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nascar_nscs_pole_hms_kenseth_111513Major Retailer Increases Sponsorship of Matt Kenseth in No. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Toyota Camry in 2014

Huntersville, N.C. (December 2, 2013) – Dollar General and Joe Gibbs Racing announced today they have expanded their partnership agreement for the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. The Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based retailer will increase its sponsorship to 27 races with Matt Kenseth and the No. 20 team, up from 17 in 2013. As one of the top contenders for the Sprint Cup Series Championship, Kenseth celebrated seven wins in 2013 – more wins than any other driver in the series.

“Dollar General is excited to build on its successful partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing and sponsor more races with Matt Kenseth and the No. 20 team next year,” said Rick Dreiling, Dollar General’s chairman and chief executive officer. “NASCAR is key to connecting with our customers, many of whom are loyal race fans, and we look forward to a continued partnership with JGR to further our business.” Continue reading “Dollar General Expands Partnership with Joe Gibbs Racing Matt Kenseth #20”

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harvick_house_fireVIA @KevinHarvick on Twitter: Last night the local fire department was called to the Harvick’s house where a fire started in the basement in the early morning hours. There was structural and smoke damage within the area. Kevin, DeLana and Keelan were not injured. Thank you all for the outpouring of concern.

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jimmie-johnson-nascar-sprint-cup-series-new-hampshire-july-2013DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2013) – Jimmie Johnson took another step closer to stock car racing history on Sunday, claiming his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway.

Johnson, who entered the race with a 28-point lead over 2003 series champion Matt Kenseth, finished ninth in the Ford EcoBoost 400, putting his final margin over Kenseth at 19 points.

The championship is a record-extending 11th in the series for Hendrick Motorsports. Rick Hendrick’s organization also won four titles with Jeff Gordon, co-owner of Johnson’s No. 48 Chevrolet, and one with Terry Labonte. Johnson’s crew chief, Chad Knaus, has led the team to all six titles. Continue reading “Jimmie Johnson Wins 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship Hendrick Motorsports Celebrates Record-Extending 11th Series Title”