Новости за 06.07.2017

Ben Rhodes, No. 27 Safelite Auto Glass Toyota Tundra, ThorSport Racing - What’s it like being back at your home track of Kentucky Speedway? “We do a lot with Kentucky Speedway. This is definitely one of my favorite tracks for obvious reasons. It’s my home track. I drive past the speedway almost every week on my way up to ThorSport Racing. I’m very familiar with it. I grew up driving past this place whenever I went to go-kart races, so it’s been my dream ever since to race here."

SPARTA, Ky. -- Last time NASCAR ventured into the Bluegrass State, carnage was the name of the game with the XFINITY Series, Erik Jones dominated the race, only to see his hopes dashed by a late race wreck, Ash Ketchum offered himself as a peace offering to a hoard of attacking Spearow and...okay, that last one was actually from the first episode of Pokémon, but needless to say a lot happened.

In perspective, the last two NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) races at Iowa Speedway and Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway for B.J. McLeod Motorsports have felt like wins.

ERIK JONES, No. 77 SiriusXM Toyota Camry, Furniture Row Racing - Talk about coming back to Kentucky, especially with Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky right down the road in Georgetown. "It always nice to come back to Kentucky. It’s been a good track too. I’ve had – I feel like we should’ve won a few races here in the past couple years between truck and XFINITY. Just haven’t had it quite work out between mistakes I’ve made and pit strategies we’ve had and the way they’ve played out, it just hasn’t... Читать дальше...

Ryan Blaney and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team are hoping to capitalize this weekend on the speed they’ve shown in their past two trips to Kentucky Speedway.

Harrison Rhodes knows his way around Kentucky Speedway. Rhodes has raced in six Xfinity Series races at the 1.5-mile track. “I think I know more about Kentucky than maybe any other Xfinity track,” Rhodes said. “Having a history at a place gives you a leg up going there. I’m hoping that will give us somewhat of an advantage Friday night.”

The Florida driver has put together back-to-back finishes of fourth (at Iowa) and sixth (at Daytona) entering Friday’s Alsco 300 Xfinity Series race at Kentucky Speedway.

Garrett Smithley will race at Kentucky Speedway for the fourth time in Friday night’s Alsco 300 Xfinity Series race. Smithley has driven in two Xfinity and one Camping World Truck Series event at the tough 1.5-mile track. Last year, he finished 24th and 17th in Xfinity races at Kentucky.

Kenseth will be trying for a repeat of his 2013 triumph this weekend. With Joey Logano only three points behind him in points, a win is essential. He has the series third-best driver rating (107.9), three top fives and six top 10s. But did you know that with his win in 2013, Kenseth became the oldest Kentucky winner (06/30/2013 – 41 years, 3 months, 20 days)? Another trip to Victory Lane would be icing on the cake.

Welcome to the Eeyore edition of the Hot 20. Last week, it was Daytona. That was the Happy Snoopy Dance version. This Saturday night, it is Kentucky. My level of excitement is slightly subdued.

The  Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, XFINITY Series and the Camping World Truck Series all travel to Kentucky Speedway this week. The on-track activity begins Wednesday with Truck Series Practice. Please check below for the complete schedule of events. All times are Eastern.

SPARTA, Ky. -- Kyle Busch topped the chart in final NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Kentucky Speedway.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returns to action this week after a weekend off. It will be the 10th race of the season for the Truck Series, just six races before the playoffs begin.

Martin Truex Jr. has received a 2017 ESPY nomination in the Best Driver category. The Furniture Row Racing Toyota driver has won five NASCAR Cup Series races since September and is a current contender for the 2017 championship.

Driver Quote: “I always look forward to getting back to the race track,” said Bell. “We are still working hard every day at the shop to get our trucks better and better. I feel confident that we will have a strong Truck for this week’s race at Kentucky Speedway. I’ve made several starts at this track, so it’s some place I am familiar with, but I’m interested to get on track in this Truck since the repave. If we can keep our truck clean, we should have a chance at a solid finish.”

Darrell "Bubba" Wallace Jr. is hot off his first Top-15 finish last weekend at Daytona International Speedway. Filling in for the injured Aric Almirola, Wallace will make his fourth Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series start this weekend in the No. 43 Smithfield Ford. Kentucky Speedway, newly repaved, should garner positive results for the rookie who has scored top finishes in the XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series.

Indianapolis. Le Mans. Milwaukee. Those are the places that come to mind when discussing the oldest and most legendary race tracks on the planet. Montpelier is rarely mentioned, though it should be.

SPARTA, Ky. -- Grant Enfinger was the fastest in first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Kentucky Speedway.

“The track will take some time to get better, even with what they did with the pavement to try to make it age quicker last year. The track was very slick and just had one groove, which made passing a challenge, but that should improve with time. We also had a super conservative tire and I think we need the tires to wear out before the fuel runs out. I’m looking forward to getting back there and to going to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I’m excited for some of my guys to be able to see the hospital... Читать дальше...