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Day Two: Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week

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Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

Miss Sprint Cup Brooke Werner interviews Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. at a fanfest hosted by Las Vegas Motor Speedway on the Third Street Stage at the Fremont Street Experience on December 4, 2013
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Day Two: Heaters, Cases, Prizes And Laughs Make For Memorable Fanfest

Drivers Stole The Show But The Fans Took Home The Prizes

In the end, there was only one grand prize winner during the fifth annual Fanfest Presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway held at the Fremont Street Experience, and she chose Kyle Busch and his case.  Continue reading →

A Debut in Review: Gen-6 Race Car By the Numbers

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The Gen-6 cars on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC Photo - Getty Images

The Gen-6 cars on display at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC
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When the 2013 season began, everyone was anticipating the newest generation of stock cars on the track in NASCAR‘s Sprint Cup Series.  With the season complete, it’s now time to take at look at the Gen-6 car’s début season by the numbers. Continue reading →

Redemption for Hamlin, A Six Pack for Johnson

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013 Photo - Getty Images

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2013
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A forgettable 2013 season for Denny Hamlin ended on a high note Sunday afternoon at Homestead-Miami. Despite dismal performances throughout the year, Hamlin was able to bring a little light to his season with a win.  This victory will continue Hamlin’s streak of seven straight seasons with at least one win. Momentum going into the off-season may not add up to anything soon, but it could allow the No.11 to shine once 2014 gets underway. Continue reading →

Harvick Grabs Phoenix Win as Tenure with RCR Nears Finish

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2013 Photo - Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag as he crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 10, 2013
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As 13 successful years with Richard Childress Racing comes to a close for Kevin Harvick, he potentially earned one last win with the team on Sunday. It was his second straight victory in the November Phoenix event and once again on Sunday, the win came with a dramatic turn of events. Harvick didn’t have the lead until the last lap, after Carl Edwards ran out of fuel just one lap short of victory. Continue reading →

Johnson Demonstrates Prowess with Commanding Texas Win

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013 Photo - Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 3, 2013
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Jimmie Johnson produced a championship caliber performance Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway. Johnson paced the field for most of the day and if he wasn’t up front, he was more than likely in the top three. This is the type of race where Johnson shows why he’s a five-time champion. Commanding a race isn’t an easy task, but Johnson did that and then some on in this event. Continue reading →