Hendrick to add Dale Earnhardt Jr in NASCAR lineup
Rick Hendrick’s stable grows with two series champions and a major sponsorship push as Dale Earnhardt Jr joins next season. Jack Roush acknowledges the shift, noting his own five car lineup and the evolving power dynamics as NASCAR enters a new era.
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Hendrick Tops NASCAR as Riches Fuel Dynasty
Hendrick Racing dominates NASCAR with multi car Chase success and ten wins in fourteen races. Owner Rick Hendrick credits heavy investment in R D and test teams while rivals warn the cycle can turn. Jeff Gordon and Earnhardt addition hailed as key but team vows stability and peak performance later in the year.
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Rookie polesitter Hamilton eyes U.S. Grand Prix at Indy
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lewis Hamilton clinched pole for the 73-lap United States Grand Prix with a lap of 1 minute 13.331, edging Fernando Alonso who starts second with Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen behind. Alonso remains hopeful for a strong race as Massa and Raikkonen aim to challenge the McLarens.
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Kvapil Breaks Win Drought At Michigan Truck Race
Travis Kvapil stalked Kyle Busch at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn and passed him with one lap remaining to secure his first Craftsman Truck Series win since 2004. The victory marks Kvapil’s second at Michigan and his sixth career win, his first with Roush Fenway Racing after replacing Mark Martin. Leicht repeated a surprise win pattern at the 1.5 mile oval, taking victory after a season of limited top finishes and prior strong runs at Nashville.
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Adkins rules 90 lap Lorain County Late Model feature
In the Ohio Challenge Series opener at Lorain County Speedway South Amherst Paul Adkins dominates the Late Model 50 lap feature driving an outlaw bodied car past Bob Schneider to win as Stacey Gerken takes the E Mod and Chuck Phillips wins in Sportsman. The Street Stock and Chargers features run with multiple veterans and newcomers thrilling the crowd.
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Grafton Girl Becomes Youngest Stock Car Driver
Stephanie Beane, a 10 year old from Grafton, finished fifth in the 4 Cylinder Street Stock feature at Sandusky Speedway. Her run would set a Guinness World Records mark for youngest stock car driver once verification is complete. Her car was damaged in practice but Bucyrus driver Jim Morrison lent his car for the race.
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