// archives

Archive for June, 2012

Keselowski Blitzes Kentucky For Third Cup Win In 2012

Brad Keselowski won the Quaker State 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race, his third victory this season, which all but solidifies his spot in the Chase.

Dillon Roars To First Nationwide Win At Kentucky

Austin Dillon administered an emphatic, definitive, no-doubt-about-it beating to 42 also-rans in the Feed the Children 300 at Kentucky Speedway.

Andretti Autosport To Expand Into NASCAR?

Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Autosport, has purchased the Dodge engine program from Penske Racing, and will field at least one Spring Cup Dodge in 2013.

Buescher Posts Decisive Win In Kentucky Trucks Race

Streaking away from Ty Dillon and Brad Keselowski after a restart with 36 laps left, James Buescher recorded his second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory in the UNOH 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

Kenseth Leaving RFR; Stenhouse To Cup In 2013

Roush Fenway Racing announced that Matt Kenseth will leave the team at season’s end. Ricky Stenhouse Jr will move to Cup full time in 2013.

Bower Holds Off Busch, Stewart To Win At Sonoma

Clint Bowyer held off a hard-charging Kurt Busch in the closing laps to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma.

Piquet Wins Nationwide Series Race At Road America

Nelson Piquet Jr became the first Brazilian to win a NASCAR national series race with his win in the Sargento 200 at Road America.

NASCAR Makes Rule Changes For Sonoma

NASCAR issued a technical bulletin to teams outlining rule changes for the upcoming Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway.

Earnhardt Jr Ends 143-Race Winless Streak At Michigan

Dale Earnhardt Jr ended the most talked-about, most frustrating streak in motor sports, winning the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan.

Logano Wins Second Consecutive Nationwide Race

The roll continued for Joey Logano who won the Alliance Truck Parts 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway.