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NASCAR Notebook: Mike Ford hopes to recapture old magic with Aric Almirola
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service - TALLADEGA, Ala. — The most fun Mike Ford had as Denny Hamlin’s crew chief occurred during his first two years in that role. By the time Ford was replaced by Darian Grubb in his job at Joe Gibbs Racing, the fun was gone — long gone. In his move to Richard Petty Motorsports as crew chief for Aric Almirola, Ford sees a chance to rekindle the sort of excitement that buoyed … Read entire article »
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Cool-Down Lap: It’s time for drivers outside the top 10 to start thinking “wild card”
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Is it too early for drivers outside the top 10 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings to take a more aggressive approach and gamble for victories? The answer to that question is an emphatic “No.” For drivers currently outside the top 10, qualifying as a wild card likely is their only viable way to make the Chase for the Sprint Cup. After Sunday’s STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, we’re nearly a third of the … Read entire article »
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Bowyer, Edwards, McMurray eager for Kansas homecoming
While any NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory would qualify as “big,” a win in Kansas City would hold a special place in the heart of a trio of drivers. Clint Bowyer, a native of Emporia, Kan., and Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray — both from neighboring Missouri — hope to enjoy the home-track feel that Kansas Speedway offers in Sunday’s STP 400 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET). None of the three have won at Kansas, but Bowyer and … Read entire article »
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Bowyer heading to Disney World Speedway with new MWR team
CORNELIUS, N.C. – The Daytona 500 is about 75 days away, but Michael Waltrip Racing’s new No. 15 5-hour ENERGY team is ready to hit the track this week in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. New driver Clint Bowyer and crew chief Brian Pattie will visit Walt Disney World Speedway in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to test the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the … Read entire article »
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Brian Pattie Teaming Up with Clint Bowyer at Michael Waltrip Racing
CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing today announced that Brian Pattie will serve as crew chief for Clint Bowyer’s No.15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning in 2012. “Brian is someone whose been on our radar for a very long time,” said Waltrip. “He brings a strong technical background, along with great leadership and Chase experience. We have high hopes for Brian, Clint and the 5-hour ENERGY team heading into 2012 … Read entire article »
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It’s time to get the politics out of plate racing
TALLADEGA, Ala. — There were two redeeming aspects to Sunday’s Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. First, Richard Childress Racing teammates Clint Bowyer and Jeff Burton settled the issue between themselves, side-by-side at the finish line—rather than one pushing the other to the victory. Bowyer won the drag race through the tri-oval by .018 seconds. Second, the two drivers racing for the win had been racing hard all day, running at the front of the field … Read entire article »
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Last-lap pass sends Bowyer to victory at Talladega
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service TALLADEGA, Ala.—Clint Bowyer surged past Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton through the tri-oval on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to win Sunday’s Good Sam Club 500. Bowyer, who will leave RCR for Michael Waltrip Racing next season, beat Burton to the finish line by .018 seconds to record his first victory of the season and the fifth of his career. The win was the 100th in the Sprint … Read entire article »
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Crew change helps Kevin Harvick take Chase lead
JOLIET, Ill.—Kevin Harvick was circumspect after Monday’s Geico 400, but those were Clint Bowyer’s pit crew members he was standing beside during prerace ceremonies at Chicagoland Speedway. In fact, for the second time in as many seasons, Harvick has gotten pit crew help for the Chase from his Richard Childress Racing teammate. In an effort to bolster RCR’s only Chase entry, front tire changer Jason Pulver, front tire carrier Austin Craven, rear tire changer Dustin Necaise, rear … Read entire article »
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Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip confirm they’re negotiating
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service JOLIET, Ill.—Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip Racing acknowledged Friday they’re talking, but there’s no deal to announce yet, team owner Michael Waltrip said. “I can confirm we have had very productive conversations with Clint and a quality sponsor,” Waltrip said in a statement released by the team. “Today, however, we don’t have anything finalized and we’re not in a position to make any formal announcements. Our goal has never changed. “(Co-owner) … Read entire article »
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