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Ford Racing 2013 Auto Club 400 Post-Race Recaps

Ford Racing JOEY LOGANO, No. 22 AAA Southern California Ford Fusion (Finished 6th) – WHAT HAPPENED THERE AT THE END OF THE RACE? “Racing for the lead. Going for the win. That is what you’ve got to do.” WHAT HAPPENED WITH TONY STEWART? “Tony was just upset about a restart that I was racing him really hard on the bottom trying to make sure I protected my spot. What I was doing actually was I was racing the 18 on the restart and he was spinning his tires. The rule is you can’t beat him to the start finish line so I am pedaling it which gave Tony the run to go underneath me. I wanted to block that because I knew if he put ... FULL STORY »

2013 NNS Royal Purple 300 Race Results

Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Royal Purple 300 at Auto Club Speedway on March 23, 2013 in Fontana, California. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) For the second NASCAR Nationwide Series consecutive weekend, Kyle Busch both dominates and ends up in victory lane, as he leads the most laps - 92 out of 150 - and keeps the current series points leader, Sam Hornish, Jr., ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Final Practice Session Speeds

Mark Martin drives the #55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images During the final NSCS Auto Club 400 practice session Saturday afternoon, it was Mark Martin with a lap speed of 183.351 mph, showing the fastest way around Auto Club Speedway. Martin's fellow Michael Waltrip Racing teammate, Clint Bowyer, with a lap ... FULL STORY »

2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Second Practice Session Speeds

Greg Biffle in the No. 16 3M Window Film Ford Fusion on Track - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Greg Biffle, with a lap speed of 186.253 mph, was the quickest during the second NSCS Auto Club 400 practice session at Auto Club Speedway - which was held Saturday morning (PT). Note: Biffle will have to start Sunday's race at the ... FULL STORY »

Hamlin Captures Second Consecutive Pole Position for Auto Club 400

Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, poses after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. (March 22, 2013) –  Denny Hamlin (No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota) raced to the Coors Light Pole position on opening day Friday at the Auto Club Speedway, posting a lap time of 38.410 seconds (187.451 mph) for ... FULL STORY »

Tony Stewart is Fastest Team Chevy Qualifier for Auto Club 400

Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Ten Chevrolet SS Race Cars Will Start in Top-20 FONTANA, Calif. (MARCH 22, 2013) ~ Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, No. 14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet SS, led Team Chevy in today’s qualifying session for the Auto Club 400 ... FULL STORY »

Toyota Racing 2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Post-Qualifying Report

Toyota Racing Logo DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Starting Position: 1st How was your qualifying lap? "It was fast. I told my crew I could pretty much guarantee the pole had we qualified -- anywhere 20th or ... FULL STORY »



Ford Racing
Ford Racing 2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Post-Qualifying Report
Posted 03.22.13
BRAD KESELOWSKI, No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion (Qualified 3rd) – “The Miller Lite Ford is pretty fast. I am not a really good qualifier so you know if we qualify well we are going to be a threat. It is a good sign.” WHAT DID YOU FEEL OUT THERE AND WHAT ...FULL STORY »
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, poses after qualifying for the pole position in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Starting Lineup
Posted 03.22.13
On Friday afternoon, Denny Hamlin, with a qualifying lap speed of 187.451 mph, captured the 2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Coors Light Pole Award at Auto Club Speedway. This was Hamlin's first series pole of the 2013 season, his thirteenth series career pole and his third series pole at Auto Club ...FULL STORY »
Dale Earnhardt Jr., in the No 88 National Guard Chevrolet SS on Track - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Q&A with Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Posted 03.22.13
DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway, and discussed challenges of racing at Auto Club Speedway, the start to his 2013 season and other topics. ON RACING AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY: “I really like this track. There are a lot of ...FULL STORY »
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MADDIESPLACEROCKS.COM Primary Sponsor on #87 NEMCO-JRR NSCS Toyota & #87 and Associate Partner on NNS Toyota over Auto Club Speedway Race Weekend
Posted 03.22.13
Fontana, CA., March 22, 2013 – NEMCO-JRR Motorsports is proud to announce that  MaddiesPlaceRocks.com will be the primary on the #87 NEMCO-JRR Toyota for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 race on FOX this Sunday and an associate partner on the #87 NEMCO Toyota for Royal Purple 300 NNS race on ESPN this Saturday.  Both #87 Toyota’s ...FULL STORY »
Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Q&A with Driver Kasey Kahne
Posted 03.22.13
KASEY KAHNE, NO. 5 FARMERS INSURANCE CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media in Fontana and discussed his new tattoo, racing at a 2.0-mile track and many other topics. WHAT WAS THE TIMING OF THE DECISION TO GET A TATTOO?  IT’S YOUR GRANDPARENTS INITIALS RIGHT? “Yeah, it’s my grandpa’s initials.  I’ve ...FULL STORY »
2013 NSCS Jeff Gordon (AARP Drive to End Hunger) stands in the garage area - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Q&A with Driver Jeff Gordon
Posted 03.22.13
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway, and discussed the challenges of the first four races, the tire situation at Bristol and other topics. WERE YOU SCRAPING THE SPLITTER ON THE TRACK IN PRACTICE? “I don’t think we’re alone.  ...FULL STORY »
Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. -- Photo Credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Q&A with Driver Tony Stewart
Posted 03.22.13
TONY STEWART, NO. 14 RUSH TRUCK CENTERS/MOBIL 1 CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed the first practice session, competing in the dirt race tonight in Stockton, California and other topics. IT LOOKED LIKE YOUR CAR GOT FASTER AS PRACTICE WENT ON: “We are gaining ...FULL STORY »
Clint Bowyer, driver of the #15 5-hour Energy Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 22, 2013 in Fontana, California. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 First Practice Session Speeds
Posted 03.22.13
Clint Bowyer, with a lap speed of 185.414 mph, was the quickest during the first NSCS Auto Club 400 practice session, which was  held Friday afternoon at Auto Club Speedway. Second quickest with a lap speed of 184.824 mph, was Denny Hamlin, followed by AJ Allmendinger (184.611 mph) who was third ...FULL STORY »
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet speaks with members of the media - Photo Credit: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images for NASCAR
2013 NSCS Auto Club 400 Q&A with Driver Jimmie Johnson
Posted 03.22.13
JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 JIMMIE JOHNSON FOUNDATION CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway, and discussed racing at Auto Club Speedway, the characteristics of the new car and other topics. TALK ABOUT YOUR FOUNDATION, THE HELMET OF HOPE AND RACING AT AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY:  “Excited to get ...FULL STORY »


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