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Iowa Senate OKs tax break for Speedway:

The Iowa Speedway at Newton, which was purchased by NASCAR in November, would get a state sales tax break of up to $9 million under a bill approved 36-9 Monday by the Iowa Senate. Supporters said the legislation will help bolster Iowa entertainment and tourism, while...

Kyle Busch wins at Auto Club Speedway:

#18-Kyle Busch won the Auto Club 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Auto Club Speedway for his 1st win of 2014, his 3rd at Auto Club Speedway and his 29th career win. Rookie of the Year candidate #42-Larson finished 2nd followed by: #41-Busch, polesitter #20-Kenseth, #...

Race Fast Facts – Auto Club Speedway:

Kyle Busch won the 18th Annual Auto Club 400, his 29th victory in 334 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in 2014. This is his third victory and 12th top-10 finish in 17 races at Auto Club Speedway. The race included 35...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Auto Club Speedway, race 5 of 36] 1) #99-Carl Edwards [1 win], 186 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 185, -1 3) #24-Jeff Gordon, 184, -2 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [1 win], 182, -4 5) #20-Matt Kenseth, 179, -7 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 165, -21 7) #18-Kyle Busch [1...

Hamlin to miss Auto Club race; Hornish to fill in:

#11- Denny Hamlin developed a sinus infection while in Fontana that has effected his vision. Doctors have advised him not to race. He was taken to the hospital for further treatment. Sam Hornish, Jr will fill in for Hamlin. Missing the race will not impact Hamlin's...

NASCAR considering reducing horsepower to Cup cars next season:

NASCAR is planning on making significant engine package changes in 2015 to extend the life of Sprint Cup powerplants and reduce horsepower. And along with engine changes, there likely will be aerodynamic and tire changes for the Cup cars in 2015 as well. That's the...

Drivers scheduled for Darlington Stripe Zone Fan Hospitality:

A star-studded lineup of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers has been confirmed for the Darlington Stripe Zone Fan Hospitality. Coca-Cola Racing Family members Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick, and Ryan Newman are all scheduled for 15-minute question and answer sessions in...

Janssen Pharmaceuticals joins NASCAR as official partner:

NASCAR announced that it is teaming up with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to help make a difference for racing fans who are at risk for or are living with blood clots. Janssen, the maker of XARELTO (rivaroxaban), an important medicine used to treat and help prevent...

Final practice:

for the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway is over after 50 scheduled minutes. The top 5, slowest, and notes: #55-Vickers 185.926 #24-Gordon 185.840 #48-Johnson 184.781 #2-Keselowski 184.743 #88-Earnhardt, Jr. 184.705 slowest: #78-Truex 178.448 & #40-Cassill 177...

First Saturday practice:

for the Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway is over after 55 scheduled minutes. The top 5, slowest, and notes: #4-Harvick 186.018 #24-Gordon 185.677 #22-Logano 185.620 #20-Kenseth 185.319 #41-Busch 184.943 slowest: #36-Sorenson 178.359 & #66-Nemechek 178.218. All...

Larson wins Nationwide Race at Auto Club:

#42-Kyle Larson won the TreatMyClot.com 300 at Auto Club Speedway, fir his 1st Nationwide Series win. #5-Kevin Harvick finished second followed by #54-Kyle Busch, #22-Joey Logano, #11-Elliott Sadler, #9-Chase Elliott, #20-Matt Kenseth, #3-Ty Dillon, #6-Trevor Bayne...

Auto Club Nationwide Race Fast Facts:

Kyle Larson(i) won the 16th Annual TreatMyClot.com 300, his first victory in 38 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 2014. This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in two races at Auto Club Speedway. His victory...

Nationwide Driver standings

following Auto Club: 1) #7-Regan Smith 185 2) #6-Trevor Bayne 185 3) #3-Ty Dillon# 179, -6 4) #9-Chase Elliott# 177, 8 5) #11-Elliott Sadler 174, 11 6) #62-Brendan Gaughan 160, -25 7) #2-Brian Scott 160, -25 8) #31-Dylan Kwasniewski# 149, -36 9) #99-James Buescher ...

Nationwide Owner Standings

following Auto Club are posted (pdf)....

Sadler on Nationwide pole at Auto Club:

#11-Elliott Sadler won the Coors Light Pole for the TreatMyClot.com 300 at Auto Club Speedway with a speed of 176.991 mph. #20-Matt Kenseth will start second. The rest of the top 10: #3-Ty Dillon, #22-Joey Logano, #9-Chase Elliott, #5-Kevin Harvick, #31-Dylan Kwasniewski...

Busch fails Nationwide inspection:

Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch may be going for his seventh Nationwide Series victory at Auto Club Speedway, but he'll have to do so from the rear of the field on Saturday. The #54 Toyota failed to clear NASCAR technical inspection, despite multiple attempts. According...

Auto Club Qualifying Notes:

Elliott Sadler won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 16th Annual TreatMyClot.com 300 with a lap of 40.680 seconds, 176.991 mph. This is his 16th pole in 235 NASCAR Nationwide Series races. This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2014. This is his first pole...

Sunday’s race a sellout:

Auto Club Speedway President Gillian Zucker announced that grandstand tickets for Sunday's Auto Club 400 have been sold out. Those wishing to purchase standing room only tickets can still join the Auto Club 400 festivities by calling 1-800-944-RACE (7223). 'Southern...

Hot Dog Eating Championship qualifying to include NASCAR locations:

Nathan's Famous, Inc. has unveiled the official list of sites that will host hot dog eating contests to qualify competitive eaters who will participate in the annual Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Nathan's Famous on Brooklyn's Coney Island. ...

Family ticket package at Darlington includes Jimmie Johnson Q&A:

Darlington Raceway is offering race fans the opportunity to purchase a special family ticket package for the Bojangles' Southern 500 on Saturday, April 12. The package, which starts at an affordable $48, will feature a question and answer session with six-time NASCAR...