CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing announced today its reorganization for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, highlighted by two full-time championship contending teams, a third entry which will run a limited schedule and a strengthened research and development group. Continue reading “Michael Waltrip Racing Drops To 2 Full Time Teams, Reorganizes For 2014”
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Brian Vickers To Miss Remainder Of 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season Due To Blood Clots
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CORNELIUS, N.C. – Michael Waltrip Racing learned today that Brian Vickers is not available to race for the remainder of the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup season due to health issues.
Vickers said Dr. William Downey has placed him on blood thinning medication after a Monday morning examination on his right leg discovered a small blood clot in his calf region. Continue reading “Brian Vickers To Miss Remainder Of 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Season Due To Blood Clots”
Opportunistic Brad Keselowski Wins NASCAR Chase Race At Charlotte
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Oct. 12, 2013
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service
CONCORD, N.C.—Brad Keselowski proved once again Saturday night that quality and timing trump quantity. Continue reading “Opportunistic Brad Keselowski Wins NASCAR Chase Race At Charlotte”
Late Pass Gives Kyle Busch NASCAR Nationwide Series Victory From The Pole At Charlotte
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Oct. 11, 2013
By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service
CONCORD, N.C.—Status quo.
Kyle Busch won from the Coors Light pole—as he almost always does—and the race for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship remained excruciating tight. Continue reading “Late Pass Gives Kyle Busch NASCAR Nationwide Series Victory From The Pole At Charlotte”
‘Best Of The Rest’ McMurray Has Only Charlotte Win by Non-Chaser
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It’s been 15 races since the last non-Chase qualifier won a race in NASCAR’s postseason – Kasey Kahne at Phoenix in 2011. Jamie McMurray is the only “outsider” to score a victory in Charlotte’s Chase race, in 2010. McMurray is the highest ranked driver outside the Chase, leading reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski by 20 points. McMurray’s most recent five starts include two top-five finishes.
