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preseasonthunder_nns_0111148BY: TOBY CHRISTIE – DAILYPITSTOP.COM

What do Kevin Conway, Andy Lally and Stephen Leicht have in common?

Aside from never collecting a top10 finish in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, all three drivers have won the coveted Sunoco Rookie of the Year Award in the past half-decade. All three also accomplished this feat in anticlimactic fashion with no opposition. Continue reading “Finally An Intriguing NASCAR Cup Series Rookie Class In 2014”

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Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Day 1It’s Official: Justin Allgaier to Drive No. 51 for Phoenix Racing
Allgaier to compete for NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors
Phoenix Racing announced today that Justin Allgaier will be the driver of the No. 51 BRANDT Chevrolet SS during the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Allgaier, who finished fifth in the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide Series championship points, will be a candidate for the NASCAR Rookie of the Year award. Continue reading “Add Another Rookie, Justin Allgaier to Drive No. 51 for Phoenix Racing”

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nascar_logoStatement from Brett Jewkes, NASCAR Chief Communications Officer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2014) – NASCAR has begun the process of briefing key industry stakeholders on potential concepts to evolve its NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship format. This dialogue is the final phase of a multi-year process that has included the review of extensive fan research, partner and industry feedback and other data-driven insights. NASCAR has no plans to comment further until the stakeholder discussions are complete. We hope to announce any potential changes for the 2014 season to our media and fans very soon.

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Final Lap Logo InvertGuest: Johanna Long – We break down the immense news of the week, inluding Chase Elliott going full time NNS, Bill Elliott, Rusty Wallace suit up at Daytona, Sam Hornish grabs #54 NNS PT, Todd Parrott reinstated, plus a Preseason edition of Drivers Say What from Daytona. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie Continue reading “The Final Lap Weekly #288 NASCAR Podcast – 2014 Preseason Thunder At Daytona”