May 21, 2013

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth confident of maintaining his momentum

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Story Highlights Performance draws comparisons to the ‘Silver Fox’ Kenseth has won three of his 11 starts this season He stands third in points (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — DARLINGTON, S.C. — Duplicating the deft driving style of a legend, Matt Kenseth added his name to a hallowed list as a Southern 500 winner Saturday [...]

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth tames Darlington for third win of year

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Matt Kenseth holds one of his two daughers during introductions for the Bojangles Southern 500 Saturday night at Darlington Raceway.(Photo: Jerry Lai, USA TODAY Sports) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — DARLINGTON, S.C. — Matt Kenseth’s dream season with Joe Gibbs Racing now includes Darlington Raceway – the historic oval where he’s been dreaming of an [...]

NASCAR: Hamlin anxious to return but appreciates the view

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Denny Hamlin says the upshot of being sidelined with his back injury is the ability to play consultant to his crew chief Darian Grubb, left, while others drive Hamlin’s No. 11 Toyota.(Photo: Ross D. Franklin, AP) Story Highlights Denny Hamlin will have a scan on his back Tuesday which will determine if he’s ready to [...]

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth makes it 2 straight at Kansas Speedway, holding off Kasey Kahne for victory

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Matt Kenseth knew that he had a front-running car Sunday. It was simply a matter of getting there. So when a caution flag came out with several leaders on pit road, and Kenseth found himself leading the pack into the pits, he had a feeling things were [...]

NASCAR: Penske penalties stir accusations and denials

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Story Highlights Richard Petty has no doubt that “somebody told on the Penske crowd” in Texas Jimmie Johnson adamantly denied that the No. 48 team and Hendrick Motorsports were involved Penske’s Brad Keselowski said he would save many of his comments until after his appeal is complete (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — KANSAS CITY, Kan. [...]

NASCAR: Mark Martin to replace Denny Hamlin only at Martinsville

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Mark Martin will replace injured Denny Hamlin for a race.(Photo: Reed Saxon AP) Story Highlights Martin will return to original schedule with Michael Waltrip Racing after next weekend Brian Vickers will drive the No. 11 for Denny Hamlin in the races after Martinsville Denny Hamlin is expected to miss at least five races with a [...]

NASCAR: Dale Jr. atop points, but what about next five races?

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Story Highlights Earnhardt Jr. is 12 points ahead of defending champion Brad Keselowski He has top 10s in seven of the last 10 races at Martinsville Speedway, the next stop NASCAR’s top-tier series is off this weekend for Easter (PhatzRadio / USA Today) —- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is off to the best start of his [...]

NASCAR: Johnson and Knaus sending Chase message with mojo

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas. (October 20, 2012 – Source: John Harrelson/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — CHARLOTTE — Just like his car chief Ron Malec — the [...]

NASCAR: Kenseth wins, Keselowski keeps points lead

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, leads Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Zest Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas. (October 20, 2012 – Source: Geoff Burke/Getty Images North America) KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The fast, smooth new [...]

NASCAR: Stenhouse steals Nationwide race at Kansas

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Driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates in victory lane after winning a NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. Photo by The Associated Press. KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. rallied from two laps down at Kansas Speedway to salvage his points day. Then he [...]