Jeff Gordon Ray EvernhamSept. 22, 2013

(Maybe he needs the guy on the left’s help this year)

By Seth Livingstone
Special to the NASCAR Wire Service

LOUDON, N.H. – Jeff Gordon was kicking himself.

The four-time Sprint Cup champion had just led 36 laps on Sunday’s Sylvania 300 and was looking to put a major dent in Matt Kenseth’s series lead when he made a rookie mistake.

Continue reading “Pit Stop Slide Hurts Jeff Gordon’s Race, Title Aspirations”

2013 Sprint Media Tour Brian France Mike HeltonBy: Walter Adams

Few people are surprised that a sport that has its roots in moonshine and bootlegging would have its fair share of controversies over the years. This year’s Chase for the Cup, however, has been especially controversial. Almost as soon as the cars crossed the finish line for the last race of the regular season, NASCAR began dealing with a nasty cheating scandal that eventually resulted in the largest fine in the sport’s history. Although, the brake dust is still settling, it appears that the 2013 Chase will probably end up being one of the top three NASCAR controversies of all times. Continue reading “Checkered Flags and Checquered Past, The Top Three NASCAR Controversies”

nascar_loudon_nscs_92213_kenseth_vlNASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race – SYLVANIA 300
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Loudon, New Hampshire
Sunday, September 22, 2013

1. (9) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 300, $262066.
2. (12) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 300, $210143.
3. (10) Greg Biffle, Ford, 300, $146585.
4. (11) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 300, $160796.
5. (23) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 300, $142005. Continue reading “2013 NASCAR CUP CHASE RACE #2 RESULTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE – MATT KENSETH WINS AGAIN”

nascar_loudon_nscs_92213_kenseth_burnoutSept. 22, 2013

By Reid Spencer
NASCAR Wire Service

LOUDON, N.H.—Was this real or instant replay?

For the second straight week, in the second race of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Matt Kenseth led Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to the finish line — and for Kenseth, who has struggled at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, that added a dreamlike quality to the victory. Continue reading “Matt Kenseth Doubles Up With Chase Race Win At New Hampshire”

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Here’s how they’ll start, but probably not finish

1 39 Ryan Newman Quicken Loans Chevrolet 27.904 136.497
2 5 Kasey Kahne Great Clips Chevrolet 27.989 136.082
3 24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet 27.995 136.053
4 78 Kurt Busch Furniture Row / Denver Mattress Chevrolet 28.033 135.868
5 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 28.081 135.636
6 22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Ford 28.104 135.525

The Final Lap Weekly #272 NASCAR Podcast – Dylan Kwasniewski / New Hampshire Preview

7 27 Paul Menard Menards / Sylvania Chevrolet 28.117 135.463
8 29 Kevin Harvick Budweiser Chevrolet 28.128 135.410 Continue reading “2013 NASCAR Cup Series New Hampshire Starting Lineup – Ryan Newman On Pole”