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  • Suarez Fastest in First Truck Practice at Martinsville

    Suarez Fastest in First Truck Practice at Martinsville

    MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Daniel Suarez topped the chart in first Camping World Truck Series practice at Martinsville Speedway.

    The driver of the No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 19.823 and a speed of 95.525 mph. Cameron Hayley was second in his No. 13 ThorSport Racing Toyota with a time of 19.835 and a speed of 95.468 mph. William Byron was third in his No. 9 KBM Toyota with a time of 19.848 and a speed of 95.405 mph. Matt Crafton was fourth in his No. 88 TSR Toyota with a time of 19.914 and a speed of 95.089 mph. John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top-five in his No. 8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 19.963 and a speed of 94.856 mph.

    Johnny Sauter was sixth in his No. 21 GMS Racing Chevrolet. Harrison Burton was seventh in his No. 18 KBM Toyota. Christopher Bell was eighth in his No. 4 KBM Toyota. Ben Rhodes was ninth in his No. 41 TSR Toyota. Kay Grala rounded out the top-10 in his No. 24 GMS Chevrolet.

    Ben Kennedy was 17th and Timothy Peters was the lowest Chase driver in 20th.

    Matt Tifft posted the fastest 10 consecutive lap average at an average speed of 93.283 mph.

    The Truck Series is back on track at 2:30 p.m.

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  • Larson Fastest in First Practice at Martinsville

    Larson Fastest in First Practice at Martinsville

    MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Kyle Larson topped the chart in first Sprint Cup Series practice at Martinsville Speedway.

    The driver of the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 19.289 and a speed of 98.170 mph. Denny Hamlin was second in his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota with a time of 19.311 and a speed of 98.058 mph. Joey Logano was third in his No. 22 Team Penske Ford with a time of 19.312 and a speed of 98.053 mph. Chase Elliott was fourth in his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 19.321 and a speed of 98.007 mph. Danica Patrick rounded out the top-five in her No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet with a time of 19.328 and a speed of 97.972 mph.

    Martin Truex Jr. was sixth in his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota. Kyle Busch was seventh in his No. 18 JGR Toyota. AJ Allmendinger was eighth in his No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Toyota. Jeff Gordon was ninth in his No. 88 HMS Chevrolet. Jimmie Johnson rounded out the top-10 in his No. 48 HMS Chevrolet.

    Kurt Busch was 11th, Matt Kenseth was 15th, Carl Edwards was 18th and Kevin Harvick was the lowest Chase driver in 19th.

    Larson posted the fastest 10 consecutive lap average at a speed of 95.242 mph.

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  • NASCAR Updates Driver Participation Guidelines for 2017

    NASCAR Updates Driver Participation Guidelines for 2017

    New Guidelines Further Elevate Next Generation of Stars; Strengthen Series Identity

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (October 26, 2016) – In an announcement that will put an even brighter spotlight on the next generation of stars and bolster the identity of all three of its national series, NASCAR announced on Wednesday driver participation guidelines for the 2017 season. The new guidelines limit the number of events a premier series driver can race in the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

    Starting next season, premier series drivers with more than five years of full-time experience will be eligible to compete in a maximum of 10 races in the XFINITY Series and seven races in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

    Additionally, drivers with more than five years of full-time premier series experience will be ineligible to compete in the final eight races in each series, as well as the Dash 4 Cash races in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. The final eight races are comprised of the regular season finale and the entirety of the Chase in each series.

    Drivers earning premier series points in 2017 also are not eligible to compete in the 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Races at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

    “The updated guidelines will elevate the stature of our future stars, while also providing them the opportunity to compete against the best in professional motorsports,” said Jim Cassidy, NASCAR senior vice president of racing operations. “These updated guidelines are the result of a collaborative effort involving the entire industry, and will ultimately better showcase the emerging stars of NASCAR.”

    Drivers with more than five years of full-time experience in the premier series still can run for an XFINITY Series or Camping World Truck Series championship, provided they have declared for championship points in the respective series.

    Wednesday’s announcement signals the next step in NASCAR’s driver participation guideline evolution. Prior to the 2016 season, NASCAR announced that members of the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup field would be ineligible to compete in the 2016 Championship Race in both the NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. In 2011, NASCAR implemented a rule requiring drivers to select one of the three national series in which to collect championship points.

    About NASCAR
    The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States. NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, NASCAR XFINITY Series™, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™), four regional series, one local grassroots series and three international series. The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. Based in Daytona Beach, Fla., with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Europe. For more information visit http://www.NASCAR.com and http://www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’). For race tickets, visit www.NASCAR.com/tickets.

  • Roush Fenway Racing, Driver Ryan Reed Ink Multi-Year Renewal with Lilly Diabetes

    Roush Fenway Racing, Driver Ryan Reed Ink Multi-Year Renewal with Lilly Diabetes

    TALLADEGA, Ala. (Oct. 21, 2016) – Roush Fenway Racing has signed a multi-year renewal agreement for driver Ryan Reed to continue to pilot the No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang in the NASCAR XFINITY Series. Reed, who five years ago was told he would never race again after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, qualified for the 2016 inaugural XFINITY Series Chase and scored his first victory in the series last season at Daytona.

    “We are very excited to continue our program with Lilly Diabetes,” said Reed, who will make his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut this weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. “Not only to continue to drive the No. 16, but more importantly, the opportunity to encourage and educate people who are living with diabetes and those who care for them.  We will continue to share the message about diabetes awareness, specifically the importance of talking to doctors as well as proper nutrition and daily exercise.”

    Reed will look to make history this weekend as the only driver actively managing his diabetes to race at the Sprint Cup level. The Bakersfield, Calif., native manages his diabetes through a strict diet and exercise program, the use of a wireless glucose monitoring device to provide in-race, real-time data, and consistent communication with his medical team in California.

    “Through sharing his diabetes story with NASCAR fans throughout the country over the past three years, Ryan has inspired thousands of people affected by diabetes to live healthier lives and take an active role in managing their health.  Lilly Diabetes is proud to renew our sponsorship so together we can continue to make a difference in people’s lives,” said Mike Mason, vice president, U.S., Lilly Diabetes.

    “Like NASCAR, Lilly has been an American institution for generations. We introduced the world’s first commercialized insulin in 1923, and our innovative medicines and education programs have helped people with diabetes ever since. This sponsorship is another step forward in our drive to help more people who have the disease or care for someone who does.”

    Reed posted career highs in Chase races at Kentucky and Dover to advance to the ‘Round of 8’ in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Chase at Charlotte. He is currently only two points outside of the top four, with two races remaining before the series champion is decided in the season finale at Homestead.

    Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series competition with drivers Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Trevor Bayne, Ryan Reed, Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace. Now in its 29th season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and producing multiple award-winning digital and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become a fan on Facebook and Instagram and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

    About Lilly Diabetes

    Lilly has been a global leader in diabetes care since 1923, when we introduced the world’s first commercial insulin. Today we are building upon this heritage by working to meet the diverse needs of people with diabetes and those who care for them. Through research and collaboration, a wide range of therapies and a continued determination to provide real solutions—from medicines to support programs and more—we strive to make life better for all those affected by diabetes around the world. For more information, visit www.lillydiabetes.com or follow us on Twitter: @LillyDiabetes.

     

     

  • Johnson Fastest in Final Practice at Talladega

    Johnson Fastest in Final Practice at Talladega

    TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson topped the chart in final Sprint Cup Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

    The driver of the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 48.761 and a speed of 196.386 mph. Matt Kenseth was second in his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota with a time of 48.773 and a speed of 48.773 and a speed of 196.338 mph. Chase Elliott was third in his No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 48.774 and a speed of 196.334 mph. Carl Edwards was fourth in his No. 19 JGR Toyota with a time of 48.775 and a speed of 196.330 mph. Alex Bowman rounded out the top-five in his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 48.775 and a speed of 196.330 mph.

    Kasey Kahne was sixth in his No. 5 HMS Chevrolet. Paul Menard was seventh in his No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet. Ryan Reed was eighth in his No. 99 Roush Fenway Racing Ford. Kyle Busch was ninth in his No. 18 JGR Toyota. Martin Truex Jr. rounded out the top-10 in his No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota.

    Denny Hamlin was 11th, Joey Logano was 13th, Kurt Busch was 15th and Austin Dillon was the lowest Chase driver in 16th.

    The Cup drivers are back on track tomorrow after the Truck race for qualifying.

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  • Biffle Fastest in First Talladega Practice

    Biffle Fastest in First Talladega Practice

    TALLADEGA, Ala. — Greg Biffle topped the chart in first Sprint Cup Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

    The driver of the No. 16 Roush Fenway Racing Ford was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 48.133 and a speed of 198.949 mph. AJ Allmendinger was second in his No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Chevrolet with a time of 48.284 and a speed of 198.327 mph. Chris Buescher was third in his No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford with a time of 48.300 and a speed of 198.261 mph. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was fourth in his No. 17 RFR Ford with a time of 48.300 and a speed of 198.261 mph. Trevor Bayne rounded out the top-five in his No. 6 RFR Ford with a time of 48.338 and a speed of 198.105 mph.

    Michael McDowell was sixth in his No. 95 Circle Sport-Leavine Family Racing Chevrolet. Brian Scott was seventh in his No. 44 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford. Landon Cassill was eighth in his No. 38 FRM Ford. Kevin Harvick was ninth in his No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet. Kyle Larson rounded out the top-10 in his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

    Martin Truex Jr. was 13th, Denny Hamlin was 14th, Jimmie Johnson was 15th, Matt Kenseth was 16th, Kyle Busch was 17th, Chase Elliott was 21st, Brad Keselowski was 23rd, Joey Logano was 26th, Austin Dillon was 27th, Kurt Busch was 29th and Carl Edwards was the lowest Chase driver in 31st.

    The Cup cars will be back on track for final practice at 4:30 p.m.

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  • Forrister Fastest in Final Truck Practice at Talladega

    Forrister Fastest in Final Truck Practice at Talladega

    TALLADEGA, Ala. — Korbin Forrister topped the chart in final Camping World Truck Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

    The driver of the No. 5 Wauters Motorsports Toyota was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 50.948 and a speed of 187.956 mph. Ben Kennedy was second in his No. 33 GMS Racing Chevrolet with a time of 51.108 and a speed of 187.368 mph. Tyler Reddick was third in his No. 29 Brad Keselowski Racing Ford with a time of 51.131 and a speed of 187.284 mph. Daniel Hemric was fourth in his No. 19 BKR Ford with a time of 51.166 and a speed of 187.156 mph. John Hunter Nemechek rounded out the top-five in his No. 8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 51.176 and a speed of 187.119 mph.

    Matt Tifft was sixth in his No. 11 Red Horse Racing Toyota. Ben Rhodes was seventh in his No. 41 ThorSport Racing Toyota. Matt Crafton was eighth in his No. 88 TSR Toyota. Travis Kvapil was ninth in his No. 50 MAKE Motorsports Chevrolet. Ryan Truex rounded out the top-10 in his No. 81 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota.

    Johnny Sauter was 20th, Willam Byron was 23rd and Christopher Bell was the lowest Chase driver in 24th.

    The Trucks will be back on track for qualifying tomorrow morning.

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  • Enfinger Fastest in First Truck Practice at Talladega

    Enfinger Fastest in First Truck Practice at Talladega

    TALLADEGA, Ala. — Grant Enfinger topped the chart in first Camping World Truck Series practice at Talladega Superspeedway.

    The driver of the No. 24 GMS Racing Chevrolet was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 51.401 and a speed of 186.300 mph. Cody Coughlin was second in his No. 51 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota with a time of 51.408 and a speed of 186.275 mph. Christopher Bell was third in his No. 4 KBM Toyota with a time of 51.431 and a speed of 186.191 mph. Matt Crafton was fourth in his No. 88 ThorSport Racing Toyota with a time of 51.442 and a speed of 186.151 mph. John Wes Townley rounded out the top-five in his No. 05 Athenian Motorsports Chevrolet with a time of 51.462 and a speed of 186.079 mph.

    Clay Greenfield was sixth in his No. 10 Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing Chevrolet. Cole Custer was seventh in his No. 00 JR Motorsports Chevrolet. Spencer Gallagher was eighth in his No. 23 GMS Chevrolet. Matt Tifft was ninth in his No. 11 Red Horse Racing Toyota. Timothy Peters rounded out the top-10 in his No. 17 RHR Toyota.

    Coughlin posted the fastest 10 consecutive lap average at an average speed of 183.804 mph. Tifft was second at an average speed of 183.803 mph.

    The Truck Series is back on track at 3:00 p.m. today for final practice.

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  • Stenhouse Jr. to Honor the Late Bryan Clauson at the Jason Leffler Memorial

    Stenhouse Jr. to Honor the Late Bryan Clauson at the Jason Leffler Memorial

    CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 19, 2016) – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will return to his dirt-track roots this Thursday night as he drives the No. 39 for the newly formed Clauson-Marshall Racing at the Jason Leffler Classic at Wayne County Speedway to honor his late friend Bryan Clauson.

    “I’m always thrilled to race with Tim and this team. I value the friendship and passion he and Bryan have for racing,” Stenhouse, Jr., commented. “This race means a lot to Bryan. The whole racing family comes together to remember an awesome guy and racer.

    “I’m looking forward to representing this team and hope I can do even half of what Bryan could do in this car. Bryan’s passing hasn’t gotten easier, but it’s been unbelievable to see the support of so many friends, family and fans. With them, I hope to continue Bryan’s legacy and continue in his winning ways. It helps all of us and I’m glad to be a tiny part of it with this team.”

    At Bristol earlier this year, the Olive Branch, Miss. native drove a Bryan Clauson Fastenal tribute scheme to a second-place finish after overcoming a two-lap deficit and a speeding penalty on pit road.  The second-place finish tied his career best finish, also at Bristol in 2014.

    After the race on Thursday evening, Stenhouse will travel to Talladega Superspeedway for the Hellmann’s 500. Race coverage is scheduled to air on Sunday, October, 23 at 2 p.m. E.T. on NBCSN and can also be heard on Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SIRIUS Channel 90.

    Roush Fenway Racing is the winningest team in NASCAR history, fielding multiple teams in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR XFINITY Series competition with drivers Greg Biffle, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Trevor Bayne, Ryan Reed, Chris Buescher and Bubba Wallace. Now in its 28th season, Roush Fenway is a leader in driver development, having launched the careers for many of the top drivers in the sport. Off-track, Roush Fenway is a leader in NASCAR marketing solutions, pioneering motorsport’s first team-focused TV show and producing multiple award-winning digital and experiential marketing campaigns. Roush Fenway is co-owned by Jack Roush, the winningest team owner in NASCAR history and Fenway Sports Group, parent company of Major League Baseball’s Boston Red Sox and English Premier League’s Liverpool F.C. Visit RoushFenway.com, circle on Google+, become a fan on Facebook and Instagram and follow on Twitter at @roushfenway.

     

  • Logano Prevails in Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    Logano Prevails in Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • In his second race on Sunday, Joey Logano won the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the final race in the XFINITY Chase’s Round of 12; Logano finished 36th in Sunday’s Bank of America 500
    • XFINITY Chase contender Elliott Sadler was second, followed by fellow Chase driver Daniel Suarez in third; Ty Dillon, Brennan Poole, Ryan Sieg and Brandon Jones were eliminated from the Chase

    CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 9, 2016) – The second race of Joey Logano’s Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedwaywas his best, as the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup contender strapped in for 300 miles of NASCAR XFINITY Series racing and drove to victory in the Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina after a spirited battle with fellow Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson.

    Logano — who finished 36th in the Bank of America 500 — won the XFINITY Series nightcap ahead of Elliott Sadler, Daniel Suarez and Larson when a late restart saw Logano go three-wide with Larson and Justin Allgaier and emerge with the top spot. While Logano left with his 27th career XFINITY Series win, eight drivers left Charlotte feeling like winners: runner-up Sadler and third-place finisher Suarez joined Allgaier, Erik Jones, Blake Koch, Ryan Reed, Brendan Gaughan and Bubba Wallace in the Round of 8 in the inaugural XFINITY Chase.

    Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Winner Joey Logano (No. 12 PPG Ford): “I knew my only shot was on the restart … I was huffing and puffing and giving it all I got. To come out here and compete at this level shows the depth of this team and Team Penske. It was a long night but a good recovery from earlier in the day, when I tried to knock the wall down. Obviously we had a good car. Maybe we didn’t have the best car but we had something that we could make something happen with. We stayed on the lead lap on that long run. The pit crew did their job. It was an awesome restart on there at the end. It was a lot of fun to be able to do that. We have a great mix of guys and girls from the shop on this team and it’s a good win for them and the first for my crew chief, Brian Wilson. It was a long night for sure but a good recovery. It was a great win and a lot of fun.”

    Runner-Up Elliott Sadler (No. 1 OneMain Chevrolet): “We really wanted to win this race. Any time I get to run this pink race car it’s very sentimental to me and my family. My mom wasn’t able to be here this weekend because she is still recovering. All I could think about those last few laps was trying to get by Joey (Logano) and trying to get that win. It just shows how hard my team really works on the car. The thing took off … We have got some really good cars sitting in the shop ready to go for the second round … How we battled and fought tonight gives us some momentum going into the next (races).”

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