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Indianapolis Motor Speedway to auction off odd items
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is preparing to auction off an assortment of strange items it has acquired over the years. Betsy Smith , director of the nonprofit foundation that runs the museum, told the Indianapolis Star that no race cars or racing memorabilia will be sold at the auction Saturday.
Keselowski steals Atlanta win after Harvick caught speeding
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No transition for Stewart-Haas Racing after switch to Ford HAMPTON,…
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James: Kurt Busch’s Daytona 500 win may not boost NASCAR
James: Kurt Busch’s Daytona 500 win may not boost NASCAR This was what Kurt Busch craved, Tony Gibson deserved and Tony Stewart pursued for so long. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2mtHRLq Stewart-Haas Racing co-owners Tony Stewart and Gene Hass, Daytona 500 champion Kurt Busch and crew chief Tony Gibson celebrate Sunday at Daytona International Speedway.
Danica Patrick on Twitter trolls: ‘They’re very unhappy people’
… problem. Patrick, the popular but polarizing figure, still participated with Vonn Miller, Michael Phelps and other sports starts in a “mean Tweets” video produced by athletes affiliated with The Players’ Tribune. “Anything that gets to put people …
BKR’s Take on Trucks
As part of Motorsport.com’s content partnership with Brad Keselowski Racing, we will provide fans with exclusive content prior to each NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race from the organization’s drivers, crew members and staff to readers throughout the 2017 season. This week, we go one-on-one with Brad Keselowski Racing’s two rookie drivers, Austin Cindric and Chase Briscoe, to discuss some topics prior to the upcoming season.
Elliott nips Earnhardt to win 2nd straight Daytona 500 pole
As the series shifts into a new era, those distinguished names are out front again and will give the start of the Daytona 500 a throwback feel. Chase Elliott and Dale Earnhardt Jr. – teammates and sons of Hall of Fame drivers – will start 1-2 and should give a sagging series a sorely needed boost this week headed into its marquee event.
Logano takes advantage of late crash, wins Clash at Daytona
Logano stole a win in the Clash at Daytona on Sunday, driving around the crashing leaders to land NASCAR’s first trophy of Speedweeks. It was Ford’s fourth consecutive win at a restrictor-plate track, and with four additional cars in the fold thanks to Stewart-Haas Racing’s move from Chevrolet, the manufacturer known for its blue-oval logo might just be the one to beat heading into the season-opening Daytona 500.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away
Dale Earnhardt Jr. ‘won’t have any regrets’ to keep racing or walk away Dale Earnhardt Jr. said that he is mentally prepared to walk away from racing when the time comes. Check out this story on greenbaypressgazette.com: http://usat.ly/2m9ZCyf DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
Rain delays start of exhibition Clash at Daytona
The rain began during driver introductions Saturday night for the exhibition race. The Clash is the first event leading into the Feb. 26 season-opening Daytona 500.
Martin Truex Jr., Furniture Row Racing a marriage made for weekends
… based outside of the Carolinas. Denver-based Furniture Row Racing is considered one of Colorado’s major professional sports teams, and no other state is as singular in big-league auto racing. But Truex is a New Jersey native and former clam-boat …
Bowyer out to revive NASCAR career as Stewart’s replacement
Clint Bowyer hasn’t won a race since 2012, hasn’t made the playoffs in three years and is coming off an embarrassingly bad season. The worst of his career.
Gordon struggled on restart then settled in for 24 hours
… is right now. While there were days back in the Cup car that were exhausting or frustrating, his time so far in this sports car race has been one of the most fun times in his career. “That right there was big for me,” he said. “The other night, …
Speedway founder and NASCAR pioneer Earles recognized at Hall of Fame
Pioneer, as defined by Merriam-Webster, is “a person who begins or helps develop something new and prepares the way for others to follow.”
‘Cars 3’ star Wilson named Daytona 500 grand marshal
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Chip Ganassi Racing Extends Partnership with DC Solar and Brennan…
Donate Now! Help PaddockTalk.com go ad-free in 2017! Chip Ganassi Racing announced today that DC Solar will return as the season-long partner on the No. 48 Chevy Camaro driven by 2016 NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase contender and Rookie of the Year candidate Brennan Poole.