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Tanner Berryhill Sidelined Due to Lack of Sponsorship

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If you looked at the NASCAR XFINITY Series entry list for Saturday’s Hisense 250 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, you may have noticed one driver missing from the list of 40 entries. That is because Tanner Berryhill, who pilots the No. 17 Toyota Camry for his family-owned racing team, has been sidelined due to lack …

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Tracks Adding SAFER Barriers After Daytona Wreck

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The crash heard ’round the NASCAR world is starting to see more ripple effects across all tracks. Since the crash Saturday that injured Kyle Busch, Daytona International Speedway announced that it would install SAFER barriers all around the 2.5-mile facility, regardless of the price or finances. Three other tracks on which the Sprint Cup Series will …

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UPDATE: David Ragan, Erik Jones to Replace Kyle Busch; Busch Released from Halifax Health Medical Center, Transferred

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The hunt continues to find a driver to replace Kyle Busch in the No. 18 M&M’s Toyota. Tuesday morning, however NBC Sports is reporting David Ragan has emerged as the leading candidate, set to split the ride with Erik Jones. Ragan’s emergence was a surprise with his ties to Ford. Under a full-time contract to drive the No. …

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Reed Sorenson Ready to Put Focus Back on Making Daytona 500

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Things got a little extreme Sunday afternoon for several teams and drivers during round one of qualifying for the Daytona 500. While running in a heavy pack, Reed Sorenson and Clint Bowyer ended up crashing, causing some controversy on the qualifying format. Luckily,  back in North Carolina, the team quickly got together and are now …

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Clint Bowyer’s Post-Wreck Instagram Will Probably Freak You Out

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Looks like Clint Bowyer is in a much better mood this week rather than last Sunday, if his Instagram account is to be believed. The driver of the No. 15 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series took to his Instagram last night (Feb. 16) to discuss the qualifying wreck between he and Reed Sorenson that totaled …

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Ben Kennedy Snags Sponsor for Season-Opening Daytona Race

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Ben Kennedy will sport a brand-new sponsor for the season on the side of his No. 11 Toyota for Red Horse Racing. Local Motors, which is a company who specializes in numerous types of technologies, including 3D printing, will partner with the organization for multiple races this season. The new partnership will begin with the …

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Brennan Poole Joins HScott Motorsports for 15 XFINITY Series Races

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Brennan Poole will get his chance in the NASCAR XFINITY Series this season as he will pilot the No. 42 Chevrolet in 15 races. Poole will make his XFINITY Series debut with HScott Motorsports in the Boyd Gaming 300 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March. DC Solar Solutions will partner with the organization …

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Vince Vaughn Named Daytona 500 Grand Marshal

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Trophies come naturally for HMS, and this year it seems easier than ever.

Actor Vince Vaughn will serve as the grand marshal for the 57th annual Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway. “Last year was an exciting one for NASCAR and I can’t wait to help kick off the 2015 season as the DAYTONA 500 Grand Marshal,” Vaughn said in a press release. “The DAYTONA 500 is …

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Anderson’s Maple Syrup Forms Partnership with JR Motorsports for Regan Smith

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Anderson’s Maple Syrup and JR Motorsports have formed a partnership involving the No. 7 of Regan Smith. The company will serve as a primary sponsor for Smith in two NASCAR XFINITY Series races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in May and New Hampshire Motor Speedway in July. “Anderson’s Pure Maple Syrup is, like JR Motorsports, …

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Cameron Hayley Gets Full-Time Deal With ThorSport

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When you see Cameron Hayley in 2015, it will be in a little different type of vehicle. Instead of seeing him in the K&N Pro Series, Hayley will be racing in the Camping World Truck Series full-time for ThorSport Racing. The Canada native will pilot the No. 13 Toyota Tundra with sponsorship from Cabinets by …

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Justin Marks to Run Daytona With RAB Racing

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Justin Marks will have an opportunity next week to make his Daytona 500 debut at the Daytona International Speedway. Marks will also drive the No. 29 for RAB Racing in the Alert Today Florida 300, a day prior to “The Great American Race.” If he makes the Daytona 500 by finishing position in the Budweiser …

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