Stewart-Haas Racing Expands to Four Teams Beginning in 2014 With Kurt Busch

on August 27, 2013August 27, 2013

It’s now officially official….

Kurt Busch To Drive Haas Automation Chevrolet Alongside
Teammates Tony Stewart, Danica Patrick and Kevin Harvick

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Aug. 27, 2013) – Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), the title-winning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team co-owned by three-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart and Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation – the largest CNC machine tool builder in the western world – will expand to four cars in 2014.

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Furniture Row Racing Responds To Kurt Busch Leaving The Team

on August 26, 2013August 26, 2013

Note: Even though it’s not really super duper official until tomorrows announcement from Stewart-Haas Racing, it’s kinda somewhat official since Kurt told the world on ESPN today.

The following quote is attributed to Joe Garone, general manager of Furniture Row Racing in regards to Kurt Busch’s decision not to continue as the driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Chevrolet after the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

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Race Recap: Matt Kenseth Holds Off Kasey Kahne For Victory At Bristol

on August 25, 2013August 25, 2013

Aug. 24, 2013

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

BRISTOL. Tenn.–We’ve seen this script before, Matt Kenseth holding off Kasey Kahne in the closing laps of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race.

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2013 NASCAR Cup Series Bristol Starting Lineup – Denny Hamlin On Pole

on August 23, 2013August 23, 2013

1 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Ground Toyota 14.878 128.969
2 78 Kurt Busch Furniture Row/Sealy Chevrolet 14.901 128.770
3 99 Carl Edwards Fastenal Ford 14.910 128.692
4 55 Brian Vickers(i) Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 14.911 128.684
5 20 Matt Kenseth Dollar General Toyota 14.923 128.580
6 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford 14.930 128.520
7 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 14.950 128.348
8 39 Ryan Newman Quicken Loans Chevrolet 14.963 128.236
9 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 14.972 128.159
10 43 Aric Almirola RainEater Wiper Blades Ford 14.975 128.134
11 14 Mark Martin Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 15.008 127.852
12 2 Brad Keselowski Miler Lite Ford 15.021 127.741
13 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Dover White Chevrolet 15.030 127.665

The Final Lap Weekly #268 NASCAR Podcast – Parker Kligerman / Bristol Preview

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Brad Keselowski’s Chase May Turn On Continued Bristol Success

on August 23, 2013August 22, 2013

Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Brad Keselowski won the IRWIN Tools Night Race in 2011 and Bristol’s spring event a year ago. Keselowski, without a victory in 2013, finished third at the 0.533-mile track in March. He’s eighth in the standings, eight points ahead of 11th.