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Off the Wall With: Alex Bowman

Off the Wall With: Alex Bowman

Sep 18, 2015
In the spotlight this week: Rising Sprint Cup star Alex Bowman What’s fun besides racing? Alex Bowman: All car related stuff. I do a lot of building my own street cars, modifying stuff and stuff like that. I have a lot of friends who do the same stuff. What’s the top item on your bucket …

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2015 Frontstretch Cup: Staff Predictions for the MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland

2015 Frontstretch Cup: Staff Predictions for the MyAFibRisk.com 400 at Chicagoland

Sep 18, 2015
Welcome to our eighth year of staff predictions! Each week, our experts attempt to tell you who the winner of each Cup race will be. Take a look to see who your favorite writers think will win it all (or at least score some points) this week! Think you can out-prognosticate our staff? Leave your …

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2015 MyAfibRisk.com 400 Qualifying at Chicagoland Cancelled, Kevin Harvick on Pole

2015 MyAfibRisk.com 400 Qualifying at Chicagoland Cancelled, Kevin Harvick on Pole

Sep 18, 2015
Thunderstorms descended upon the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway in the late afternoon on Friday. The heavy rains, thunder and lightning ultimately forced NASCAR to cancel Sprint Cup qualifying. When qualifying is cancelled, NASCAR has a series of rules that determine the starting grid, based upon how much track activity occurred prior to the rainout. Since the …

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Kevin Harvick Fastest in Opening 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400 Practice at Chicagoland

Kevin Harvick Fastest in Opening 2015 myAFibRisk.com 400 Practice at Chicagoland

Sep 18, 2015
Gray skies greeted the 46 Sprint Cup teams gathered at Chicagoland Speedway when the green flag fell on 85 minutes of practice. The original grandmaster plan for the session was to get a little race practice and some qualifying practice as well.  However, the weather forecast forced teams to go out and do mock qualifying …

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Matt Kenseth leads the NASCAR Sprint Cup field to a restart during the 2015 Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Speedway

Friday Faceoff: Who Are the Early Chase Favorites?

Sep 18, 2015
The race at Richmond International Raceway last weekend was tame by short track standards. What caused the lack of action, and should fans be worried? Jerry Jordan, Contributor: There was plenty of action at Richmond. No, it wasn’t what most are accustomed to when they go to a short track, but there were a lot …

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NASCAR 101: The History of the Chase

NASCAR 101: The History of the Chase

Sep 18, 2015
It all started in 2003. That’s when RJR Reynolds announced it was no longer sponsoring NASCAR’s elite division, and soon followed was an announcement that Nextel would sponsor the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series starting in the 2004 season. There were rumors that the new company would want a playoff format, and that added with Matt …

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Tech Talk: Tommy Baldwin on How the Digital Dash Is Good for NASCAR

Tech Talk: Tommy Baldwin on How the Digital Dash Is Good for NASCAR

Sep 18, 2015
Tommy Baldwin is not just the crew chief of the No. 7 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car driven by Alex Bowman. He’s also the owner. The longtime crew chief brings a unique perspective to the job and also provides some interesting insight into next season and this year’s Chase. In this week’s Tech Talk, Baldwin talks …

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Holding A Pretty Wheel: Can a Chase Underdog Win It All?

Holding A Pretty Wheel: Can a Chase Underdog Win It All?

Sep 17, 2015
As NASCAR sits on the brink of the Chase, it’s easy to pick out the favorites. They’re the ones at or near the top of the standings before the reset, the ones who have been consistently excellent all season long. When it comes right down to it, they’re the ones who probably deserve to win …

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4 Burning Questions: Chicagoland – The Pressure To Perform For Joe Gibbs Racing

4 Burning Questions: Chicagoland – The Pressure To Perform For Joe Gibbs Racing

Sep 17, 2015
1. Who’s ready to step up in Round One of the Chase? We’ve been talking about it all season long, and now, it’s finally here. The 2015 Chase is upon us, and from here on out, every race has a stake in the championship. All of the Chase-eligible drivers and teams are entering this race …

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Beyond the Cockpit: Kurt Busch Tackles His 2015 Chase Chances

Beyond the Cockpit: Kurt Busch Tackles His 2015 Chase Chances

Sep 17, 2015
NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, pilot of the No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing, made a pit stop in Phoenix Wednesday to help kick off the Chase for NASCAR’s Sprint Cup. The 2004 Cup titlist held a Q&A session with fans at the second annual “Breakfast With Champions,” part of NASCAR’s “Chase Across North …

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Aaron’s Will Not Sponsor Car in 2016

Aaron’s Will Not Sponsor Car in 2016

Sep 17, 2015
When a team shuts down everything is affected; drivers and team members are left in a tough situation especially when the move happens late in the season. Included in that oftentimes are the sponsors of the team who are left in a decision to either move to another team or drop out of the sport …

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2-Headed Monster: Can a Winless Driver Conquer the Chase?

2-Headed Monster: Can a Winless Driver Conquer the Chase?

Sep 17, 2015
Race fans, the time is finally here. Whether you look forward to it or dread it, the Chase for the Sprint Cup is upon us. This season’s Chase is the second installment of NASCAR’s playoff format, pitting the top-16 competitors on the circuit against each other in rounds, with four drivers dropping out after every …

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