DID YOU KNOW? The Chevrolet Sonic’s fuel-efficient Ecotec 1.4L turbo engine will now be available in either manual or automatic transmission, bringing the increased torque of turbocharging to drivers of automatics.
Kenseth on racing at Martinsville Speedway: “Martinsville is a challenging track because it’s easy to get caught up in things that are beyond your control and you need to make sure that you try and remain patient."
This Week's Toyota Tundra ... John Wes Townley will pilot RAB Racing Chassis No. 47 is his bid to make the Kroger 250 this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
After turning in a pair of top-six finishes in a rain-shortened event in southern California last weekend, Roush Fenway heads to Martinsville, Virginia for NASCAR Sprint Cup short-track racing.
For spectators looking to enjoy a great racing event experience at a favorable cost, Atlanta Motor Speedway is rolling out new ticket specials for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition.
In the first five races of 2012, No. 56 NAPA AUTO PARTS driver Martin Truex Jr. has earned one top-five and three top-10 finishes and is fifth in the championship standings. It is his strongest start in seven full seasons competing on the NASCAR Sprint Cup circuit.
In 128 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, Richard Childress Racing has earned three poles and posted seven wins with drivers Ricky Rudd and Dale Earnhardt, as well as Kevin Harvick who claimed the checkered flag in April 2011.
Biffle on racing at Martinsville Speedway: “Believe it or not, I’m actually looking forward to Martinsville. We have a brand new, super light, great car for this weekend."
Bryon’s career-best finish in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs came last season during his first career appearance in the Championship 4 - finishing the season third in the final points standings.
