NASCAR chatter on Kyle Busch slump and Sonoma bets
The exchange weighs Kyle Busch slump duration and potential Sonoma outcomes. Tony Stewart, Michael McDowell, Chase Elliott cited as possible surprises while Smoke stirs as Busch stopper. Predictions hinge on road course form and past wins, with online extras linked.
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NASCAR explores lower aero downforce for 2017 Cup package
NASCAR tests a less downforce aero setup at Michigan with mixed results while drivers debate package impact. Dale Earnhardt Jr criticizes overemphasis on packages after an aero crash. Jeff Gordon poplar morning show link rumor surfaces via TVLine.com. Kyle Busch leads real standings with Keselowski Edwards Johnson. Blaney sits on Chase cutline.
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Keselowski tests IndyCar ride at Road America
IndyCar option tempts Brad Keselowski a Cup Series champion who drove a Road America IndyCar. The Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma previews Fox to NBC switch, with Darrell Waltrip’s final 2016 race call on Fox. Kyle Busch defends Sonoma after wins by Stewart Gordon Montoya and others.
Godwin predicts Sonoma winner and top NASCAR runners
Daytona Beach News Journal motorsports editor Godwin Kelly projects Kyle Busch as Sonoma winner with Carl Edwards Kyle Larson Joey Logano and Dale Earnhardt Jr among top five Also notes Regan Smith exit and Tony Stewart as dark horse Kelly has 30 years covering NASCAR and can be reached at godwin. kelly news-jrnl.com
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Questions and Attitude in Play for TV Co host Role
Buzz suggests Jeff Gordon could be a candidate to replace Michael Strahan on Live With Kelly and co host. The move would let him walk to work in Manhattan but entails year round five mornings weekly work. Brad Keselowski tested an IndyCar at Road America, a session allowed by his Penske linkage, enjoying the lap but wary of oval speed and tight competition.
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Elliott aimed to extend streak as seven winners in seven Cup races
Chase Elliott could make it eight straight wins if his pick succeeds, but NASCAR has produced seven different winners in the past seven Cup races. Ken Willis, a 27 year NASCAR writer for The Daytona Beach News Journal, covers the sport.
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Feud of the Week Blaney vs Stenhouse at Michigan
Stenhouse cut in front of Blaney causing Blaney’s No 21 Ford to crash into the outside wall. Godwin Kelly’s take blames the new aero package as Blaney cites loss of traction and sliding into the fence.
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Sprint Cup at Sonoma on tap with Fox schedule
Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway on a 1.99 mile 10 turn course. TV coverage on Fox Sports 1 includes Friday practice 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Saturday qualifying 2:15 p.m. Sunday race coverage begins 1:30 p.m. green flag 3:20 p.m. Also Truck Series Drivin for Linemen 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park with practice Saturday 11:30 a.m. and race 8:30 p.m. on Fox networks.
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2016 Sprint Cup Schedule and Results Snapshot
Sprint Cup calendar and results list for 2016 featuring race names, dates, and top drivers. Notable mentions include Denny Hamlin, Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Joey Logano, Martin Truex, and Kevin Harvick across Daytona, Charlotte, Pocono, Richmond, and other tracks with race times and networks noted.
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Save Mart marks 25 years as sponsor of Sonoma race
A PR push notes Save Mart Supermarkets celebrates 25 years as sponsor of the annual Sonoma road-course race in California. Ernie Irvan won the first Save Mart sponsored race in 1992, underscoring the long sponsorship history amid shifting auto race affiliations.
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