Sprint Cup

Lowe’s Renews With Hendrick Motorsports, Johnson

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Hendrick Motorsports announced that Lowe’s Companies Inc has renewed its sponsorship of the No. 48 Sprint Cup Series team and five-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

NASCAR, Teams To Discuss Gen 6 Plate Package

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

NASCAR plans to meet with Sprint Cup Series teams about the Generation 6 restrictor plate package and whether or not that package should change before the next restrictor plate race.

NASCAR Announces Sprint All-Star Race Format

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

NASCAR announced the format for the 2013 Sprint All-Star Race, which puts an emphasis on finishing well in each of the five segments.

Allmendinger Will Drive No. 51 Phoenix Racing Chevy At Phoenix

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 26, 2013 ⋅ One comment

AJ Allmendinger will drive the No. 51 Guy Roofing Chevy of Phoenix Racing in the Subway Fresh Fit 500k at Phoenix International Raceway.

Hamlin Indicates Frustration With Logano On Twitter

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 26, 2013 ⋅ One comment

Denny Hamlin was frustrated with Joey Logano’s decision to go three wide in the late stages of the Daytona 500.

Johnson Holds Off Earnhardt Jr To Win Daytona 500

By NASCAR Wire Service ⋅ February 25, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Jimmie Johnson sped away from the field after the final restart in the Daytona 500 and held off a hard-charging Dale Earnhardt Jr. to win.

GEICO To Sponsor No. 13 For Full Cup Season In 2013, 2014

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 22, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

GEICO announced that it will sponsor the No. 13 Germain Racing Ford and driver Casey Mears for the full Sprint Cup Series season in both 2013 and 2014.

Harvick Wins Duel 1, Kyle Busch Wins Duel 2

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 22, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Kevin Harvick won Duel 1 at Daytona International Speedway, securing the third starting spot in the Daytona 500. Kyle Busch won Duel 2 to earn the fourth starting spot in the 500.

Hendrick: Lowe’s Will Be Back In 2014

By Michael J Smith ⋅ February 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment

Rick Hendrick squashed rumors that Lowe’s, sponsor of five-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy, would not return to the team following the 2013 Cup Series season.