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Keselowski Tries For First Win In Home State:

Keselowski Tries For First Win In Home State:

August 28, 2016
#2-Brad Keselowski, a Rochester Hills, Michigan native, attempts to become the eighth active driver to win a race in his home state in Sunday's Pure Michigan 400. The seven active drivers with wins in their home states are: Jimmie Johnson (7 victories/California),

Playoff Spots Dwindling With Three Regular Season Races Remaining:

Playoff Spots Dwindling With Three Regular Season Races Remaining:

August 28, 2016
Last weekend's race at Bristol Motor Speedway changed everything as the resulting Chase Grid looks very different now than it did prior to Bristol. - #34-Chris Buescher finished fifth, which catapulted him into the top 30 by 13 points - thereby placing him firmly in

Michigan Driver Notes & Facts:

Michigan Driver Notes & Facts:

August 28, 2016
-381 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway; 280 in more than one. -Bill Elliott leads the series in starts at Michigan with 61. Matt Kenseth leads all active drivers with 33. -A total of 38 drivers have

Bristol Driver Song Selections:

Bristol Driver Song Selections:

August 20, 2016
It's become tradition at Bristol Motor Speedway that Sprint Cup drivers select the songs they walk out on stage to before the race. For the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race, here is the list: #1-Jamie McMurray, 'Kickstart My Heart' by Motley Crew #2-Brad Keselowski, '

Chase-clinching scenarios for Bristol:

Chase-clinching scenarios for Bristol:

August 20, 2016
With four races remaining in the regular season, 10 drivers have clinched a spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, assuming each start the remaining races. The 10 clinchers: #2-Brad Keselowski, #18-Kyle Busch, #19-Carl Edwards, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #20-Matt Kenseth

Bristol Pole Notes & Facts:

Bristol Pole Notes & Facts:

August 19, 2016
-Fred Lorenzen won the inaugural Coors Light pole with a speed of 79.225 mph in a Ford. -48 different drivers have poles at Bristol, led by Mark Martin and Cale Yarborough with nine each. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers with five; followed by Denny Hamlin and

Testing at Chicago August 23rd UPDATE:

Testing at Chicago August 23rd UPDATE:

August 17, 2016
Chicagoland Speedway will host a NASCAR organizational test with several of the sport's top teams on Tuesday, August 23, and fans are invited to take part in this preview to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend at Chicagoland Speedway September 15-18. The drivers

Testing at Chicago August 23rd, fans welcome:

Testing at Chicago August 23rd, fans welcome:

August 17, 2016
Chicagoland Speedway will host a NASCAR organizational test with several of the sport's top teams on Tuesday, August 23, and fans are invited to take part in this preview to the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup weekend at Chicagoland Speedway September 15-18. The drivers

Newman to run Modified race at Bristol:

Newman to run Modified race at Bristol:

August 17, 2016
Ryan Newman will return to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour (NWMT) at Bristol Motor Speedway (Wed. 8/17) with LFR Chassis in the #7ny Aggressive Hydraulics car. Newman has had success in his six NWMT starts at Bristol, recording two wins and three Top-5's at Bristol

Four Races Until The Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup:

Four Races Until The Chase For The NASCAR Sprint Cup:

August 14, 2016
Only four races remain until the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, beginning with the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Eleven drivers have captured berths by winning a race and they will likely be joined by Pocono victor Chris Buescher, who sits

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

Throwback schemes at Darlington:

August 9, 2016
Several race teams have announced their throwback paint schemes for the Bojangles' Southern 500 with more to come. So far cars that have been unveiled: #2-Brad Keselowski, #3-Austin Dillon, #4-Kevin Harvick, #6-Trevor Bayne, #7-Regan Snith, #13-Casey Mears, #14-Tony

Childress close to finalizing 2017 plans UPDATES:

Childress close to finalizing 2017 plans UPDATES:

July 22, 2016
Car owner Richard Childress anticipates he'll know his 2017 driver lineup within three weeks. While Childress told NBC Sports on Thursday that 'we've still got a couple of months before we make any real decisions,' he did say that 'we'll kind of know in the next two

Childress close to finalizing 2017 plans:

Childress close to finalizing 2017 plans:

July 22, 2016
Car owner Richard Childress anticipates he'll know his 2017 driver lineup within three weeks. While Childress told NBC Sports on Thursday that 'we've still got a couple of months before we make any real decisions,' he did say that 'we'll kind of know in the next two

Top 10 Driver Ratings at New Hampshire:

Top 10 Driver Ratings at New Hampshire:

July 12, 2016
#14-Tony Stewart 103.4 #11-Denny Hamlin 103.2 #48-Jimmie Johnson 101.1 #2-Brad Keselowski 99.5 #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr 97.4 #4-Kevin Harvick 96.2 #18-Kyle Busch 95.6 #15-Clint Bowyer 91.3 #31-Ryan Newman 91.3 #5-Kasey Kahne 91.0 Note: Driver Ratings compiled from 2005

9 To Go: Winless Drivers Who Have Visited Victory Lane At Remaining Tracks:

9 To Go: Winless Drivers Who Have Visited Victory Lane At Remaining Tracks:

July 7, 2016
Only five berths remain for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup with nine races left in the season. Remember, 'Win and you're in.' A driver gets into the Chase with a victory as long as he/she is in the top 30 of the points standings and attempts every race. And speaking