May 06
Sunday
Kyle Busch and No. 54 Monster Energy Camry 2nd at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway
Nationwide Series Team Continues Positive Momentum
with Owner's Strong Run
Date: May 5, 2012
Event: Aaron's 312 (Race 8 of 33)
Series: NASCAR Nationwide Series
Location: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile tri-oval)
Start/Finish: 12th/2nd (Running, completed 122 of 122 laps)
Winner: Joey Logano of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota)
The Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) No. 54 Monster Energy team was excited to travel this week to the Talladega Superspeedway in an effort to continue the positive momentum created from the team's first Nationwide Series win last week. This time, KBM owner Kyle Busch was behind the wheel attempting to earn the team's second victory of the year. Knowing how the Toyota team performed on a Superspeedway in their Nationwide Series debut at Daytona International Speedway, the young crew was anxious ... FULL STORY »
Yacaman Scores First Pole with Firestone Freedom 100 Pole at Indy
By Press Release
INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 24, 2012) - Gustavo Yacaman has one victory, 16 top-five and 26 top-10 finishes in four Firestone Indy Lights seasons.
On May 24, the 21-year-old from Colombia filled in another column with his first pole. And it comes in the biggest race of the season.
Yacaman, driving the No. 2 TMR-Tuvacol-Xtreme Coil Drilling car, posted a two-lap aggregate time of 1 minute, 35.9913 seconds (average speed of 187.517 mph) to claim the top spot for the Freedom 100 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day (May 25).
"The team has done an amazing job," said Yacaman, who hasn't posted a top 10 in three previous races on the 2.5-mile oval. "Everything on that car had to be ... FULL STORY »
No. 11 Dollar General Team Suffers Disappointing Day at Talladega
Post Race Highlights:
· Nationwide Series qualifying was scheduled for Friday morning. But with Thursday’s track activity washed away by rain, NASCAR elected to have one single practice session on Friday and have the field lineup for Saturday’s race by the NASCAR ... FULL STORY »
Joey Logano Wins Aaron’s 312
TALLADEGA, Ala. – While Joey Logano is accustomed to being involved in close, exciting finishes at Talladega Superspeedway, he is not used to actually winning at the track. Until Saturday, that is, when he made a last-second pass of Kyle ... FULL STORY »
Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Post-Race Recaps
Camry driver Joey Logano won Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Alabama's Talladega Superspeedway.
This was Logano's first victory at the 2.66-mile superspeedway.
The win also marked the 200th NASCAR victory for Toyota -- 42 NSCS, 67 NNS and 91 NCWTS.
Logano ... FULL STORY »
Michael Annett, 2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Post-Race Notes & Quotes
Michael Annett
No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang
Michael Annett started the originally schedule 117-lap NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Talladega Superspeedway from the 10th position. Annett finished the Aaron’s 312 as follows:
23rd—Michael Annett, No. 43 Pilot Flying J Ford Mustang
· ... FULL STORY »
SRT Motorsports (Dodge) 2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Sam Hornish Jr. (No. 12 Alliance Truck Parts Dodge Challenger R/T) Finished 12th
“At the end of the day, we were trying to get a good finish and I got hit in the rear and got into the 87 (Joe Nemechek). ... FULL STORY »
Ford Racing, 2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Post-Race Recaps
RICKY STENHOUSE JR., No. 6 Cargill/Blackwell Angus Beef Ford Mustang (Finished 3rd)
WALK ME THROUGH THAT LAST RESTART THERE. “Our plan was to just go with the 88 there. It looked like our best option. I didn’t want to be getting pushed ... FULL STORY »
2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Race Results
no responses - Posted 05.05.12
After a first attempt at a green-white-checkered (flags) finish, a horrific accident that brought out a red flag and a second attempt at a green-white-checkered finish, it was Joey Logano holding off Kyle Busch to win the 2012 NNS Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Bringing out the red flag during the ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.05.12
After a first attempt at a green-white-checkered (flags) finish, a horrific accident that brought out a red flag and a second attempt at a green-white-checkered finish, it was Joey Logano holding off Kyle Busch to win the 2012 NNS Aaron's 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. Bringing out the red flag during the ...FULL STORY »
2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Final Practice Session Speeds
no responses - Posted 05.04.12
Kurt and Kyle Busch, with the identical lap speed of 190.045 mph, showed the fastest way around Talladega Superspeedway during the final NNS Aaron's 312 practice session. Sam Hornish Jr., with a lap speed of 189.703 mph, was third fastest, followed by the defending series champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (189.530 mph) fourth fastest, ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.04.12
Kurt and Kyle Busch, with the identical lap speed of 190.045 mph, showed the fastest way around Talladega Superspeedway during the final NNS Aaron's 312 practice session. Sam Hornish Jr., with a lap speed of 189.703 mph, was third fastest, followed by the defending series champion, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (189.530 mph) fourth fastest, ...FULL STORY »
2012 NNS Aaron’s 312 Starting Lineup
no responses - Posted 05.03.12
Thursday rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR officials to cancel both NNS Aaron's 312 practice sessions; as well as, Friday's qualifying session. Instead of qualifying on Friday, the teams will have their "Happy Hour" (final) practice session from 12:10 PM - 1:45 PM (ET). The starting lineup will be based upon ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.03.12
Thursday rain at Talladega Superspeedway forced NASCAR officials to cancel both NNS Aaron's 312 practice sessions; as well as, Friday's qualifying session. Instead of qualifying on Friday, the teams will have their "Happy Hour" (final) practice session from 12:10 PM - 1:45 PM (ET). The starting lineup will be based upon ...FULL STORY »
Tayler Malsam, No. 19 G-Oil® Toyota Camry Talladega Superspeedway Preview
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
No. 19 G-Oil® Toyota Camry Tayler Malsam Talladega NASCAR Nationwide Series Preview This week, NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Tayler Malsam will make his first NNS start at Talladega Superspeedway aboard the #19 G-Oil Toyota Camry from TriStar Motorsports. Fans can tune into the Aaron’s 312 on Saturday, May 5 at 3 pm ET ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
No. 19 G-Oil® Toyota Camry Tayler Malsam Talladega NASCAR Nationwide Series Preview This week, NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver Tayler Malsam will make his first NNS start at Talladega Superspeedway aboard the #19 G-Oil Toyota Camry from TriStar Motorsports. Fans can tune into the Aaron’s 312 on Saturday, May 5 at 3 pm ET ...FULL STORY »
Danny Efland and EMS Speak to team up for Darlington
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
The mobile app EMS Speak and Danny Efland will be featured at the Darlington Speedway, Mother's Day Weekend. The #4 Nationwide car, a new Chevy Impala that Danny completed in his Irmo, SC, shop, will team with EMS Speak for the race. Danny will be at the wheel of ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
The mobile app EMS Speak and Danny Efland will be featured at the Darlington Speedway, Mother's Day Weekend. The #4 Nationwide car, a new Chevy Impala that Danny completed in his Irmo, SC, shop, will team with EMS Speak for the race. Danny will be at the wheel of ...FULL STORY »
Johanna Long, No. 70 Biomet / Foretravel Motorcoach Chevrolet Impala Talladega Superspeedway Preview
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
Race: Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series: 8 of 33 Track: Talladega Superspeedway Date: May 5, 2012 - Johanna Long and the ML Motorsports team will return to racing action on Saturday, May 5 for the Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. The NASCAR Nationwide Series event will be aired live on ABC with ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
Race: Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series: 8 of 33 Track: Talladega Superspeedway Date: May 5, 2012 - Johanna Long and the ML Motorsports team will return to racing action on Saturday, May 5 for the Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway. The NASCAR Nationwide Series event will be aired live on ABC with ...FULL STORY »
Atlanta Motor Speedway’s “Danica Deal” the Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
See Both of Patrick’s Races Labor Day Weekend for Under $100 HAMPTON, Ga. (May 2, 2012) – This Mother’s Day, Atlanta Motor Speedway has the perfect gift for the female racing fan in your family. Bring Mom out to AMS on Labor Day weekend with the “Danica Deal” to see Danica ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
See Both of Patrick’s Races Labor Day Weekend for Under $100 HAMPTON, Ga. (May 2, 2012) – This Mother’s Day, Atlanta Motor Speedway has the perfect gift for the female racing fan in your family. Bring Mom out to AMS on Labor Day weekend with the “Danica Deal” to see Danica ...FULL STORY »
Toyota NASCAR Tidbits – April 30 – May 6, 2012
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
TOYOTA TRACKING 200: As the talk in the NASCAR garage is about teams and car numbers nearing landmark accomplishments, Toyota is on the brink of a special milestone -- one victory away capturing their 200th NASCAR national touring series triumph. Following a successful race weekend in Richmond, Va., where Toyota ...FULL STORY »
no responses - Posted 05.02.12
TOYOTA TRACKING 200: As the talk in the NASCAR garage is about teams and car numbers nearing landmark accomplishments, Toyota is on the brink of a special milestone -- one victory away capturing their 200th NASCAR national touring series triumph. Following a successful race weekend in Richmond, Va., where Toyota ...FULL STORY »