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Aug 1 2013 - 7:24pm

Who's Jimmie Johnson's Top Threat in 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase?

Given the season he's enjoyed so far, having dominated the No. 1 spot in the Sprint Cup standings for 18 of the first 20 weeks—and never being lower than third in the other two weeks—Jimmie Johnson is unquestionably the driver to beat for the...

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Aug 1 2013 - 2:18pm

Indianapolis Has Become Just Another Race on Sprint Cup Schedule

On Sunday, Ryan Newman won the 20th running of the Brickyard 400. It was a special moment for the Indiana native. Newman was emotional on the radio after he crossed the finish line. "Thank you, guys. This is an amazing—an amazing weekend,” the South...

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Aug 1 2013 - 12:30pm

FOX Sports extends and expands NASCAR agreement

FOX Sports and NASCAR solidified their future together last October when they announced a multi-platform, multi-series media rights agreement through 2022........................

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Aug 1 2013 - 9:54am

Joey Logano relishes 'fresh start' at Penske

    NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano was asked this week if he thought his career in NASCAR's top series had gone tougher than expected.     Here was his answer:     Logano: “Yeah, obviously it is tough. But this year has gone very well in...

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Aug 1 2013 - 9:44am

Who says Fox Sports 1 isn't ready to roll out?

   NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Joey Coulter debuts a new partner at Pocono Raceway this weekend on his Toyota Tundra - FOX Sports 1.    The rebranded Speed Channel will be America's newest sports network and set to launch Saturday, Aug....

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Jul 31 2013 - 7:57pm

Ranking the 10 Most Daring Drivers in NASCAR Today

NASCAR is filled with drivers who have different styles of racing. Some drivers will play it safe and will take a top-five finish instead of trying to push ahead for the win. Other drivers put everything on the line and make daring moves to try and get...

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Jul 31 2013 - 7:49pm

5 Terms Casual NASCAR Fans Should Learn

If you are a new fan to NASCAR, you have probably wondered what the announcers were talking about at some point over the course of a television broadcast. Whether they were talking about the features of the new Gen-6 car or the way that a certain...

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Duchardt Climbs Ladder at Hendrick
Jul 31 2013 - 3:13pm

Duchardt Climbs Ladder at Hendrick

CHARLOTTE (AP) -- Longtime Hendrick Motorsports executive Doug Duchardt has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and general manager.Duchardt will report to team owner Rick Hendrick and company President Marshall...

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Could Kurt Busch Race an Indy Car at ACS?
Jul 31 2013 - 3:03pm

Could Kurt Busch Race an Indy Car at ACS?

Dustin Long, MRNKurt Busch says it is a "good possibility" that he'll race in the Izod IndyCar Series finale in October at Auto Club Speedway to prepare for next year's Indianapolis 500."We're working on it," Busch said during a break in testing Monday...

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Jul 31 2013 - 1:15pm

FYI WIRZ: NASCAR Drivers Go Uphill to Pocono with 6 Races to Chase

Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet team roar out of historic Indianapolis uphill to the Pocono Mountains with a 75 point lead in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. That’s big math for the new NSCS point scheme, which only allows 48 possible points per...

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