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regan_smith_win_talladega_nns_050413TALLADEGA, Ala.–The delicious irony of Regan Smith’s victory in Saturday’s Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway wasn’t lost on the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet.

With a push from teammate Kasey Kahne, Smith roared out of the pack during the final 400 yards of a green-white-checkered-flag finish and won a race decided when NASCAR called the seventh and final caution an instant before the four cars battling for the win crossed the finish line.

Smith was the leader as the field was frozen when NASCAR called the caution. Kahne was first across the stripe but was scored in third place behind Smith and Joey Logano, who were the two lead drivers when the caution lights came on.

Continue reading “Regan Smith Wins Thriller At Talladega Nationwide Series Race”

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Texas_Motor_Speedway_April_041213_Nationwide_Kyle_Busch_Win_Victory_LaneKyle Busch, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Texas Motor Speedway

By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical

Kyle Busch’s winning ways in the NASCAR Nationwide Series may have taken a one year hiatus in 2012, but he is now re-writing the history books in 2013. In winning Friday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts 300, Busch became the first driver in NASCAR Nationwide Series history to win four of the first six races in a season. Continue reading “Kyle Busch Continues Fast Nationwide Start With Fourth Win In Six Starts”

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Texas_Motor_Speedway_April_041213_Nationwide_Travis_Sam_Hornish_Jr_DebrisSam Hornish Jr. had a promising night skid off course after a crash on lap 142 at Texas Motor Speedway. Photo Credit: John Harrelson/NASCAR via Getty Images

By: Toby Christie – Follow on Twitter @Tobalical

Sam Hornish Jr.’s season heading into Texas was like a college student in the mid 90’s after using a cheat code on Mortal Kombat — in other words flawless victory. Through five race Hornish had racked up four top-fives, and five top-10 finishes and he had a firm stranglehold on the NASCAR Nationwide Series point standings.

Hornish’s season, and his championship hopes took a little bit of a beating Friday night at Texas Motor Speedway. Continue reading “Sam Hornish Jr.’s Perfect Season Hits Speed Bump In Texas”