Race Weekend Central

Truckin’ Thursdays: Carl Edwards Gives Back

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Author’s Note: While the Truck Series sits idle for its final off weekend of the year, much of the series has been quiet this week, save for an announcement that Gray Gaulding’s Martinsville truck will be pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So instead of covering the Truck Series this week, I’m taking the opportunity …

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Gray Gaulding Goes Pink

Gray Gaulding Pink Credit NTS Motorsports

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When the Camping World Truck Series arrives at Martinsville Speedway later this month, Gray Gaulding’s No. 20 Gemini Southern Chevrolet will have a distinct pink hue to it. In order to increase awareness during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Gaulding will sport the pink in honor of his grandmother, who is a survivor. Check …

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Truckin’ Thursdays: A Series on Life Support … And Fading Fast

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The last two races have seen young drivers beat out the veterans of the Camping World Truck Series for a trip to Victory Lane. 16-year-old Cole Custer broke the record for youngest winner in the Truck Series at New Hampshire Motor Speedway that was set by Las Vegas Motor Speedway victor Erik Jones late last …

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Clint Bowyer’s Wife Gives Birth to Healthy Baby Boy

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Early Wednesday morning, Kansas native Clint Bowyer announced on Twitter that his wife, Lorra, had given birth to their baby boy. After being on baby watch since the  checkered flag flew over Dover International Speedway last Sunday afternoon, the two spent more than 18 hours in the hospital before their little one made his appearance. …

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The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2014 AAA 400 at Dover

2014 Dover II CUP Jeff Gordon burnout

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Looking for the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How behind Sunday’s race? Beth Lunkenheimer has you covered with the answers to six race-day questions, covering all five Ws and even the H… the Big Six. Who… gets my shoutout of the race? To say the 2014 season has been a struggle for Martin Truex …

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Tracking the Trucks: Rhino Linings 350

Rhino Linings 350

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In a Nutshell: Erik Jones took the checkered flag 1.329 seconds ahead of teammate Darrell Wallace, Jr. to win the Rhino Linings 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday night. Jones took the lead for the final time on lap 133 of 146 and never looked back. Matt Crafton and Red Horse Racing teammates Timothy …

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Quotes to Remember: AAA 400

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“I don’t know what happened to Kevin Harvick. It was unfortunate for him. He was the class of the field. We were tuning on it to try to keep even with him. When I saw him go out, I knew we could compete with the No.2 (Brad Keselowski) car. The No. 2 was really good …

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Truckin’ Thursdays: Ron Hornaday, Jr. Returns to Action

2014 Mudsummer Classic Eldora Speedway Ron Hornaday Jr. Camping World Trucks Mike Neff-301

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After sitting on the sidelines for the last three races, Ron Hornaday, Jr. will be back on track this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The veteran was sidelined just before the Camping World Truck Series headed off to Canadian Tire Motorsports Park last month. Hornaday will pilot the No. 9 Rheem Chevrolet for NTS …

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