Fire hits Leavine Family Racing shop in North Carolina Leavine Family Racing lost multiple cars in a fire at its shop on Friday morning in Harrisburg, N.C. From WSOC: The fire marshal told Channel 9 that they did not know how the fire started but that four race cars in the building were destroyed and there was extensive damage to an 8,000-square foot section of the shop. Officials with the … [Read more...]
Is Kansas Erik Jones’ only race in the No. 18?
Is Kansas Erik Jones' only race in the No. 18? KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Saturday night's SpongeBob SquarePants 400 will be Erik Jones' official Cup Series debut, though it'll be the second time he's raced in the series. In April, Jones was a late sub for Denny Hamlin in the rain-delayed Food City 500 at Bristol when Hamlin had a neck spasm during the first portion of the race. Since Hamlin … [Read more...]
Ryan Newman’s tire penalty upheld on second appeal
Ryan Newman's tire penalty upheld on second appeal The tire penalty given to Ryan Newman's No. 31 team after California stands on final appeal. Final appeals officer Bryan Moss upheld the penalties assessed to the team after the first appeal based on a "preponderance of evidence." While the original penalties were decreased after the initial appeal, Richard Childress Racing elected to take … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer: Royals player for a day (or a few hours, anyway)
Clint Bowyer: Royals player for a day (or a few hours, anyway) KANSAS CITY, Mo. – "What the (duck) did you get me in to?" Those were the famous last words of Clint Bowyer before he climbed the steps into the Kansas City Royals dugout on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium. He was dressed in full uniform (sans spikes) and went through pregame rituals with the team. But not after talking some … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 2011 STP 400
Random Recap: The 2011 STP 400 Welcome to Random Recaps, our new weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next. This week's race is the 2011 STP 400. Need to know how Random Recap works? Click here. Brad Keselowski won the second race of his career and the first of his Penske Racing tenure at … [Read more...]
NAPA to be Chase Elliott’s primary Sprint Cup sponsor in 2016
NAPA to be Chase Elliott's primary Sprint Cup sponsor in 2016 NAPA is sticking with Chase Elliott. Hendrick Motorsports announced Wednesday morning that the auto parts company would become Elliott's primary Sprint Cup Series sponsor for the next three seasons. Elliott, who is running a part-time schedule in the Cup Series this year, is taking over Jeff Gordon's No. 24 car at the start of … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Does Earnhardt Jr. crack the top two?
Power Rankings: Does Earnhardt Jr. crack the top two? Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 1): Can you imagine the reaction if … [Read more...]
Kahne, Harvick, Patrick caught up in early 15-car Talladega wreck
Kahne, Harvick, Patrick caught up in early 15-car Talladega wreck TALLADEGA, Ala. - It's always a matter of When, not If, when you're talking wrecking at Talladega. On Sunday afternoon at the Geico 500, "When" came around at lap 47. Trevor Bayne lost control of his No. 6 Advocare Ford and set off a wreck that involved more than a third of the cars in the field. Of the 15 drivers in the … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins at Talladega for the first time since 2004
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins at Talladega for the first time since 2004 TALLADEGA, Ala. - While Daytona holds the place of highest significance in the story of the Earnhardt family, Talladega claims more than its share of spectacular Dale moments. Earnhardt Sr. won more races here than anywhere else. Those 10 included his spectacular 2000 victory, his final win, in which he drove from 18th place … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Our driving experience, race lengths, engines and more
Happy Hour: Our driving experience, race lengths, engines and more Throughout the week you can send us your best questions, jokes, rants and just plain miscellaneous thoughts to [email protected] or @NickBromberg. We'll post them here and have a good time. It's Talladega week. Here's to turning up, slowing down, and cars that go real fast. We'll be taking care of some non-racing … [Read more...]