thursdays: Five Drivers In Position For First Career Win

Truckin’ Thursdays: Five Drivers In Position For First Career Win

Sep 18, 2014
As the 2014 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season starts winding down, the pressure for multiple drivers a step behind championship leader Matt Crafton starts heating up. While a select few still have hopes for a title, most are searching for something a bit more basic: a first career victory that assures their place in …

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NTS Motorsports Penalized For Height Violation At Kentucky

NTS Motorsports Penalized For Height Violation At Kentucky

Sep 17, 2014
After Saturday night’s running of the Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 225 at Chicagoland Speedway, the No. 20 Rheem-sponsored Chevrolet driven by Austin Dillon failed the post-race height check.  A penalty was nearly certain to be announced and NASCAR came through on Wednesday. Crew chief Chris Rice has been fined $7,500 for the height …

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