Posts Tagged ‘A.J. Allmendinger’
Harvick closes, wins at Richmond
Short track racing is some of the closest racing we see all year. Trading paint, rubbing fenders, bump and runs, and hurt feelings are all a part of the norm. Richmond International Raceway is one of NASCAR’s oldest short tracks, and was holding its 50th race in its current three-quarter mile configuration Saturday night. The race’s start was overshadowed by …
by Alex Herbst on April 28th, 2013 Leave a comment »
AJ Allmendinger indefinitely suspended from NASCAR
AJ Allmendinger, normally the driver of the number 22 Dodge, had been temporarily suspended by NASCAR for failing a random drug test. Because of his failed A test, Allmendinger had the option to request a B test, which he exercised in due time. In a change of pace from the normal NASCAR announcements of penalties and suspensions that normally would …
by Alex Herbst on July 24th, 2012 1 Comments »
Hamlin sneaks in to win at Kansas, while Truex and Toyota steal the show
The Kansas Speedway is set to be repaved in the coming weeks and months, but before that was set to happen, a race was to be run. It would be the final race on the original surface of 1.5 mile oval, and if past history had anything to say about it, fuel mileage would be a factor in the first …
by Alex Herbst on April 23rd, 2012 Leave a comment »
Kyle Busch steals Budweiser Shootout in a green, white, checker finish
Alex Herbst reviews the 2012 Budweiser Shootout from Daytona International Speedway.
by Alex Herbst on February 19th, 2012 Leave a comment »
Hamlin Wins as Chase for Sprint Cup Begins
It was the final Sprint Cup race before the start of the Chase. Virginia native Denny Hamlin earned the win at Richmond International Raceway and will participate in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Hamlin felt like he had won the Daytona 500. He said, “I know how special that race is to everyone. But this one in particular, to …
by Derek Johnson on September 13th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Kahne Passes Harvick on Restart, Wins at Atlanta
Kevin Harvick, who won the Nationwide Series race on Saturday night, was leading when teammate Clint Bowyer spun with 15 laps to go, bringing out a caution flag. On the ensuing restart, Kasey Kahne passed Kevin Harvick and held off the rest of the field to take the victory. Kahne won by 1.766 seconds. With just one race left until …
by Derek Johnson on September 7th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Busch Wins at Bristol, Keeps Chase Hopes Alive
Kyle Busch held off Mark Martin in a four-lap shootout to win at Bristol Motor Speedway. It was Busch’s fourth victory of the season and first since May. Busch moved to 13th in the standings, just 34 points behind 12th place. There are now two races left until the Chase for the Sprint Cup begins. 1. Kyle Busch 2. Mark …
by Derek Johnson on August 23rd, 2009 Leave a comment »
Vickers Wins Carfax 400 after Johnson Gambles Again at Michigan
Jimmie Johnson ran out of gas with two laps left, allowing Brian Vickers to win his first Sprint Cup race of the year. Vickers now lies twelve points out of 12th place with three races left until the start of the Chase. For the second consecutive race at Michigan, Johnson lost his gamble on fuel; he ran out of fuel …
by Derek Johnson on August 16th, 2009 Leave a comment »
Results of Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono
1. Denny Hamlin 2. Juan Montoya 3. Clint Bowyer 4. Sam Hornish Jr. 5. Kasey Kahne 6. Brian Vickers 7. Mark Martin 8. Jeff Gordon 9. Kurt Busch 10. Tony Stewart 11. Matt Kenseth 12. Kevin Harvick 13. Jimmie Johnson 14. Ryan Newman 15. Greg Biffle 16. Kyle Busch 17. A.J. Allmendinger 18. Carl Edwards 19. Martin Truex Jr. 20. …
by Derek Johnson on August 3rd, 2009 Leave a comment »
Results of Allstate 400 at the Brickyard
Juan Pablo Montoya led 116 laps and built up a 5-second lead before getting flagged by NASCAR for speeding on pit road with 35 laps left. Jimmie Johnson then took the lead and held off Mark Martin to win his second consecutive race at the Brickyard. 1. Jimmie Johnson 2. Mark Martin 3. Tony Stewart 4. Greg Biffle 5. Brian …
by Derek Johnson on July 26th, 2009 Leave a comment »