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Busch On Pole At Pocono
Friday, 31 Jul, 2015 – 19:17 | Comments Off on Busch On Pole At Pocono

Kyle Busch, winner of the last three Sprint Cup Series races, won the pole for this weekend’s race with a lap in 50.444 seconds (178.416 mph) at Pocono Speedway.
Busch won his first pole and his …

Jeggie Returns To Cockpit In Sonoma
Friday, 31 Jul, 2015 – 7:21 | Comments Off on Jeggie Returns To Cockpit In Sonoma
Jeggie Returns To Cockpit In Sonoma

Erica Enders’ pursuit of a second consecutive NHRA Pro Stock world championship figures to receive a high-profile boost this weekend, when five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. rolls out of a self-imposed retirement and into …

Derrick Walker Out At INDYCAR
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2015 – 13:25 | Comments Off on Derrick Walker Out At INDYCAR
Derrick Walker Out At INDYCAR

By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
RacinToday.com
Derrick Walker, President of Competition & Operations, INDYCAR, announced Thursday morning he will relinquish his duties with the open-wheel series effective Aug. 31, 2015, in order to pursue other professional …

Robbie Allison Is Chasing His Racing Legacy
Thursday, 30 Jul, 2015 – 10:29 | Comments Off on Robbie Allison Is Chasing His Racing Legacy
Robbie Allison Is Chasing His Racing Legacy

By Larry Woody | Senior Writer
Racintoday.com
NASHVILLE – Robbie Allison, son of the late Davey Allison, grandson of legendary Bobby Allison, nephew of famed Donnie Allison, realizes he has an awesome family tradition to uphold.
And the …

Morgan Is New ‘King Of The Mountain’
Monday, 27 Jul, 2015 – 7:14 | Comments Off on Morgan Is New ‘King Of The Mountain’
Morgan Is New ‘King Of The Mountain’

An unflappable Larry Morgan won a classic Pro Stock starting line burn-down against Allen Johnson en route to a hole-shot victory that ended the latter’s reign as “King of The Mountain” during Sunday’s upset-filled finals …

Kyle Busch Wins Brickyard; Makes It Three In A Row
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2015 – 17:58 | Comments Off on Kyle Busch Wins Brickyard; Makes It Three In A Row
Kyle Busch Wins Brickyard; Makes It Three In A Row

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
A lot of people consider Kyle Busch to be the best restart man in NASCAR. He certainly was on Sunday as three times over the final eight laps, Busch used …

Penske Drivers Want To Win One For The Captain
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2015 – 8:15 | Comments Off on Penske Drivers Want To Win One For The Captain
Penske Drivers Want To Win One For The Captain

By Jim Pedley | Managing Editor
RacinToday.com
Roger Penske doesn’t need anything. Not in life, not in racing. But there are still some things he wants and one of those wants could be satisfied this weekend at …

NHRA Unveils Major Changes To Pro Stock Class
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2015 – 7:17 | Comments Off on NHRA Unveils Major Changes To Pro Stock Class
NHRA Unveils Major Changes To Pro Stock Class

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A series of changes for the Pro Stock category designed to increase spectator appeal, make the class more relevant from a technology standpoint, and enhance the overall pit experience for fans of the Factory Hot …

Force Adds To Pole Pile
Sunday, 26 Jul, 2015 – 7:10 | Comments Off on Force Adds To Pole Pile
Force Adds To Pole Pile

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Funny Car icon John Force secured his record-extending 154th career pole Saturday during final qualifications for the 36th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo.
Former world champions Larry Dixon (Top Fuel), …

Kyle Busch’s Last-Lap Pass Gives Him Win In Indy
Saturday, 25 Jul, 2015 – 17:27 | Comments Off on Kyle Busch’s Last-Lap Pass Gives Him Win In Indy
Kyle Busch’s Last-Lap Pass Gives Him Win In Indy

Kyle Busch made up for a rare bad late-race restart by calmly tracking down leader Ryan Blaney over the final 10 laps, passing Blaney with half a lap to go and edging away to win …