Mark Martin Remains Behind the Wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota in Martinsville
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 29, 2013) – Joe Gibbs Racing announces today that Brian Vickers will take over behind the wheel of the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for the injured Denny Hamlin starting on April 13 at Texas Motor Speedway.
It was previously released that Mark Martin would handle the duties behind the wheel for the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing team while Denny Hamlin recovered from injury. Martin will drive the car in Martinsville, but Vickers will now take over the duties beginning in Texas.
“Obviously having to find someone to fill in for Denny is not an ideal situation to have ... FULL STORY »
Veteran NASCAR Driver Mark Martin to Drive No. 11 FedEx Toyota Until Hamlin Returns
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (March 28, 2013) – Joe Gibbs Racing announces today that Mark Martin will drive the No. 11 FedEx Toyota Camry in the NASCAR Sprint Cup ... FULL STORY »
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 7, 2013) – NASCAR has fined driver Denny Hamlin $25,000 for (post-race) comments he made following the March 3 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.
NASCAR determined that Hamlin violated Section 12-1 (actions detrimental ... FULL STORY »
RACE INFO:
Event: Kobalt Tools 400
Date/Time: March 10/12 p.m. PT
2012 winner: Tony Stewart
2012 polesitter: Kasey Kahne
Distance: 267 laps/400.5 miles
Track Length: 1.5 miles
Banking: 20 degrees
Track Shape: D-Shaped Oval
EXPRESS NOTES:
Phoenix Recap: The FedEx Racing team used excellent strategy and quick pit stops ... FULL STORY »
RACE INFO:
Event: Daytona 500
Date/Time: Feb. 24/1 p.m.ET
2012 winner: Matt Kenseth
2012 polesitter: Carl Edwards
Distance: 200 laps/500 miles
Track Length: 2.5 miles
Banking: 31 degrees
Track Shape: Tri-Oval
EXPRESS NOTES:
Sprint Unlimited Recap: Denny Hamlin was collected in a multi-car accident on Lap 14 of the season-opening ... FULL STORY »
There were fewer cars (12) and no incidents occurring during the final NSCS Sprint Unlimited practice session at Daytona International Friday evening, and with a lap speed of 196.053 mph, it was Denny Hamlin posting the quickest lap.
Hamlin's former Joe ... FULL STORY »
RACE INFO:
Event: Sprint Unlimited
Date/Time: Feb. 16/8:10 p.m. ET
2011 winner: Kyle Busch
2011 polesitter: Martin Truex Jr.
Distance: 75 laps/187.5 miles
Track Length: 2.5 miles
Banking: 31 degrees
Track Shape: Tri-Oval
EXPRESS NOTES:
Sprint Unlimited Preview: Denny Hamlin will make his eighth-career start in the Sprint Unlimited ... FULL STORY »
