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Shannon Baxter

Shannon Baxter has written 38 posts for Lead Lap's NASCAR News

Bud Shootout Delivers Excitement Under The Lights

Bud Shootout Recap: Busch saves it twice, edges Stewart; Kurt Busch impresses in Phoenix Racing debut; Clint Bowyer battles back from early spin.

Busch Situation Proves That Sponsorship Drives NASCAR

Penske Racing’s decision to “mutually” part ways with tumultuous driver Kurt Busch proves that sponsorship dollars drive NASCAR.

Ford 400 Race Review: Stewart Wins Title

Ford 400 Race Review: Tony Stewart Wins The Sprint Cup Championship; Carl Edwards Will Contend For Championship In 2012.

Kobalt Tools 500 Review: Cup Down To Edwards, Stewart

Kobalt Tools 500 Review: Sprint Cup championship comes down to Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart; and Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth have rough days.

AAA Texas 500 Review: Stewart Backs Up Smack Talk

AAA Texas 500 Review: Stewart backs up smack talk; teams have good days; Kyle Busch parked, fined, and put on probation; and the Chase is a two-man race.

Tums Fast Relief 500 Review: The Winners and Losers

Tums Fast Relief 500 Review: Stewart, Edwards, Harvick, Earnhardt Jr among the winners; Keselowski, Kenseth, Kyle Busch, and Vickers among the losers.

Good Sam Club 500 Review: Dega Wreaks Havoc

Good Sam Club 500 Review: Bowyer wins; Dega wreaks havoc on Chasers; Edwards widens points lead; and Tommy Baldwin Racing, Red Bull Racing among those with strong runs.

Bank Of America 500: Kenseth Steps Up His Game

Bank of America 500 Review: Kenseth proves he’s in the hunt; Hendrick Motorsports struggles; and underdogs shine at Charlotte.

Hollywood Casino 400 Review: Johnson A Contender

Hollywood Casino 400 Review: Johnson is a contender; Keselowski stay consistent; Edwards takes the points lead; and Earnhardt Jr just wants to win.

AAA 400 Review: Icing On The Cake For Kurt Busch

AAA 400 Review: Kurt Busch beats rival Jimmie Johnson; Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr, and Ryan Newman have rough days; and a points shakeup.