DAYTONA WIN: Dale Earnhardt Jr. won at Daytona International Speedway for the fourth time in his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career last weekend, tying Tony Stewart for the second-most Cup wins at the track by an active driver. Teammate Jeff Gordon leads with six wins. Earnhardt’s career Cup win total is now at 25 points events. He is tied for 28th on the all-time wins list in his 16th season in the Sprint Cup Series. He now has 10 points-paying wins on restrictor-plate tracks, ranking him third behind Gordon (12) and his father Dale Earnhardt Sr. (11).
As Go Green Racing and the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) head to the bluegrass state and Kentucky Speedway, it will mark many firsts. Saturday night's event will feature 27-year-old Will Kimmel behind the wheel of the No.32 Ford Fusion for owner Archie St.Hilaire. Furthermore, this will mark the Sellersburg, IN native's first career NSCS start. Lastly, this weekend's event will feature the new "Aero Package" that all NSCS teams will utilize in Saturday nights race.
Richard Petty Motorsports announced today, Speed Perks, Advance Auto Parts' customer loyalty program, will serve as the primary sponsor for Sam Hornish Jr. and the No. 9 Ford Fusion at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Kentucky Speedway this weekend. Speed Perks offers loyal customers the opportunity to earn rebates and special incentives from their in-store purchases.
The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will unveil a new race package this weekend at Kentucky Speedway, where Ford registered its first victory a year ago with Brad Keselowski taking the checkered flag. Teams will take part in an extended practice session on Wednesday with the race scheduled for Saturday night.
Fresh off his best finish in the XFINITY Series, Dakoda Armstrong heads to Kentucky Speedway with a full head of steam. Sitting just 25 points out of 11th place in the points standings, the No. 43 WinField team has their eyes set on another Top-10 finish. Armstrong has a collection of solid performances at the track and looks forward to "slipping and sliding" around the weathered asphalt. Currently, Armstrong sits 12th in the XFINITY Series Championship Point Standings.
Biffle’s thoughts on the new rules package for Kentucky: “I think it’s a bold move for NASCAR and it’s a statement saying we are listening to the drivers. They’re listening to what we think will create good competition, passing and kind of getting the cars sliding around a bit."
For the second consecutive year, Alsco, a worldwide leader in the rental of linen, uniforms, healthcare garments, and washroom products, has teamed with VF Imagewear to fuel the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Ty Dillon in the XFINITY Series 300 at Kentucky Speedway on July 10. This opportunity is made possible by Richard Childress Racing's (RCR) partnership with VF Imagewear brand Red Kap.
Reed has made two starts at Kentucky Speedway, both in his 2014 rookie season with Roush Fenway Racing. In the June 2014 race, Reed finished 17th after starting 15th and getting caught a lap down on pit road when the caution was displayed. In the September 2014 race, Reed finished 11th after starting 16th.
Chris Buescher will make his third NASCAR XFINITY Series start at Kentucky Speedway on Friday night. In Buescher’s two previous starts which came in 2014, his best start and finish both came in the fall, when he started sixth and finished seventh.
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