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Articles tagged ‘Kansas Speedway’

Apr 18
Wednesday

Second in Points, Justin Lofton Excited For Extra Support in Kansas

No. 6 College Complete Chevrolet Silverado HUNTERSVILLE, NC -- Justin Lofton enters the SFP 250 second in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) driver point standings, just six points out of the top spot, after a stellar start to the 2012 season. Lofton, driver of the No. 6 College Complete (http://www.collegecomplete.com) Chevrolet Silverado, enters this weekend's race at Kansas Speedway with momentum and optimism on his side. The 26-year-old racer has tallied a top-10 in each of the three races run so far, equaling his season total for all of 2011. "I am so excited about the position we are in. It's early, but I can't say enough about this College Complete team," Lofton said. "I like Kansas, and we are taking one of ... FULL STORY »

Ross Chastain Looks To Be At The “Speed Of Seed” In Kansas

No. 08 Florida Watermelon Association / National Watermelon Promotion Board Toyota Tundra (Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR) No. 08 Florida Watermelon Association / National Watermelon Promotion Board Toyota Tundra NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES - RACE 4 OF 22 - Kansas Speedway BRINGING "MELON POWER" TO KANSAS: After a rocky finish in Rockingham, 19-year-old rookie Ross Chastain looks to bring ... FULL STORY »

Victory Junction Camper Ambassadors Named Grand Marshals for STP 400

Victory Junction A SeriousFun Camp Logo KANSAS CITY, Kan. (April 18, 2012) – As part of their 40th anniversary celebration with Richard Petty, STP has named Victory Junction Campers, Keyley Bolding, Isaac Roberson, Sarah Roberson and Zac Roberson as Grand Marshals for Sunday’s STP 400. “Victory Junction ... FULL STORY »

Luck Blowing In The Kansas Winds For Jeb Burton

No. 27 State Water Heaters Chevrolet Silverado No. 27 State Water Heaters Chevy Silverado NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES RACE 4 OF 22 - Kansas Speedway ATTACKING THE "FAST TRACK": After a solid performance in Rockingham, powering from the 27th starting spot all the way to an 11th ... FULL STORY »

Hoping to Make Truck Series Start No. 50 Very Nifty (Jason Leffler)

Jason Leffler – Photo Credit: John Harrelson / Getty Images for NASCAR MOORESVILLE, N.C. (April 17, 2012) - Since making his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis in August of 2000, Jason Leffler has collected one win, 10 poles, 19 top-five and 30 top-10 finishes ... FULL STORY »

Jimmie Johnson – Might Take a Plane, Might Take a Train, but if He Has To Walk, He’s Going Just the Same

2012 NSCS Jimmie Johnson in Car - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 18, 2011) – Jimmie Johnson is going to Kansas City. Kansas City here he comes. And this weekend, it’s safe to say he is looking forward to returning to the track where he is the defending race-winner. ... FULL STORY »

Lord I Apologize Sauces to Raise Money for Git-R-Done Foundation Through NASCAR Sponsorship

Larry the Cable Guy's Lord I Apologize BBQ Sauce Lee’s Summit, MO – A newly launched line of sauces bearing the brand “Lord I Apologize Barbeque Sauces” will donate a percentage of proceeds to Larry the Cable Guy’s Git-R-Done Foundation. The brand launch includes sponsorship with Stacy Compton’s Turn ... FULL STORY »



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SRT Motorsports (Dodge) 2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 04.17.12
DODGE AT KANSAS SPEEDWAY ·   Dodge has two wins in the 12 previous races at Kansas: Ryan Newman (2003) and Brad Keselowski (2011). ·   Dodge has three poles at Kansas: Jason Leffler (2001), Kasey Kahne (2006) and Kurt Busch (2011). ·   Dodge completed a Kansas sweep last June as Kurt ...FULL STORY »
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Team Chevy, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 04.17.12
TEAM CHEVY ADVANCE STP 400 KANSAS SPEEDWAY KANSAS CITY, KANSAS APRIL 22, 2012  DID YOU KNOW?  Chevrolet Malibu Eco owners are well positioned to weather seasonal increases in fuel prices because the car features fuel-saving technologies. Chevy’s most fuel-efficient midsize sedan ever features electric power assist steering, which helps to improve fuel economy by up to 2.5 percent compared to conventional hydraulic steering systems. This ...FULL STORY »
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Jamie McMurray & Juan Pablo Montoya, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 04.17.12
NOTES  Follow EGR on Twitter:  Continue to follow Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (EGR) on their official team Twitter page.  Find in-race updates and weekly news on the No. 1 and No. 42 teams throughout the 2012 season by following “@EGRTeams”.                        ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS 18 car (Kyle Busch) - Photo Credit: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR
Kyle Busch – Extreme Makeover at Kansas
Posted 04.17.12
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 17, 2012) – After Sunday’s running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400, Kansas Speedway in Kansas City is slated to undergo quite the extreme makeover before the series comes back for its second stop of the season in October. The 1.5-mile oval built in 2001, which ...FULL STORY »
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Yellow Stripes Paint the Path of Success Towards Kansas Speedway (Scott Stenzel)
Posted 04.17.12
Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to follow in the footsteps of a great athlete? How big the imprint may have been left behind? How much more pressure one would face? Any doubt must be left behind as the moment of truth falls onto a new rookie ...FULL STORY »
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Jeff Burton, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Race Preview
Posted 04.17.12
Jeff Burton No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet  Event Preview Fact Sheet  This Week's Caterpillar Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway ... Jeff Burton will race chassis No. 367 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. This No. 31 Chevrolet, originally built in 2011, has seen significant track time including visits to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in ...FULL STORY »
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Kevin Harvick, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Race Previe
Posted 04.17.12
Kevin Harvick No. 29 Rheem Chevrolet  Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week's Rheem Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway ... The No. 29 Rheem team will unload Chassis No. 378 prepared from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. This chassis was used during the 2011 season when Kevin Harvick earned a second-place finish ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Paul Menard - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
Paul Menard, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Race Preview
Posted 04.17.12
Paul Menard No. 27 Zecol/Menards Chevrolet  Event Preview Fact Sheet This Week's Zecol/Menards Chevrolet at Kansas Speedway ...Paul Menard will pilot Chassis No. 279 from the Richard Childress Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stable. This No. 27 Chevrolet was last seen on track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March, where Menard earned a ...FULL STORY »
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Dakoda Armstrong, No. 98 EverFi Toyota Tundra Kansas Speedway Preview
Posted 04.17.12
Dakoda Armstrong NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SFP 250 | Media Advance Kansas Speedway | Race 4 of 22 Race Information: SFP 250 Saturday, April 21, 2012 Kansas Speedway 1.5-Mile Oval 167 laps / 250 miles Team Facts: Current Point Standings: 22nd Chassis: 32 Crew Chief: Dan Stillman Engines: TRIAD Broadcast Information: TV: SPEED broadcast live at ...FULL STORY »


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