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Drivers aim to expand Kentucky Speedway winners’ club
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) Kentucky Speedway's winners club is seeking new members. View the full article
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[motorsport] Why a fuel-only pit stop could decide the Cup race at Kentucky
On the final green-flag pit stop in Thursday night’s race, Rhodes pit for fuel only on Lap 123 of 150. Most of the leaders took two or four new tires.When the cycle of stops had completed, not only did Rhodes come out ahead of former race leader Stewart Friesen – who took two new tires – but Rhodes was able to hold him off the remainder of the race and claim the win.All three series ... Keep reading View the full article
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Kyle Busch rips Ricky Stenhouse Jr. for not reaching out after Daytona
Kyle Busch tells the media center at Kentucky Speedway he's disappointed that Ricky Stenhouse Jr. never reached out following his involvement in the crashes in Daytona. View the full article
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[motorsport] Tyler Dippel to make NASCAR Truck debut at Eldora
Dippel, who currently competes full-time in the K&N Pro Series East, will make his debut in the Camping World Truck Series in Wednesday night’s Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway with DGR-Crosley.Dippel, 18, is second in the K&N East standings and has one win and four top-five finishes in seven races this season.While most of Dippel’s recent racing experience has taken place in ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Fresh off first Cup win, Erik Jones tops final practice at Kentucky
Fresh off his first series victory last weekend, Jones rocketed to the top of the leaderboard in final practice at Kentucky Speedway, leading the way with an average lap speed of 187.748 mph.“I think there’s still work we’ve got to do, but, you know, we’re coming into a stretch of really good tracks for us,” Jones said Friday. “We ran through Sonoma and Chicago, which Sonoma is ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] LP Dumoulin secures WeatherTech Canada partnership for three years
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and WeatherTech Canada have a business relationship between the No. 47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare and WeatherTech Canada, that’s unique in Canadian and Quebec racing.The partnership has provided an effective way of communicating the quality of WeatherTech Canada products and its corporate values across Canada while allowing driver Dumoulin an ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Kyle Larson leads Blaney in first Cup practice at Kentucky
With just over a minute remaining in the 50-minute session, Larson posted an average lap speed of 185.867 mph, easily topping second-place Ryan Blaney (184.508 mph). Joey Logano ended up third (184.300 mph).In four career starts at Kentucky Speedway, Larson has never led a lap and has one top-10 finish (second last season). In Larson’s first three starts at the track, he never ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Alex Tagliani to run NASCAR Truck race at CTMP
Tagliani, a former Indy 500 pole-sitter with over 200 IndyCar races under his belt, is no stranger to NASCAR competition.The 44-year-old has three appearances in the CWTS, all coming at the Mosport road course. In those three races, he has twice started from pole and finished as high as fifth in 2015.“I am very pleased with this early call,” said Tagliani. “I now know that the team ... Keep reading View the full article
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Ben Rhodes wins in front of home state fans at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. (AP) Ben Rhodes raced to his second career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series win in front of his home state fans at Kentucky Speedway on Thursday night. View the full article
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Ben Rhodes wins at Kentucky | 2018 TRUCK SERIES | FOX NASCAR
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Highlights: Ben Rhodes holds off Stewart Friesen to score his second career win. View the full article
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[motorsport] Pit strategy helps Ben Rhodes earn Kentucky Truck win
Rhodes took only fuel on his final pit stop and held off a furious charge from Canadian Stewart Friesen to win Thursday night’s Buckle It Up 225 at Kentucky Speedway.The victory is the second of his career in 62 starts and first at his hometown track for the native of Louisville, Ky.Matt Crafton finished third, Brandon Jones was fourth and John Hunter Nemechek completed the ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Julia Landauer to make NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut this summer
The New York City native announced that she will compete in a total of three NASCAR Pinty’s Series events this season driving for former driver and veteran car owner Joey McColm and Canada’s Best Race Team (CBRT).“I can’t wait to get back behind the wheel! I am so grateful to Joey McColm and CBRT for believing in me and giving me this opportunity,” Landauer said. “It means a lot to ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Christopher Bell wants to be "the guy" in the Xfinity Series
Not because he doesn’t have the ambition to move up, but he believes he needs to prove himself worthy of the opportunity.That may sound a little odd coming from a driver who has already won a Camping World Truck Series championship, has two career wins in the Xfinity Series and is currently fourth in those series standings entering Friday night’s race at Kentucky Speedway.If the ... Keep reading View the full article
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Erik Jones relives the final lap at Daytona from his point of view
Erik Jones walks Daryl Motte through the final lap at Daytona that saw him score his first career Cup win. View the full article
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Who will be the front-runners at Kentucky Speedway?
Erik Jones, Larry McReynolds, and Jeff Hammond break down who they think will be the drivers to watch at Kentucky Speedway. View the full article
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Breaking down what makes Kentucky Speedway a unique 1.5 mile track
Erik Jones and the 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew break down what makes Kentucky Speedway a unique 1.5 track. View the full article
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[motorsport] GMS Take on Trucks: In-house fabrication made a big difference
When Mike Beam became general manager of GMS Racing, one item he wanted to bring in-house was complete fabrication and building of the trucks his team would use in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.Judging by the performance of the team over the past few seasons, it was a smart decision.Beam brought in Swift to manage the fabrication and assembly shops as production manager and ... Keep reading View the full article
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[fourwheeler] Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2018
Ormhof Selects 2018 inductees View the full article
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[motorsport] How the era's greatest WRC partnership nearly didn't happen
Only Sebastien Ogier knew it was coming. The rest of the Rally Sweden press office was taken completely by surprise when Julien Ingrassia requested journalists move their laptops aside to make room for him to stand on a desk wearing a pair of cross-country skis. At other times he'll be brightening the FIA's post-event gatherings with a line or two of AC/DC. Or speaking about the state of his ... ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] How the era's greatest WRC partnership nearly didn't happen
Only Sebastien Ogier knew it was coming. The rest of the Rally Sweden press office was taken completely by surprise when Julien Ingrassia requested journalists move their laptops aside to make room for him to stand on a desk wearing a pair of cross-country skis. At other times he'll be brightening the FIA's post-event gatherings with a line or two of AC/DC. Or speaking about the state of his ... ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] How the era's greatest WRC partnership nearly didn't happen
Only Sebastien Ogier knew it was coming. The rest of the Rally Sweden press office was taken completely by surprise when Julien Ingrassia requested journalists move their laptops aside to make room for him to stand on a desk wearing a pair of cross-country skis.At other times he'll be brightening the FIA's post-event gatherings with a line or two of AC/DC. Or speaking about the state ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] M-Sport to try "big change" in aero for Finland
Sebastien Ogier is driving the test car on Wednesday and Thursday, with teammate Elfyn Evans already having reported his findings after driving the car in Finland earlier this week. The main element of the new aero set-up is the rear wing, which is aimed at further improving the stability and grip from the rear of the car is one of the defending champion squad's aims for the second half of the ... ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] M-Sport to try "big change" in aero for Finland
Sebastien Ogier is driving the test car on Wednesday and Thursday, with teammate Elfyn Evans already having reported his findings after driving the car in Finland earlier this week. The main element of the new aero set-up is the rear wing, which is aimed at further improving the stability and grip from the rear of the car is one of the defending champion squad's aims for the second half of the ... ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] M-Sport to try "big change" in aero for Finland
Sebastien Ogier is driving the test car on Wednesday and Thursday, with teammate Elfyn Evans already having reported his findings after driving the car in Finland earlier this week.The main element of the new aero set-up is the rear wing, which is aimed at further improving the stability and grip from the rear of the car is one of the defending champion squad's aims for the second ... Keep reading View the full article
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[motorsport] Mountain Dew to sponsor Cup driver Chase Elliott through 2020
Mountain Dew will be a primary sponsor of Elliott and his No. 9 Camaro for four Cup series races each year through the 2020 season and will be featured as an associate sponsor in all remaining events.“Like the Elliott family, Mountain Dew has a tremendous legacy in racing,” Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a statement. “Chase’s performance on the track, lifestyle ... Keep reading View the full article