August 19, 2017

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL, Tenn. – In a race fraught with tension, and with a pack of drivers with desperate agendas chasing him to the finish line, Kyle Busch held off Erik Jones to complete a sweep of all-three NASCAR touring series with Saturday night’s keystone victory in the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading “Kyle Busch completes three-series sweep in thrilling race at Bristol”

Earnhardt touched by annual scholarship in his name
BRISTOL, Tenn. – “That’s what I’m talking about, man—that is awesome!” said Dale Earnhardt Jr. upon learning that Bristol Motor Speedway was launching a scholarship in his name.
During a farewell tour marking his exit from the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at season’s end, Earnhardt has received a houseful of gifts and mementos, but the scholarship—an annual award to a Sullivan County, Tenn., student interested in pursuing a career in the automotive industry—was particularly touching. Continue reading “Dale Earnhardt Jr. gets annual scholarship in his name from Bristol”

CHASE ELLIOTT NEEDS A VICTORY TO FEEL COMFORTABLE
Of the drivers still fighting for Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff spots on points, Chase Elliott is highest in the standings. Continue reading “Chase Elliott sees comfort in getting a win”

Chris Buescher has signed a long-term deal to remain in the No. 37 Chevrolet at JTG/Daugherty Racing, team owner co-owner Tad Geschickter announced Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. Continue reading “Chris Buescher has Multiyear ink With Jtg/Daugherty”