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Top 10 Driver Ratings at Sonoma

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Sonoma

June 24, 2015
#41-Kurt Busch"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 106.5 #24-Jeff Gordon"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 103.4 #14-Tony Stewart"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦. 98.8 #48-Jimmie Johnson"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦.. 98.8 #15-Clint Bowyer"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦. 95.0 #19-Carl Edwards"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦"¦ 90.1 #31-Ryan Newman

Ten different winners in last ten races at Sonoma:

Ten different winners in last ten races at Sonoma:

June 24, 2015
In the last 10 years there have been 10 different winners at Sonoma Raceway: Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Clint Bowyer, Martin Truex Jr. and Carl Edwards.(6-24-2015)

Harvick first driver since 2001 to lead 1,200 laps after 15 races:

Harvick first driver since 2001 to lead 1,200 laps after 15 races:

June 20, 2015
In Sunday's Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Raceway, #4-Kevin Harvick became the first driver since Jeff Gordon in 2001 to eclipse 1,200 laps led 15 races into a season. Harvick only has two wins, but his robust loop data numbers suggest more are coming

NASCAR considering track-specific aero packages? UPDATES:

NASCAR considering track-specific aero packages? UPDATES:

June 14, 2015
NASCAR Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O'Donnell has revealed an interesting new angle in the ongoing discussion about the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series aerodynamic package. In an interview at the American Speedfest event at Brands Hatch,

NASCAR considering track-specific aero packages? UPDATE:

NASCAR considering track-specific aero packages? UPDATE:

June 12, 2015
NASCAR Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O'Donnell has revealed an interesting new angle in the ongoing discussion about the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series aerodynamic package. In an interview at the American Speedfest event at Brands Hatch,

Teams get warnings after Pocono:

Teams get warnings after Pocono:

June 11, 2015
NASCAR confirmed Wednesday that #48-Jimmie Johnson's team received a warning after failing to get through pre-race inspection three times last weekend at Pocono Raceway. NASCAR also stated that it gave a warning to #10-Danica Patrick's team for failing pre-qualifying

Knaus says appeal was about understanding penalty process:

Knaus says appeal was about understanding penalty process:

June 10, 2015
Jimmie Johnson's # 48 team won its appeal Tuesday to overturn a P1 penalty, but crew chief Chad Knaus still awaits more clarity on its exposure to future punishment. NASCAR issued the penalty of last choice in pit stalls for the next race after the team received written

Pocono Raceway – Notes & Facts – Sunday – race:

Pocono Raceway – Notes & Facts – Sunday – race:

June 7, 2015
‚· There have been 74 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Pocono Raceway, one race from 1974 through 1981, and two per year since. ‚· 2012 marked the first season the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Pocono were scheduled for 400 miles. Prior to 2012 all NASCAR Sprint

Sprint Cup Series hits midpoint of regular season

Sprint Cup Series hits midpoint of regular season

June 5, 2015
The comforting term "It's still early" doesn't really apply anymore - not when discussing opportunities to lock into the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Thirteen down, 13 to go. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular season officially reached its midpoint as the

Jimmie Johnson Foundation on the #48:

Jimmie Johnson Foundation on the #48:

June 3, 2015
For the 10th year, Lowe's has generously donated its space on the #48 Chevy SS to promote the Jimmie Johnson Foundation. This year, the scheme features the programs and activities of the foundation, including the Blue Bunny Helmet of Hope, the Champions Grant program

Testing at Darlington next week; fans welcome:

Testing at Darlington next week; fans welcome:

June 2, 2015
Fans who want to experience the sights and sounds of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series roaring around Darlington Raceway before the Bojangles' Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend might want to pay a visit to the famed South Carolina track on Wednesday, June 10. On that day

What happened to Johnson at Charlotte

What happened to Johnson at Charlotte

May 25, 2015
#48-Jimmie Johnson was sidelined on Lap 275 in the Coca Cola 600 ay Charlotte Motor Speedway in single car spin & crash. The team made repairs, and Johnson returned to the competition on lap 331. Finished 40th, some Q&A's

Charlotte Motor Speedway Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

Charlotte Motor Speedway Notes & Facts – Saturday – drivers:

May 23, 2015
‚· 527 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points paying race at Charlotte Motor Speedway; 378 in more than one. 441 drivers have competed in the Coca-Cola 600; 287 in more than one. ‚· NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series

Johnson shocked over warning:

Johnson shocked over warning:

May 22, 2015
#48-Jimmie Johnson, met with members of the media at Charlotte Motor Speedway and was asked about the warning NASCAR gave the team over the flared skirts. Q) WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION TO THE WARNING YOUR TEAM RECEIVED FOR THE ISSUE WITH THE SIDE SKIRTS IN THE ALL-STAR

Charlotte Motor Speedway Notes & Facts – Thursday – poles:

Charlotte Motor Speedway Notes & Facts – Thursday – poles:

May 21, 2015
‚· Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Charlotte Motor Speedway (World 600) in 1960 with a speed of 133.904 mph. ‚· 42 drivers have Coors Light poles at Charlotte, led by David Pearson with 14. Ryan Newman and Jeff Gordon lead all active drivers