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Kenseth Now Two-for-Two in Sprint Cup Chase

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Home Depot / Husky Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after wining the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2013 Photo - Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Home Depot / Husky Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after wining the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 22, 2013
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First Chicagoland, now a New Hampshire victory for Matt Kenseth.

For the second straight week, in the second Chase for the Sprint Cup, Matt Kenseth  led his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate, Kyle Busch to the checkered flag – and for Kenseth, who has struggled at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, that added a dreamlike quality to the victory. Continue reading →

Kyle Busch Doubles Up Looking for a Sweep at Chicagoland

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Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway on September 14, 2013 Photo - Todd Warshaw/Getty Images

Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 Powered by Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway on September 14, 2013
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Making it look easy from the pole to victory lane, Kyle Busch dominated the Nationwide Series Dollar General 300 on Saturday evening at Chicagoland Speedway by leading the most laps – 195 of 200. This victory is Busch’s tenth series win of 20 events in the season, 61st of his series career and third at Chicagoland Speedway.

After winning Friday night’s Camping World Truck race and Saturday’s Nationwide race, Busch is now looking to sweep with a third victory in the Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday. If he succeeds, it will mark his second three-series weekend sweep of his career.  Busch is well aware that goal is not an easy task, recognizing the handling of his car in Sprint Cup practice was not ideal.  Continue reading →

Edwards Wins, Logano, Truex Jr. Make Chase in Controversial Ending at Richmond

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Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg's / Cheez-It Ford, races to the checkered flag to win during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 56th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2013 Photo - Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg’s / Cheez-It Ford, races to the checkered flag to win during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 56th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2013
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Saturday night in Richmond was expected to be wild, but it turned out to be even crazier than thought possible. It truly came down to the last few laps and one caution changed everything. A Clint Bowyer spin with seven laps to go shook up the Chase positions along with conspiracy-theorists again. Carl Edwards managed to sneak out with the victory and three more bonus points heading into the Chase. This night was far more complicated than imaginable and it will have people talking for a long time. Continue reading →

Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Clinch Scenarios for Richmond

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Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Clinch Scenarios for Richmond

TheChase4SprintCup10 Drivers Vie for Five Remaining Spots

Below are the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup clinch scenarios for Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway, the last race before the Chase field is set. Six drivers have clinched top-ten spots in the Chase: Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth. Kasey Kahne, on the strength of two wins, has clinched at least a Wild Card spot.

Four drivers control their top-ten clinching destiny. Regardless of the finishes of any other driver…  Continue reading →

NASCAR Nationwide Series Marks 1000th Race at Richmond

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1982 - Dale Earnhardt: Leave it to a legend to start a new era right. Dale Earnhardt (center) earned his way into victory lane following the Goody's 300 on February 13, 1982 in Daytona Beach, Florida - the first race in what is now known as the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Photo - ISC Archives via Getty Images

1982 – Dale Earnhardt: Leave it to a legend to start a new era right. Dale Earnhardt (center) earned his way into victory lane after the Goody’s 300 on February 13, 1982 in Daytona Beach, Florida – the first race in what is now known as the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
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Elliott Sadler’s No. 11 Toyota to Honor NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee Jack Ingram

On February 13, 1982, Dale Earnhardt crossed the finish line first in the Goody’s 300 at Daytona International Speedway to win the inaugural race in what is now known as the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Twenty-three champions and 136 race winners later, NASCAR’s second level premier series approaches a historic milestone – its 1,000th race, on September 6th at Richmond International Raceway – 7:30pm ET on ESPN, MRN, Sirius XM, channel 90.  Continue reading →