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July 1, 2013
for the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway is posted, 43 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: #32-Terry Labonte, #47-Bobby Labonte, #95-Speed, #21-Bayne, #51-Allmendinger. #19-Bliss is NOT entered. Since only 43 cars

Entry List

Entry List

July 1, 2013
for the Coke Zero 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway is posted, 43 teams/drivers [for 43 spots] are listed, including: #32-Terry Labonte, #47-Bobby Labonte, #95-Speed, #21-Bayne, #51-Allmendinger. #19-Bliss is NOT entered. Since only 43 cars

Some numbers from 2012:

Some numbers from 2012:

December 19, 2012
#2-Brad Keselowski, #48-Jimmie Johnson and #11-Denny Hamlin led the series in wins, at 5 each. Johnson had the most top fives (18) and most top 10s (24) in the field but also had more DNFs (6) than any other driver in the Chase dozen. Most races led? That number

JTG Daugherty looks to add 2nd team:

JTG Daugherty looks to add 2nd team:

December 12, 2012
Mike Bagley, co-host of The Morning Drive on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio 90 reports via Twitter that JTG Daugherty team owner Brad Daugherty told them that they [JTG Daugherty Racing] are looking to add a 2nd car in the 1st half of this [Sprint Cup Series] season. The team

Charlotte testing Day2 speeds and updates:

Charlotte testing Day2 speeds and updates:

December 12, 2012
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will continue to test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday, Dec. 12. Fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free of charge. Testing will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

December 11, 2012
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12. As part of a special off-season treat, race fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free

New sponsor for Labonte in 2013:

New sponsor for Labonte in 2013:

December 11, 2012
JTG Daugherty Racing has been diligently working on securing sponsorship all season long for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and beyond for their #47 Toyota Camry team. While longstanding iconic brands return along with 2000 champion driver Bobby Labonte,

Burns will remain as Labonte’s crew chief UPDATE:

Burns will remain as Labonte’s crew chief UPDATE:

December 11, 2012
Brian Burns has worked his way from interim status to the crew chief role at JTG/Daugherty Racing for the #47 Toyota and driver Bobby Labonte. Burns had been a crew chief with Travis Kvapil and an interim crew chief with Labonte for the final four races in 2012 after

Burns will remain as Labonte’s crew chief:

Burns will remain as Labonte’s crew chief:

December 8, 2012
Brian Burns has worked his way from interim status to the crew chief role at JTG/Daugherty Racing for the #47 Toyota and driver Bobby Labonte. Burns had been a crew chief with Travis Kvapil and an interim crew chief with Labonte for the final four races in 2012 after

2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Performances:

2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Performances:

December 5, 2012
2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Top Performances: With a second consecutive championship in hand, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. departs the NASCAR Nationwide Series with credentials suggesting future superstardom. tenhouse, who’ll join Roush Fenway Racing teammates and past

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

November 30, 2012
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced, on behalf of all NASCAR fans who voted, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been crowned the 2012 NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver. The award, given annually since 1956, is Earnhardt Jr.'s 10th consecutive honor and

Brad Keselowski Wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship:

Brad Keselowski Wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship:

November 18, 2012
#2- Brad Keselowski won the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship today at Homestead-Miami Speedway, earning owner Roger Penske's first title in NASCAR's premier series. For owner Penske, the wait that began before Keselowski was born (1984) finally is over. Penske

Championship Fast Facts:

Championship Fast Facts:

November 18, 2012
Brad Keselowski won his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. His previous best series points finish was fifth, last season. Keselowski is the second driver to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series championships (Bobby Labonte). Keselowski

Most wins in a season by a first time champ:

Most wins in a season by a first time champ:

November 16, 2012
Brad Keselowski has five wins this season. If he claims the championship, only Jeff Gordon in 1990 would have more wins during their first title season. Jimmie Johnson also had five wins during his first title year of 2006. Most cup wins in season of 1st title, since

Only Four drivers have run all 13 races at HMS:

Only Four drivers have run all 13 races at HMS:

November 15, 2012
there are only four drivers who have competed in all 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Homestead: #14-Tony Stewart, #24-Jeff Gordon, #31-Jeff Burton and #47-Bobby Labonte.(11-15-2012)