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Apr 10
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Victories Best Way to Cut Deficit for Jeff Gordon

2012 NSCS Jeff Gordon DuPont - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 10, 2012) - Next stop on the trail? This weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, where efforts to cut the deficit will be on Jeff Gordon and Team DuPont's minds. Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Gordon has had strong runs in 2012, but an engine issue, pit road miscues and accidents have resulted in poor finishes. He currently sits 21st in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings - 90 out of the lead - entering Saturday night's Samsung Mobile 500. "This race is one that is on our radar," said Gordon, driver of the No. 24 DuPont "20 Years" Chevrolet. "We ran well at California a few weeks ago, so that has me excited going to the one-and-a-half ... FULL STORY »

Day 2 of Goodyear Tire test at MIS complete

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, Juan Pablo Montoya and Kyle Busch concluded Goodyear Tire testing at Michigan International Speedway on Wednesday. The session was the second day for the test. - Photo Credit: Todd Davis, LAT USA BROOKLYN, Mich. (April 4, 2012) – After a successful two-day Goodyear Tire Test at Michigan International Speedway, some NASCAR drivers say they are happy with the repave. Oh, and the track is fast. They all said that, too. “This place is fast. ... FULL STORY »

Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Post-Race Recaps

Team Chevy Logo AN NEWMAN, NO. 39 OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CHEVROLET – RACE WINNER: TELL US ABOUT THAT END OF THAT RACE. HOW DID YOU WIN IT? “Well, the first green-white-checkered, I told the guys on the radio, I said, ‘Listen, good job today. I’m not ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jeff Gordon

2012 NSCS Jeff Gordon in car - Photo Credit: Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET, met with members of the media at Martinsville Speedway and discussed his seven victories at Martinsville Speedway, tire testing at Michigan International Speedway and other topics.  YOU HAVE SEVERAL OF THE GRANDFATHER ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Final Practice Session Speeds

Jeff Gordon high fives fans - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR Once again, it was Jeff Gordon, with a lap speed of 97.028 mph, on top of the speed charts at the end of the final NSCS Goody's Fast Relief 500 practice session at Martinsville Speedway. Kurt Busch, with a lap speed ... FULL STORY »

2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 First Practice Session Speeds

Jeff Gordon (far left), driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, talks with crew chief Alan Gustafson (second left) while crew members listen - Photo Credit: Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR Jeff Gordon, with a lap speed of 97.048 mph, was the quickest during the first NSCS Goody's Fast Relief 500 practice session at Martinsville Speedway. Second quickest was Kyle Busch with a lap speed of 96.959 mph, and was followed by Denny ... FULL STORY »

Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS Goody’s Fast Relief 500 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

Team Chevy Logo TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE GOODY’S FAST RELIEF 500 MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA APRIL 1, 2012 DID YOU KNOW? The Chevrolet Sonic’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine will now be available in either manual or automatic transmission, bringing the increased torque of turbocharging to drivers of automatics. ... FULL STORY »



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For Jeff Gordon, No Need to Reinvent the Wheel at Martinsville
Posted 03.27.12
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (March 27, 2012) - A lot has changed during Jeff Gordon's 20 seasons of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racing, the least of which is Martinsville Speedway. The seven-time track winner posted only one top-10 finish in his first four outings at the 0.526-mile Virginia track, but Gordon has since ...FULL STORY »
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Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 03.25.12
CHAD KNAUS, CREW CHIEF, NO. 48 LOWE’S/JIMMIE JOHNSON FOUNDATION CHEVROLET – FINISHED 10TH WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CAR IN THE END? “Unfortunately we have an oil leak. We’re looking into it right now to see what happened there on that last pit stop. Something happened and we developed an oil leak. But ...FULL STORY »
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Kasey Kahne Leads Chevrolet in Qualifying at Auto Club Speedway
Posted 03.23.12
Team Chevy Drivers Occupy Five of the Top-10 Starting Positions for Sunday's Auto Club 400 FONTANA, Calif. (March 23, 2012) – Kasey Kahne No. 5 Quaker State Chevrolet, earned a fifth-place starting position during today’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying session at Auto Club Speedway. Kahne was the 44th qualifier out ...FULL STORY »
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2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Team Chevy Driver, Jeff Gordon
Posted 03.23.12
JEFF GORDON, NO. 24 DRIVE TO END HUNGER CHEVROLET met with members of the media at Auto Club Speedway and discussed the incident at Bristol with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other topics. TALK ABOUT YOUR SEASON TO DATE:  “There's not much to talk about so far this season. Our cars, at times, ...FULL STORY »
Darlington Raceway president Chris Browning (left) and Jeff Gordon, driver of the No. 24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, held a press conference during the 2011 Southern 500 race weekend announcing the partnership between Darlington Raceway, Americrown Services Corp. and AARP’s Drive to End Hunger to donate food from the weekend to Harvest Hope Food Banks of South Carolina. Photo credit: Harrelson Photography.
Support AARP’s Drive to End Hunger Campaign by Purchasing a Special Ticket Package from Darlington Raceway
Posted 03.22.12
Fans can join Q&A with Jeff Gordon to help NASCAR driver’s quest to stop older adult hunger  Darlington Raceway, Americrown Services Corporation to also donate unused food items to local Harvest Hope food banks following Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend  DARLINGTON, S.C. (March 22, 2012) – Race fans who are interested in ...FULL STORY »
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Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS Auto Club 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 03.20.12
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE AUTO CLUB 400 AUTO CLUB SPEEDWAY FONTANA, CALIFORNIA MARCH 25, 2012 DID YOU KNOW? The all-new Ecotec 2.5L debuting on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu midsize sedan this summer is one of the most-powerful naturally aspirated four-cylinder engines in the midsize segment, topping the output from the new Ford Fusion and Toyota Camry. ...FULL STORY »
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Former Hendrick Crew Member & SPEED™ Insider Matt Clark Gives Team Perspective on NASCAR’s Penalty Reductions
Posted 03.20.12
Former Hendrick Motorsports crew member and SPEED Insider Matt Clark talked about NASCAR’s reduction of penalties for Chad Knaus & Ron Malec, the respective crew chief and car chief on the No. 48 driven by five-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. Here’s is Clark’s reaction: Matt Clark, SPEED NASCAR Insider & ...FULL STORY »
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SPEED™ NASCAR Analyst Bob Dillner Reacts to No. 48 Penalty Reductions
Posted 03.20.12
SPEED Analyst Bob Dillner reacted to NASCAR Chief Appellate Officer John Middlebrook’s reduction of penalties for crew chief Chad Knaus and car chief Ron Malec, who head the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports operation for five-time series champion Jimmie Johnson. Here is what he had to say… Bob Dillner, SPEED NASCAR Analyst “I’m very ...FULL STORY »
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NASCAR Chief Appellate Officer Rescinds the 25 Owner/Driver Points and Suspensions to the NSCS No. 48 Team
Posted 03.20.12
On March 20, 2012, the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties resulting from the #48 Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. This stemmed from an opening day inspection for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Daytona International Speedway on February 17, 2012. The penalties concern ...FULL STORY »


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