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Photos: Daytona International Speedway Plans Massive Renovation For 2016

June 18, 2013 by thefinallap Leave a comment

International Speedway Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) (“ISC”) today approved funding to redevelop the frontstretch of Daytona International Speedway, the Company’s 54-year-old flagship motorsports facility, to enhance the overall experience for its fans, marketing partners and the motorsports industry. This historic, multi-year project will break ground on July 5, 2013, and is targeted for completion in January 2016, in time for the 54th Rolex 24 At Daytona and the 58th DAYTONA 500.

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Greg Biffle Gives Ford Its 1,000th NASCAR Victory

June 16, 2013 by thefinallap 1 Comment

June 16, 2013

By Scott Held
Special to NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Sunday was Father’s Day, but it also turned into a sweet birthday celebration for Ford Motor Co.

Greg Biffle drove his No. 16 Ford Fusion to victory in the Quicken Loans 400 at Michigan International Speedway on the same day Ford Motor Co. marked the 110th anniversary of its founding. It also was the 1,000th victory for the blue oval in NASCAR’s top three divisions.

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Race Recap: Greg Biffle Claims Fourth Career NASCAR Victory At Michigan

June 16, 2013 by thefinallap Leave a comment

June 16, 2013

By Scott Held
Special to NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Greg Biffle feels right at home at Michigan International Speedway.

He took the lead for good on a late restart and ran away from the field in the closing laps to win Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400. The No. 16 Ford driver won his second straight race here and the 19th of his career. Four of those victories have come at MIS.

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Regan Smith Holds Off Kyle Larson For Nationwide Victory At Michigan

June 15, 2013 by thefinallap 2 Comments

June 15, 2013
By Scott Held
Special to NASCAR Wire Service

BROOKLYN, Mich. — Regan Smith beat Kyle Larson and Mother Nature on Saturday for his second Nationwide Series victory of the season.

He held off the rookie in the final 14 laps to win the Alliance Truck Parts 250 at Michigan International Speedway and extend his lead in the series standings. He took the checkered flag minutes before a light rain began to fall on the race track.

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The Final Lap Weekly #258 NASCAR Podcast – Jeb Burton / Michigan Preview

June 13, 2013 by thefinallap 1 Comment

SHOW #258 - This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jason Leffler. Guest: Jeb Burton – We recap racing from Pocono, Jimmie Johnson dominates, Danica Patrick is #1 in 1 survey, not in another, plus we preview Michigan. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie (make sure you listen to every last drop)

(47:51 mins)

CREDITS:

Hosts: Kerry Murphey & Toby Christie

Executive Producer: Kerry Murphey

Music: Russell Nash Radium Sound

Voice Over: Thomas Moog

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NASCAR Remembers Jason Leffler With Highlights, Photos, Statements, Tributes

June 13, 2013 by thefinallap 1 Comment

REMEMBERING JASON LEFFLER

CLICK HERE FOR THE NASCAR.COM STORY

CLICK FOR CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

CLICK HERE FOR UPDATES AND TRIBUTES VIA TWITTER

Photo Gallery after the break

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The NASCAR World Reacts To Jason Leffler’s Death

June 12, 2013 by thefinallap 1 Comment

via Twitter

Kasey Kahne @kaseykahne
Jason & I flew together this past weekend to Pocono. We talked sprint cars, cup cars and Charlie Dean. He loved racing & he loved his son!

Bobby Labonte @Bobby_Labonte
Lost a good guy tonight in Jason Leffler. Prayers with your family! .

Landon Cassill said: “Had a great talk with him just the other day. We reminded each other why we love racing and do what we do. He was family.’’

Kyle Larson said: “Such sad news tonight. Leffler was a great person and even better dad. I am glad I got to know him. Rest in peace.’’

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