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Joey Logano Wins the Crash… er… Clash at the Coliseum

Chuck Abrams

For the second time in his career, Joey Logano won the season opening Busch Clash. This was also the premier race for the new Next Gen car with a composite body and vendor-supplied parts.

Kyle Larson Shows Stage Dominance At Sonoma to Earn Back-to-Back Victories

Chuck Abrams

Kyle Larson won at Sonoma making it back to back victories while sweeping every Stage along the way. Larson made it look easy as he held off Chase Elliott and Martin Truex, Jr. Elliott was vying for his first won at Sonoma after being dominant at every other road course and Truex was going for his third Sonoma win.

Igloo Releases New NASCAR-Licensed Playmate Coolers For Throwback Weekend At Darlington Raceway

Mike

May 6, 2021 (Katy, Texas) – Today, Igloo released three new NASCAR-licensed Playmate coolers that expand upon their previously released special-edition Playmate series. Featuring custom artwork inspired by driver Martin Truex Jr., a limited-edition Chase Elliott Hooters design honoring Alan Kulwicki and a retro NASCAR design, these new Playmate Pal coolers — launching ahead of the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR at Darlington Raceway May 7–9, 2021 — are available now at igloocoolers.com/NASCAR.

Track Talk – NASCAR Champ Joey Logano Shows Off His Car Collection

Lou Modestino

Middletown, CT’s NASCAR champion racing driver Joey Logano’s garage might not be as expansive or famous as former Tonight Show host Jay Leno’s garage, but he definitely has some interesting rides.

Is iRacing Doing It For You?

Chuck Abrams

First of all, I hope that you all are healthy and staying home for the most part. I know we started self-isolating before we were warned to, so this has been nearly a month of being stuck at home. But anyway, it’s a small price to pay to keep loved ones from getting sick.

Kurt Busch to Serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Truck Series Race at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Mike

CONCORD, N.C. (March 12, 2020) – NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) competitor and former champion, Kurt Busch, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series (NGROTS), Vet Tix Camping World 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, March 14. Busch started his NASCAR National touring series career racing in the NGROTS in 2000 and was a four-time winner in NGROTS competition, in just one full-time season on the circuit.

Hendrick Motorsports Media Advance: Atlanta – 9 24 48 88

Mike

ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY (1.5-MILE OVAL) LOCATION: HAMPTON, GEORGIA EVENT: NASCAR CUP SERIES (RACE FIVE OF 36) TUNE IN: 2 P.M. ET, SUNDAY, MARCH 15 (FOX/PRN/SIRIUSXM) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Chase Elliott No. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE Driver Chase Elliott   Hometown Dawsonville, Georgia Age 24                       Resides Dawsonville, Georgia ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2020 Season 3rd in standings 4 starts 0 wins 1 pole position 1 top-five finish 2 top-10 finishes 186 laps led Career  153 starts 6 wins 9 pole positions 45 top-five finishes 76 top-10 finishes 2,030 laps led Track…

NASCAR Cup Series News & Notes – Atlanta Motor Speedway

Mike

Next Race: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 The Place: Atlanta Motor Speedway The Date: Sunday, March 15 The Time: 2 p.m. ET TV: FOX, 1 p.m. ET Radio: PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 500.5 miles (325 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 105), Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 210), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 325) 2019 Race Winner: Brad Keselowski

Statistical Advance: Analyzing the Folds Of Honor QuikTrip 500

Webmaster

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA (March 10, 2020) – Below is a look at some of the top statistical performers at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia, going into the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on March 15 at 2 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.