Nationwide
Hamlin Holds Off Busch To Win Royal Purple 200
Denny Hamlin held off Kyle Busch on the final restart to win the Royal Purple 200 at Darlington Raceway. Busch managed to pull even with Hamlin to the inside entering Turn 1, but Hamlin used his momentum on the outside to pull ahead of Busch. Over the final five laps, he gradually opened a lead, winning by .625 seconds.
Earnhardt Jr Doesn’t Think JRM Will Move To Cup Next Year
Dale Earnhardt Jr addressed some of the rumors surrounding his future and the direction of his JR Motorsports team, according to SceneDaily. There are rumors circulating that JRM may move to the Sprint Cup Series next season. Earnhardt Jr said he doesn’t think the team would move to Cup next year. He also said he [...]
Keselowski Makes It Two N’wide Wins In a Row
Brad Keselowski was running away from the field in the Bubba Burger 250 at Richmond International Raceway before a late caution closed his large lead. Keselowski took four tires when others took two or stayed out. The decision paid off when he passed Greg Biffle, who took two tires, on the final lap to win the race.
Dale Jr To Drive No. 3 In N’Wide Daytona Race?
Darrell Waltrip just tweeted that Dale Earnhardt Jr will run a No. 3 car in the Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona in July. He wrote: “Here’s something that will make you go ‘hum’,Dale Jr driving the ’3′car in the nationwide race at Daytona in July,thats interesting.” No official announcement has been made, yet. So, this [...]
Releasing Bires, While Surprising, Was Right Move
It is a little shocking that JR Motorsports has released Kelly Bires from his contract as driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Series Chevy. But, despite the relatively surprising timing, this was the right move.
Bowyer Replaces Townley
Clint Bowyer will replace John Wes Townley in Richard Childress Racing’s No. 21 Chevy in the Nationwide Series’ Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 tonight at Phoenix International Raceway. Townley wrecked about midway through practice. He was able to drive back to the garage, but he is being replaced as a precaution.
Leffler Put On Probation For Retaliation
Nationwide Series driver Jason Leffler was put on probation for three races for his actions in last Saturday’s Nashville 300. Leffler spun early in the race after contact with James Buescher. Later, he wrecked Buescher in retaliation. He was parked for aggressive driving. Leffler received the same penalty as Carl Edwards for his retaliation on [...]
Two-Tire Stop Gives Harvick Win In Nashville 300
Kevin Harvick gambled with a two-tire pit stop late in the Nashville 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. The gamble paid off as Harvick was able to hold off Reed Sorenson and others with four tires to capture the win.
Sauter To Drive BCR’s No. 37 In N’Wide
Baker Curb Racing announced that Johnny Sauter will drive the No. 37 Red Man Moist Snuff Ford in the Nationwide Series’ Nashville 300 at Nashville Superspeedway. Greg Biffle has made three starts in the car and has posted two top 10′s and one top 5.
MWR Plans To Enter Ryan Truex In Six N’Wide Races
Michael Waltrip Racing plans to enter Ryan Truex in six Nationwide Series races this season. Truex, the younger brother of MWR teammate Martin Truex Jr, is expected to race at Gateway, Michigan, Richmond, Kansas, Charlotte, and Homestead.
