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Apr 24
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Kyle Busch – Spring Is in the Air

2012 NSCS Kyle Busch - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (April 24, 2012) – Every year in late April across the United States, signs of spring begins to appear all around. Flowers and trees start to come into bloom, the grass begins to grow, the weather becomes warmer – and, of course, Kyle Busch is winning a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway. The driver of the No. 18 M&M’s Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) is returning to Richmond for Saturday night’s Sprint Cup Series Richmond 400 as the winner of the last three spring events at the .75-mile oval, having won in 2009, 2010 and 2011 in dominating fashion. Last April, the Las Vegas native brought home his third career Sprint Cup victory ... FULL STORY »

Shannon Myers: From the NFL to NASCAR

Shannon Myers   Dolphins 7th Round Draft Pick in 1995 Now Changes Tires On Aaron’s Dream Machine CORNELIUS, N.C. – This week’s NFL player draft and Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway are special events for Shannon Myers. The Miami ... FULL STORY »

Richmond International Raceway Has Been Good to Bobby Labonte Over the Years

Bobby Labonte JTG Daugherty Racing RICHMOND, Va. (April 24, 2012) - - Twice Bobby Labonte has sniffed victory at Richmond International Raceway (RIR). This Saturday at the .75-mile D-shaped oval during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 400 the 21-time division winner is primed to break ... FULL STORY »

Clint Bowyer, 2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Pre-Race Notes & Quotes

2012 NSCS Clint Bowyer - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota driver Clint Bowyer came within two laps of winning at Martinsville Speedway on April 1 - the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ only short track race run in 2012. The series visits another short ... FULL STORY »

Martin Truex, Jr., 2012 NSCS Capital City 400 Race Preview

2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR CORNELIUS, N.C. — No. 56 NAPA BRAKES Toyota driver Martin Truex Jr. is the hottest driver in NASCAR. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver has scored more points than any driver in the last 10 races and Sunday he led 173 ... FULL STORY »

Kvapil Poised for Richmond Success

2012 NSCS Travis Kvapil - Photo Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR Proven Survivor at Rough-and-Tumble Short Track Statesville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) - Travis Kvapil, driver of the No. 93 BK Racing Toyota, delivered a 25th-place finish in last week's STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. The performance marked the No. 93 team's ... FULL STORY »

Cassill Ready for ‘Sparks, Action and Excitement’ at Richmond

2012 NSCS Landon Cassill - Photo Credit: John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR Hopes Phoenix Experience Will Offer Not-So-Fresh Start for 83 Team Statesville, N.C. (April 24, 2012) - Although BK Racing is making its inaugural performance at Richmond International Raceway (RIR), Landon Cassill is confident that his No. 83 BK Racing team is ... FULL STORY »



Joey Logano - Photo Credit: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images
Logano Salvages Top-15 Finish After Starting From Rear at Kansas Speedway
Posted 04.22.12
Post-Race Highlights: Joey Logano qualified a season-best third for Sunday’s STP 400 at Kansas Speedway despite losing an engine and missing the entire first practice session on Friday.  The engine change meant Logano, despite the strong qualifying effort, had to drop to the tail of the field before the green flag and ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Post-Race Recaps
Posted 04.22.12
Camry driver Denny Hamlin won his second race of the season in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at Kansas Speedway. Hamlin led twice for 32 laps in the 267 lap race. The win marks the first NSCS victory for Toyota at the 1.5-mile track and 41st NSCS win since entering ...FULL STORY »
Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Toyota, drives on track - Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images for NASCAR
Kyle Busch Brings Home Top-10 Finish at Kansas
Posted 04.22.12
M&M’s Driver Climbs 15 Positions in Race, Gains One Spot in Points Date: April 22, 2012 Event: STP 400 (Round 8 of 36) Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Location: Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (1.5-mile oval) Start/Finish: 25th/10th (Running, completed 267 of 267 laps) Point Standing: 13th (218 points, 94 out of first) Winner: Denny ...FULL STORY »
Denny Hamlin celebrates his 19th career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win in Kansas Speedway's Victory Lane on Sunday in Kansas City, Kan. - Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS STP 400 Race Results
Posted 04.22.12
Martin Truex, Jr., was looking to be on his way to his second career NSCS victory, as he led 173 laps of the 267 that were run in the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway. But, with 31 laps to go, it was Denny Hamlin taking the lead from Truex and never looking back ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Kansas Speedway Post Race Notes & Quotes
Posted 04.21.12
TOYOTA NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Post-Race Notes & Quotes Kansas Speedway - April 21, 2012 - Tundra driver Timothy Peters (second) was the highest-finishing Toyota driver in Saturday's NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) race at Kansas Speedway. - Todd Bodine (fifth) also recorded a top-five result for Toyota on the 1.5-mile ...FULL STORY »
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Toyota Motorsports, 2012 NSCS STP 400 Post-Qualifying Recaps
Posted 04.21.12
JOEY LOGANO, No. 20 Home Depot Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing Starting Position: 3rd How much did you rely on your teammates after missing first practice? "It's tough for sure, we started the second practice an hour and a half behind everyone. We definitely listened to our teammates as much ...FULL STORY »
2012 Mark Martin portrait - Photo Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Mark Martin
Posted 04.20.12
MARK MARTIN, No. 55 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing How is your outlook for this weekend in Kansas? "I'm excited to be at Kansas, especially after last week. We had such a great weekend in Texas and I am having a lot of fun. I just love ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Clint Bowyer - Photo Credit: Tyler Barrick/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Clint Bowyer & MWR GM Ty Norris
Posted 04.20.12
CLINT BOWYER, No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What are your thoughts on 5-hour ENERGY committing for the full season? "It takes dollars to have success on the race track and the funding that 5-hour has provided for our race team has been just that. Really excited ...FULL STORY »
2012 NSCS Martin Truex Jr - Photo Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR
2012 NSCS STP 400 Pre-Race Q&A with Toyota Motorsports Driver, Martin Truex, Jr.
Posted 04.20.12
MARTIN TRUEX JR., No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing What do you think about racing at Kansas this weekend? "I'm looking forward to it. I had a good practice already today. To be honest, I look forward to going to the race track so much more ...FULL STORY »


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