Truex Excited by Move to Toyota and Gibbs Backing
Martin Truex Jr signals optimism as Furniture Row Racing shifts from Chevrolet to Toyota with Joe Gibbs Racing support. He cites stronger competition, faster Daytona 500 preparations, and the prestige of Daytona Rising as key motivators while aiming to secure the Harley J. Earl Trophy.
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Tony confronts heckler at Chili Bowl fueled by Anthony rumors
Kyle Busch prepares for SpeedFest in Cordele Georgia in a Super Series Late Model car. Ken Willis notes Tony Stewart era drama and roster changes for 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup with Gordon’s move to Fox and the reshuffled driver lineup including Bowyer Buescher Elliott and Truex Jr. and the No 51 becoming No 15 with Hendrick support.
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Tony Stewart headlines and Hall of Fame chatter
A dialogue on Tony Stewart headlines from ABC World News Tonight and predictions for Rico Abreu in NASCAR. discussions on Benny Parsons Robert Yates Smokey Yunick Buddy Parrott Mark Martin and the 2017 Hall of Fame class prospects.
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Nascar Daytona Online Extras Contact Info
Online extras on nascar Daytona and social media. Contact reporters Godwin Kelly and Ken Willis at provided news-jrnl email addresses for questions or tips.
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Rico Abreu wins Chili Bowl and to race full time in Truck Series
Rico Abreu claimed his second consecutive Chili Bowl feature in Tulsa and announced a full season in NASCAR’s Camping World Truck Series driving the No. 98 Tundra for ThorSport Racing with crew chief Doug George. The 23-year-old California driver rose from K&N Pro Series East rookie to top Chili Bowl contender with a late-pass for the lead. Kyle Busch eyes late January SpeedFest tuneup at Cordele after recent surgeries, while Brian Scott will drive the No. 44 for Richard Petty Motorsports, replacing the former No. 9. Hendrick Motorsports confirms Chase Elliott will run Jeff Gordon’s former No. 24 in Sprint Cup.
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