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Leffler Wrecks Sadler’s Championship Run while Hornish Gets First Nationwide Win
By Reid Spencer, Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service AVONDALE, Ariz.—Sam Hornish Jr. cruised to his first Nationwide Series victory Saturday as Elliott Sadler’s championship hopes crumbled behind him. Taking the lead after a two-tire stop on Lap 131 put him on the front row, Hornish held off teammate Brad Keselowski to win the Wypall 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. Carl Edwards ran third, followed by Joey Logano and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who all but locked up his first … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Nationwide Series
Some numbers favor Jason Leffler at Atlanta, but others don’t
By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Jason Leffler is entered in Turner Motorsports’ No. 30 Chevrolet for this Saturday’s Great Clips 300 NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway. And that’s good news for Leffler. Leffler has driven the No. 30 entry five times in 2011, with an average finish of ninth. When he drives Turner’s No. 38, though, Leffler has an average finish of 14th. “It’s really strange; it’s almost comical,” Leffler said of the number … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Kyle Busch triumphs at Bristol, leads 10,000th lap
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service BRISTOL, Tenn.—So what else is new? Kyle Busch hit another milestone in Saturday’s Scotts EZ Seed 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Yes, he won the race. That’s almost a given in the Nationwide Series these days. The victory was Busch’s second of the year and the 45th of his career, leaving him four behind Mark Martin (idle Saturday) for the career lead. Perhaps even more impressive was what Busch accomplished on Lap 265 of 300. In his 206th start, Busch led his 10,000th lap in the series. No one else is close. Busch, who swept the Bristol weekend in August, is the first back-to-back winner at the track since Steve Grissom in 1995. Fast-closing Kasey Kahne finished second, .524 seconds behind Busch, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Leffler enjoys challenge Phoenix provides
By Lee Montgomery Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Jason Leffler considers Phoenix International Raceway a home away from home, as he’s run well there and won at the 1-mile track in the past. But his first on-track experience at PIR—which hosts this Saturday’s Wypall 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race—was hardly memorable. Leffler, a Long Beach, Calif., native, was entered in a USAC Midget owned by his dad in the Copper World Classic in 1995. The car blew an engine in practice, and a sick Jason and his father spent several hours overnight changing it. “We had to stay up basically all night and change a motor,” Leffler said. “It was just my dad and I, and it took us a long time to change it. At the same time, I had some sort of food … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Braun Racing Penalized for Tire Modification
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has penalized the No. 10 and No. 38 teams that compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series as a result of rule violations during the June 5 race at Nashville Superspeedway. Both teams were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); 20A-10.8.2E (teams will not be permitted to use tires or wheels from another team unless approved by the series director) and 20A-10.8.2L (identification numbers have been changed on previously approved tires) of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book. … Read entire article »
Filed under: NASCAR, Nationwide Series
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 »
Filed under: Nationwide Series, video
NASCAR Drivers to Create Their “Signature BUBBA burgers” at Richmond-Area Kroger Wednesday, April 7
Richmond, VA – With the BUBBA burger 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race just a month away, many of the drivers are licking their chops—not only for the race, but also the “Signature BUBBA burger®” Contest that kicked off last week. Two NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers—Justin Allgaier and Jason Leffler—showcase their creations live and in person on Wednesday, April 7 at a Richmond-area Kroger grocery store, and fans may join in the fun and get a free BUBBA burger® for lunch. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Nationwide Series
Leffler Moves to Third And Looks to Close the Gap
Jason Leffler’s tenth place finish last weekend at RIR moved him up to third in the Nationwide Series (NNS) point standings, leading all NNS regulars. Leffler is still within striking distance of series standings leader Busch (198 points back), and is 116 behind Edwards, who is in second. … Read entire article »
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Jason Leffler Ready to Learn the Texas Two Step in Victory Lane at Texas
In his first start at Texas Motor Speedway in 2000, Leffler captured his first Nationwide Series pole. Two years later, he sat on the pole for his first Camping World Truck Series race at the Fort Worth track. … Read entire article »
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