NASCAR Sprint Cup Series News & Notes – Pocono

Race to The Chase, Week 5 The conclusion of Sunday’s Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 marks the fifth event in the 10-event “Race to the Chase” which leads into NASCAR’s playoffs, the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Pocono Raceway was pivotal during the first half of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series campaign, and more of the same can be expected Sunday. Tony Stewart (No. 14 Old Spice Swagger Chevrolet) led the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point standings upon arrival at and departure fr

Stenhouse Jr. says Iowa racing will be exciting

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:28 July 2009 1:34 PM EDTPosted in: Featured, Iowa Speedway, NASCAR News, Nationwide Series, Race Weekend PreviewNEWTON, IA - MAY 17: Driver #18 Kyle Busch battles for position with #8 Johny Bowman and #17 David Mayhew in the number 4 corner at the NASCAR Camping World Series East/West Challenge Long John Silver's 200 on May 17, 2009, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/ Getty Images for NASCAR Comments [0]Print This PostEmail Th

Robin Pemberton anticipates full COT rollout in Nationwide Series for 2011

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:28 July 2009 1:23 PM EDTPosted in: Headline, NASCAR News, Nationwide SeriesRICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2008: Roush Fenway Racing brought two Fords to the NASCAR Nationwide Series new car test Monday at Richmond International Raceway. (Photo Credit: Harrelson Photography) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendAccording to a statement released today by NASCAR Vice President of Competition, Robin Pemberton.The Nationwide Series teams met t

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series news and notes (+standing)

Ron Hornaday Jr.: Making history one race at a time It is no doubt that Ron Hornaday Jr. (No. 33 Longhorn Chevrolet) continues to be one of the most dominant NASCAR Camping World Series drivers this season. His win last Friday at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis was one for the record books. He became the first driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to collect four consecutive wins, a feat that has been accomplished numerous times in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and only o

Despite Slow Season, Dale Earnhardt Jr Continues To Shine

By Sal Sigala, Jr., FanZone SportsPublished:27 July 2009 10:54 PM EDTPosted in: Dale Earnhardt Jr, NASCAR News, Opinion, Sprint Cup SeriesIndianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Photo Credit: Jim Haines/IMS) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendDear Dale Earnhardt Jr.,In the last few months, I have taken the liberty to try and bring some sort of closure to all the fans that have chosen to take a disliking to you.Now, being a writer f

Vickers feels win on the horizon

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:27 July 2009 8:59 PM EDTPosted in: Brian Vickers, NASCAR News, Sprint Cup SeriesINDIANAPOLIS, IND. - JULY 26, 2009: Brian Vickers, driver of the No. 82 Red Bull Toyota, gets serviced by his pit crew during the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Photo Credit: Chris Jones/IMS) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendThe No. 82 Red Bull Racing team’s success so far t

Jimmie Johnson wins second consecutive race at Indy

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:26 July 2009 6:14 PM EDTPosted in: Featured, Headline, Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR News, Sprint Cup Series, TeamsINDIANAPOLIS, IND. - JULY 26, 2009: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, does burnouts on the front stretch after winning the Allstate 400 at The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, July 26, 2009. (Photo Credit: Jim Haines/IMS) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This

Edwards muscles past Busch for Nationwide win

By Sporting News NASCAR Wire ServicePublished:25 July 2009 11:59 PM EDTPosted in: Carl Edwards, Featured, Kyle Busch, NASCAR News, Nationwide SeriesINDIANAPOLIS - JULY 25: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Vitamin Water Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Kroger 200 benefiting Riley Hospital for Children at O'Reilly Raceway Park on July 25, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendINDIAN

Earnhardt Jr. thinks he will be able to finish weekend despite stomach virus

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:25 July 2009 4:02 PM EDTPosted in: Dale Earnhardt Jr, NASCAR News, Sprint Cup SeriesINDIANAPOLIS, IND. - JULY 25, 2009: Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes practice runs during "Chevy Day" at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday. (Photo Credit: Dan Helrigel/IMS) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendDale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AMP Energy Chevrolet this weekend at Indianapolis Moto

Sprint Cup Series qualifying delayed by rain in Indy

By Kyle Ocker, FanZone SportsPublished:25 July 2009 10:21 AM EDTPosted in: NASCAR News, Sprint Cup SeriesINDIANAPOLIS, IND. - JULY 25, 2009: IMS fire safety crews attempt to dry the track following heavy morning downpours. (Photo Credit: Dana Garrett/IMS) Comments [0]Print This PostEmail This Post To A FriendNASCAR Sprint Cup Series qualifying, that was originally scheduled to begin at 10:10 a.m. ET, is currently under a weather delay. Officials hope that qualifying can begin at around 11:

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