Race Weekend Central

Joey Logano Takes Sprint Cup Pole After Chaotic Qualifying

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Normally, the Daytona 500 winner taking the pole a week after his triumph would be the biggest story of qualifying. But Friday’s qualifying session at Atlanta Motor Speedway was anything but normal. Joey Logano used a blistering 194.683 mph lap to take the pole for Sunday’s Folds of Honor Quiktrip 500, the ninth of his …

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2015 Hyundai Construction Equipment 200 Entry List

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The field for the second NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race has been set. Earlier today (Feb. 23), NASCAR released the entry list for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Hyundai Construction Equipment 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. As of this first posting, there are 33 entrants for the race. Barring any additions or subtractions, …

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2015 Hisense 250 Entry List

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One half of NASCAR’s doubleheader is set. The entry list for the 2015 Hisense 250 in the NASCAR XFINITY Series at Atlanta Motor Speedway was released earlier today (Feb. 23) by NASCAR. Overall, there are currently 40 entrants for the race this weekend. If there are no changes, every team will make the race.  

Regan Smith to Pilot SHR No. 41 at Atlanta

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Regan Smith prepares for Cup Series practice at Daytona International Speedway.

After a successful Daytona 500, Regan Smith is getting back behind the wheel of a Sprint Cup car. Stewart-Haas racing has named Regan Smith the interim driver of its No. 41 Haas Automation Chevrolet SS for this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be Smith’s second weekend in the car, after driving the No. …

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Ryan Sieg Gears up For Atlanta Doubleheader

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One of NASCAR’s best underdogs is gearing up for a rare feat this weekend.  Ryan Sieg will attempt to run the doubleheader of NASCAR XFINITY (NXS) and Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) action this Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the driver confirmed in a press release. Sieg, who is running full time in the NXS, …

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Court to Kurt Busch: Stay Away from Patricia Driscoll

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A Kent County Family Court judge has ordered NASCAR’s Kurt Busch to stay away from his ex-girlfriend, Patricia Driscoll, according to a report from USA Today Sports. The announcement came from Driscoll’s attorney. Carolyn McNeice said the order was issued Monday. Any further details and the opinion supporting the order by Commissioner David Jones would be …

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Dylan Lupton Scores Partial XFINITY Series Ride

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NASCAR Next driver Dylan Lupton is taking the first steps to moving up the ranks. Lupton has landed a partial NASCAR XFINITY Series deal with Athenian Motorsports for the 2015 season, NASCAR announced on its website today. The 21-year old will run seven races for the team, splitting the No. 25 Chevrolet with John Wes …

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Chad Boat to Make Truck Debut with Father’s Team

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In his young career, Chad Boat has run in the XFINITY Series, K&N Pro East and West and even in sprint cars, most recently making the A-Main at the Chili Bowl Nationals. In 2015, he’ll add another series to his resume: the Camping World Truck Series. Billy Boat Motorsports (BBM) announced today that Chad Boat …

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James Jakes Joins Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for 2015 Indycar Campaign

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James Jakes is back in the IndyCar paddock. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports (SPM) announced today that James Jakes will drive the team’s No. 7 Honda-powered car, competing for the 2015 Verizon IndyCar championship. The move comes less than a week after Jakes tested with SPM as part of an IndyCar-sanctioned two day test at NOLA Motorsports …

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Matt DiBenedetto Joins Growing BK Racing

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Add Matt DiBenedetto to the growing list of BK Racing drivers. Following the press conference to announce the acquisition of Jeb Burton by the team, DiBenedetto announced the news through Twitter. He will drive the No. 83 Toyota on a part-time basis, sharing the car with Camping World Truck Series veteran Johnny Sauter. BK Racing …

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