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Track Talk: Phoenix Results for Drivers With New England Connections

by Lou ModestinoMarch 15, 2021

Austin Cindric took Saturday’s Xfinity race at Phoenix. Bret Moffit came in ninth driving Cape Cod’s Chris Our entry, and Santino Ferrucci of Woodbury, CT placed 15th.

In Sunday’s Cup race at PIR, Martin Truex, Jr. was the winner, and Joey Logano of Middletown, CT settled for another runner-up spot. Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT ended up 26th. Corey LaJoie, son of two-time Xfinity Series Champion Randy LaJoie (a Norwalk, CT native), was 27th after leading the grind in the early going! Anthony Alfredo of Ridgefield, CT had another bad day crashing out and placing 37th.

The NASCAR Circus moves to the Atlanta Motor Speedway next weekend.

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NASCAR Free Agency: Erik Jones, Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT Most Likely To Enhance Value

by Lou ModestinoMarch 9, 2021

For Erik Jones and Ryan Preece of Berlin, CT, respective finishes of 10th and 15th in last Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race in Las Vegas were quietly effective outings. Considering the teams for which they drive — Richard Petty Motorsports for Jones, JTG Daugherty Racing for Preece — exist on the competitive fringes, as small programs not likely to secure position in the series’ lucrative playoffs. (more…)

Welcome Back to Victory Lane, Kyle Larson!

by Chuck AbramsMarch 9, 2021

It wasn’t a question of “if” Kyle Larson could find his way back to Victory Lane, it was a question of “when.” But I still think it is safe to say that Kyle Larson winning at Las Vegas continues the streak of surprise winners this season. (more…)

Three Cup Races, and Three Surprise Winners

by Chuck AbramsMarch 2, 2021March 4, 2021

At the end of the night, youngster William Byron took the checkered flag at Homestead besting a hard charging Tyler Reddick.

Byron joins McDowell and Bell as early winners this season who are payoff bound ahead of the expected veteran racers. Many analysts thought this would be the race for Joe Gibbs Racing with either Bell repeating or seeing one of his strong veteran teammates in victory lane. (more…)

Christopher Bell joins Michael McDowell as First Time Cup Winner at Daytona

by Chuck AbramsFebruary 23, 2021February 25, 2021

For the second straight week we saw a first time winner at Daytona.

Christopher Bell joined the ranks of being a first time Cup winner with his hard fought win at the Daytona Road Course. Bell stayed in the hunt and chased down Joey Logano to secure his first Cup win after Michael McDowell got his first Cup win last week. (more…)

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Daytona International Speedway

by MikeFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Get ready, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season is full of a bunch of ‘New’.

With great anticipation we have all waited for the off season to come to a close and the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season to begin. And now that 2021 has arrived, it brings tons of new elements to the sport that has fans and media alike ready for the green flag to drop. (more…)

Austin Dillon wins the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona

by MikeFebruary 12, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – As racing resumed at Daytona International Speedway following a two-hour plus rain delay Thursday night, there was a definitive sense of urgency in the field for the Bluegreen Vacations Duel 2 at Daytona as the clock passed midnight. (more…)

Rowdy Wins the Busch Clash, Alex Bowman Wins the Pole for the Daytona 500

by Chuck AbramsFebruary 11, 2021February 11, 2021

Well race fans, are you ready?

The NASCAR Busch Clash was hit or miss depending on what you think of road racing. I am in favor of the road courses as they offer closer racing than a boring 1.5 mile race, so it was a hit for me. (more…)

Interesting Tidbits for Tuesday’s Historical Busch Clash At DAYTONA Road Course

by MikeFebruary 8, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 8, 2021) – Tuesday night’s 43^rd Annual Busch Clash At DAYTONA will mark the first time that the iconic event will be held on the iconic DAYTONA Road course under the lights, and will continue a long history of incredible moments. (more…)

Daytona 500 Will Be Broadcast Live on SiriusXM

by MikeFebruary 8, 2021

NEW YORK – February 8, 2021 – SiriusXM will offer race fans comprehensive coverage of the 63^rd running of the Daytona 500 on February 14, including the live race broadcast and in-car audio from some of the sport’s top drivers, as well as the news and events of NASCAR’s Speedweeks leading up to race day. (more…)