Speed Freaks and Fandom Feuds on the NASCAR Beat
In a brisk roundtable, SPEED FREAKS ponders Jimmie Johnson’s retirement tally from 77 wins to an assumed 89 or 99 by season ends. GODSPEAK and KEN’S CALL volley takes on Kyle Busch’s Twitter storm, Ryan Newman’s skid, and a Kahne Patrick feud likely fading after Easter break.
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Hamlin Calls Third Place Disappointing After Penalties
Denny Hamlin led the field to the final green flag and finished third in the Cup Series race. He called the result disappointing, citing two penalties and radio problems, saying it was a good day but not a great one.
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Back to Form as Johnson Rebounds at Fontana
Jimmie Johnson appears back in form after a 20 race winless stretch with three wins in eight starts including two this season. He leads Fontana with six career wins surpassing the Busch brothers who have four between them.
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Allmendinger Driven Fontana Sprint Showdown Finish
AJ Allmendinger and the No. 47 team earned an eighth place at Fontana amid questions about whether it was talent or circumstance. Allmendinger said they matched leaders on short runs but needed more late in the race.
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Johnson ties, Harvick again runner-up in California race
Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s successor on the ladder, earned his 77th Cup win in California, surpassing Earnhardt Sr. and fueling talk of future records as Kevin Harvick led 142 laps for second place. NASCAR takes Easter weekend off. racing resumes April 3 at Martinsville with Fox coverage.
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Hamlin Favored To Win STP 500 At Martinsville
NASCAR insider Godwin names Denny Hamlin as the likely STP 500 winner with Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch trailing in the top five. Joey Logano exits early and Chase Elliott is a dark horse while Hamlin aims to recover from Daytona 500 fatigue as racing resumes on April 3 at Martinsville.
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Feud of the Week fuels Martinsville NASCAR drama
Fontana anger and Bristol level frustration color a racing feud as Kyle Busch, Danica Patrick, and Kasey Kahne draw headlines. Grosjean earns Haas a sixth in F1 debut as Martinsville hosts the STP 500 and Alpha Energy Solutions 250 with Fox Sports 1 schedules.
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