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May 18
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2012 NSCS Sprint Showdown Starting Lineup

AJ Allmendinger - Photo Credit: amie Squire/Getty Images for NASCAR A.J. Allmendinger, with a qualifying lap speed of 192.465 mph, captured the pole for the 28th annual NSCS Sprint Showdown. Starting on the outside pole with a qualifying lap speed of 191.049 mph, will be Martin Truex, Jr., and he will be followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. (191.002 mph) who will start third, Jeff Burton (189.693) fourth and Aric Almirola (188.752) will start from fifth. Rounding out the top-ten starting positions will be Landon Cassill (188.679 mph) starting from sixth, Juan Pablo Montoya (188.666) seventh, Bobby Labonte (188.370) eighth, Travis Kvapil (187.976) ninth and David Stremme (187.806) will start from the tenth starting position. Only the top-2 finishers and winner of the 2012 Sprint Fan Vote in Saturday night's Showdown (scheduled to start around 7:50 PM ET) will transfer over to the ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Tony Stewart

2012 Charlotte All-Star Race No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/NWTF Chevy Driver Tony Stewart In Garage - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR TONY STEWART, NO. 14 BASS PRO SHOPS CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed competing in the tomorrow night’s All-Star Race and other topics. HOW FAR ARE YOU WILLING TO PUSH IT TO GET THE ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Kurt Busch

Phoenix Racing and the 2012 NSCS No. 51 Monster Energy Chevrolet Impala SS - Photo Courtesy of MADMedia KURT BUSCH, NO. 51 MONSTER ENERGY CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway to discuss last week’s incident with Ryan Newman, the additional sponsorship from Monster Energy and other topics.  CAN YOU TALK US THROUGH HOW THINGS ... FULL STORY »

2012 NCWTS N.C. Education Lottery 200 Starting Lineup

Ty Dillon - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCAR NCWTS  Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender, Ty Dillion, with a qualifying lap speed of 181.616 mph, won his first series career pole late Friday afternoon, as he captured the N.C. Education Lottery 200 Keystone Light Pole Award at Charlotte Motor ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin in car - Photo Credit: Rusty Jarret/Getty Images for NASCAR DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing How was your car in practice? "Terrible. Not good right now, that's for sure. Just a bad start to our weekend. Don't have the speed, doesn't have the feel, ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jimmie Johnson

2012 NSCS Jimmie Johnson in Car - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images JIMMIE JOHNSON, NO. 48 LOWE’S PATRIOTIC CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed competing in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race, what makes a championship driver and other topics. TALK ABOUT RACING HERE TOMORROW NIGHT UNDER ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Carl Edwards

2012 NSCS Carl Edwards - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR Carl Edwards, driver of the No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion, is the defending winner of the Sprint All-Star Race. He answered questions from the media after practice for tomorrow night’s annual event. CARL EDWARDS – No. 99 Fastenal Ford Fusion – ... FULL STORY »



Paul Menard - Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Paul Menard
Posted 05.18.12
PAUL MENARD, NO. 27 MENARDS/CERTAIN TEED CHEVROLET met with media and discussed his first time in the All-Star race, the race format, his season to date, and more.  YOU ARE MAKING YOUR SPRINT ALL-STAR DEBUT. HOW DOES THAT FEEL? “Good. I’ve been watching it for a lot of years. It’s something we’ve ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Final Practice Session Speeds
Posted 05.18.12
Kyle Busch, with a lap speed of 188.337 mph, was the fastest during the final (and only) NSCS Sprint All-Star practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway Friday afternoon. Second fastest and with a lap speed of 187.715 mph, was Greg Biffle, followed by Marcos Ambrose (187.207 mph) who was third fastest, Carl Edwards (186.948) ...FULL STORY »
Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, looks on during practice - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Greg Biffle
Posted 05.18.12
Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M/American Red Cross Ford Fusion, has never won the Sprint All-Star Race, but his season is off to a good start as he leads the series in points. Biffle spoke about his chances tomorrow night before today’s practice and qualifying session. GREG BIFFLE – ...FULL STORY »
Michael Waltrip talks with Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Sprint Showdown Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Martin Truex, Jr.
Posted 05.18.12
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What is your outlook for the Showdown? "Looking forward to the weekend. This is always a really fun race. It's nice to come to the race track every once in awhile and not have to worry about ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Marcos Ambrose - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Marcos Ambrose
Posted 05.18.12
Marcos Ambrose, driver of the No. 9 Stanley Ford Fusion, qualified for the Sprint All-Star Race by virtue of his first series victory last year at Watkins Glen International. Ambrose followed Kenseth in the media center and answered questions from members of the press.  MARCOS AMBROSE – No. 9 Stanley Ford ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Fusion - Roush Fenway Racing
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Matt Kenseth
Posted 05.18.12
Matt Kenseth won the Sprint All-Star Race in 2004 and would like nothing better than to duplicate that this weekend for new sponsor Fifth Third Bank. Kenseth spoke about this weekend before practice at Charlotte Motor Speedway. MATT KENSETH – No. 17 Fifth Third Bank Ford Fusion – TALK ABOUT WINNING ...FULL STORY »
Wood Brothers Racing's Trevor Bayne
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Ford Racing Driver, Trevor Bayne
Posted 05.18.12
Trevor Bayne, driver of the No. 21 Good Sam Ford Fusion, will be making his Sprint All-Star Race debut tomorrow night. Bayne, who missed last year’s event due to illness, addressed reporters today about his expectations this weekend. TREVOR BAYNE – No. 21 Good Sam Ford Fusion – HOW DO YOU ...FULL STORY »
2012 Dale Earnhardt Jr - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS Sprint All-Star Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
Posted 05.18.12
DALE EARNHARDT, JR., NO. 88 DALE JR. FOUNDATION/NATIONAL GUARD/DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and discussed his All-Star win back in 2000, Military sponsorships in the sport, Hendrick Motorsports’ 200th win and more.  YOU’VE WON THIS EVENT BEFORE, I’M SURE YOU WOULD LIKE ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Bobby Labonte - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Labonte Golfs And Cycles for Good Causes Before Trying to Win Another Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Posted 05.18.12
CONCORD, N.C. (May 18, 2012) - - For NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers and teams, Charlotte Motor Speedway race weeks are busier than most during the 36-race schedule. Take JTG Daugherty Racing driver Bobby Labonte for example. In addition to promoting ‘Racing Season is Grilling Season’ with Kingsford Charcoal on his ...FULL STORY »


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