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Articles tagged ‘Texas Motor Speedway’

May 22
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Hinchcliffe Becomes TMS Fans’ Choice for Indy 500 with Special Firestone 550 Ticket Promotion

James Hinchcliffe - Texas Motor Speedway FORT WORTH, Texas (May 22, 2013) - While IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe continues to grow his fan base with his torrid start to the season, Texas Motor Speedway is providing yet another reason for its fan base to root for the driver of the No. 27 GoDaddy Chevrolet for Andretti Autosport in Sunday's 97th Indianapolis 500. Texas Motor Speedway will offer a frontstretch ticket for the Firestone 550 on Saturday, June 8, for a price that directly correlates to Hinchcliffe's finish in the Indianapolis 500. The tickets could be as low as $1 should he emerge victorious and no higher than $33 should he finish last, and either end of the spectrum will offer solid savings on the designated seating sections. An ... FULL STORY »

National Stock Car Racing Chief Appellate Officer Reduces Suspensions; Upholds Fines & Penalties on NSCS No.2 & 22 Teams

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Logo On May 7, 2013 the Chief Appellate Officer heard and considered the appeal of the penalties from the No. 2 and No. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. These penalties stemmed from pre-race inspection for the NASCAR Sprint ... FULL STORY »

National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Upholds Penalties Assessed to the No. 22 & 2 NSCS Teams

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Logo NATIONAL STOCK CAR RACING APPEALS PANEL STATEMENT: On May 1, 2013, the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel heard and considered the appeal of the No. 2 and No. 22 Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. The penalties concern Sections 12-1: ... FULL STORY »

He Said, She Said: Featuring Texas Motor Speedway, Rockingham Speedway And Kansas Speedway

Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images Welcome to round three of “He Said, She Said”, where members of the racing community sound off on a variety of topics in the Motorsports community. This year’s panel includes current writers and editors, a current NASCAR Nationwide Series team owner, ... FULL STORY »

Three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Teams Penalized Following Race At Texas Motor Speedway

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Logo DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 17, 2013) – Penalties have been handed down to three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams following last Saturday’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 56 car was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to ... FULL STORY »

Transmission Failure Sends Hal Martin Home Early From Texas Motor Speedway

Hal Martin Charlotte, NC- April 15, 2013 - Spritis were high as Martin traveled back to Texas to make his second career start in the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Motor Speedway. Qualifying 32nd, Martin had climbed to 25th when a transmission ... FULL STORY »

Mike Wallace 2013 NNS O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Post Race Report

Mike Wallace - Photo Credit: Justin Edmonds / Getty Images GAFFNEY, S.C. (April 14, 2013) – After battling the track conditions for the majority of the night and then combating a sour motor in the waning laps, Mike Wallace was able to use his veteran experience to finish 21st at ... FULL STORY »



NASCAR’s Brian France addresses shooting after NRA 500 at Texas
Posted 04.16.13
In response to questions about a fan committing suicide with a gunshot to the head following the NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday, NASCAR Chairman Brian France reiterated Monday that the NRA sponsorship fell within the sport’s sponsorship guidelines. France said, however, that its stance on such sponsorships could change ...FULL STORY »
No. 14 Hefty® / Reynolds Wrap® Toyota Camry
Eric McClure Sidelined with Stomach Flu; Jeff Green Posts 30th-place Finish in No. 14 Hefty® / Reynolds Wraps™ Toyota Camry
Posted 04.15.13
Ft. Worth, TX (April 12, 2013)— With a combined effort from drivers Eric McClure and teammate Jeff Green, the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds® Racing team posted a 30th-place finish in Friday night’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway. Consequently, the TriStar Motorsports team slipped one position to 24th ...FULL STORY »
Trevor Bayne (Photo Credit: LaDon George / NASCAR Illustrated)
Trevor Bayne Finishes 26th at Texas After Getting Debris Caught on Grill and Overheating
Posted 04.14.13
FT. WORTH, Texas (Apr. 12, 2013) – Roush Fenway’s Trevor Bayne had one of the fastest cars on the track during the NASCAR Nationwide Series’ first night race of the season, until a spinout in the infield sent debris flying into the No.6 Cargill Ford Mustang’s grille causing it to ...FULL STORY »
Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Quicken Loans Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. - Photo Credit: Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Timing is Everything for Newman at Texas
Posted 04.14.13
Timely Caution Helps Quicken Loans Driver Score 10th-Place Finish Date: April 13, 2013 Event: NRA 500 (Round 7 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (1.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 31st/10th (Running, completed 334 of 334 laps) Point Standing: 17th (169 points, 100 out of first; 37 behind 10th) Winner: Kyle Busch ...FULL STORY »
Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. - Photo Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images
Busch, Interstate Batteries Team Up for Texas Victory
Posted 04.14.13
Dallas-Based Interstate Batteries Scores First Win at ‘Home’ Track Date: April 13, 2013 Event: NRA 500 (Round 7 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (1.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 1st/1st (Running, completed 334 of 334 laps) Point Standing: 3rd (251 points, 18 out of first) Winner: Kyle Busch of Joe Gibbs ...FULL STORY »
Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Patrick Battles Ill-Handling Car at Texas
Posted 04.14.13
GoDaddy.com Driver Finishes 28th; Remains 26th in Sprint Cup Points Date: April 13, 2013 Event: NRA 500 (Round 7 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth (1.5-mil oval) Start/Finish: 42nd/28th (Running, completed 331 of 334 aps) Point Standing: 26th (135 points, 134 out of first) Winner: Kyle Busch of Joe ...FULL STORY »
Kurt Busch, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Racing/Serta Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 13, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Parts Failure Crushes Strong Performance by Kurt Busch, Furniture Row Racing
Posted 04.14.13
FORT WORTH, Texas (April 13, 2013) -- A parts failure spoiled a strong run for Kurt Busch, who was credited with a 37th-place finish in Saturday night's NRA 500 Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. The former NASCAR champion was cruising in the top-five on the ultra-fast 1.5-mile oval, ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Racing 2013 NSCS NRA 500 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 04.14.13
Kyle Busch earned his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) victory of the season on Saturday night at Texas Motor Speedway. It is Busch's first NSCS win at Texas. He also has six NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) victories and two NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) wins at the 1.5-mile oval. Busch ...FULL STORY »
Ford Racing
Ford Racing 2013 NSCS NRA 500 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 04.14.13
GREG BIFFLE – No. 16 3M Ford Fusion – “It was a tough night. Our car definitely wasn’t as good as it was last year here in the spring, but we battled back. I got a pit road speeding penalty. I don’t know what happened there. I guess I must ...FULL STORY »


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