May 19, 2013

NASCAR: Regan Smith takes Nationwide at Talladega after review

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Regan Smith, driver of the No. 7 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in victory lane after he won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama.(Photo: Sean Gardner, Getty Images) Story Highlights Regan Smith won the Nationwide race at Talladega Officials used a video review of the last scoring loop [...]

NASCAR: New car has been positive for racing

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The only certainty at the unveiling of NASCAR’s new car was the Gen-6 was aesthetically pleasing. The new design looked more like a stock car and returned brand recognition to the manufacturers. Adding driver names to the windshield was a late addition, but a sporty touch. But if the Gen-6 wasn’t [...]

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: Grading teams at the 2013 Sprint Cup season quarter mark

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(Danica Patrick and Tony Stewart have had memorable moments so far, but their team has disappointed. Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/MCT via Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Six races into the 2013 NASCAR season, the sport is experiencing a renaissance. TV ratings have been up from last year for five of the six Sprint Cup [...]

NASCAR: Expect Kasey Kahne to stay hot at Fontana

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, stands over his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. (March 21, 2013 – Source: Jerry Markland/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — Kasey Kahne will never forget the [...]

NASCAR: Off to hot start, Dale Earnhardt Jr. must improve

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Great Clips Chevrolet, speaks with Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard Chevrolet, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 17, 2013 in Bristol, Tennessee. (March 16, 2013 – Source: Jared Wickerham/Getty Images North America) [...]

NASCAR: Early wins bode well for Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards

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Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (March 9, 2013 – Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — On his first day in the car with his [...]

NASCAR: Matt Kenseth holds off Kahne to win in Vegas Sprint Cup

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Dollar General Toyota, celebrates with a burn out after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (March 9, 2013 – Source: Nick Laham/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — LAS VEGAS — Matt [...]

NASCAR: Martin to start up front at Phoenix

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Mark Martin, driver of the #55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota, looks on from in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 1, 2013 in Avondale, Arizona. (February 28, 2013 – Source: Jerry Markland/Getty Images North America) AVONDALE, Ariz. — Mark Martin may [...]

NASCAR: Phoenix could re-start season for some Cup drivers

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Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, skids out after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (February 23, 2013 – Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America) Story Highlights Kasey Kahne, Tony Stewart, Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth [...]