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Eric Phillips Moves to XFINITY Series With Joe Gibbs Racing in 2015

Eric Phillips Moves to XFINITY Series With Joe Gibbs Racing in 2015

Nov 4, 2014
During an interview withĀ Sirius XM NASCAR Radio,Ā crew chiefĀ Eric Phillips revealed that he will be moving from Kyle Busch Motorsports‘ NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team to Joe Gibbs Racing‘s XfinityĀ Series (currently the NASCAR Nationwide Series) team in 2015. ā€œIā€™m gonna be moving on, Iā€™m gonna go to JGR at the end of the year,ā€ Phillips …

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NASCAR Mailbox: NASCAR Was Right Not to Penalize Gordon, Keselowski

NASCAR Mailbox: NASCAR Was Right Not to Penalize Gordon, Keselowski

Nov 4, 2014
To say that NASCAR has faced some criticism in the past for being inconsistent on issuing penalties would be an understatement. Seemingly similar incidents would get completely different penalties, and would sometimes be completely over turned by NASCARā€™s own appellate staff. Even with the introduction of the new penalty system, the different levels assessed didnā€™t …

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Texas

NASCAR Sprint Cup Power Rankings: Top 15 After Texas

Nov 4, 2014
For the second time during the Chase, on-track contact has led to a post-race fight. The one common denominator: Brad Keselowski. This time, Keselowski made a bold three-wide move between Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon which resulted in a cut tire for Gordon and a 29th place finish. Understandably, Gordon was upset after seeing a …

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DeJoria and Nevada Health Centers Thrilled with Growth of Free Mammogram Program

DeJoria and Nevada Health Centers Thrilled with Growth of Free Mammogram Program

Nov 4, 2014
Alexis DeJoria Racing and Nevada Health Centers were thrilled when 90 women took advantage of their “Free Mammograms for the Fans” program at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway last year so they brought it back again for 2014. “Free Mammograms for the Fans” let any female ticket holder over the age of 40 …

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Ryan Blaney, Darrell Wallace, Jr. Among Drivers to be Featured on NickSports

Ryan Blaney, Darrell Wallace, Jr. Among Drivers to be Featured on NickSports

Nov 4, 2014
NASCAR announced on Tuesday Nov. 4 that Darrell Wallace, Jr., Ryan Blaney, Kenzie Ruston and Kyle Larson will be featured in Nickelodeon as part of their new docu-series titled “Hammer Down.” The shows, eight to 12 minutes in length, will allow young fans a glimpse into the lives of the young athletes. “‘Hammer Down’ gives …

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Mackena Bell to make Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway

Mackena Bell to make Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway

Nov 4, 2014
Rev Racing announced Monday “Drive for Diversity” selection Mackena Bell will be making her NASCAR Nationwide Series debut at Phoenix International Raceway with Rick Ware Racing. ā€œItā€™s a step and it may be a step I never get to take again,” she commented in a press release announcing the partnership. “Rides are hard to come …

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Brandon Jones to run some NASCAR Xfinity Series races for RCR in 2015

Brandon Jones to run some NASCAR Xfinity Series races for RCR in 2015

Nov 4, 2014
Richard Childress Racing announced Monday that NASCAR K&N Pro Series driver Brandon Jones will run a partial schedule for the team in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2015. “I have been watching Brandon the past few years and like what I see in him as a driver and a person,” Richard Childress, chairman and CEO …

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Racing to the Point: NASCAR Plays The Brawl Blame Game

Racing to the Point: NASCAR Plays The Brawl Blame Game

Nov 4, 2014
NASCAR executives probably spent Monday morning reveling in the media attention sparked by Sundayā€™s post-race fight. Then they spent Monday afternoon analyzing the video to dish out penalties for it. After all, that type of behavior canā€™t be tolerated – even if itā€™s exactly what NASCAR wanted, creating one hell of a strange disciplinary policy. …

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Five Points to Ponder: Fiery Phoenix, 500 Strong for Harvick & The Big Unknown

Five Points to Ponder: Fiery Phoenix, 500 Strong for Harvick & The Big Unknown

Nov 4, 2014
ONE: UNDER PRESSURE Two races remain – 579 laps or 712 miles, if you prefer – until we crown the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, and right now itā€™s anyoneā€™s title, with all eight still-eligible drivers absolutely in the mix for the big silver wavy trophy. This new Chase version is certainly polarizing, but …

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Voices from the Cheap Seats: Defending the Indefensible

Voices from the Cheap Seats: Defending the Indefensible

Nov 4, 2014
Just a scant couple of weeks ago in this column, I basically did the journalistic equivalent of ripping Brad Keselowski a new one. Today, I find myself in the position of public defender for the aforementioned “defendant,” who shall henceforth be referred to as BK. Others involved in this investigation, namely Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick …

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Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN’s Fight Night At The Races

Couch Potato Tuesday: ESPN’s Fight Night At The Races

Nov 4, 2014
The specter of violence has reared its head once again. Cripes. Before we even get into the critique, Iā€™ll state for the record that this fighting is passĆ©. Not only is it played out, itā€™s also ludicrous and makes the sport look bad. I do a lot more pertaining to motorsports coverage than critiquing TV …

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Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Texas ā€“ Phoenix Edition

Who’s Hot and Who’s Not in NASCAR: Texas ā€“ Phoenix Edition

Nov 3, 2014
It seemed like everyone wanted a piece of Brad Keselowski after the AAA Texas 500, but he isn’t the driver atop Who’s Hot and Who’s Not. The actions of Jeff Gordon and Kevin Harvick are being studied under a microscope after a multifaceted brawl in the Lone Star State left three Chasers bruised and bloody. …

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