dale_earnhardt_jr_most_popular_2013Dale Earnhardt Jr. was named the NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for a record, 11th consecutive season. He matched Bill Elliott’s mark a year ago although the 1988 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion continues to hold the overall record of 16.

Earnhardt said many things motivate a driver to compete at a high level. Continue reading “Dale Earnhardt Jr. Shocks With 11th Straight NMPA NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award”

Final Lap Logo InvertSHOW #283 – Guest: Travis Pastrana – sicknissified.com becomes dailypitstop.com, News of the Week includes Dollar General, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, and THE Jeff Burton, we bash you over the head (bring a helmet) with Gen-6 2013 Stats, plus we hear from Carl Edwards and Clint Bowyer. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie. Remember Wallhallers

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NOTE: THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY CONTINUES THROUGH THE ENTIRE OFF-SEASON

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2012 Charlotte Jan Media Tour RCR BurtonJEFF BURTON JOINS NBC SPORTS GROUP AS NASCAR ANALYST

“The Mayor” Comes to NBC and NBCSN as the First Member of New On-Air NASCAR Team

STAMFORD, Conn. — December 3, 2013 — NBC Sports Group has reached a multi-year agreement with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jeff Burton, who will transition out of full-time driving and into the role of NASCAR analyst when the green flag waves over NBC Sports and NBCSN’s upcoming slate of NASCAR coverage. The addition of Burton, who has already won 48 times on NASCAR’s national circuits over an exciting 25-year career, places one of the most respected and passionate voices in motorsports into the center of NBC’s soon-to-be-introduced NASCAR broadcast team. The announcement was made today by Sam Flood, Executive Producer, NBC Sports and NBCSN.

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IMG_9009700,000+ Votes Determine Winner Of The Second-Annual ‘Drive For The Cover’ Contest

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Tony Stewart fans have spoken, and they’ve made it clear that they cannot wait to see the driver of the No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet back on the track, even if it is on the cover of a video game. NASCAR announced today that fans worldwide have cast more than 700,000 votes in the “Drive for the Cover” campaign, ultimately selecting three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Stewart to appear on the cover of NASCAR ‘14. Stewart has appeared on the cover of the officially licensed NASCAR game twice before, but this is the first time he was selected by fans.

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