Johnson dominates Pocono with pole and third win of season
Jimmie Johnson led 128 of 160 laps from the pole at Pocono Raceway to claim his third win of the season and extend his Cup Series lead over Carl Edwards. Crew chief Chad Knaus downplayed any lingering Dover anger, stressing focus on forward momentum. Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished second or near the front, praising Johnson's team's strength and speed and noting they share a Hendrick Motorsports shop.
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Cecil Wilson Dies at 77 at Wood Brothers Racing
Longtime Wood Brothers crew member Cecil Wilson, known as Big C, died last week of cancer at age 77. A Patrick County native, he joined the team in the late 1960s, worked over four decades, and was beloved for keeping the operation light and united. He started on Ford street cars, later joined the payroll, and was a trusted ally to Glen and Len Wood and Bernece Wood.
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Petty eyes storylines as TNT ramps up Sprint Cup coverage
Kyle Petty discusses TNTs Sprint Cup ramp, praising Gen 6 car performance, Michigan and Sonoma races, and Daytona Talladega plate excitement. He notes Denny Hamlin wild-card chase, predicts Earnhardt Jrs Chase chances, and critiques penalties on Brad Keselowskis No. 2 team, calling Wolfe probation ineffective.
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Trevor Bayne wins at Iowa for Ford's 200th NXS victory
Trevor Bayne in the No. 6 Ford captured the Nationwide series race at Iowa Speedway to give Ford Motor Co its 200th series win. The victory came the same week Bayne married Ashton Clapp, adding a personal milestone to a busy racing week. Bayne eyes two more Ford milestones with upcoming Michigan races.
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NASCAR standings fragment lists top drivers and scores
Dale Earnhardt Jr sits at 439 points followed by Kevin Harvick with 434 Matt Kenseth 418 Kyle Busch 412 Kasey Kahne 400 Brad Keselowski 398 and Greg Biffle 395 in a partial drivers list showing current totals.
Sprint Cup Victories by Mark Martin at Michigan
Mark Martin extended his lead as the most successful active driver at Michigan International Speedway with a Sprint Cup win, marking his latest victory on the track, showcasing his consistent performance and reach among current competitors.
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