Jason Leffler figures some smooth moves Saturday will increase his chances of success in securing the NASCAR Nationwide Series points championship. It's hot pursuit, as far as he is concerned. The 33-year-old North Carolina resident, sitting fourth, is one of the main contenders for the points title. Thus, the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 race is meaningful to him. It'll unfold in Gateway International Raceway, beginning at 8:30 Saturday night (ESPN2). ""I'm excited about racing at Gateway because it's a unique track and a driver's track," Leffler said. "It's pretty challenging and it's hard to handle (the turns) at both ends of the track. You have to compromise and there's a lot of strategy involved. You really have to work to find the right ... FULL STORY »
"Tricky layout of Gateway International Raceway is place of next lesson on learning curve" CHINA GROVE, NC (July 12, 2009) – Ken Butler III has had enough learning curves this year that he could probably create his own road course. Being ... FULL STORY »
Justin Allgaier No. 12 Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger Gateway International Raceway – Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 July 18, 2009 No. 12 Penske Racing Verizon Wireless Dodge Charger News and Notes This week’s Charger… The No. 12 Verizon Wireless team will race chassis PRS-017 ... FULL STORY »
John Wes Townley Express Notes Gateway International Raceway, Race No. 19 Race Info: Event: Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 Date/Time: Saturday, July 18th/9:30 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2, 9:00 p.m. ET Radio: MRN and Sirius, 9:00 p.m. ET Distance: 200 Laps/250 Miles Track: 1.25-mile Oval 2008 Winner: Carl ... FULL STORY »
Joliet, Ill. (July 13, 2009) – The NASCAR Nationwide Series returned to Chicagoland Speedway this weekend for the second annual race run under the Joliet night sky. Brian Vickers started the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota in the ... FULL STORY »
Joliet, IL (7-10-09) – A sound pit strategy and patience were key components to John Wes Townley’s 21st place finish in Friday night’s Dollar General 300 presented by Coca-Cola at Chicagoland Speedway. The top-25 finish was the Raybestos Rookies sixth ... FULL STORY »
"Z-Line Designs Driver Finishes in Runner-Up Spot at Chicagoland Speedway" Date: July 10, 2009 Event: Dollar ... FULL STORY »