Brian Vickers
Braun Racing Taps Sorenson For N’Wide Ride
Reed Sorenson will drive Braun Racing’s No. 32 Dollar General Toyota for 23 races in the Nationwide Series next season, according to Jayski. Sorenson drove a few races for the team, and earned the ride this season based on his performance. Brian Vickers will also drive 10 races in the No. 32.
Pastrana Jokingly Calls Out Vickers
Travis Pastrana set the world record for a Rally car jump, with his jump on New Year’s 2010. Moisture caused him to slide into a barrier, passenger side first, on the landing. After, Pastrana jokingly called Brian Vickers “kind of a wimp” for not joining him in the jump. (Red Bull sponsors both drivers, and [...]
Johnson Wins; Increases Points Lead
Jimmy Johnson followed up his Texas stumble with a victory in Phoenix. He currently has a 108-point lead over Mark Martin, meaning that Johnson needs to finish 25th or better at Homestead-Miami Speedway to clinch the championship.
Logano Has Eventful Day; Ends In Victory Lane
Joey Logano survived an eventful day at Auto Club Speedway to win the Copart 300, his second consecutive Nationwide Series victory. He capitalized on a late-race accident between race leaders Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, and Brad Keselowski, and then survived a green-white-checker finish.
Stewart Wins Kansas; Back In Title Hunt
After what some might consider a slump of finishing ninth or worse in the last six races, Tony Stewart returned to victory lane at Kansas Speedway, winning the Price Chopper 400.
Martin Wins Sylvania 300; Expands Points Lead
Mark Martin held off a strong Juan Montoya on back-to-back restarts to win the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway under caution. The win is Martin’s fifth of the season, and it allowed him to expand his points lead after the first race in the Chase.
Hamlin Wins At Richmond; Vickers In Chase
Denny Hamlin finally turned domination at Richmond into victory, winning the Chevy Rock & Roll 400. Kyle Busch finished fifth, but Brian Vickers’ seventh-place finish was enough to put him in the Chase and keep Busch out. Matt Kenseth also missed the Chase after finishing 25th.
Vickers Signs Extension With RBR
After some confusion and a delay, Brian Vickers has officially signed a multi-year extension with Red Bull Racing. Vickers will continue to pilot the No. 83 with Ryan Pemberton as crew chief.
Vickers Stretches Fuel, Wins Carfax 400
Brian Vickers won the Carfax 400 at Michigan International Speedway using a fuel mileage gamble, stretching his fuel father than Jimmie Johnson. The win is his second career win.
Keselowski Comes From Third To Win Carfax 250
As Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch battled for the lead of the Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway, Brad Keselowski snuck by both on the outside and won the race at his home track. After the race, Vickers and Busch had words.
