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NASCAR Notebook: Gordon and crew chief Gustafson are building a contender
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service INDIANAPOLIS—Now that Jeff Gordon and crew chief Alan Gustafson are on the same page, the prospect of a fifth Sprint Cup championship for the driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet is more than just whimsy. Gordon was the class of the field in Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway but found himself on the wrong side of pit strategy in the closing laps. After stopping … Read entire article »
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Paul Menard Wins the Brickyard 400
INDIANAPOLIS – Paul Menard became the newest first-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winner today as he took his No. 27 Nibco/Menards Chevrolet to the Brickyard 400 Victory Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Richard Childress Racing driver started 15th and led four times for a total of 21 laps on the way to the checkered flag. It is the third trip to the IMS Winner’s Circle for team owner Richard Childress who scored … Read entire article »
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Edwards says, ‘No contract yet,’ but that doesn’t mean no decision
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service INDIANAPOLIS—“I have signed a contract,” Carl Edwards said, and those within earshot at Indianapolis Motor Speedway leaned closer, much like a scene in one of the old E.F. Hutton commercials. “And that’s the contract I signed in 2008 to race for Jack (Roush) in ’09, ’10 and ’11 and try to win the championship, so that is my mission,” Edwards continued. “That’s the only contract that I have signed right … Read entire article »
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Jeff Gordon: If Edwards says he’s leaving, championship hopes are ‘done’
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service INDIANAPOLIS—Jeff Gordon didn’t mince words. If Carl Edwards announces he’s leaving Roush Fenway Racing to drive elsewhere next year, Gordon believes that will doom any Sprint Cup title hopes the current series points leader might have. “Let’s say he’s going somewhere else—they’re done,” Gordon said Friday before the first Brickyard 400 practice session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I just don’t see them winning the championship knowing that they’re leaving. “I might be … Read entire article »
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Ryan Newman Indianapolis Press Conference Transcript
RYAN NEWMAN met with members of the media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed being at his “home” tracks, his win at New Hampshire last week, what an Indy win would mean and other topics. Full transcript: THE MODERATOR: Questions for Ryan. Q. Talk about what it would mean to win here. RYAN NEWMAN: It’s the home state. That’s the biggest part, the history of the Speedway. Gasoline Alley, the bricks, all the … Read entire article »
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Kevin Harvick Indianapolis Press Conference Transcript
KEVIN HARVICK met with media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed winning the Brickyard 400, closeness of the competition in NSCS, drivers of past eras, the Nationwide race moving to the Brickyard and other topics. Full transcript: THE MODERATOR: Questions for Kevin. Q. (Question regarding the Showdown.) KEVIN HARVICK: Both things were exciting. To win the Brickyard was great for us. We always seem to run well here. Fun racetrack to … Read entire article »
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Tony Stewart Press Conference Transcript
TONY STEWART met with members of the media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed winning his first World of Outlaws A-Main, racing at Indianapolis, NSCS drivers racing in other types of cars, memories of Indianapolis and other topics. Full transcript: THE MODERATOR: Questions for Tony Stewart. Q. Obviously this week is the Brickyard. You have a lot of history here. Talk about that and the Showdown. TONY STEWART: It’s cool to be back here at Indy. Haven’t … Read entire article »
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Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Indianapolis Press Conference Transcript
DALE EARNHARDT, JR. met with members of the media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed the prestige of racing at Indy, his thoughts on moving the Nationwide Series race to the big track, the status of Danica Patrick at JR Motorsports and much more. Full transcript. YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS WEEK’S RACE AND THE START OF THE SPRINT SUMMER SHOWDOWN. “Just look forward to getting in the car and get practice started and seeing what … Read entire article »
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Jimmie Johnson Indianapolis Press Conference Transcript
JIMMIE JOHNSON met with members of the media at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and discussed racing and winning at Indy, racing the Nationwide car for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. at Watkins Glen and other topics: THE MODERATOR: We’re going to go ahead and roll with Jimmie Johnson. Big winner here before at the Brickyard. He’s currently second in points, one win on the season. Jimmie, I’m going to ask you a couple things. Coming to the Brickyard, it’s one … Read entire article »
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