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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The last time Tony Stewart raced at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway, he finished second. And the last time he ran at a racetrack with the most similarities to Richmond — Phoenix International Raceway on April 18 — he finished second. And now that the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet returns to Richmond for Saturday night’s Crown Royal 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, he’ll second the notion that he can vie for the 34th win of his Sprint Cup career and first as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing. … Read entire article »
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Who’s this Russ Friedman of the Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400
Richmond, VA, – This weekend Russ Friedman will roll into Richmond International Raceway as an everyday race fan — and leave a hero. As the grand-prize winner of the Crown Royal “Your Name Here” contest, Friedman was awarded naming rights to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Saturday, May 2. The race is officially titled “Crown Royal Presents The Russ Friedman 400.” However, when he accepted the prize during an elaborate ceremony earlier this year at Daytona International Speedway, the former Marine made it clear it would only be right if his fellow soldiers went along for the ride. … Read entire article »
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Kyle Busch Hoping To Have the Right ‘Combo’ at Richmond
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – In the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, the relationship between driver and crew chief may be the single most important element for a team to be successful. The communication between the guy on top of the pit box on race day and the guy behind the wheel had better be good — or the results aren’t going to be. … Read entire article »
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Gordon looking for a break at Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. – While he believes “Everybody Loves Richmond” because it is a great show, Jeff Gordon will need the breaks — and the brakes – to go his way during the Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400. “I think everybody loves Richmond,” said Gordon. “Any time you go to a track that has multiple racing grooves, it’s something that all the drivers are going to like. … Read entire article »
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Kyle Busch returns to the site of his first Nationwide Series win
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – It’s safe to say that Kyle Busch can find something to like at practically any track he visits. But even the boy nicknamed “Rowdy” has a soft spot for Richmond International Raceway-the site of his first career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. … Read entire article »
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Hometown Fans Pulling for NNS Rookie in Richmond
Danville, Va. – It’s what many in the Virginia area have been waiting for — local NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and hometown hero Peyton Sellers will run in one of Virginia’s biggest race weekends at Richmond International Raceway on Friday, April 1, 2009. … Read entire article »
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Logano Brings Impresive Short Track Resume to Richmond
Huntersville, N.C. – The NASCAR Nationwide Series has always offered more of a variety of racetracks than its big brother, The Sprint Cup Series. One week after tackling the Talladega Superspeedway, the largest oval on the schedule, the series shifts to one of the smallest venues, Richmond International Raceway. Short track racing is the building block to the fast-paced action that we see on superspeedways. Joey Logano is like most NASCAR racers in that he cut his racing teeth on the short tracks of America. With his background in this racing discipline, along with his recent success, Logano and the No. 20 GameStop Toyota team should be a favorite in Friday night’s 250 lap Nationwide Series race. … Read entire article »
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Earnhardt Jr. Team Grabs Tissot Pit Crew Win in Talladega
Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 pit crew won the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sunday’s (April 26) NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. … Read entire article »
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR Teleconference Transcript
HERB BRANHAM: Thank you and good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to today’s NASCAR teleconference as we look ahead to this weekend’s events at Richmond International Raceway, including Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event. Very special guest today, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard Drive the Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet. … Read entire article »
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