In the past, many drivers have attempted to run both the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600 on the same day. But recently, no driver has made an attempt at the famous feat.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch confirmed Tuesday night that he was issued a speeding ticket, claiming that he “got carried away” while testing a new sports car. Busch was going 128 mph in a 45 mph zone, according to the Statesville Record-Landmark.
Charlotte Motor Speedway has in recent years been dominated by the Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Sprint Cup teams. They might not have won every race, but they’ve dominated in many ways. Early on it was Jeff Gordon, but these days it has been Jimmie Johnson. What happened Saturday night and what does that mean for the 600 mile race next weekend?
The night seemed perfect. The glitz was all in place. The fireworks were breath taking. The excitement was palpable. The anticipation was not only visible but audible.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. held off Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to win Sunday’s NASCAR Nationwide series (NNS) John Deere Dealers 250 race at Iowa Speedway.
Right from the green flag it was clear that the man and car to beat was Edwards as he quickly marched to the top three were he would remain the rest of the night. Kyle Busch, who finished second, knew that once Edwards got out front there was no catching him.
Saturday nights preliminary action kicked off the evening with a big bang. In the early laps of the Sprint Showdown a caution flew to end any chances that Landon Cassill and Derrike Cope would have of advancing into the main event.
The 2013 NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour champion from Berlin, Connecticut, implemented a late gamble by racing on worn tires than a majority of the field to finish 10th in the Chase opener and jump from 16th to 15th in the standings.
The 2025 Brickyard 400 champion from Mobile, Alabama, gained three spots in the Chase standings to 10th after commencing his title run with a combined 15 stage points and an eighth-place run in the Southern 500.
