Matt Kenseth Faces Deficit But Runners-Up Have Prevailed Before

on November 14, 2013November 13, 2013

Matt Kenseth faces a huge handicap heading to Homestead-Miami Speedway. The second-place driver entering the season finale has won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship before but Kenseth’s 28-point deficit is far greater than the 15 points Jimmie Johnson overcame in 2010 and the three points Tony Stewart erased the following season. NASCAR Sprint Cup history’s biggest comeback is 30 points – roughly seven under the current system – by Alan Kulwicki in 1992.

2013 AdvoCare 500: Matt Kenseth’s ‘disappointing’ day proves costly (sbnation.com)
Edwards: Kenseth’s loss at Roush is heavily felt (motorsportstalk.nbcsports.com)
NASCAR: 10 years after his only title, Matt Kenseth in striking distance (jacksonville.com)

Tony Stewart Undergoes Third Surgery on Leg

on October 7, 2013October 7, 2013

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Oct. 7, 2013) – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart underwent a third surgery on his right leg early on Monday, Oct. 7 to examine and close a wound on his shin stemming from the broken tibia and fibula he sustained in a sprint car crash Aug. 5 at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Stewart will remain hospitalized for observation.

The surgery served as a proactive measure and team officials do not expect it to impact Stewart’s return to the No. 14 Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1 Chevrolet in 2014. Continue reading “Tony Stewart Undergoes Third Surgery on Leg”

Statements From Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman For SHR

on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013

Credit: nascarmedia / Edited by Toby Christie — Altered Richmond Chase Photo

KANNAPOLIS, N.C., (Sept. 9, 2013) – The following are statements from Stewart-Haas Racing regarding NASCAR’s ruling to include Ryan Newman and the No. 39 team in the 2013 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

Photo Credit(s): nascarmedia / Edited by Toby Christie

“Obviously, we’re very pleased with NASCAR’s decision to provide Ryan Newman’s rightful place in this year’s Chase. NASCAR was put in a very difficult position Saturday night at Richmond and we commend the sanctioning body for taking the time to do the necessary due diligence to ensure that the right call was made.”

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The Final Lap Weekly #270 NASCAR Podcast – THE Jeff Burton / Richmond Chase Preview

on September 5, 2013September 7, 2013

SHOW #270 – Guest: Jeff Burton – We also bring our A game to the show for the first time, recapping Atlanta, big news from Jeff Burton, Tony Stewart, Chase Scenarios ‘O Plenty, Max gets slapped, Danica wins something and we preview Richmond under the lights. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.