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Hendrick’s Returns To Site 199th – And Last – Win
It’s coming. One of these races, and the feeling is that it’ll be sooner than later, Hendrick Motorsports will land its oddly elusive 200th victory. Two weeks ago at Martinsville, it seemed like a guarantee. Didn’t happen. At Texas, Jimmie Johnson led the most laps. Didn’t happen.

Thirteen races have passed since Hendrick’s last victory, and though it doesn’t seem like a big number, for Hendrick it is. Its last win came at Kansas Speedway (by Jimmie Johnson), site of Sunday race. That’s the longest drought Hendrick has had since the end of 2002 and the beginning of 2003 when it went 15 races without a win. Coincidentally, that streak began after a Kansas win as well.

Rick Hendrick has attended all 13 races since then but hasn’t been able to celebrate his organization’s 200th win in NASCAR’s premier series. Hendrick holds more wins than any other owner at Kansas with four.

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SHOW #198 – Guest: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. We also recap Texas and Rockingham, cover NASCAR’s Top 12 visit to The White House, Preview Kansas and all the news of the week. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
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Heading Into Earth Day, NASCAR Releases ‘White Paper’ On Green
NASCAR Green Report Outlines Industry-Wide Environmental Sustainability Programs

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (April 19, 2012) — NASCAR today issued a ‘White Paper’ detailing the various programs that have made NASCAR a leader in green initiatives across all sports. The data in “The Sports Leader in Sustainability”* illustrates the steps NASCAR has taken in educating fans, reducing the sport’s environmental impact, and validating green technologies – both on and off the track.

Earth Day is Sunday April 22.

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PHOTO CREDIT: NASCARMEDIA (USED WITH PERMISSION)

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 17: U.S. President Barack Obama (R), stands with NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart (L) during an event on the South Lawn, April 17, 2012 at the White House in Washington, DC. President Obama hosted the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Tony Stewart to honor his championship season. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

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President Obama used Loop Data to tout Tony Stewart’s championship victory

President Obama praises NASCAR drivers and the industry for supporting our troops

Tony Stewart says President Obama’s willingness to have fun with NASCAR’s champion’s visit makes it special

Tony Stewart says NASCAR’s initiative for patriotism is important for the sport and the President

Tony Stewart says the White House experience is unique for the Chase drivers as a group

Dale Earnhardt Jr. says it was a special honor to meet the President at the White House