Speed Freaks Talk NASCAR Chase Playbook Shuffle
IW sat and discussed Jimmie Johnson Chad Knaus and Carl Edwards in the NASCAR Chase. GODSPEAK predicts a win cures all, but Edwards may miss the final round. Ken’s Call suggests Logano Kenseth and Kyle Busch as the final three Toyotas.
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Stewart-Haas duo endure rough Martinsville run in Chase
Both Stewart-Haas Racing drivers struggled at Martinsville. Kevin Harvick finished 20th and Kurt Busch 22nd, dropping to sixth and seventh in Chase points. Harvick said they could not get the handle on the car all weekend.
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Keselowski Aims to Win Races Despite Playoff Snub
Brad Keselowski says he is paid to win and will push for victory at Martinsville after being bumped from the Talladega playoffs. He finished second, insisting he ignored the playoff format. Carl Edwards blamed a belt tire failure after a Goodyear inspection showed the tire issue and finished 36th.
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Gordon Subbing for Earnhardt Ends Martinsville Run Strong
Jeff Gordon, filling in for Dale Earnhardt Jr., made his eighth 2016 start at Martinsville and hinted nothing definite about future Cup action. He praised his team and his best finish in the No 88 Chevrolet as Jimmie Johnson clinched a Martinsville victory, ensuring at least one Joe Gibbs Racing driver will skip the Homestead title bid.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr Eyes Broadcasting Flagship Role
Denny Hamlin notes three JGR drivers still have a shot at the final group. Dale Earnhardt Jr, seen auditioning for a broadcasting career, helped call the Martinsville race for NBC and spoke with Jeff Burton about his post racing plans, saying he can’t stay away and wants to be there.
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Godwins Texas winner picks and top five
Jimmie Johnson is named Texas winner pick, with Kyle Busch Joey Logano Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin rounding the top five. Kyle Larson is the first one out and Chase Elliott is the dark horse. Johnson has won four of the past six Texas races, suggesting a strong chance to back up recent wins.
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Kurt Busch
Carl Edwards
Martin Truex Jr
Brad Keselowski
Austin Dillon
Chase Elliott
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Kasey Kahne
Ryan Newman
AJ Allmendinger
Ryan Blaney
Ricky Stenhouse Jr
Trevor Bayne
Danica Patrick
Greg Biffle
Paul Menard
Aric Almirola
Clint Bowyer
Casey Mears
London Cassill
Dale Earnhardt Jr
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Questions and Attitude in Jimmie Johnson Comeback
Jimmie Johnson returns to a six championship form, aided by a Hendrick team. At 41, he remains young for racing and the streak mirrors past efficiency in resource allocation. The trend line had been worrying, making the comeback mildly surprising.
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Trend line doubts in Jimmie Johnson’s season slide
The text notes a racing season pattern for Jimmie Johnson after Fontana, with no wins in 20 races up to Darlington. In that span there were 11 finishes 15th or worse, eight laps down, and a drop from second to 11th in points, signaling a troubling trend line until it breaks.
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Junior gearing up for 2017 season with 88 car push
NASCAR reporter Ken Willis notes Junior is moving through all motions as if ready for 2017. He says photo shoots and sponsor marketing for the 88 car are already in full swing, signaling teams' advance preparation.
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Feud of the Week Busch vs Hamlin at Martinsville
Kyle Busch accuses Joe Gibbs Racing of hindering him at Martinsville to aid Jimmie Johnson. Denny Hamlin retorts no one pressed his rear bumper as Godwin Kelly notes Gibbs’s all-for-one approach has a crack after Hamlin held up Busch late in the race.
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Sprint Cup Texas 500 TV Schedule at Texas Motor Speedway
On tap at Texas Motor Speedway the AAA Texas 500 Sprint Cup schedule features Friday practice on NBCSN and NBCSN late, Saturday practice on CNBC and NBCSN, Sunday NBC with green flag at 2 15 pm. XFINITY O Reilly Auto Parts Challenge coverage includes Friday practice CNBC and NBCSN, Saturday CNBC qualifying and NBC Sunday race. Camping World Trucks Longhorn 350 qualifying on Fox Sports 1 Friday and race Friday night on Fox Sports 1.
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