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Forget Disneyland, Gilliland Wants to Go to Sonoma

California Driver Returns to Site of Best Cup Finish and West Wins STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 18, 2013) - When it comes to Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway, David Gilliland is like the child in the backseat who can't wait to get to Disneyland. "Are we there yet?" is the frequent, excited thought in the driver's head in the weeks leading up to the Sprint Cup Series' first road course race of the season. The California native has always performed well on the winding, hilly course, including a second-place finish in 2008 that is tied with last month's Talladega runner-up finish for his best Cup career result. He also has two wins in the NASCAR K&N West Series at the venue. The No. 38 Long John ... FULL STORY »

Biffle Wins at Michigan; Scores Ford’s Historic 1,000 NASCAR Victory

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BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 16, 2013) – Roush Fenway Racing’s Greg Biffle powered his way through the field, took the lead and drove away en route to his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup win at Michigan International Speedway. The win marked the landmark 1,000 NASCAR victory for Ford. It was the 314 NASCAR win for Roush Fenway Racing and Biffle’s 19th career Sprint Cup Victory. It also marks Roush Fenway’s 23rd win at Michigan and its 13th in the Sprint Cup Series. “It is a pretty special day for us all together,” said Biffle. “It is (daughter) Emma’s first victory lane on Fathers Day. I am thinking about my dad that couldn’t be here who is hopefully watching. We are thinking about ... FULL STORY »

Reutimann Battles to 32nd-Place Finish in Michigan

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 17, 2013) - David Reutimann and the No. 83 Burger King / Dr. Pepper Toyota team finished 32nd at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon. Racing just outside "Motor City" formally known as Detroit, Mich., competitors in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ... FULL STORY »

Quick in Michigan, Fender Damage Results in 27th-Place Finish for Kvapil

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (June 17, 2013) - Travis Kvapil and the No. 93 Burger King / Dr. Pepper Toyota Camry team finished 27th at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday afternoon. With a fast car, the team had to fight back through the running order after ... FULL STORY »

NASCAR Accelerates Innovation Across The Sport Through Collaboration With HP

HP To Become An Official Technology Partner of NASCAR DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 17, 2013) – NASCAR announced a new multi-year official agreement with HP, aligning two brands that are committed to innovation. The new alliance designates HP as an Official ... FULL STORY »

Front Row Motorsports to Field Carson-Newman University Car at Bristol Night Race

STATESVILLE, N.C. (June 17, 2013) - NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Front Row Motorsports and Carson-Newman University (C-N) have forged a one-race partnership featuring the University on Front Row's No. 35 Ford Fusion. The Carson-Newman car will be driven by ... FULL STORY »

Fifth Third Bank Becomes the Preferred Bank of Kentucky Speedway

Will Bring Fans Kids Zone Activities During June 27-29 NASCAR Weekend SPARTA, Ky. - Fifth Third Bank is the new Preferred Bank of Kentucky Speedway and will bring race fans Kids Zone activities throughout the venue's June 27-29 Quaker State 400 presented by Advance ... FULL STORY »

MIS honored as NASCAR Foundation’s Track of the Year

BROOKLYN, Mich. (June 17, 2013) – For the second year in a row, the NASCAR Foundation has recognized Michigan International Speedway’s charitable and community efforts, naming the racetrack its “Track of the Year.” Of note, the NASCAR Foundation lauded the speedway’s ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Driver Jeff Gordon (AARP) in the garage area - Photo Credit: Chris Trotman/Getty Images

Jeff Gordon Going Back to Cali in Search pf Sixth Victory
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SONOMA, Calif. (June 17, 2013) - With new challenges facing the teams this weekend, five-time Sonoma Raceway winner Jeff Gordon will rely on the past ahead of Sunday's Toyota/Save Mart 350. To prepare for the first of two road course events on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series calendar, Gordon and the ...FULL STORY »

Motorsports This Week on ESPN and ABC
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NASCAR Nationwide Series Goes Road Racing The NASCAR Nationwide Series goes road course racing this weekend at the 4-mile Road America circuit in Elkhart Lake, Wis., and ESPN will have a live telecast of the race on Saturday, June 22, at 5 p.m. ET. The race’s green flag is at 5:22 p.m. Also from Road ...FULL STORY »

Richard Childress Racing 2013 NSCS Quicken Loans 400 Post-Race Report
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Michigan 400 Michigan International Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Michigan International Speedway June 16, 2013 Race Highlights: Richard Childress Racing teammates finished second (Kevin Harvick), 10th (Jeff Burton), 11th (Austin Dillon) and 14th (Paul Menard). Following the event at Michigan International Speedway, Harvick is now fourth in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver championship ...FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS No. 21 Motorcraft Quick Lane Ford Fusion

Wood Brothers Among Those Celebrating Ford’s 1,000th NASCAR Victory
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The Wood Brothers and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane crew didn’t get to drive their No. 21 Ford Fusion to Victory Lane at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, but they did feel like a big celebration was in order. While Trevor Bayne scored a 15th-place finish, fellow Ford driver Greg Biffle captured the ...FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Driver Casey Mears in the No. 13 GEICO Ford Fusion on Track - Photo Credit: Sean Gardner/Getty Images

“The Irish Hills” Prove Lucky for Mears and No. 13 GEICO Team
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Brooklyn, MI (June 16, 2013) – Coming off of good showings in Dover and Pocono, the Germain Racing team focused on continuing their strong run this weekend in the Irish Hills of Michigan. Casey Mears and team owner Bob Germain kicked off their race weekend by visiting Ford headquarters in Detroit on ...FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Driver Ryan Newman (Quicken Loans) - Photo Credit: Will Schneekloth/Getty Images

No Luck for Newman in Irish Hills
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Late-Race Flat Tire Halts Quicken Loans Driver’s Strong Run Date: June 16, 2013 Event: Quicken Loans 400 (Round 15 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn (2-mile oval) Start/Finish: 35th/18th (Running, completed 200 of 200 laps) Point Standing: 18th (389 points, 149 out of first; 28 behind 10th) Winner: Greg Biffle of Roush Fenway Racing (Ford) Ryan Newman and ...FULL STORY »

Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, leads a group of cars off of pit road during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 16, 2013 in Brooklyn, Michigan. - Photo Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images

Right Place, Right Time for Stewart at Michigan
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Fifth-Place Finish in Quicken Loans 400 Is Third Straight Top-Five for Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Driver Date: June 16, 2013 Event: Quicken Loans 400 (Round 15 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn (2-mile oval) Start/Finish: 14th/5th (Running, completed 200 of 200 laps) Point Standing: 10th (417 points, 121 out ...FULL STORY »

2013 Sonoma Raceway NSCS & NKNPS-W Weekend Track Event Schedule
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SONOMA RACEWAY 2013 NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES NASCAR K & N PRO SERIES-WEST EVENT SCHEDULE Thursday, June 20TH 10:00 AM NKNPS-W REGISTRATION OPENS 10:30 AM NKNPS-W HAULERS ENTER 11:00 AM ...FULL STORY »

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