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Jamie McMurray Las Vegas Sprint Cup Preview

McMurray on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “This weekend’s race at Vegas will be the first time this season that we have IRWIN Industrial Tools on board and I’m really looking forward to a strong finish for them on Sunday. We’ve had such solid races so far this year with some really incredible race cars, so I know that we’ll be able to qualify well again and finally be able to bring home a great finish at Vegas. … Read entire article »

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John Wes Townley Las Vegas Nationwide Preview

John Wes Townley and RAB Racing will be making their debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend in the Sam’s Town 300. Although, the team and driver will be making their debut, the newly announced crew chief, Brad Parrott will return to the 1.5-mile oval where he finished 6th in the 2008 Nationwide race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with Dario Franchitti in the No. 40 Dodge. … Read entire article »

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Dover Receives Warning from New York Stock Exchange

DOVER, Del. – Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced that it has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that it must regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards for total market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. … Read entire article »

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Jimmie Johnson Foundation partners with Phoenix Internatinal Raceway

PHOENIX, Ariz. – The NASCAR Camping World Series West event at Phoenix International Raceway on April 16 again will be named the Jimmie Johnson Foundation 150, as the charitable organization has extended its partnership with the racetrack, track president Bryan R. Sperber announced Tuesday. … Read entire article »

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Edwards Looks to Keep Vegas Streak Alive

Carl Edwards on racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: “We only get to go to Vegas once a year. Last year was a blast. We won the race and I want to go back and win another one there. It’s a fun race to win. The Victory Lane is in the Neon Garage Fan Zone. That’s cool. It’s an ‘event’ when you win that race. We have to keep Ford’s winning streak alive. You know Matt Kenseth has won the first two races and we need to get our Ford into Victory Lane. That would be so cool.” … Read entire article »

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AJ, Misty, Marley and Me

STATESVILLE, N.C.–AJ Allmendinger’s third-place finish in this year’s Daytona 500 made the 27-year-old Californian even more popular among race fans. But the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver might not be the biggest star in his household. … Read entire article »

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Gordon Can’t Wait to Get To Vegas

Las Vegas, Nev. – After a frightening crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2008, could Gordon be hesitant returning to the 1.5- mile track for Sunday’s Shelby 427? Hardly. … Read entire article »

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“Rocket Man” Newman Looks to Speed Into AMS Record Book

Having won the pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway seven times previously, Ryan Newman will attempt to make history on Friday, March 6 during Georgia Power Qualifying Night when he looks to become the all-time leader in pole wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Scott Wimmer – Las Vegas Nationwide Series Preview

BETTING ON BLACK — After last weekend’s disappointing DNQ at Auto Club Speedway, the team is determined to get the black Key Motorsports Chevy into the show. This week, driver Scott Wimmer has worked closely with crew chief Tommy Morgan and the entire Key crew to improve the No. 40 based feedback from California. Wimmer qualified 4th in his last race at LVMS. … Read entire article »

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