Kurt Busch has Memories Aplenty When it Comes to Darlington
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Shell-Pennzoil Dodge driver Kurt Busch is still looking for his first career victory at the historical Darlington Raceway after 14 races, but he certainly is not lacking for memorable experiences. The 2004 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion hopes to add to those memories in Saturday night’s SHOWTIME Southern 500 on the demanding 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval. Perhaps one could label Busch’s experience during his first Southern 500 as the ultimate example of the old idiom that “ignorance is bliss.” Such was the case for Busch back in September 2001. “My first (Southern 500) there, I actually slipped my way into the pole,” Busch said of his surprising lap of 168.048 mph (29.263 seconds). I slipped into the pole because it was a 95-degree day, Labor … Read entire article »
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Ryan Newman Martinsville Press Conference Transcript
Ryan Newman, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed racing at Martinsville, the start to his season, drivers being athletes and other topics. Full transcript: HERE AT MARTINSVILLE, IS IT THE GOOD, BAD OR UGLY FOR YOU? “It can be all of the above. We were horrible here last fall at the start of practice and we actually had the idea of going some place to test for Martinsville and that didn’t work. Then we finally got good at the start of the race and went up and led some laps and then broke a rear gear running in the top-five. It can be a little bit of everything. It is 500 laps but it is 1,000 cycles … Read entire article »
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Video – NASCAR Subway Fresh Fit 500 Drivers Preview
NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers Mark Martin, Jamie McMurray, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle discuss why they are looking forward to the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on February 27, 2011. Who thinks the track owes them one? Who proposed to his wife there? What driver can’t wait till they repave it for the fall race? … Read entire article »
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Video – Bristol Night Race Preview
NASCAR drivers Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton talk about the upcoming Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. … Read entire article »
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God, Guns & NASCAR: Roger Simon Goes to the Races With Gov. Perry
An interesting look at NASCAR from an true outsider. For PJTV’s Roger Simon, it’s a weekend of barbecue and burning rubber down in the reddest of red state America. From the garage to the pits to a trailer so big it’s not a trailer, Simon gets the full NASCAR tour – courtesy of Texas Governor Rick Perry, who’s got his own sponsored car, #71, in the race. http://www.PJTV.com. … Read entire article »
Video: Ryan Newman Phoenix Winners Press Conference
It’s been 78 races since Ryan Newman attended the winners press conference after a NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway he jumped back in front of the microphones after winnning the Subway Fresh Fit 600. Here’s the video: … Read entire article »
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Leffler Placed On Probation For Next Three NASCAR Nationwide Series Events
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has placed Jason Leffler, driver of the No. 38 car in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, on probation for the next three NASCAR Nationwide Series events for a rule violation he committed during the race at Nashville Superspeedway on April 3. Leffler’s probation will run until April 28 of this year. … Read entire article »
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Cup Drivers Talk About Auto Club Speedway – video
Before leaving Daytona, several NASCAR drivers talked about the Auto Club 500 at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. … Read entire article »
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video – Jamie McMurray Visits the Late Show with David Letterman
One of the perks of winning the Daytona 500 is being a guest on the Late Show with David Letterman. Jamie McMurray visited Dave on Monday talked about the race, the pothole, and more. In a side of McMurray that most NASCAR fans never get to see, he even gets in a shot at Dave. McMurray seemed very relaxed during the show and showed what many of us have known for a long time, he can be a very funny guy. … Read entire article »
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