NASCAR’s Earnhardt frustrated by slow New Hampshire finish
Dale Earnhardt Jr. clipped in 10th at New Hampshire after his Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet lacked pace. He voiced frustration despite a Chase playoff berth and looked ahead to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis as he seeks championship momentum. Jeff Gordon also faced engine failure late in the race while Aric Almirola, recovering from recent Daytona glory, acknowledged the ongoing disappointment after a practice crash.
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Speed Freaks AP Jim Cole Sunday Drive Opinion
A casual exchange discusses safety and passing in traffic featuring Morgan Shepherd and comments on Brad Keselowski as "The Man" of the moment. The dialogue hints at NASCAR rivalry with mentions of Jimmie Johnson and Good years and notes 17 races remaining.
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Godwin's Early Brickyard Picks Include Johnson Victory
Daytona Beach editor Godwin Kelly lists Jimmie Johnson as the winner with Kevin Harvick Brad Keselowski Tony Stewart and Kasey Kahne rounding out the top five Darkhorse Danica Patrick Disappointment Jeff Gordon and notes Gordon's age topic resurfaces before Indianapolis where he won the Brickyard 400 twenty one years ago.
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Lobster trophy debate spurs NASCAR musings and chase notes
Ken Willis notes racing traditions from Indy's Borg-Warner Trophy to Martinsville clocks and Nashville guitars. Brad Keselowski escapes a New Hampshire presentation unharmed while Joey Logano benefits from the new Chase format amid Morgan Shepherd wreck.
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Logano and Shepherd clash in Nationwide event at Chicagoland
Logano led the pack before colliding with backmarker Morgan Shepherd. Comments from Godwin Kelly note Logano struggles against Shepherd, humorously invoking the AARP. Weekend schedule lists Enjoy Illinois.com 300 qualifying on Fox Sports 2 and the race on ESPN2.
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