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Sep 03
Saturday

2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jimmie Johnson

Jimmie Johnson - Photo Credit: Nick Laham/Getty Images JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed racing at Atlanta, the Chase, social media and other topics. TALK ABOUT COMING TO ATLANTA ALREADY HAVING CLINCHED A SPOT IN THE CHASE: “At the end of the day, it takes a little bit of pressure off, but, there are still bonus points available and we still want to have as much momentum as possible rolling into the Chase. We’re somewhat relaxed, but at the same time, we know we need to go out and do our jobs this weekend. We know that this race track hasn’t become any easier to drive around which is a lot of fun to race on ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jeff Gordon

2011 NSCS No. 24 Drive to End Hunger/AARP Chevrolet Impala (driven by Jeff Gordon) - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed his season to-date, the Chase, cycles of teams and drivers and other topics.  TALK ABOUT YOUR SEASON SO FAR: “We’re ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Final Practice Session Speeds

Jeff Gordon high fives fans - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR It was Jeff Gordon, with a lap speed of  182.392 mph, posting the fastest lap during the final NSCS AdvoCare 500 practice session at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Second fastest was Tony Stewart with a lap speed of 181.979 mph, and was followed by Clint Bowyer ... FULL STORY »

Dodge Motorsports’ Keys for Success: AdvoCare 500

Dodge Motorsports KEYS FOR SUCCESS: AdvoCare 500 HAMPTON, Ga., (Saturday, Sept. 2, 2011) – Each race weekend, selected Dodge Motorsports engineers, Penske Racing engineers and crew chiefs, drivers or engine specialists give their insight on the ‘Keys for Success’ for the upcoming race. ... FULL STORY »

2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Carl Edwards

Carl Edwards - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, has clinched a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. He addressed the media Saturday morning at Atlanta Motor Speedway. CARL EDWARDS – No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion – ... FULL STORY »

2011 NNS Great Clips 300 Final Practice Session Speeds

2011 NNS Ryan Truex - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington, Getty Images for NASCAR It was Ryan Truex, with a lap speed of 175.749 mph, showing the quickest way around Atlanta Motor Speedway during the final NNS Great Clips 300 practice session. Brad Keselowski was second quickest with a lap speed of 175.432 mph, and was ... FULL STORY »

2011 NNS Great Clips 300 First Practice Session Speeds

2011 NNS Aric Almirola - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR The NNS teams were up early Saturday morning for their first Great Clips 300 practice session at Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Aric Almirola, with a lap speed of 179.883 mph, put himself at the top of the speed charts. Carl Edwards, ... FULL STORY »



Ron Hornaday, driver of the No. 33 Armour/Ingles Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam Club 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sept. 2 in Hampton, Ga. - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NCWTS Good Sam Club 200 Race Results
Posted 09.02.11
Gambling on gas mileage, old tires and a long caution-free run to the end, NCWTS veteran driver Ron Hornaday, Jr., finds himself in victory lane for the Good Sam Club 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. This was the 4-time NCWTS champion's 2nd series win of the 2011 season, his 49th series career ...FULL STORY »
Dale Earnhardt Jr., in the NSCS Garage - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton, Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Posted 09.02.11
DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY INTELLIGENCE/AMP ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed racing at Atlanta, contract extension at Hendrick Motorsports, the Chase and other topics. TALK A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS WEEKEND’S EVENT. “Well we’re just ...FULL STORY »
Brad Keselowski celebrates winning his second race in the Sprint Summer Showdown presented by HTC EVO 3D after winning the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday. - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 First Practice Session Speeds
Posted 09.02.11
Last week's NSCS Bristol race winner, Brad Keselowski, with a lap speed of 187.722 mph,  posted the fastest speed during the first AdvoCare 500 practice session at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Denny Hamlin, with a lap speed of 186.679 mph, was second on the speed charts, while Clint Bowyer (185.016) was third fastest, Martin ...FULL STORY »
Paul Menard - Photo Credit: Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 with Team Chevy Driver, Paul Menard
Posted 09.02.11
PAUL MENARD, NO. 27 QUAKER STATE/MENARDS CHEVROLET, met with members of the media to discuss his participation in the Sprint Summer Showdown: TALK ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN THE SPRINT SUMMER SHOWDOWN: “Obviously we are trying to make the Chase, first and foremost but this definitely adds extra incentive. We’ve got Habitat for ...FULL STORY »
Matt Kenseth - Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Matt Kenseth
Posted 09.02.11
Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion, has already clinched a spot in the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup. He spoke about this weekend’s race and what lies ahead during his weekly Q&A session before practice. MATT KENSETH – No. 17 Crown Royal Ford Fusion – ...FULL STORY »
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AdvoCare 500 NASCAR HotPass on DIRECTV Lineup
Posted 09.02.11
Ride Along with Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch and Earnhardt at Atlanta on DIRECTV Event: AdvoCare 500 Previous Winner: Tony Stewart (beat Carl Edwards by 1.316 seconds on Sept. 5, 2011) Date / Time: Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. EDT Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway Configuration: 1.54-mile D-shaped oval (325 laps = 500.5 ...FULL STORY »
Clint Bowyer No. 33 - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Clint Bowyer
Posted 09.02.11
CLINT BOWYER, NO. 33 CHEERIOS/HAMBURGER HELPER CHEVROLET met with media and discussed the importance of momentum, his approach to making the Chase, the pressure of making the Chase, racing at Atlanta, and more. ON THE YEAR AND RACING AT ATLANTA AND ALSO AT RICHMOND NEXT WEEKEND “Well it’s definitely been an ...FULL STORY »
Ryan Newman in car - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Ryan Newman
Posted 09.02.11
RYAN NEWMAN, NO. 39 U.S. ARMY RESERVE CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed racing at Atlanta, his season so far, the Chase. TALK ABOUT YOUR SEASON SO FAR AND COMING INTO ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY: “It’s unique, first of all, to come here for ...FULL STORY »
2011 Tony Stewart in car - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
2011 NSCS AdvoCare 500 Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Tony Stewart
Posted 09.02.11
TONY STEWART, NO. 14 OFFICE DEPOT/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Atlanta Motor Speedway and discussed racing in Atlanta, what it takes to be successful in Richmond, his team’s search for a competition director and much more. ON THIS WEEKEND’S RACE. “The good thing is we ...FULL STORY »


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