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Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

Phoenix International Raceway News and Notes:

November 6, 2012
* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the

Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General:

Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General:

November 6, 2012
Vickers to Joe Gibbs Racing with Dollar General: As many companies are trending away from full-season sponsorships in the Sprint Cup Series, Dollar General is moving toward a 36-race commitment. CEO Rick Dreiling said the discount retailer will increase its spending

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Texas?

November 4, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON (1) 2) #2-Brad Keselowski, 2 (8) 3) #15-Clint Bowyer, 6th (4) 4) #5-Kasey Kahne, 25th (15) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 20th (12) 6) #24-Jeff Gordon, 14th (16) 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 13th (5) 8) #

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

Texas Notes-n-Nuggets:

November 4, 2012
* Jimmie Johnson earned his 60th career win in his 397th race. * Jimmie Johnson became the eighth driver in history to reach 60 career wins. * It is the 12th time in Jimmie Johnson's career that he has won back-to-back races. * It is the seventh time Jimmie Johnson

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride:

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride:

November 3, 2012
Kyle Busch would love to offer Ross Kenseth a Camping World Truck Series ride in 2013. While Busch is quite impressed with Kenseth and has raced against the 19-year-old in various series, the biggest stumbling block for inking a deal could be sponsorship. 'I 'd like

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth? May run three teams in 2013:

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth? May run three teams in 2013:

November 2, 2012
Kyle Busch would love to offer Ross Kenseth a Camping World Truck Series ride in 2013. While Busch is quite impressed with Kenseth and has raced against the 19-year-old in various series, the biggest stumbling block for inking a deal could be sponsorship. "I'd like

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Texas?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Texas?

November 2, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1st 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 8th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 4th 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 13th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 12th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 16th 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 5th 8) #17-Matt Kenseth 10th 9) #16-Greg Biffle 2nd 10) #

At Texas Motor Speedway:

At Texas Motor Speedway:

October 30, 2012
* Construction began in 1995. * The first NASCAR race was a NASCAR Nationwide Series event on April 5, 1997. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was on April 6, 1997. * There have been 23 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Texas Motor Speedway, one per season from 1997

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Martinsville?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Martinsville?

October 26, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski, 6th (32) 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, WON (1) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 33rd (5) 4) #15-Clint Bowyer, 5th (8) 5) #5-Kasey Kahne, 3rd (15) 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 23rd (12) 7) #14-Tony Stewart, 27th (7)

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Martinsville?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Martinsville?

October 26, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 32ndh 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 1st 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 5th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 8th 5) #5-Kasey Kahne 15th 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 12th 7) #14-Tony Stewart 7th 8) #24-Jeff Gordon 11th 9) #17-Matt Kenseth 6th 10

Enfinger & Allgaier Motorsports team up for Martinsville: UPDATE team tests at ‘Little Rock’ to prepare:

Enfinger & Allgaier Motorsports team up for Martinsville: UPDATE team tests at ‘Little Rock’ to prepare:

October 24, 2012
Fresh off a third-place finish in last weekend's ARCA event at Kansas Speedway, Grant Enfinger heads to Martinsville, VA for the NCWTS Kroger 200 at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, October 27. Enfinger will be driving the #36-RAM for Allgaier Motorsports, with team

3000th Cup start for Roush Fenway:

3000th Cup start for Roush Fenway:

October 24, 2012
This is a milestone week for Roush Fenway Racing owner Jack Roush, whose organization celebrates its 3,000th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start in Sunday's Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Roush's Ford team made its series debut on Feb. 14, 1988, when Mark

Kenseth wins at Kansas:

Kenseth wins at Kansas:

October 21, 2012
#17-Matt Kenseth won the Hollywood Casino 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway for his 3rd win of year and 24th career win. #56-Truex, Jr. finished 2nd followed by #27-Menard, #5-Kahne, #14-Steart, #15-Bowyer, #88-Smith, #2-Keselowski, #48-Johnson, and #24

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Kansas?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Kansas?

October 21, 2012
[by points standings before the race (start pos)] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski, 8th (24) 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 9th (7) 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 13th (9) 4) #15-Clint Bowyer, 6th (3) 5) #5-Kasey Kahne, 4th (1) 6) #16-Greg Biffle, 27th (11) 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr., 2nd (15) 8) #

Race Fast Facts – Kansas

Race Fast Facts – Kansas

October 21, 2012
Matt Kenseth won the 12th Annual Hollywood Casino 400, his 24th victory in 468 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. With the win, Kenseth moves into a tie for 26th on the all-time series wins list with Kurt and Kyle Busch. This is his third victory and 18th top-10 finish

Qualifying Fast Facts – Kansas:

Qualifying Fast Facts – Kansas:

October 19, 2012
Kasey Kahne won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 12th Annual Hollywood Casino 400 with a track qualifying record lap of 28.219 seconds, 191.360 mph. This is his 26th pole in 320 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. He moves into a tie for 26th on the all-time series poles

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Kansas?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Kansas?

October 19, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 24th 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 7th 3) #11-Denny Hamlin 9th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 3rd 5) #5-Kasey Kahne 1st 6) #16-Greg Biffle 11th 7) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 15th 8) #14-Tony Stewart 32nd 9) #24-Jeff Gordon 18th 10

Hamlin wrecks in Kansas testing: UPDATE:

Hamlin wrecks in Kansas testing: UPDATE:

October 19, 2012
Championship contender Denny Hamlin said he felt 'slightly dizzy' and admitted that he would probably not have gone to the infield care center after a testing crash Thursday at Kansas Speedway had a NASCAR official not suggested he do so. Hamlin crashed his #11 Toyota

Testing at Kansas Wednesday & Thursday: UPDATES:

Testing at Kansas Wednesday & Thursday: UPDATES:

October 18, 2012
Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series teams will get additional track time at Kansas Speedway this week to test setups following the track repaving. Sprint Cup teams will test 2:00-6:00pm/et on Wednesday and 9:30am-12:30pm/et on Thursday. Nationwide teams will test Thursday

Hamlin wrecks in Kansas testing: UPDATED with additional details:

Hamlin wrecks in Kansas testing: UPDATED with additional details:

October 18, 2012
Championship contender Denny Hamlin said he felt 'slightly dizzy' and admitted that he would probably not have gone to the infield care center after a testing crash Thursday at Kansas Speedway had a NASCAR official not suggested he do so. Hamlin crashed his #11 Toyota