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July 27, 2014

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

INDIANAPOLIS—As he crossed the yard of bricks, and the significance of his fifth victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway hit him like a ton of bricks, Jeff Gordon reveled in the moment that propelled him to victory in the Crown Royal Presents The John Wayne Walding 400 at The Brickyard.

“God! I finally had the restart of my life,” Gordon shouted into his radio mic, recalling the move just 15 minutes earlier that launched him past Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kasey Kahne on Lap 144 of 160 in Sunday’s marquee NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. Continue reading “Jeff Gordon wins record fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indy”

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WRITTEN BY: Jonah Rens is 13 years old, and is a junior NASCAR reporter/writer for The Final Lap. His opinions are his own, and not necessarily those of The Final Lap. Follow him on Twitter @NascarRens

‘In twenty start’s at the brickyard Jeff Gordon has three poles, four win’s, (the last coming in 2004) eleven top five’s, and sixteen top ten’s.

So does Gordon have a shot at his fifth win at The Brickyard this weekend? Yes. Continue reading “Look for Jeff Gordon to run strong today at Indy”

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Roush Fenway Racing Announces 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Lineup

Roster Includes Four NASCAR Championships, 66 NASCAR Victories and a Daytona 500 Championship

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 27, 2014) – Roush Fenway Racing’s 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) lineup will consist of three teams anchored by two-time NASCAR champion Greg Biffle. Biffle, driver of the No. 16 Ford and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Ford and also a two-time NASCAR champion will be joined by Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne in the No. 6 Ford. The lineup features a veteran perennial ‘Chase’ contender in Biffle – who is currently competing to become the first driver to win a championship at all three of NACAR’s premiere series – as well as two of the sport’s most promising up and coming drivers. Continue reading “Roush Fenway Announced 2015 Plans That Don’t Include Carl Edwards”

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Qualifying – Crown Royal Presents, the John Wayne Walding 400 at The Brickyard
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Speedway, Indiana
Saturday, July 26, 2014

1. (4) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 188.470 mph.
2. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 187.770 mph.
3. (2) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 186.893 mph.
4. (31) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 186.765 mph.
5. (55) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 186.455 mph.
6. (14) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 186.193 mph.
7. (41) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 185.943 mph.
8. (12) Juan Pablo Montoya, Ford, 185.924 mph.

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9. (22) Joey Logano, Ford, 185.828 mph.
10. (5) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 185.705 mph. Continue reading “2014 NASCAR CUP SERIES INDIANAPOLIS STARTING LINEUP – KEVIN HARVICK ON POLE AT THE BRICKYARD”

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July 26, 2014

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

INDIANAPOLIS—Suddenly the ace qualifier at Stewart-Haas Racing this year, Kevin Harvick dominated Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series time trials at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning the pole for Sunday’s Crown Royal 400 in track-record speed. Continue reading “Kevin Harvick dominates Brickyard qualifying with track-record run”