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Oct 07
Friday

2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon in Car - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DUPONT CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed how he feels about where he sits in the Chase coming into Kansas, his confidence level in this Chase, the tracks coming up in the remainder of the season and more. YOU WERE THIRD IN PRACTICE, TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU FEEL WHERE YOUR CAR IS RIGHT NOW. “We made nothing but qualifying runs there. Looking at the schedule, we like this schedule it’s just kind of old school schedule. Car was really good and feel good about qualifying today. Excited about it. This was a great track for us earlier in the year so we’re hoping we can simulate that performance and maybe ... FULL STORY »

2011 NNS Kansas Lottery 300 Final Practice Session Speeds

Jason Leffler in Garage - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images It was Jason Leffler, with a lap speed of 166.966 mph, showing the fastest way around Kansas Speedway during the final NNS Kansas Lottery 300 practice session. Justin Allgaier was second fastest with a lap speed of 166.749 mph, and was followed by Steve ... FULL STORY »

Roush Fenway Looking for Chase Win Number 4 at Kansas

Roush Fenway Racing Edwards Late-Race Pass Attempt for home-track victory stands out at Kansas CONCORD, N.C. (Oct., 7, 2011) – All three of Roush Fenway’s Sprint Cup victories at Kansas Speedway occurred during Chase races and were earned by drivers competing in the Chase ... FULL STORY »

INDYCAR News and Notes – Oct. 7, 2011

INDYCAR Logo Today's IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights headlines: 1. If you missed it Cindric-Hull teleconference 2. Championship primer 3. Panther links up with Chevrolet power for 2012, beyond 4. Saavedra returns to Conquest for finale 5. Beatriz to don special helmet at Las Vegas 6. ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Carl Edwards

Carl Edwards - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR Carl Edwards enters Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway tied for the Chase lead with Kevin Harvick. Edwards, who led in points earlier this season, met with media members prior to qualifying. TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE CHASE THUS ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Ryan Newman

NSCS Ryan Newman (Haas Automation/Stewart-Haas Racing) - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR RYAN NEWMAN, NO.39 HAAS AUTOMATION CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed the new Phoenix surface, his position in the chase, Charlotte Motor Speedway and other topics. TALK ABOUT THE CHASE THUS FAR AND YOU’RE ... FULL STORY »

Clint Bowyer, 5-hour ENERGY Join Michael Waltrip Racing

Clint Bowyer Named Driver of the Michael Waltrip Racing No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry for 2012 Multi-Year Agreement Puts Top Free Agent in No. 15 Toyota CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing today announced Clint Bowyer will drive the team’s No. 15 Toyota with 5-hour ENERGY as the primary sponsor for the next three NASCAR Sprint Cup ... FULL STORY »



2011 Tony Stewart in car - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Tony Stewart
Posted 10.07.11
TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed Kansas Speedway, point standings, Phoenix test and other topics. HOW DID PRACTICE GO? “We’re not as good as we’d like to be right now.” YOU SAID PRIOR TO DOVER YOU HAD CONCERNS, IS ...FULL STORY »
Denny Hamlin
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin
Posted 10.07.11
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How has the Chase been so far for you? "It's not been a good Chase so far for us, but kind of at the point where we have opened up some different ideas and obviously with the testing and all ...FULL STORY »
Brad Keselowski Driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Challenger R/T - Photo Credit: Brad Keselowski Racing
2011 NNS Kansas Lottery 300 First Practice Session Speeds
Posted 10.07.11
Brad Keselowski, with a lap speed of 166.677 mph, was on top of the speed charts at the conclusion of the first NNS Kansas Lottery 300 practice session at Kansas Speedway. Second on the speed charts with a lap speed of 165.720 mph, was Carl Edwards, followed by Paul Menard (165.234) who was ...FULL STORY »
Panther Racing Logo
The Bowtie is Back: Panther, Chevy Reunite in IZOD IndyCar Series
Posted 10.07.11
Longtime Partner General Motors Renews Partnership with Panther Racing for 2012 INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 7, 2011 – Two-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Panther Racing announced today that it will reunite with Chevrolet to run the new Chevy IndyCar V-6 racing engine beginning next season. All of Panther’s 15 IndyCar Series victories and ...FULL STORY »
Sebastian Saavedra
Sebastian Saavedra Returns to Conquest Racing for the INDYCAR World Championships
Posted 10.07.11
Indianapolis, Indiana - October 7, 2011 - Conquest Racing announced today that Sebastian Saavedra will return as the driver of the #34 Bogota es Mundial car for the IZOD IndyCar World Championships presented by Honda at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Colombian driver will be part of a record-breaking ...FULL STORY »
Paul Menard - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 First Practice Session Speeds
Posted 10.07.11
Paul Menard, with a lap speed of 174.059 mph, was the quickest during the first NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 practice session at Kansas Speedway. Second quickest with a lap speed of 173.494 mph, was Clint Bowyer, followed by Jeff Gordon (173.321) who was third quickest, David Reutimann (173.182) fourth quickest and Matt Kenseth (173.066) was ...FULL STORY »
2011 Kevin Harvick All Smiles - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Kevin Harvick
Posted 10.07.11
KEVIN HARVICK, NO.29 BUDWEISER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed his Championship run, the Phoenix test, racing at Martinsville and other topics. ON HIS MINDSET ABOUT BEING AT THE FOURTH RACE OF THE FINAL 10-RACES OF THE YEAR “We’re pretty relaxed; and have not done anything ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson in Garage - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jimmie Johnson
Posted 10.07.11
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed how he feels about his position in the Chase so far, mentally dealing with on-track mistakes, bringing in younger fans, day verses night races and more. JUST TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE CHASE ...FULL STORY »
2011 Dale Earnhardt Jr on Pit Road - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS Hollywood Casino 400 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Posted 10.07.11
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Kansas Speedway and discussed being back at Kansas, the Phoenix test, points position, pressure and other topics. DO YOU FEEL PRETTY GOOD ABOUT COMING BACK TO A TRACK WHERE YOU HAVE HAD SOME SUCCESS? “Yes, ...FULL STORY »


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