May 19, 2013

NASCAR: New NASCAR rule targets start-and-parkers…kind of

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Joe Nemechek start-and-parked in 29 of the 31 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races he ran in 2012.(Photo: Ross D. Franklin, AP) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — In a move to perhaps appease those who accuse NASCAR of not acting on its start-and-park driver problem (we’re looking at you, Bruton Smith), the sanctioning body said Tuesday [...]

NASCAR: Danica Patrick switching teams?

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(Photo: Jennifer Stewart, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Report says Danica Patrick will move to Turner Motorsports for 2013 Nationwide slate Turner Motorsports won’t confirm Patrick or replacement sponsor Kasey Kahne, Brad Sweet will split time in No. 5 for JR Motorsports (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — Turner Motorsports is losing a sponsor but apparently [...]

NASCAR: Harvick wins Richmond Nationwide race, snaps winless streak

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Armour Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. (September 6, 2012 – Source: Chris Graythen/Getty Images North America) RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – Kevin Harvick took the lead by dodging a caution caused by [...]

NASCAR: Rookie Austin Dillon dominates Nationwide in Kentucky

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Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet Chevrolet, leads the field past the green flag to start the NASCAR Nationwide Series Feed The Children 300 at Kentucky Speedway on June 29, 2012 in Sparta, Kentucky. (June 28, 2012 – Source: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images North America) SPARTA, Ky. – Fans were used to [...]

NASCAR: Denny Hamlin gets first Truck Series win after late pass

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Toyota/Traxxas Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #2 Tide/Kroger Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia. (October 28, 2011 – Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images North America) MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) – Denny Hamlin ducked inside [...]

Danica Patrick dishes on Indy exit, NASCAR and Daytona 500

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Danica Patrick, driver of the #7 GoDaddy.com/GetYour.NET Chevrolet, locks up her brakes during the NASCAR Nationwide Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 9, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia. (September 8, 2011 – Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) – RICHMOND, Va. – Danica Patrick didn’t make [...]