NASCAR weekend notes mix drama with late season Chase talk
Tony Stewart and Kurt Busch clashed with reporters on live TV and Kurt Busch denied remarks. Dale Earnhardt Jr. fought back from an early crash as 12 drivers held Chase eligibility. Clint Bowyer possible departure from Richard Childress Racing looms. Carl Edwards nearly won before risky pit call at lap 310.
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Geico 400 Sprint Cup Race Preview at Chicagoland
Geico 400 at Joliet Illinois will run 267 laps on a 1.5 mile track. Last year's winner was David Reutimann in a Toyota. Kevin Harvick won Richmonds Wonderful Pistachios 400 to claim a share of top seed in the Chase with Kyle Busch.
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Dollar General 300 at Joliet Preview
Nationwide race in Joliet Illinois covers 300 miles over 200 laps on a 1.5 mile track. Defending champ Kyle Busch competes after extending his win tally to eight in the season with Carl Edwards close in recent races.
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Johnson Busch Feud Escalates After Richmond Chase Entry
The long running NASCAR spat between Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch flared after both entered the Richmond Chase. Johnson admitted to dumping Busch, while Busch vented at writers. Monte Dutton notes rubbing is racing, but wrecking crosses a line.
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Earnhardt Jr Seeks Chase Title After Tough Run
Dale Earnhardt Jr. clinches the 10th and final Sprint Cup berth with 2,000 points as the Chase begins. He vows stronger teamwork and setup changes to chase the championship, eyeing a run at the title under Hendrick Motorsports through 2017.
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Bowyer’s Fault Or What This Week Letter
A fan-letter to NASCAR This Week discusses Clint Bowyer’s Richmond incident. The writer criticizes Bowyer and questions his mindset and spotter guidance, noting the race damaged many cars and urging caution while defending difficult racing. Junior Nation referenced.
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Ride To Victory Nears With Petty Hosted Charity Ride
Kyle Petty’s ninth annual Ride to Victory runs one day from zMax Dragway in Concord to Asheville to aid Victory Junction Gang. Oct 16 follows Bank of America 500. fees are 45 in advance 55 day of. Participants receive T shirt decal pin and lunch.
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Tony Stewart earns ire amid ESPN interview at Richmond
NASCAR This Week reports Tony Stewart berated AP writer Jenna Fryer during an ESPN interview at Richmond, then praised Marty Smith. The incident comes as Clint Bowyer weighs departure from Richard Childress Racing, while Kevin Harvick reshapes teams and Jeff Gordon approaches the Chase with momentum.
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Parnelli Jones Dominates Riverside Win in 1967
Parnelli Jones, a top all around racer from Torrance California, won the Motor Trend 500 at Riverside in January 1967 driving a Ford owned by Bill Stroppe. He led by two laps over Paul Goldsmith Norm Nelson and Don White. Jones claims a lasting fondness for night racing and Richmond fans should experience it firsthand.
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