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Smith Wins; Stenhouse Captures Second Title

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ November 18, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Regan Smith won the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway in his Nationwide Series return. Ricky Stenhouse Jr finished sixth, securing the title.

Gale Wins; Buescher Clinches Trucks Title

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ November 17, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Cale Gale held off Kyle Busch to win the Ford EcoBoost 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. James Buescher’s 13th-place run secured the title for him.

Keselowski Fined For Having Cellphone In Race Car

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 16, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Penske Racing driver Brad Keselowski was fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until the end of the calendar year for having his cell phone in his possession onboard the race car.

Roush Fenway Racing Announces Crew Chief Changes

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 15, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Roush Fenway Racing has announced that Jimmy Fennig will become crew chief of the No. 99 Ford, driven by Carl Edwards, in 2013. Scott Graves will become crew chief of the No. 17 Ford, driven by Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Team owner Jack Roush said: We are excited about this change on both fronts. Pairing two [...]

Labonte To Return To JTG’s No. 47 In 2013

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 14, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Bobby Labonte will return to the No. 47 JTG Daugherty Racing Toyota in 2013, the team announced.

Gordon Retaliates Against Bowyer; Gordon Penalized

By Michael J Smith ⋅ November 12, 2012 ⋅ One comment

Jeff Gordon retaliated against Clint Bowyer after the two made contact during the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix. A fight ensued between the crews, resulting in a penalty for Gordon.

Harvick Wins; Keselowski Opens Up Points Lead

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ November 12, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Kevin Harvick won the AdvoCare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. A Jimmie Johnson wreck allowed Brad Keselowski to open up a 20-point lead heading into Homestead.

Logano Triumphs At Phoenix; Late Wreck Costs Sadler

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ November 11, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Joey Logano smoked the field, while Elliott Sadler’s title dreams went up in smoke.

Late Pass Gives Scott Truck Series Win At Phoenix

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ November 10, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

In a green-white-checkered-flag finish, Brian Scott passed NASCAR wunderkind Kyle Larson to win Friday night’s Lucas Oil 150 Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.