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Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Las Vegas Nationwide Series Preview
Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes to have a little luck on his side heading into Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, but it’s not for the roulette table. The No. 5 GoDaddy.com team returns as the defending race winner of the 200-lap event and Earnhardt Jr. knows his team is capable of continuing that feat in 2009. Now he hopes a little luck will assist in his quest for victory lane. A win in Saturday’s 300-mile race would mark his first victory in the Nationwide Series – as a driver – since Michigan in 2006. AT LAS VEGAS – In only two Nationwide Series starts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. has one top-five and two top-10s. He has an average starting position of 10.5 and an average finish of 4.0. Earnhardt … Read entire article »
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Brad Keselowski – Las Vegas Nationwide Series Preview
KESELOWSKI AT LAS VEGAS – Prior to this weekend, Keselowski has competed in two NASCAR Nationwide Series events and one Camping World Truck Series race at the 1.5-mile track. He recorded his best outing last year when he started 15th, led 12 laps, and was competing for the win in the closing stages before being taken out in an accident. He finished 23rd. DOUBLE DUTY – In addition to running in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at LVMS this weekend, Keselowski will be attempting to make the field in the Sprint Cup Series event driving the No. 25 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports. PACING THE FIELD – Keselowski led laps in each of the first two races this season and competed in the top-10 before late-race accidents ruined chances for good finishes. At … Read entire article »
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Las Vegas Nationwide Series Preview – Justin Allgaier
No. 12 Penske Racing Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger News and Notes * This Week’s Charger… The No. 12 Verizon Wireless team will race chassis PRS 007 during Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This is a brand new car to the No. 12 Verizon Wireless team. * First Time… Rookie of the Year candidate Justin Allgaier will make his first start at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. * Come and See Me… Allgaier will sign autographs at the Penske Racing souvenir trailer on Friday, February 27 from 12:30-1:00 pm. PT. The trailer is located on souvenir row on the front stretch at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. * Helping Out a Teammate… Allgaier will join with fellow Penske Racing drivers David Stremme and Sam Hornish Jr., will be at Pole Position Raceway … Read entire article »
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