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Kurt Busch's car number in 2014 will be ...
A coincidence? A subliminal message? Or perhaps just a number that was available? Whatever the case, sources confirmed to The Charlotte Observer on Monday night that Kurt Busch will drive the No. 41 Chevrolet next season, which will be his first...
Read MoreNASCAR star Jimmie Johnson featured in new SportsCenter promo
NASCAR Sprint Cup star Jimmie Johnson is one of many athletes from different sports appearing in a new ESPN promotional spot launched this past weekend. The spot is part of a new ESPN campaign in support of its flagship program, ...
Read MorePredicting Which Drivers Who Missed This Year's Chase Will Qualify in 2014
Each year after a 26-week regular season, 12 drivers (or 13 in this year's case) earn a spot into the Sprint Cup Series Chase for the Championship. For the teams that failed to qualify, the rest of the season can be used a test session to get things...
Read MoreIs 2013 Chase Start of Joe Gibbs Racing's Ascent to Top of NASCAR Food Chain?
NASCAR, we have separation. Two races into the 2013 Chase for the Sprint Cup, and it's already obvious that two Joe Gibbs Racing drivers are the class of the Chase field. That begs a couple of questions: What took you so long, Coach? And is this the...
Read MoreFantasy NASCAR Picks for Sprint Cup Series at Dover
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will head to Dover, Del., for the AAA 400 on Sunday. The race in June at Dover was dominated by Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson. Busch started third and led 150 laps before finishing fourth. Johnson started 24th and raced his...
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BLOG: Who's Got the Mojo Now?
Much has been made of the 48 team’s “mojo,” that indescribable…something that allowed it to win five straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crowns from 2006-2011.No matter what went on, no matter how dire the situation seemed, Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and...
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5-Hour Energy Still Pondering NASCAR Future
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Michael Waltrip Racing is still seeking a sponsorship boost from 5-Hour Energy.The president of the energy shot company refused Sunday to give a firm commitment that 5-Hour Energy would remain with MWR and sponsor Clint Bowyer's car...
Read MoreSylvania 300 2013: How Matt Kenseth and JGR Are Making Magic This Season
Two Chase races, two one-two finishes by Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch. And unless Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Fenway Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing or Penske Racing step up to the plate, I won't be surprised if the Joe Gibbs...
Read MoreBiggest Winners and Losers from NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at New Hampshire
More points and more opportunity were on the line Sunday afternoon when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series lined up for 300 laps at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The second race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sunday's event featured a chance for the...
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Kenseth Doubles Up, Wins Again at NHMS
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire ServiceLOUDON, N.H.—Was this real or instant replay?For the second straight week, in the second race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Matt Kenseth led Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to the finish line — and for...
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