NASCAR Driver Moves and Team Talks Spotlight Weekend
Kyle Busch ran three races across three series at three tracks in one weekend. Joe Gibbs Racing questions frequent fuel miles. Kasey Kahne has three All Star Race wins in four weeks after a fan vote. Jack Roush seeks driver extensions with Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle. Bobby Labonte’s long term deal discussed. Juan Montoya adjusts to his third crew chief with Brian Pattie. Ryan Newman demands solid sponsorship before renegotiating with Roger Penske. Alfter merger risks its future. Hot seats include Casey Mears Reed Sorenson and J.J. Yeley after Pocono miss. calls for strong recent results.
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Kyle Busch
Joe Gibbs Racing
LifeLock 400 Sprint Cup Race Preview at Michigan
Sprint Cup LifeLock 400 set for Michigan International Speedway 2.0 mile track with 200 laps. Noting qualifying record by Ryan Newman and race records by Jarrett and June dates. Mention of Kasey Kahne's recent wins and Pocono rally as context for current season standings.
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Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn
Carl Edwards
Ford
Ryan Newman
Dodge
Jarrett
Kasey Kahne
Kahne
Trumph
Meijer 300 at Kentucky Speedway Race Preview
Nationwide wRace at Kentucky Speedway Sparta covers 1.5 mile track, 200 laps equals 300 miles. Race is set for Saturday June 14 with last year’s winner Stephen Leicht driving Ford. Qualifying recordCarl Edwards Ford 182.287 mph. race record Bobby Hamilton Jr Ford 136.123 mph. Brad Keselowski earned his 4th career win in Nashville driving JR Motorsports No. 88 Chevy.
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Kentucky Speedway
Sparta
Stephen Leicht
Ford
Carl Edwards
Bobby Hamilton Jr
Brad Keselowski
JR Motorsports
Victory Lane
Nashville
Crafteman Truck Race at Cool City Customs 20c Michigan
The event at Brooklyn's 2.0 mile International Speedway features 100 laps equals 200 miles on Saturday in June. Former winner is Travis Kvapil driving Ford, with Kyle Busch setting qualifying speed for Chevrolet. Race records show Brenan Gaughan's 154,044 mph mark set July 26, 2003. Last week Ron Hornaday Jr. won at Texas Motor Speedway in a Chevrolet.
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Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn
Travis Kvapil
Ford
Kyle Busch
Chevrolet
Brenan Gaughan
Dodge
Ron Hornaday Jr
Texas Motor Speedway
Opening Jitters McDowell Joins Sprint Cup With Hurdled Start
McDowell, 23, entering the Sprint Cup with Michael Waltrip Racing, finished 27th at Pocono the rookie-best, facing early controversy after a Martinsville run and a Texas crash. He emphasizes learning fast in a tough series and earning respect as he adapts from ARCA to Cup. Read more at gustongazette.com.
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Michael McDowell
Raybestos
McDowell
Michael Waltrip Racing
Toyota
Dale Jarrett
Martinsville
Texas Motor Speedway
Glendale
Ariz
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Juan Montoya
Brian Pattie
Roger Penske
Alfter
Casey Mears
Reed Sorenson
J.J. Yeley
Pocono
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Jurton
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Jeff Gordon
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P.O
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