Richmond, VA – September 7, 2008 .75 Mi Paved 187.5 M – 250 L – Purse: $1,159,182
Fin Str Car Driver Team Laps Points Bns Award Status
1 5 60 Carl Edwards Scotts Ford 250 190 5 $45,770 Running
2 4 29 Scott Wimmer Holiday Inn Chevrolet 250 170 $37,943 Running
3 2 2 Clint Bowyer BB&T Chevrolet 250 175 10 $26,300 Running
4 27 18 Denny Hamlin Farm Bureau Insurance Toyota 250 160 $21,800 Running
5 8 6 David Ragan Discount Tire Ford 250 155 $20,075 Running
6 23 16 Greg Biffle CitiFinancial Ford 250 150 $18,125 Running
7 1 20 Joey Logano GameStop/Rock Band 2 Toyota 250 151 5 $24,153 Running
8 7 33 Kevin Harvick Camping World Chevrolet 250 142 $17,095 Running
9 9 64 David Stremme Penske Truck Rental Chevrolet 250 143 5 $27,743 Running
10 15 32 Kyle Busch Dollar General Stores Toyota 250 134 $18,500 Running
11 10 1 Mike Bliss Miccosukee Resorts Chevrolet 250 130 $23,093 Running
12 11 5 # Landon Cassill National Guard Chevrolet 250 127 $24,018 Running
13 16 59 Marcos Ambrose Kingsford with Hickory Ford 250 124 $23,368 Running
14 18 25 Bobby Hamilton Jr. Peanut Shop of Williamsburg Ford 250 121 $22,918 Running
15 12 7 Mike Wallace GEICO Toyota 250 118 $23,618 Running
16 17 11 Jason Keller America's Incredible Pizza Company Chevrolet 250 115 $23,093 Running
17 20 66 Steve Wallace 5-Hour Energy Drink Chevrolet 250 112 $22,718 Running
18 25 28 Kenny Wallace U.S. Border Patrol Chevrolet 250 109 $22,668 Running
19 14 9 Elliott Sadler Wisk Dodge 250 106 $16,150 Running
20 21 47 Kelly Bires Ford 250 103 $23,568 Running
21 3 88 Brad Keselowski U.S. NAVY Chevrolet 250 100 $24,518 Running
22 39 70 Mark Green ForeTravel/BIOMET Chevrolet 250 97 $15,950 Running
23 24 27 Casey Atwood Scott Tissue Ford 249 94 $22,733 Running
24 42 56 Danny OQuinn Jr. Barr-Nunn Transportation Chevrolet 249 91 $15,750 Running
25 38 30 Stanton Barrett DAP Chevrolet 249 88 $22,343 Running
26 31 21 Austin Dillon Childress Institute Chevrolet 248 85 $15,600 Running
27 26 81 D.J. Kennington Vector Security Dodge 247 82 $22,018 Running
28 29 61 Brandon Whitt Ford 247 79 $21,893 Running
29 28 24 Eric McClure Hefty Odorblock Chevrolet 247 76 $21,843 Running
30 13 38 Jason Leffler Great Clips/Comcast Toyota 247 73 $21,993 Running
31 30 4 Derrike Cope JVC Chevrolet 246 70 $21,688 Running
32 33 52 Brad Teague Long John Silver's Chevrolet 240 67 $21,603 Running
33 22 22 Andrew Ranger Supercuts/Tide/Wal Mart Dodge 235 64 $21,543 Running
34 6 99 David Reutimann Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota 234 61 $15,040 Running
35 43 00 Josh Wise NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 202 58 $14,990 Accident
36 34 89 Morgan Shepherd Victory In Jesus Dodge 133 55 $21,398 Handling
37 32 01 Danny Efland sponsordavis.com Chevrolet 95 52 $21,338 Brakes
38 19 40 # Bryan Clauson Fastenal Dodge 94 49 $21,258 Engine
39 35 05 Burney Lamar 31-W Insulation/CertainTeed Ford 55 51 5 $14,735 Electrical
40 40 31 Kenny Hendrick Interush.net Chevrolet 32 43 $14,700 Ignition
41 37 91 Justin Hobgood MSRP Motorsports Chevrolet 22 40 $14,665 Brakes
42 41 49 Kertus Davis In Memory of Kenneth Campbell Chevrolet 11 37 $14,625 Brakes
43 36 90 Johnny Chapman MSRP Motorsports Chevrolet 1 34 $14,579 Electrical
# Raybestos Rook ie of the Year Contender. * Includes race leader/most laps led bonus.
FAILED TO QUALIFY: (1) Larry Gunselman, #0.
RACE COMMENTS: Before an estimated crowd of 35,000, Carl Edwards won the rain-delayed Emerson Radio 250, his 17th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory and his third in the past four races. Prior to the green flag the following driver dropped to the rear for the reason indicated: #52 Teague (driver change).
TIME OF RACE: 2 Hrs, 03 Mins, 55 Secs. AVERAGE SPEED: 90.787 MPH MARGIN OF VICTORY: 1.552 Seconds
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: N/A due to inclement weather.
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE AWARD: #2 RCR Team
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD: Brad Keselowski, #88 (12 Places)
MOBIL 1 COMMAND PERFORMANCE DRIVER OF THE RACE AWARD: David Stremme, #64
RAYBESTOS ROOKIE OF THE RACE AWARD: Landon Cassill, #5
SUNOCO DIAMOND PERFORMANCE AWARD: Carl Edwards, #60
WIX FILTERS LAP LEADER AWARD: David Stremme, #64 (12 Laps)
CAUTION FLAGS: 9 for 50 laps: Laps: 30-37 (#01 spun frontstretch); 55-59 (#64 spun frontstretch); 97-100 (#21 spun frontstretch); 109-112 (#99 accident turn 1); 162-167 (#22 accident turn 4); 205-217 (#00,5 accident turn 1); 226-229 (#38 accident backstretch); 234-236 (#21,66 accident turn 4); 240-242 (Debris).
LAP LEADERS: 7 among 5 drivers: J. Logano 1-7; C. Bowyer 8-31; B. Lamar 32-33; C. Edwards 34-39; C. Bowyer 40-206; D. Stremme 207-218; C. Bowyer 219-222; C. Edwards 223-250.
TOP 10 NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES POINTS
Points Wins
1. Clint Bowyer 4,088 1
2. Carl Edwards 3,881 4
3. Brad Keselowski 3,809 2
4. Mike Bliss 3,604 0
5. David Ragan 3,583 0
6. David Reutimann 3,564 0
7. Kyle Busch 3,478 7
8. Mike Wallace 3,254 0
9. Marcos Ambrose 3,206 1
10. Jason Leffler 3,202 0
RAYBESTOS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Landon Cassill 171
Bryan Clauson 168
Dario Franchitti 159
Cale Gale 137
Brian Keselowski 91
MOBIL 1 COMMAND PERFORMANCE AWARD
Car # Points
David Stremme 64 8
Mike Bliss 1 6
Marcos Ambrose 59 3
David Reutimann 99 2
Jason Leffler 38 2
Mike Wallace 7 2
Jason Keller 11 1
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER AWARD
Car # Points
Jason Keller 11 3
Marcos Ambrose 59 3
Dario Franchitti 40 2
Kertus Davis 01 2
Jason Leffler 38 2
Mike Bliss 1 2
Kelly Bires 47 2
Brian Keselowski 88 1
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD STANDINGS
Carl Edwards 3
Kyle Busch 3
Tony Stewart 2
Brian Vickers 2
Joey Logano 2
Colin Braun 2
Kasey Kahne 1
Landon Cassill 1
Brian Clauson 1
David Reutimann 1
Jamie McMurray 1
Scott Pruett 1
Dario Franchitti 1
Cale Gale 1
BILL FRANCE PERFORMANCE AWARD
Toyota 199 16
Chevrolet 167 6
Ford 154 5
Dodge 96 0
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE AWARD
Mark Cronquist 20 335
RCR 2 271
Roush Fenway 60 253
WIX FILTERS LAP LEADER AWARD
Brad Keselowski 88 7
Joey Logano 20 3
Dario Franchitti 40 3
Scott Wimmer 29 2
Mike Bliss 1 2
Marcos Ambrose 59 1
David Stremme 64 1
SUNOCO DIAMOND PERFORMANCE AWARD
Kyle Busch 7
Tony Stewart 5
Carl Edwards 4
Denny Hamlin 3
Brad Keselowski 2
Mark Martin 1
Matt Kenseth 1
Clint Bowyer 1
Scott Wimmer 1
Joey Logano 1
Ron Fellows 1
Marcos Ambrose 1
NEXT EVENT: September 20, 2008 – Dover International Speedway, Dover, DE
NOTE: The above figures are based on team winnings and include racing purse and cash contingency awards by participating manufacturers. (9/08/08)
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Advance-Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Week 1: New Hampshire Motor Speedway
09.09.2008
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The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is one big Numbers Game; 10 races, 10 tracks, 12 drivers, one champion. Here are a few more:
4 – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champions in this year’s field (Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth).
4 – Daytona 500 winners in this year’s Chase field (Gordon, Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kevin Harvick). ... mehr |
Week 27: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12
08.09.2008
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Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 going into the first race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup – the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
1– Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 111.8
2008 ... mehr |
NASCAR Holdings Announces Plan to Acquire Grand-Am
05.09.2008
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Partnership Allows For Sharing Of Resources With NASCAR
NASCAR Holdings today announced an agreement to acquire the Grand-American Road Racing Association (Grand-Am). The future move will allow for resource sharing between Grand-Am and NASCAR while both organizations continue to operate independently. NASCAR Holdings is the legal operating entity that include ... mehr |
The Nascar Foundation takes to the track at Richmond International Raceway
04.09.2008
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WHAT: The NASCAR Foundation is inviting fans to participate in the first ever NASCAR Foundation Track Walk at Richmond International Raceway.
NASCAR fans will take to the track on Saturday, Sept. 6th when The NASCAR Foundation Track Walk comes to Richmond International Raceway. The Track Walk is a partnership between The NASCAR Foundation and Richmond Internationa ... mehr |
NASCAR And The EPA Join To Promote High Efficiency Vehicles To Fans
04.09.2008
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SmartWay® - Certified Vehicles On Display At NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races Beginning With Chevy Rock & Roll 400 In Richmond
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have formed a partnership to promote high-efficiency, fuel-saving vehicles to fans attending NASCAR races.
This ... mehr |
NASCAR Nationwide Series Debuts New Car With Test At Richmond
04.09.2008
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Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford And Toyota Each Allowed To Bring Two Cars
The NASCAR Nationwide Series begins a new era when its new car goes on track for the first of two scheduled tests Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 8-9, at Richmond International Raceway. Wednesday, Sept. 10, will be a rain date.
Each of the four series manufacturers – Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford an ... mehr |
Bowyer, Ragan And Kahne Battle For Final Chase Spot
04.09.2008
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Loop Data: Three-For-One Special
While other Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup clinching scenarios will be playing out, the hottest battle will involve 12th-place Clint Bowyer, 13th-place David Ragan and 14th-place Kasey Kahne.
The one left standing will earn a Chase berth.
Bowyer leads Ragan by 17 points, and Kahne by 48.
Though the sample is ... mehr |
Season In Review – Week 28: A Look At The 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Season
04.09.2008
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There have been 12 different race winners in 2008 in the NASCAR Nationwide Series: Kyle Busch (seven), Tony Stewart (five), Denny Hamlin (three), Carl Edwards (three), Mark Martin (one), Matt Kenseth (one), Clint Bowyer (one), Scott Wimmer (one) and Ron Fellows (one) along with first-timers Brad Keselowski (two), Joey Logano (one) and Marcos Ambrose (one). Bowyer has held the poi ... mehr |
The NASCAR Foundation Blood And Marrow Drive Asks Fans To Roll Up Their Sleeves
04.09.2008
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NASCAR fans can save lives by rolling up their sleeves this September 11th. The NASCAR Foundation, Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Hendrick Marrow Program and the Nationwide Foundation together are urging fans across the country to make a difference in thousands of lives. Local fans can participate in The NASCAR Foundation Third Annual Blood and Marrow Drive Presented by Nationwide In ... mehr |
Rule Amendment Brings NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Engines In Line
04.09.2008
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– NASCAR issued a technical bulletin Tuesday amending the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rulebook. Effective as of Sept. 3, 2008 Section 20B – 5.10.4 is amended as follows:
"At all Events, unless otherwise specified, all engines with a cylinder bore spacing less than 4.470 inches must compete using a tapered spacer with four (4) 1.125-inch diameter holes. At all Events, un ... mehr |
National Stock Car Racing Commission statement
04.09.2008
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On September 3, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Joe Gibbs Racing. The appeal concerned two penalties issued by NASCAR to drivers Tony Stewart and Joey Logano.
Briefly, the penalties concern Section 12-4-A of the NASCAR Rule Book "Actions detrimental to stock car racing," Section 8-9 Competitive Analysis – From time to time ... mehr |
3rd annual Road to the Rescue return to The Glen on September 11th
04.09.2008
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All Potential Blood and Marrow Donors to Receive Goody Bag and Thunder Road Tour
As the seven year anniversary of September 11th approaches next week; Watkins Glen International, the Sullivan Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross and the National Marrow Donor Program Greater New York State Donor Center, have renewed their partnership to support the spiri ... mehr |
National Stock Car Racing Commission statement
03.09.2008
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On September 2, 2008, the National Stock Car Racing Commission heard and considered the appeal of Germain Racing regarding the #30 truck. The appeal concerned three penalties issued by NASCAR following post-race inspection on August 9, 2008 for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Nashville Superspeedway.
Briefly, the ... mehr |
NASCAR Nationwide Series News & Notes - Richmond
03.09.2008
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* Remember Me? Bowyer To The Forefront With Eight To Go
* Austin Dillon Set For Series Debut At Richmond
* In The Loop: Busch Defends With Perfect Driver Rating
* Keller Prepares For Series Start No. 450 Friday Night
With Biggest Lead Of The Year, Bowyer Finally Gets His Props
Maybe now Clint Bowyer (No. 2 BB&T Chev ... mehr |
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series News And Notes - Gateway
03.09.2008
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• Starr Hopes Good Fortune Repeats Itself At Gateway
• Plenty Of ‘Home Cooking’ This Week For Missourians
• Marc Davis Debuts With Randy Moss Motorsports
David Starr: Perhaps Gateway Lightning Will Strike Twice
David Starr (No. 11 Red Horse Racing Toyota) is one of nine NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winners at Gateway Internati ... mehr |
Week 26: The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 – And Beyond
02.09.2008
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Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. (Note: Drivers listed below who are outside the top 12 are chosen based on past performances at the upcoming track and/or are within striking distance of the top 12.) ... mehr |
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES - Driver, leaders
01.09.2008
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RACE #25: PEPSI 500
POS DRIVER NAME POINTS STARTS WINS TOP 5 TOP 10 MONEY WON
1 KYLE BUSCH 3755 25 8 15 17 $5443888
2 CARL EDWARDS 3547 25 6 11 19 5597125
3 JIMMIE JOHNSON 3386 25 3 8 13 5024715
4 DALE EARNHARDT, JR 3323 25 1 7 12 3522745
5 JEFF BURTON 3234 25 1 4 11 3879543
6 GREG BIFFLE 3159 ... mehr |
Nascar Sprint Cup Series - Statistics, awards
01.09.2008
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES TOP 12 (Wins)
1 –Kyle Busch 3,755 (8)
2 –Carl Edwards 3,547 (6)
3 –Jimmie Johnson 3,386 (3)
4 –Dale Earnhardt Jr. 3,323 (1)
5 –Jeff Burton 3,234 (1)
6 –Greg Biffle 3,159 (0)
7 –Kevin Harvick 3,132 (0)
8 –Tony Stewart 3,110 (0)
9 –Matt Kenseth 3,081 (0)
10–Jeff Gordon 3, ... mehr |
Sprint Cup Series Race - Pepsi 500- Fontana- results and standings
01.09.2008
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES RACE PEPSI 500AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY
Fontana, Calif. – Aug. 31, 2008 2 Mile Oval 500 M – 250 M –
1 1 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe's/Jimmie Johnson Foun. Chevrolet 250 195 ** 10 $314,611 Running
2 15 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 250 175 * 5 185,375 Running
3 21 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Ground Toyota 250 165 178,091 Runni ... mehr |
NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES - Owner, Leaders - Pepsi 500 Qualifying
01.09.2008
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RACE #25: PEPSI 500
POS CAR # OWNER NAME POINTS STARTS WINS TOP 5 TOP 10 ATTEMPTS
1 18 JOE GIBBS 18 3755 25 8 15 17 25
2 99 JACK ROUSH 99 3547 25 6 11 19 25
3 48 JEFF GORDON 48 3386 25 3 8 13 25
4 88 RICK HENDRICK 88 3323 25 1 7 12 25
5 31 RICHARD CHILDRESS 31 3234 25 1 4 11 25
6 16 JACK ... mehr |
The Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Begins
30.08.2008
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.. In New York City September 10
Top 12 Drivers Make Pit Stop At New York City’s Hard Rock Café
To Kick Off NASCAR’s Championship Run
WHAT: 2008 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Media Day
WHO: Scheduled to appear are the 12 drivers eligible for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 from 12-3:00 p ... mehr |
Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards placed on probation for next six races
28.08.2008
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NASCAR announced today that it has placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation for the next six races in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of their on-track incident last Saturday at the conclusion of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Busch, driver of the No. 18 car and Edwards, driver of the No. 99 car, both violated Section 12-4-A (actions detrimental to s ... mehr |
Loop Data: David Ragan Knocking On Top-12 Door
28.08.2008
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• No Sophomore Slump For No. 6
On the strength of five top 10s in the last seven races, David Ragan has become a serious threat for a 2008 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup berth.
Ragan is in 13th, just 12 points behind 12th-place Clint Bowyer. It is a spot few could have predicted for Ragan, who finished last season 23rd in the series standings. The differen ... mehr |
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season - 2008 Season Highlights
27.08.2008
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• Ryan Newman won the season-opening Daytona 500, his first career restrictor-plate victory.
• Carl Edwards won back-to-back races at California and Las Vegas – the second time in his career he has posted consecutive wins.
• Kyle Busch won at Atlanta – the first victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ... mehr |
Season In Review – Week 25: A Look At The 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Season
27.08.2008
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With his wins at Michigan and Bristol, Carl Edwards increased his Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series bonus points total to 50 points, second to leader Kyle Busch’s 80 bonus points.
Ten different drivers have posted victories this season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, led by Busch with eight. Edwards (six), Kasey Kahne (two), Jimmie Johnson (two), Ryan Newman (one), ... mehr |
2008 Schedule, Polesitters, Race Winners
27.08.2008
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Nascar Nationwide Series
DATE RACE FACILITY X denotes qualifyingcancelled 2008 RACE WINNER
Feb. 16 Camping World 300 presented by Chevrolet Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL Tony Stewart (1) Tony Stewart (1)
Feb. 23 Stater Bros. 300 Auto Club Speedway, Los Angeles, CA x-Jeff Burton Tony Stewart (2)
March 1 Sam’s Town ... mehr |
The Driver’s Take: Long Beach Native Leffler Sizes Up Auto Club Speedway
27.08.2008
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A driver’s main goal is to win the race, but to win the race at his home track, well, that’s the ultimate.
No native Californian has won a NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Auto Club Speedway.
But Long Beach’s own Jason Leffler hopes to be the first.
"You want to win every race, but you especially want that win in front of the home crowd and with your famil ... mehr |
In The Loop: New Rivalry Simmering In NASCAR Nationwide Series
27.08.2008
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There’s a very good chance that the Carl Edwards-Kyle Busch (No. 18 Z-Line Designs Toyota) rivalry may spill into the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
It would be fitting if it did. After all, the roots of the rivalry were set during a NASCAR Nationwide Series race.
In his post-race interviews, Edwards thought back to a series race at Richmond International Raceway where ... mehr |
Home Improvement: California’s Clauson Returns On An Upswing
27.08.2008
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California natives have made their mark in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
For instance, Kevin Harvick (No. 33 Camping World Chevrolet— Bakersfield) is a two-time series champion. Jimmie Johnson (No. 5 Lowe’s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet—El Cajon) ran two full seasons in the series before moving on to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series where he’s the two-time defend ... mehr |
