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Oct 16 2013 - 7:42pm

Ranking the 10 Greatest NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase for the Cup Moments at Talladega

Talladega. The name itself strikes fear into the heart of Chase drivers, and while we’ve seen great performances at this track throughout the years, 10 Chase moments at Talladega stand out above the rest. The drivers in this year’s Chase will have to...

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Oct 16 2013 - 6:47pm

FYI WIRZ: NASCAR's Chase Turns Corners and Heads at Talladega Crapshoot

NASCAR is turning a fast corner into their playoffs, the Chase for the Sprint Cup, with the Camping World RV Sales 500 at Talladega Superspeedway this Sunday. Drivers will challenge the 2.66-mile tri-oval with 33-degree banking, hoping first to finish...

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iNSIDE SCOOP: Not Just Hot Air
Oct 16 2013 - 3:13pm

iNSIDE SCOOP: Not Just Hot Air

NASCAR teams stuck around this week at Charlotte to do a little due diligence before going about the business of taking on Talladega.Testing new aero bits for 2014 was the reason, and if you’re going to test air, you might as well do it on a track you...

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Front Row Brings Back Ragan, Gilliland
Oct 16 2013 - 1:33pm

Front Row Brings Back Ragan, Gilliland

The dominoes are starting to fall into place as to next year's lineup of drivers, with the news that Front Row Motorsports will retain drivers David Ragan and David Gilliland.The pair made Front Row history in May with a dramatic, last-lap dash to the...

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Oct 16 2013 - 12:07pm

How One Night Derailed the Future of Michael Waltrip Racing in Sprint Cup

It is difficult to believe that only five weeks ago the future of Michael Waltrip Racing in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series seemed so bright. On the eve of the Sept. 7 race at Richmond International Raceway, driver Clint Bowyer already had clinched a spot...

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Truex Not Returning to MWR
Oct 16 2013 - 11:58am

Truex Not Returning to MWR

Martin Truex, Jr. has confirmed that he will not return to Michael Waltrip Racing in 2014."I gave (Michael Waltrip) time to try and work it out and we tried to work it out together," said Truex, as reported by Dave Moody. "But it's hard to put stuff...

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Oct 16 2013 - 7:50am

Complete Preview for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Talladega

The Sprint Cup Series makes its second trip of the season to the Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday afternoon for the sixth race of the 2013 Chase for the Championship. Of the 10 playoff events, this one is clearly the biggest wild card. Not only is the...

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Oct 16 2013 - 2:02am

NASCAR Releases Schedule for 2014 Sprint Cup Series

NASCAR fans can begin planning for the 2014 Sprint Cup Series, as the schedule was announced on Tuesday. According to Chris Estrada of MotorSportsTalk, the schedule is basically the same as this year's, excluding a few anticipated changes. Darlington...

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Oct 15 2013 - 10:38pm

Is There a Silver Lining in Michael Waltrip Racing Scaling Back for 2014?

Losing an entire race team and letting go its driver, crew chief and several dozen employees is never easy. But that's the position Michael Waltrip Racing finds itself in for 2014, as Martin Truex Jr. and the rest of the No. 56 team will likely become...

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Oct 15 2013 - 12:05pm

Brian Vickers Speaks out After Announcement Driver Will Miss Remainder of Season

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Brian Vickers will miss the rest of the 2013 season while undergoing treatment for a blood clot in his right leg. According to Nate Ryan of USA Today, the veteran driver spoke out about the situation and expressed...

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