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NASCAR Notebook: NASCAR accepts invitation to join Beyond Sport
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service: CONCORD, N.C.—NASCAR is the first motorsports organization to join Beyond Sport, a global entity that promotes the use of sport in effecting social change. NASCAR has accepted an invitation to join Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League, the National Football League and the Women’s National Basketball Association as part of Beyond Sport’s broader global organization. “We’re obviously very honored to be a part of … Read entire article »
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Denny Hamlin holds off Truex for Cup win at Kansas
By Reid Spencer, NASCAR Wire Service KANSAS CITY, Kan. — It was Denny Hamlin’s day in the sun. Taking advantage of changing conditions Sunday at Kansas Speedway, Denny Hamlin held off Martin Truex Jr. over the final 30 laps to win the STP 400, his second victory of the season, his first at the 1.5-mile track and the 19th of his career. The victory was the 199th for cars bearing the No. 11, breaking a tie for the … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Teams Test At Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Seven NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams turned laps at the high banks of Daytona International Speedway Tuesday, seeking the best baseline aerodynamic package for next January’s Preseason Thunder Test at “The World Center of Racing.” Teams participating in Tuesday’s test included Hendrick Motorsports (Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Aric Almirola); Roush Fenway Racing (David Ragan and Marcos Ambrose); Joe Gibbs Racing (Joey Logano); Michael Waltrip Racing (Martin Truex Jr.); and NEMCO Motorsports (Joe … Read entire article »
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NASCAR fines, suspends Michael Waltrip Racing crew chiefs for rules violation at Talladega
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has issued penalties to Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 56 Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., and the No. 00, driven by David Reutimann, along with the No. 47 Toyota built by MWR for JTG/Daugherty Racing and driven by Bobby Labonte as a result of rule infractions discovered during opening day inspection Oct. 21 at Talladega Superspeedway. All three cars were found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to … Read entire article »
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Martin Truex Jr. finds success at Dover with pole run
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service DOVER, Del. – Martin Truex Jr. returned to the site of his only NASCAR Sprint Cup victory and found success again Saturday afternoon, winning the pole for Sunday’s AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway. Truex, who claimed his first Coors Light pole award of the season and the sixth of his career, will start the third race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup next to Kurt Busch, the … Read entire article »
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Chad Johnston replaces Tryson as Truex’s crew chief
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Lead engineer Chad Johnston has replaced veteran Pat Tryson as crew chief for Martin Truex Jr.’s No. 56 Toyota, effective immediately, Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday. Truex and Tryson have been together since the start of the 2010 season, when Truex came to MWR from Earnhardt Ganassi Racing and Tryson moved from Penske Racing. Truex finished 22nd in the Sprint Cup standings last season and currently is 22nd through 13 races this year. Truex hasn’t won a Cup race since June 4, 2007 at Dover. MWR says Tryson will be redeployed within the company. “Chad’s been a great addition to the NAPA team ever since he joined us last season,” Truex said in a team release. “He jumped in and really helped with the preparation of our … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Notebook: Kansas opts for Saturday qualifying for June race
By Reid Spencer and Matt Crossman Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service In what is a growing philosophical division between International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports properties, Kansas Speedway joined the ranks of ISC tracks that will hold Sprint Cup qualifying for at least one of its events on Saturday. According to track president Pat Warren, the move is appropriate in an economic climate where gas prices are approaching $4 per gallon. “We feel that moving Sprint Cup qualifying from Friday to Saturday will allow fans to be more involved in the entire weekend’s festivities while easing some travel and lodging concerns,” Warren said. “Our fans will be able to see Sprint Cup and Camping World Truck Series qualifying in addition, to the O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 … Read entire article »
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Truex Welcomes Changes in NASCAR
CORNELIUS, N.C. — Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS team moved from 18th to 16th in the championship standings after Sunday’s 14th-place finish at Phoenix International Raceway. This weekend the Michael Waltrip Racing team visits Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Sunday’s 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Truex led 17 laps at Daytona and climbed as high as second in Phoenix where he also paid a visit to the Chicago White Sox training facility. Truex has welcomed many of the changes NASCAR instituted in the 2011 season including using the practice speeds to determine the qualifying order. Martin Truex Jr. on NAPA Team’s Performance: “The last two weeks we’ve had top-five performances. At Daytona a wreck took … Read entire article »
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Carl Edwards and Martin Truex, Jr. Meet the Press at Daytona International Speedway
Moderator: We are pleased to be joined by Martin Truex Jr., who drives the No. 56 NAPA Toyota. We appreciate you coming in. You’ve had some good success here at Daytona, you’ve run well at these superspeedways. What’s it going to take to win the 53rd running of the Daytona 500? Martin Truex, Jr.: Well, that’s what we’re here to find out. We’re just excited to be down here driving the NAPA Toyota again this year. A lot of things have changed obviously, the nose and tail on the cars and the track being paved. So hopefully this afternoon in drafting we’ll figure out what it takes to get there, and hopefully we’ll be able to do that. … Read entire article »
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