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NASCAR plans to take 48 car to tech center for rest of season
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service MARTINSVILLE, Va.—The NASCAR research-and-development center in Concord, N.C., will have a regular customer for the rest of the season—and a familiar one. There’s a high likelihood NASCAR will take the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Jimmie Johnson to its tech center after each of the remaining four races this season. NASCAR’s move is a reaction to crew chief Chad Knaus’ instructions before last Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Ryan Newman Martinsville Press Conference Transcript
RYAN NEWMAN, driver of the HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET met with members of the media today at Martinsville Speedway and discussed the final short track of the season, changes to be made at the Daytona 500 and other topics. Full transcript: TALK ABOUT THE WEEKEND AND YOUR OUTLOOK AT THE FINAL SHORT TRACK OF THE SEASON: “Our performance here at Martinsville and general short tracks is pretty good and look forward to the opportunity. If seems like the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Jimmie Johnson Martinsville Press Conference Transcript
JIMMIE JOHNSON met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed Martinsville, the Chad Knaus comment at Talladega, teammates and other topics. Full transcript: TALK ABOUT COMING TO MARTINSVILLE, A PLACE YOU HAVE WON AT MANY TIMES, AND COULD USE A WIN AT THIS TIME: Yeah, definitely, we are really happy with all the tracks left on the schedule, so that we have a chance to win quite a few races that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Kevin Harvick Martinsville Press Conference Transcript
KEVIN HARVICK met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed racing at Martinsviile, his position in the standings, the Chase and other topics. Full transcript: TALK ABOUT COMING TO MARTINSVILLE AT A PLACE WHERE YOU WON IN THE SPRING: “Yea, obviously last week (at Talladega Superspeedway) didn’t go as we wanted it to, I think we played everything that we could have played how we wanted it to play, just wrong place wrong … Read entire article »
Filed under: Sprint Cup
Stewart in elite company at Martinsville
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Tony Stewart is part of an elite group. Believe it or not, it’s not because of his two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Or 41 career Sprint Cup wins. Or 1997 IndyCar Series title. Or four USAC championships. No, it’s because he’s one of just five active drivers who have won at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway since 2003, a span of 17 races. Stewart scored the second of his two career Sprint Cup wins … Read entire article »
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After some tough luck, White hoping to finish season strong
If you believe in luck, Camping World Truck Series team owner Joe Denette no doubt experienced more of it back in May 2009 than the Average Joe ever will. Denette, a longtime NASCAR fan who had been laid off from his job and unemployed for four months, won the Mega Millions lottery—a payout worth $70 million. This, coincidentally enough, came after just winning four tickets to that May’s Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway. Being … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Kenseth knows Martinsville will test all of his patience
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service You wouldn’t think that maintaining a calm disposition would be a problem for Matt Kenseth. Ever. Like, those drinks designed to keep people energized for five hours don’t get the Roush Fenway Racing driver through breakfast. But, Kenseth says, there are a couple of occasions during the Sprint Cup season when even his cyborg-like demeanor is tested. And with Sunday’s race being at Martinsville, this weekend is one of those … Read entire article »
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Reed Sorenson to drive for MacDonald Motorsports for the remainder of the season
MOORESVILLE, NC – MacDonald Motorsports is proud to announce that Reed Sorenson will remain in the No. 82 Dodge Challenger for the final 3 races of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season. After leaving Turner Motorsports three weeks ago, Sorenson joined MacDonald Motorsports at Kansas and also the following week at Charlotte. The team however is seeking out more sponsorship to help finish off the season. “I’m really happy to have Reed in the No. 82 for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Gaughan Brings New Friendships to Martinsville following the New-Style Talladega Racing
Mooresville, N.C. – NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Brendan Gaughan loves traditions—and one he always tries to keep going is his ‘loathing’ of the short-track located in Martinsville, VA, that hosts two Truck Series events each season. Martinsville Speedway is a challenging circuit for many drivers. Gaughan actually runs fine there and enjoys racing for the Martinsville fans. “My approach to Martinsville Speedway is the same every time I race there. I’m going to tell … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
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