Truex Ends 218-Race Cup Slump With Sonoma Victory
Martin Truex Jr. breaks a 218-race drought by winning the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway. The win ends the second-longest Cup drought in NASCAR history and marks a milestone for sponsor NAPA and team owner Michael Waltrip, with Waltrip praising Truex and crew chief Chad Johnston.
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Gordon Grabs Second at Sonoma Risks Chase Berth
Jeff Gordon overcame an early pit penalty to finish second in the Toyota Save Mart 350 at Sonoma boosting him to 13th in the standings with 10 races left before the Chase. Kurt Busch also faced speeding penalties but climbed to fourth as he moved up three spots in the points race.
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NASCAR Standings Snapshot Highlighting Top Drivers
Kevin Harvick leads with 510 points followed by Greg Biffle at 479, Kyle Busch 461, and Martin Truex Jr. with 453. The terse tally reflects a tight top tier as the season progresses, naming four key competitors and their scores.
Daytona to overhaul iconic speedway in $375 million plan
Daytona International Speedway will undergo a major renovation costing 375 million to 400 million, focusing on the front stretch. The project will begin after the Coke Zero 400 and finish by Speedweeks 2016, adding five new fan entrances and multiple concourses while reducing seating from 146000 to about 101000.
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Allmendinger Wins Nationwide Race After Second Chance
AJ Allmendinger seizes a second chance from Roger Penske to win Penske’s No. 22 Ford in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series at Road America. He started on pole, led 29 laps, and beat Serge Allgaier on Lap 48 of 50, after a prior Indy 500 run for Penske and a Road to Recovery stint following a blocked NASCAR drug test.
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Karsyn Elledge Embraces Family Racing Heritage
Karsyn Elledge reflects on a racing legacy spanning generations as she races a Mini Outlaw car. Her Dale Earnhardt inspired team carries No. 3a in a Nickelodeon sponsorship, with Sandy Cheeks quest as a playful nod.
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Ragan Hauls Sprint Cup Team Cross-Country To Sonoma
David Ragan drove his No. 34 Ford team hauler from Charlotte to Sonoma California a 2700 mile trip mixing love of trucks with NASCAR life. He rode shotgun with regular driver Mike Smith to gain hours on the road and understand the haul better. Ragan finished 38th at Sonoma and planned to fly home while Smith returned the truck.
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Sprint Cup records set at Sonoma and Atlanta in 1960s counts
Martin Truex Jr. earned a historic 56th Sprint Cup win at Sonoma on Sunday, matching a career milestone, while the late Jim Hurtubise’s 1966 Atlanta victory remains a landmark. Tony Stewart dropped to 15th after a 28th finish at Sonoma, the worst single-race result for a Sprint Cup driver in the Toyota/Save Mart 350.
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