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UPDATE: The report from Sport Business Journal has been made official, and Rick Hendrick and Alex Bowman have released statements on the departure of Nationwide Insurance.

“We understand the changing dynamics of business, and we’re grateful to the entire team at Nationwide for their wonderful partnership over the past five years,” Hendrick said. “Whether it’s been winning races, competing in the NASCAR Playoffs or our recent on-track performance, we have accomplished so much together.” Continue reading “Nationwide Insurance Leaving Bowman, Hendrick After 2019”

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JR Motorsport’s driver Justin Allgaier returns to Iowa Speedway looking to defend his victory last season on the 7/8-mile track and get his first win of 2019.

The Illinois native finished last season with five wins (a single-season career-best tally) but this season he hasn’t been able to find his way into Victory Lane; though he has led laps (262) and put up six top fives and seven top 10s. Continue reading “Winless in 2019, Justin Allgaier returns to Iowa to defend last season’s victory”

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Different winner streaks are great because it is always fun to see new faces enjoying the spoils of Victory Lane in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Iowa Speedway is on its own streak of nine different winners in the last nine series races. With only two former winners in the field this weekend, there is a good chance the streak stays alive. Continue reading “NASCAR Streaking: Nine different winners in last nine Iowa races”