Shakedown Session: Kentucky’s Long Road to a NASCAR Sprint Cup Race
At one point, it was safe to say the odds of Kentucky Speedway getting a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series date were little more than a pipe dream.
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Mirror Driving: David Ragan’s Win, The 4-Team Cap & Nationwide Leaves IRP
David Ragan’s win at Daytona was the third first-time win by a driver this year. But was it enough to save his ride with Roush Fenway Racing?
Top 10 Reasons Kentucky Finally Got a Sprint Cup Race
9. NASCAR decided there weren’t enough 1.5-mile racetracks. And since they are called cookie cutters… who doesn’t like cookies?!
Who’s Hot/Who’s Not in NASCAR: 2011 Daytona-Kentucky Edition
The restrictor-plate roulette wheel turned tragic Saturday (July 2) for some of NASCAR’s most successful superstars at Daytona.
Fan’s View: NASCAR Honoring the 2011 Medal of Honor Recipients
While Daytona International Speedway honored four Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, I felt it behooves all of us to think on their sacrifices.
Numbers Game: 2011 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
6 – the number of infractions against Bobby Labonte in the Coke Zero 400.
Monday Morning Teardown: Noah’s Ark Crashes Hard – 2-Car Tandems Can’t Last Forever at Daytona
A funny thing happened on the way to the checkered flag at Daytona.
Running Their Mouth: 2011 Coke Zero 400 at Daytona
David Ragan scoring a first-time victory at Daytona and going from also-ran to Chase contender is about as big a holiday weekend as they come.
Blake Koch to Run Full 2011, 2012 Nationwide Schedules With Daystar Backing
Blake Koch will contest the remainder of the 2011 season with MacDonald Motorsports, as backer DayStar re-upped for the remainder of the season.
4 Burning Questions: Earnhardt’s Big Chance, Who’s the Next Big Surprise & NASCAR’s Good Call
ONE: Is this the race Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks his winless streak?