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NASCAR XFINITY Series Points Leader, Elliott Sader is Happy at JR Motorsports

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Apparently, the Sadler’s and the Earnhardt’s have been great friends since their teen years and now, coming full circle in the 2016 season, they are on the same team with JR Motorsports in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. After their first race together, the season opener at Daytona, so far they’re all happy.

Sadler finished fourth in Saturday’s PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona International Speedway and as the highest finishing series regular, he is happy about having the points lead. Sadler knows the momentum his team will take into the next race at Atlanta is a big deal, and with their results at Daytona, he says there’s more reason for optimism down the road with JR Motorsports.  Continue reading →

Catch Up with 2016 Changes in NASCAR XFINITY Series

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Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

2016 Season Brings Some Change and Lots of Excitement

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With a new season brings tons of excitement and some great new ideas to the table for the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Much like the successful NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chase, the XFINITY Series has now adopted a new version of NASCAR’s playoff system. Also the fan and driver adorned Dash 4 Cash program returns for 2016, but this time with a tweak to the process. Below are details to the biggest changes the NASCAR XFINITY Series will see in 2016. Continue reading →

NASCAR XFINITY Series Track Facts – Daytona International Speedway

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NASCAR XFINITY Series Track Facts – Daytona International Speedway

Below is a quick look at some NASCAR XFINITY Series statistics for Daytona International Speedway: Number Races: 48

Number of Winners: 24

Wins Leader: Dale Earnhardt and Tony Stewart (7 each)

Number of Pole Winners: 35

Poles Leader: Joe Nemechek (5)

Most Race Leaders: 20 (2/23/2013)

Most Lead Changes: 41 (07/06/2012)

Most Laps Led (Single Event): 105 (Joe Nemechek, 1998)

Most Cautions: 11 (2/18/2006)

Most Caution Laps: 35 – three times (most recently: 2/25/2012)

Last Season’s Green Flag Passes for the Lead: 56

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Tony Stewart Set Back Again, Now Needs 2016 Magic

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Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway in February 2015. Photo - Jerry Markland/Getty Images

Tony Stewart at Daytona International Speedway in February 2015. Photo – Jerry Markland/Getty Images

The 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is full of optimism and positivity, since there have been a lot of changes since 2015 ended. Jeff Gordon was able to drive off into the sunset on his own terms as he is now ready for his next chapter with NASCAR on FOX. Tony Stewart was looking for the same outcome while preparing for his farewell tour in 2016. But thanks to a back injury suffered while driving a dune buggy in California last weekend, his farewell tour will be starting later than he thought. Continue reading →

NASCAR’s Rick Hendrick is the King of the Car Collecting World

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Rick Hendrick is perhaps well-known as one of the most popular and most liked owners in NASCAR, but from time to time his second love involving cars can take a unique turn, in a positive direction. At least Mr. Hendrick thinks so. Not only does he own 15 NASCAR Championships – 11 in the Sprint Cup Series – he is also an extreme automobile collector. Hendrick is not afraid to show his passion, no matter how many bucks he drops to get the car he wants to add to his collection. Continue reading →