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Could A Road Race Be In The Chase’s Future?

(photo courtesy Harold Hinson)

Traction has been given to the idea that there is an ongoing discussion that could lead to a road race possibly being put into the Chase for the Cup sometime in the future.  That idea has really come to light during the Infineon race last weekend.  As we . . . → Read More: Could A Road Race Be In The Chase’s Future?

Is Jeff Gordon Returning To His Checkered Past?

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For a race car driver who used to collect race wins like “an exotic dancer” collects dollar bills, Jeff Gordon thought the win last Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway probably would never come!

The driver of the Hendrick Motorsports #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy, Jeff Gordon . . . → Read More: Is Jeff Gordon Returning To His Checkered Past?

Ol Kylie Nearly Sweeps In The Desert

Friday, 25 February 2011

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Well, ol Kylie nearly got to do some house cleaning on the last weekend that Phoenix International Raceway exists in its present configuration.  When NASCAR returns in November the racing surface at PIR will have an entirely different look.

On Friday night Kyle . . . → Read More: Ol Kylie Nearly Sweeps In The Desert

It’s Not A Mirage, Gordon Wins In The Desert

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It took Jeff Gordon 67 races to find his way back to victory lane.  That’s right, his last victory was at the Texas Motor Speedway back in April 2009!  This victory was  Gordon’s 83rd career win in the Sprint Cup series.

The win came in just . . . → Read More: It’s Not A Mirage, Gordon Wins In The Desert

Jeff Gordon’s #24 New Paint Scheme

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The Drive To End Hunger (DTEH), an initiative of AARP and AARP Foundation to end hunger among older Americans, today unveiled the design of four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jeff Gordon’s #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevy for the 2011 season.

“Of the nearly 51 million . . . → Read More: Jeff Gordon’s #24 New Paint Scheme

2010, The Long And Winding Road

(photo courtesy Leon Hammack)

Friday night in Las Vegas concluded the longest season in all of sports with the crowning of Jimmie Johnson as the 2010 Sprint Cup champion.  However that banquet didn’t really hand out some of the awards that WOMR feels should have been awarded.

So WOMR is giving out . . . → Read More: 2010, The Long And Winding Road

A Shakeup At Hendrick Motorsports

(photo courtesy Leon Hammack)

On Tuesday Rick Hendrick, owner of Hendrick Motorsports, announced a multi-team shakeup for 2011.  Hendrick cited the reason for the shakeup was due to a lack of performance.

Here is the scorecard for 2011:  Steve Letarte, who has been crew chief for Jeff Gordon for the last five . . . → Read More: A Shakeup At Hendrick Motorsports

Gordon’s Drive For Five Took A Dive

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Jeff Gordon entered into Saturday night’s Bank of America 500 just 85 points out of the championship lead at the halfway point into the Chase.  However, Gordon’s drive for five (championships) took a dive with car problems and “head” problems, leaving him with a 23rd place finish.  . . . → Read More: Gordon’s Drive For Five Took A Dive

Gordon Captures The Pole For The Bank of America 500

(photo courtesy Leon Hammack)

For any of “the contenders”, a win is very vital in their shot at winning the 2010 Sprint Cup championship.  Jeff Gordon took a step in the right direction by securing the pole for Saturday nights Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“This is a little, . . . → Read More: Gordon Captures The Pole For The Bank of America 500

Wal-Mart And Jeff Gordon

(photo courtesy Leon Hammack)

Wal-Mart’s potential move into NASCAR has led the retail giant deep into negotiations with Hendrick Motorsports over sponsorship of Jeff Gordon’s Hendrick Motorsports #24 Chevrolet next season.

There continues to be several moving parts to the Wal-Mart discussions with Hendrick and NASCAR, which began in the spring and . . . → Read More: Wal-Mart And Jeff Gordon