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Did You Notice? … A Story Already Told, “Penalties” And Quick Hits

Did You Notice? … A Story Already Told, “Penalties” And Quick Hits

Jul 30, 2014
Did You Notice? … How the biggest move of Silly Season didn’t cause that much of a stir? Carl Edwards’ decision to leave Roush Fenway Racing, a move which would have caused a collective gasp a few years ago instead had most observers yawning, pulling the old McKayla-is-not-impressed-face from the 2012 Olympics, while chanting the …

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NASCAR Mailbox: The Sport from an Outsider’s Perspective

NASCAR Mailbox: The Sport from an Outsider’s Perspective

Jul 30, 2014
The cool thing about having a fairly large staff of writers here at Frontstretch means, though we’re tied together by a passion for auto racing, we come from multiple walks of life. I’ve been a NASCAR fan longer than probably anything else except really good burritos, but the thing about my chosen industry — the music …

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Indianapolis

NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Indianapolis

Jul 30, 2014
It seemed as if it could have been scripted. 20 years after Jeff Gordon won the inaugural Brickyard 400, on ‘Jeff Gordon Day’, he scored his second win of the 2014 season and record fifth at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate, Kasey Kahne, led the most laps, but Gordon took advantage of a late restart …

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Increased TV Ratings Finally Match INDYCAR’s Momentum

Increased TV Ratings Finally Match INDYCAR’s Momentum

Jul 30, 2014
Anyone who reads my contributions to this column on a regular basis knows that I am something of a pessimist when it comes to the world of IndyCar racing. As much as I do love this sport, I have never been afraid to point out the multitude of flaws and missteps that the leaders of …

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Maaco to Serve as Associate Sponsor for Jeff Gordon at Pocono Raceway

Maaco to Serve as Associate Sponsor for Jeff Gordon at Pocono Raceway

Jul 30, 2014
When Jeff Gordon takes to the Tricky Triangle this weekend, he will have Maaco on the rear quarter panels of his No. 24 Chevrolet SS as they will serve as an associate sponsor for the GoBowling.com 400. Gordon will have Axalta in the hood, as normal. Gordon is looking for his second straight victory after …

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Jason White to Run Part Time Truck Series Schedule for NTS Motorsports

Jason White to Run Part Time Truck Series Schedule for NTS Motorsports

Jul 29, 2014
NTS Motorsports announced on Tuesday that Jason White will run a part time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule, beginning with this weekend’s Pocono Mountains 125 on Saturday. “Jason is a great driver and always has an upbeat attitude and that is what we strive to build NTS Motorsports around,” NTS Motorsports Vice President of …

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Denny Hamlin and No. 11 Team Penalized Following Indianapolis Race

Denny Hamlin and No. 11 Team Penalized Following Indianapolis Race

Jul 29, 2014
NASCAR announced on Tuesday that the No. 11 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team of Joe Gibbs Racing has been penalized for a rule infraction that was found during post-race inspection at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past weekend. NASCAR has suspended crew chief Darian Grubb and car chief Wesley Sherrill for the next six races and …

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Mobil 1 to sponsor Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway

Mobil 1 to sponsor Kevin Harvick at Pocono Raceway

Jul 29, 2014
ExxonMobil announced on Monday they’re expanding their partnership with Stewart-Haas Racing, adding another primary sponsorship race to their schedule. However, it’s not with Tony Stewart, who they back consistently as part of a multi-year deal with the No. 14 Chevrolet. Instead, they will be the primary sponsor for Kevin Harvick’s No. 4 for the GoBowling.com …

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Five Points to Ponder: Rookie Magic Turned Tricky Triangle

Five Points to Ponder: Rookie Magic Turned Tricky Triangle

Jul 29, 2014
ONE: What Does a Fifth Brickyard Victory Mean for Jeff Gordon? After winning four NASCAR Sprint Cup championships, 90 career victories (third all-time), 445 top-10 finishes, three Daytona 500 victories and now a fifth career win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway (the most all-time on the oval at IMS), what does the win on Sunday really …

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Voices from the Cheap Seats: Social Media Exposes the Loyal and the Fickle

Voices from the Cheap Seats: Social Media Exposes the Loyal and the Fickle

Jul 29, 2014
Now that the announcement has been made, a war has begun among some that are loyal, some misguided and some just plain fickle. While it has not been made public as to just who Carl Edwards will be driving for next year, it has been revealed that it will not be for Roush Fenway Racing …

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Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN Throws Kitchen Sink At NASCAR In Final Season

Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN Throws Kitchen Sink At NASCAR In Final Season

Jul 29, 2014
ESPN has been part of the 2014 season due to its year-long tenure as the broadcaster of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, but last weekend, the network hit the true beginning of the end with the start of its final season of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series coverage. But how, exactly, did ESPN fare as it expanded …

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Racing to the Point: We Should Appreciate Jeff Gordon’s 90-Win Milestone

Racing to the Point: We Should Appreciate Jeff Gordon’s 90-Win Milestone

Jul 29, 2014
Amid all the brick kissing and reveling in Jeff Gordon’s fifth Brickyard 400 victory on Sunday, a more important milestone was overlooked. Gordon became only the third driver in NASCAR history to win 90 races. Ninety. That’s how many wins Aric Almirola has times 90. It’s an incredible feat for a driver in the modern …

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