We head west this week for the first of two annual visits to the one-mile, low-banked, tri-oval that is Phoenix International Raceway, more commonly known as PIR. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its first stop on the west coast this season.
After earning the pole position for the Subway Fresh Fit 500, Mark Martin paced both the morning and afternoon practice sessions today to make him the favorite to win the race on Sunday.
Kyle Busch made his debut at the Phoenix International Raceway back in the year 2004 and he finished second in his very first start. Now, shift your focus to 2013 and he now has four wins at this track and earned his fifth pole position in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
54-year old Mark Martin once again continued to display his dominance of the weekend as he was the fastest in the second practice session of the weekend. He bested Kyle Busch who ran his fastest lap at 135.201 mph. Martin's lap was just over 135.450 mph.
As a five-time champion of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Jimmie Johnson is used to media attention. He’s traveled the country before. Has made numerous appearances not only on behalf of sponsors, but as part of his champion obligations. And often times he’s answered the same questions every which way he could think of.
Mark Martin captured his third career pole at the Phoenix International Raceway and this is his 20th career top-10 start dating back to his debut here in 1988. At 54 years old, Martin still shocks guys like the young Kasey Kahne, who will start on the front row for the first time at Phoenix.
Matt Kenseth showed off some speed this Friday morning as his No.20 Dollar General Toyota was the fastest in the first session of practice. Kenseth's lap was at over 137.023 mph. Joe Gibbs Racing took three of the top five positions.
“We want to win championships – that what we’re here for. To do that, you first need to be consistent each and every week." - Kyle Busch, February 2013
As part of winning the Daytona 500, Jimmie Johnson has been on a whirlwind media tour, going to different stops from one end of the United States to another. For Johnson, in his travels, it's been all about savoring the victory.
This race marks a significant milestone for Roush Fenway Keselowski (RFK) Racing as Co-Owner and driver Brad Keselowski makes his 600th Career Start after leading 142 laps in Darlington last weekend and finishing 2nd.
Insurance King announced today that the Rockford, Illinois-based insurance agency has renewed its partnership with NASCAR driver Josh Bilicki for the 2026 season
In 197 NASCAR Cup Series starts at Martinsville Speedway, RCR has seven victories, including five by Dale Earnhardt (1985-fall, 1987-spring, 1988-spring, 1991-spring, and 1995-fall).
