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Ralph Gilles Officially Announces Withdraw from NASCAR
Ralph Gilles Officially Announces Withdraw from NASCAR

8 Aug 2012, 08:09 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This week, Chrysler Motorsports fans got a really mixed bag of news. Personally, we were really happy with how things are shaping up in the American Le Mans scene. We just can’t wait to see ho...

 
New Chevrolet NASCAR Race Car for 2012 Could be Holden
New Chevrolet NASCAR Race Car for 2012 Could be Holden

15 Mar 2012, 13:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / General Motors has today announced that the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup racer will have a new nameplate, saying they will be playing this one a little close to the heart. The current car is based on the ...

 
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Racer: Fresh Real Life Photos
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Racer: Fresh Real Life Photos

23 Feb 2012, 12:18 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Were it not for the ‘Ford’ and ‘EcoBoost’ logos peppered all over the car, you would think that Aston Martin has entered NASCAR racing. Sadly, it’s just a Ford, the new...

 
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Unveiled
2013 Ford Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup Car Unveiled

25 Jan 2012, 09:00 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford has unveiled the 2013 Fusion NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour, and the Blue Oval says they wanted to bring back brand identity back to the sport by making a cup ...

 
Regan Smith Eyed Fifth Victory at Glen International
Regan Smith Eyed Fifth Victory at Glen International

12 Aug 2011, 13:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Glen International has managed to pull off four victories this year in the Sprint Cup and is looking to claim another one this weekend, as he returns to his central New York roots for Sunday's ...

 
Montoya Backs Raikkonen's Move to NASCAR
Montoya Backs Raikkonen's Move to NASCAR

31 Mar 2011, 06:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Juan Pablo Montoya would very much welcome his former McLaren teammate Kimi Raikkonen in NASCAR, as he believes this move would help both the series and the current rally driver from Finland. Ear...

 
Edwards Wins in Vegas
Edwards Wins in Vegas

7 Mar 2011, 11:56 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / All going as planned in the Sprint Cup, a renewed series for the current system, with an improved points system and, as the NASCAR top brass hopes, better marketing. Just as unpredictable as always ...

 
Bayne Sticks with Nationwide, Despite Daytona Win
Bayne Sticks with Nationwide, Despite Daytona Win

23 Feb 2011, 08:48 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The surprising start of the season for the 20-year-old driver of Wood Brothers Ford, Trevor Bayne, will make no difference for him in the Sprint Cup season. Although NASCAR would have allowed him to...

 
Rookie Trevor Bayne, Youngest Daytona 500 Winner
Rookie Trevor Bayne, Youngest Daytona 500 Winner

21 Feb 2011, 07:35 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If one is to judge by the way in which the 2011 Sprint Cup season kicked off, the possibility of it becoming one very special year in the motorsport's history seems very likely. The season whic...

 
Ford to Field Mustang in Sprint Cup from 2013
Ford to Field Mustang in Sprint Cup from 2013

16 Feb 2011, 05:58 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / About time, some might say... A long overdue decision appears to have been made by American manufacturer Ford when it comes to its racing endeavors in the US' most popular racing series, the NA...

 
McLaren Will Become Exclusive ECU Supplier for NASCAR in 2012
McLaren Will Become Exclusive ECU Supplier for NASCAR in 2012

14 Feb 2011, 08:10 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / McLaren Automotive will extend its motorsport commitments outside of Formula 1. Starting from 2012, the British company will supply standard electronic engine control systems for the North American ...

 
Sprint Cup New Points System Official
Sprint Cup New Points System Official

27 Jan 2011, 11:06 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / Earlier this week, news of NASCAR pondering a major change in the way in which point are being awarded to the racers in the Sprint Cup surfaced, with more than one official from the governing body p...

 
Max Papis Signs Germain Racing Deal for 2009
Max Papis Signs Germain Racing Deal for 2009

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Italian driver Max Papis will make his debut inside the Sprint Cup at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Following the signing of a new multi-year deal between the former IRL driver and Germain raci...

 
Brad Coleman Returns to Joe Gibbs Racing
Brad Coleman Returns to Joe Gibbs Racing

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Brad Coleman can now rest assured. He has just secured a full-time racing seat alongside former team Joe Gibbs Racing in next year's Nationwide Series. The 20-year old Texan is no stranger to J...

 
Montoya Blames "Stupid" Pit Incident for Atlanta Failure
Montoya Blames "Stupid" Pit Incident for Atlanta Failure

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Juan Pablo Montoya was about to score his best Sprint Cup result of the career on an oval track last weekend in Atlanta, but bad luck and a questionable call from crew chief Brian Pattie prevented h...

 
Hamlin: We Should Have Won!
Hamlin: We Should Have Won!

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Probably the most disappointed man after the Atlanta Cup race was 3rd place Denny Hamlin. Well, maybe not as unlucky as Juan Pablo Montoya but he certainly feels he could have done better on Sunday ...

 
Johnson Wins at Phoenix, Gets Closer to Sprint Title
Johnson Wins at Phoenix, Gets Closer to Sprint Title

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Jimmie Johnson seems unstoppable in his quest for Yarborough's record of 3 consecutive Cup titles. The Californian won the race at the Phoenic International raceway on Sunday and only needs a 3...

 
Allmendinger to Secure GEM Spot
Allmendinger to Secure GEM Spot

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / A.J. Allmendinger has secured his place in next year's Sprint Cup Series. Although no official announcement has been released by either Allmendinger's manager Tara Ragan or Gillett Evernha...

 
First Ever Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car to Debut in Miami
First Ever Hybrid NASCAR Pace Car to Debut in Miami

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Ford proudly announced that its own 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid will pace the upcoming Ford 400 race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup, marking the first ever hybrid leading the field to the green flag. The Spri...

 
Dodge Announce NASCAR Stay
Dodge Announce NASCAR Stay

21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / NASCAR could really use a break from the financial blows the organization has been receiving during the past few weeks. And that break finally came from American car maker Chrysler who announced tha...