Truex Faces Hard Darlington Night After Tire Trouble
NASCAR notes say Truex survived a tough Darlington run as the grater-like surface wore out his tires. Hamlin had the faster car and likely would have passed Truex, ending in a racing deal versus armor debate.
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Bowyer Leads NASCAR Championship Pod Preview
Martin Truex Jr and Kyle Busch top the field while Clint Bowyer is the winner in this playoff preview. Jamie McMurray and Erik Jones are highlighted as strong top five contenders as the season nears Richmond and the playoff stretch begins.
Darlington Honors Richard Petty in Throwback Pace Lap
Darlington Raceway honored Richard Petty during its throwback weekend by allowing him to complete a pace lap in his 1967 No. 43 Plymouth. Petty, age 80, enjoyed the ride so much he kept lapping the track until NASCAR black flagged him off the course.
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Blaney Takes Blame for Early Race Wreck
Ryan Blaney cited a big mistake after hitting the wall early on Sunday and pointed to his own missteps. He apologized and took responsibility for the incident as the team reflected on the setback. D.W. offered no similar remarks.
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Truex cites Darlington challenges for tough race
Martin Truex Jr. described Darlington as tougher due to harder cars older track faster tire wear reduced downforce more horsepower and closer competition plus hot conditions as he spoke with Godwin Kelly.
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Truex Wins Stages and Regular Season Title at Darlington
Martin Truex Jr. captured stages one and two and the regular season championship to gain 15 playoff points, bringing his total to 52 as he led 124 laps before a late tire blowout. Denny Hamlin also won, earning five playoff points, while Chase Elliott Matt Kenseth and Jamie McMurray remain in a tight three point scramble for the final postseason spots ahead of Richmond. Bowyer eyes an upset bid with Logano Erik Jones as others seek a late playoff push.
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Questions and Attitude: Marketing Ethics in NASCAR
A July NH NBC pre race segment showed Daniel Suarez giving Dunkin Donuts to fans. Subway sponsors part of Suarez’s team, and the act risked promoting a competitor’s breakfast item, highlighting PR risk in sponsorships.
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NASCAR Shuffle Sparks Imagined Doughnut Clause
NASCAR notes a potential sponsor quirk as Subway faces a race remaining in a Suarez deal. Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr collided with Truex taking responsibility. Truex quoted on his run and bump at Turn 2 during the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond.
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