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NASCAR docks Sadler, Nationwide team six points for Iowa infraction
NASCAR Wire Service NASCAR penalized the No. 2 team of Nationwide Series title contender Elliott Sadler on Tuesday, docking the Richard Childress Racing team six points in the series standings. The No. 2 Chevrolet from Richard Childress Racing was too low in post-race inspection after Sadler finished second in Sunday’s Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 at Iowa Speedway. Sadler indicated Monday on SPEED’s “Race Hub” broadcast that the illegal body height was likely due to a parts … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. makes it three straight with Iowa Nationwide win
By K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service NEWTON, Iowa – Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s success at Iowa Speedway continues. The defending NASCAR Nationwide Series points champion extended his winning streak at Iowa Speedway. Stenhouse dominated the field for most of the race to capture the checkered flag at the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 in front of 34,000 fans Sunday. The win is the third straight at the 0.875-mile track for Stenhouse, who swept the two Nationwide races held here … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Nationwide Series
Darrell Wallace Jr. set for pressure-packed Nationwide debut in Iowa
Given Darrell Wallace Jr.’s advanced learning curve in stock-car racing, it might seem like his NASCAR national series debut has been a long time coming. Then you remember, he’s just 18 years old. Wallace will make his first start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series on Sunday in the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 (ESPN, 2 p.m. ET) at Iowa Speedway. He’ll drive the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, the same team that has accelerated his development in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
“Dash 4 Cash” Bonus Program Returns To NASCAR Nationwide Series In 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the fourth consecutive year, NASCAR and Nationwide Insurance have combined to bring the popular – and exciting – “Dash 4 Cash” bonus program back for NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers and fans alike. Introduced in 2009, “Dash 4 Cash” (Twitter hash tag: #Dash4Cash) is a one-of-a-kind element that rewards the highest-finishing eligible driver in four designated races with a $100,000 bonus above and beyond the race purse. Fans also can participate via … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Ricky Stenhouse wins at Iowa in a wild finish
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service NEWTON, Iowa—Ricky Stenhouse Jr. blew an engine and lost control of his car as he was about to take the checkered flag in the U.S. Cellular 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race but was then bashed from behind and pushed across the finish line by teammate Carl Edwards to get the win Saturday night at Iowa Speedway. Edwards, who led 109 of the race’s 250 laps, actually lifted Stenhouse’s car as … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
McDowell excited to be back in the No. 18 a second straight week
By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service In this Saturday’s Nationwide Series U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway, Michael McDowell gets behind the wheel of a car that’s won 38 times in the last four years. But for McDowell, it’s more important that he gets to drive the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota for the second consecutive week. Driving part-time is never an easy task in NASCAR, especially when a driver jumps in a car that’s expected … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Matt Crafton holds off Austin Dillon for second truck win
By Barry Johnson Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service NEWTON, Iowa—Matt Crafton won Saturday night’s Coca-Cola 200 at the Iowa Speedway, holding off a determined Austin Dillon in the closing laps for his second career win in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Crafton snapped a 79-race winless streak with his win. His previous win came in May of 2008 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following Dillon in third place was polesitter David Mayhew. Points leader Johnny Sauter finished … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Austin Dillon has a firm grip on going fast at Iowa
By Jared Turner Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Rarely lacking in confidence, Austin Dillon is raring to get to Iowa Speedway for Saturday night’s Camping World Truck Series race. In this case, if not in most, his confidence is certainly warranted. Dillon, lest anyone need reminding, notched his first career truck series win a year ago at the .875-mile track. And he didn’t just win. The then-rookie driver administered an all-out spanking on the competition, starting from the pole and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
Todd Bodine to drive for Randy Moss Motorsports at Iowa Speedway
STATESVILLE, N.C. – Defending NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion Todd Bodine will be behind the wheel of the Randy Moss Motorsports No. 5 truck at Iowa Speedway for this weekends Coca-Cola 200. it was announced today. “We were presented with the opportunity to have Todd Bodine drive the No. 5 International Trucks/Monaco RVs Tundra, and any time that you can put the reigning series champion behind the wheel, that’s going to be a positive,” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Truck Series
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