Matt Kenseth enters this year’s Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup™ as the No. 1 seed based upon his five regular season victories. Kenseth starts the 10-race postseason with 2,015 points, three more than second- and third-seeded Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Busch. Johnson, in pursuit of his sixth championship, has won 22 of 90 Chase races, a winning percentage of .244.
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The Final Lap Weekly #271 NASCAR Podcast – Trevor Bayne / Richmond Scandal / Chicagoland Preview
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SHOW #271 – Guest: Trevor Bayne – We break down the MWR Spin Scandal, every angle is discussed, a dolphin makes an appearence, Mike Helton’s mustache speaks for the first time, plus we get you all set up for the Chase and Chicagoland. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
(47:57 mins)
NASCAR Statement Regarding Joey Logano and David Gilliland Team Radios
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But wait, there’s more!
Joey Logano and David Gilland’s radio chatter is now being investigated by NASCAR from Richmond as well now to allow Joey to pass Gilliland and gain that all important 1 point needed to get into the Chase. Although they are not teammates, they are both Ford’s and Joey did finish 1 spot ahead of David after the 38’s lap times dropped off by almost a second….hmmmmmm
NASCAR Statement
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 11, 2013) – NASCAR is aware of reports about the #22 and #38 radio communications at Richmond International Raceway and is looking into it, but has yet to see anything in full context that requires any action.
NASCAR’S Top 12 Chase Drivers Invade America’s Chase Race Cities
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Tuesday, Sept. 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. – The Hendrick Motorsports driver, ninth in the points standings, will be in New York to hit a number of media outlets, including “CBS This Morning,” the New York Post and “America Live” on the Fox News Channel. Earnhardt Jr. is also scheduled to serve as a guest DJ on Sirius XM satellite radio.
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Statements From Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman For SHR
onKANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Sept. 9, 2013) – The following are statements from Stewart-Haas Racing regarding NASCAR’s ruling to include Ryan Newman and the No. 39 team in the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
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“Obviously, we’re very pleased with NASCAR’s decision to provide Ryan Newman’s rightful place in this year’s Chase. NASCAR was put in a very difficult position Saturday night at Richmond and we commend the sanctioning body for taking the time to do the necessary due diligence to ensure that the right call was made.”
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