It’s a short – and stellar – list. And Jamie McMurray, winner of Saturday night’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, yearns to join it.
Only seven drivers have swept Charlotte “Speedweeks,” winning both the all-star race and the Coca-Cola 600: Darrell Waltrip (1985), Davey Allison (1991), Dale Earnhardt (1993), Jeff Gordon (1997), Jimmie Johnson (2003), Kasey Kahne (2008) and Kurt Busch (2010). Five of those drivers have won one or more NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. Continue reading “Jamie McMurray Gunning For Charlotte Sweep”
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Long Day: Kurt Busch Latest Driver To Attempt Indy-Charlotte Doubleheader
onOn Sunday, for the ninth time, a driver will attempt to race both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.
Kurt Busch is the latest to sign up for this most daring of double-duty, driving at Indy for Andretti Autosport. Green flag is at noon (ET) for open-wheel’s biggest race. Later Sunday afternoon he’ll jet down to Charlotte to jump into his No. 41 Haas Automation Made in America Chevrolet for the 6 p.m. (ET) start of NASCAR’s longest race. Continue reading “Long Day: Kurt Busch Latest Driver To Attempt Indy-Charlotte Doubleheader”
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The Final Lap Weekly #307 – Riki Rachtman / Coke 600 Preview
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SHOW #307 – Guest: Riki Rachtman – We recap the Charlotte All Star Weekend, the million dollar winner, NASCAR Hall Of Fame announcement, fantasy racing, did you hear about Kurt Busch’s Indy 500 / Coke 600 double? Plus a full Coke 600 preview, hang on to your hats, this is YOUR weekend racing fans! Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
( Roughly 48:00 mins)
Continue reading “The Final Lap Weekly #307 – Riki Rachtman / Coke 600 Preview”
Long Overdue: Johnson Circles 600 As Drought Quencher
onUnless Jimmie Johnson breaks a long-standing tie atop the Charlotte wins this Sunday – and nabs the potential Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup spot that goes with it – this first third of Johnson’s season will be a dirty dozen, indeed. Continue reading “Long Overdue: Johnson Circles 600 As Drought Quencher”
