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Hendrick Motorsports Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson on front row at Talladega
alpinestarsinc.com &bull Apr 16, 2011At Talladega Superspeedway- the greatest Superspeedway in the world - 2.66-miles in length with 33-degree slanted high banks - Hendrick Motorsports teammates Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnsons claimed the top two qualifying spots, giving them a huge advantage come green… Full Story »
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Surprise Results in Texas NASCAR
alpinestarsinc.com &bull Apr 11, 2011After a 76-race losing streak, Matt Kenseth's finally won in Texas on Saturday night. The victory was Kenseth's second at Texas and the 19th of his Cup career. Kenseth's Roush Fenway Racing teammates Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle came home… Full Story »
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Hamlin and Johnson Favorites | Alpinestars Inc.
alpinestarsinc.com &bull Apr 1, 2011Together, they have won the last nine Cup Series races at Martinsville. Five weeks, five winners, and five different track types -- NASCAR's variety has been strong all season. Now fantasy owners' attention turns to Martinsville Speedway, which actually has two venues from earlier in the season that will provide insight into this week's handicap. Martinsville is a short, flat track and it shares features with both Phoenix International Raceway -- since its minimal banking requires drivers to slow down before entering the corner in order to hammer the accelerator at the apex -- and Bristol Motor Speedway because that… Full Story »
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Jeff Gordon Locks in Front Row Starting Spot for Daytona 500
alpinestarsinc.com &bull Feb 15, 2011With at lap a 186.089 mph, Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the pole for next Sunday's season-opening Daytona 500, the first time Earnhardt has started from the top spot at a restrictor-plate superspeedway. Earnhardt cruised around 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway in… Full Story »
