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Despite 23rd-Place Finish, Busch Has Strong Run in Vegas

Kurt Busch saw his chance for a win in Sunday’s Shelby 427 evaporate when he dropped a cylinder after 105 of the 285 laps. After limping on home to the 23rd finishing spot, he made a mad dash to Victory Lane to congratulate his younger brother, Kyle, who amazingly had driven from the rear of the pack to win Sunday’s battle. … Read entire article »

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David Stremme Finishes 18th At Las Vegas Motor Speedway

David Stremme had a top-10 run going at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday, before a late-race caution flag helped relegate the team to an 18th-place finish. … Read entire article »

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Hornish Secures 16th-Place Finish in Las Vegas

Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the Penske Racing No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, finished 16th in the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday. … Read entire article »

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Ambrose Salvages 20th with Strong Speed in Vegas

Marcos Ambrose has salvaged a solid result after an early clash prevented him from showing his true potential in the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. … Read entire article »

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Loose Wheel Ends Newman’s Strong Run at Las Vegas

A loose left-rear wheel while running in 13th-place derailed Ryan Newman’s strong run and hopes for a solid finish in Sunday’s Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Stewarts 25th Place Finish Not Indicative of Overall Performance

On most afternoons following a 26th-place finish, Tony Stewart is none too pleased. But as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) — the team he co-owns with Haas Automation, the largest CNC machine tool builder in the western world — Stewart sees the big picture with 20/15 vision. … Read entire article »

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Kenseth’s Shot at History Ends Early at Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 USG/DEWALT team went into Sunday’s Shelby 427 looking to make history at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by becoming the first team to ever start the season with three consecutive victories. However, the bid at history would be cut short, as his USG Sheetrock Ford Fusion bowed out of the race after only six laps – experiencing a major mechanical failure. … Read entire article »

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Gilliland Drives Capital Window Chevy to 14th in Shelby 427

Las Vegas, Nevada – David Gilliland drove the No. 71 Capital Window/TRG Motorsports/Chevrolet Impala SS to an impressive 14th place finish in today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Shelby 427 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Strong Comeback Gives Regan Smith 19th-Place Finish in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Regan Smith battled back from an early pit-road speeding penalty to finish 19th in Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »

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