Kyle Busch leads JGR sweep of Phoenix qualifying

on March 12, 2016March 12, 2016

Mar. 11, 2016

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Running the fastest lap of the day when it counted most, Kyle Busch paced a Joe Gibbs Racing sweep of the top three starting spots for Sunday’s Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway (on FOX at 3:30 p.m. ET). Continue reading “Kyle Busch leads JGR sweep of Phoenix qualifying”

Dillon Primed For Breakout Year, First Career Win

on March 11, 2016March 9, 2016

After impressing with four wins running a partial NASCAR XFINITY Series schedule last season, Austin Dillon is on the verge of visiting Victory Lane for the first time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Continue reading “Dillon Primed For Breakout Year, First Career Win”

Sunoco Rookie of the Year Race Off To Exciting Start

on March 11, 2016March 9, 2016

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year race has been as good as advertised.

First-year full-time drivers have strutted their stuff, providing entertaining racing and strong finishes. Continue reading “Sunoco Rookie of the Year Race Off To Exciting Start”

Better Than Britney: Kyle Busch Puts On Show At Las Vegas

on March 11, 2016March 9, 2016

Kyle Busch’s move in Sunday’s Kobalt 400 was better than any show on The Strip.

On Lap 224 of 267, Busch rocketed from sixth on the restart to the point, diving under leaders Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano in the process.

Busch held the lead, pacing the field for 38 laps until a vibration slowed his car, allowing Keselowski to pass for the win with five laps remaining.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. – A Hit At The Water Cooler And In The Desert, Unreal

on March 11, 2016March 9, 2016

Water Cooler Dale – the Dale Earnhardt Jr. office alter ego created by Nationwide – trades in his business wear for a firesuit to travel to the arid desert as he tries to stay hydrated, and more importantly, earn his second consecutive win at Phoenix International Raceway.

Earnhardt led 22 laps in last fall’s Phoenix race, including the last one when the event was called due to rain. He was followed by Kevin Harvick, Joey Logano, Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson.

LISTEN TO DALE’S CREW CHIEF GREG IVES HERE:
The Final Lap Weekly NASCAR Podcast – #401 – Cole Pearn / Greg Ives / NASCAR Phoenix Preview
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