Martin Truex, Jr. grabbed his third win of the season in a race that saw eleven different drivers lead laps and one Toyota after another blow right front tires, including Truex, himself.
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Martin Truex Jr. Takes “Gander RV 400” Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Race
DOVER, Del. (May 6, 2019) – It was another magic Monday for Martin Truex Jr. at Dover International Speedway.
Almost 12 years ago, the Mayetta, N.J., native won his first career NASCAR Cup Series race at the Monster Mile in an event that was postponed one day because of weather.
Chevrolet Rides to Victory Lane with Chase Elliott
NASCAR did not have a great idea of what kind of racing the new aero package would produce at Talladega this weekend. They allowed teams to change gears after RPMs were up around 9000 and the giant spoiler, roof wicker, air ducts, oil pans and tapered spacer had a lot of teams scratching their heads. Speed was not a problem, even with the lower hp engines since the engines actually gave more power and throttle response than the restrictor plate package gave. (more…)
NASCAR MENCS News & Notes – Martinsville Speedway
Team Penske power
The championship three-car Team Penske organization already owns two wins through the opening five races of the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season and has quite a strong recent history at this week’s stop, Virginia’s Martinsville Speedway. Already, Brad Keselowski has a victory at Atlanta and Joey Logano at Las Vegas. Their young teammate, 25-year old Ryan Blaney, posted his best effort of the season two weeks ago – third place – at Phoenix’s ISM Raceway and answered with another top-10 on Sunday in California.
NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series News & Notes – Auto Club Speedway
In A Zone: Kyle Busch looks to scratch another record in the books
Kyle Busch takes a six-point edge over Joey Logano in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series points standings as the series continues its “West Coast Swing.” And this week may be especially significant in the milestone category as Busch faces two chances to claim a historic 200 combined NASCAR national series wins. It could come in Sunday’s Auto Club 400 (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) – if he doesn’t earn it in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday. (more…)
Kyle Busch Wins at Phoenix For Win 199
Kyle Busch got ever closer to Richard Petty’s 200 win totals by nabbing his first win of the season at Phoenix. It was what most people were expecting. Rowdy has been strong all season so far and he won the last Phoenix race, plus he won the Xfinity race the day before. (more…)
NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series News & Notes – ISM Raceway
Joey Logano’s victory last Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, along with teammate Brad Keselowski’s win at Atlanta Motor Speedway the week before, officially makes Team Penske the class of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field heading to Phoenix, Arizona for Sunday’s TicketGuardian 500 at ISM Raceway (3:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). (more…)
LEGENDARY NBA ANNOUNCER AND ‘VOICE OF THE CLIPPERS ’TAKES OVER THE MIC FOR AUTO CLUB 400 DRIVER INTROS
~ Hall of Famer Ralph Lawler once served as announcer at Riverside International Raceway ~
Fontana, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2019) – Broadcasting icon Ralph Lawler, who was the first voice of Riverside International Raceway and is now the voice of the LA Clippers, will add yet another milestone to his lengthy resume – serving as announcer for Driver Introductions at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 17.
Recap the Highlights from the Atlanta Monster Energy Cup Series Race in 115 Seconds (Video)
Brad Keselowski earned victory after battling Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Catch all the highlights with NASCAR’S race recap.
Upset Martin Truex Jr. after Atlanta: ‘We probably should have won that one’ (video)
Martin Truex Jr. wasn’t happy with lapped cars after coming up just short to Brad Keselowski for the victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (more…)