Tag: Martin Truex Jr

NASCAR to crown Cup Series champion at Homestead; Round of 8 Review

November 18, 2018

The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season concludes on Sunday with the Championship 4 racing for the MENCS title at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Martin Truex Jr., Kevin Harvick, Kyle Bush and Joey Logano are the four contenders for the 2018 crown. The Championship 4 race in Florida is a time for Truex, Bush and Harvick to earn … More NASCAR to crown Cup Series champion at Homestead; Round of 8 Review

Kyle Bush wins Richmond; Advances to Round of 12 with 50th win

September 30, 2018

Kyle Bush clinched his spot in the Round of 12, winning the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway. Along with advancing to the next round of the playoffs, Bush also earned a significant career milestone. His win at the Virginia short track gave Bush his 50th win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. … More Kyle Bush wins Richmond; Advances to Round of 12 with 50th win

2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Playoffs to begin at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

September 16, 2018

The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Playoffs begin this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Kyle Bush, the regular season champion, enters the South Point 400 as the playoffs leader, followed by Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski. Seeded in 5th place is Clint Bowyer, followed by Joey Logano, Kurt Bush, Chase Elliott, Ryan … More 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Playoffs to begin at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Harvick dominates Michigan; Look-Ahead as playoffs loom

August 18, 2018

Hello Readers! This week, a NASCAR coverage format change is coming. Instead of a traditional race recap looking back at Kevin Harvick’s win at Michigan last week, enjoy this Michigan look-back and race preview as a “Column.” By: Andrew Gallinger Kevin Harvick dominated the Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway, earning win number seven on … More Harvick dominates Michigan; Look-Ahead as playoffs loom

NASCAR Two-Pack Race Recap- Pocono/Watkins Glen

August 12, 2018

BUSH BEATS TEAMMATE FOR OT WIN AT POCONO Kyle Bush continued his dominance of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, beating Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Daniel Suarez for the win in overtime. The Gander Outdoors 400 at Pocono Raceway ended with two late restarts, giving Suarez an opportunity to challenge the 2015 champion. The first … More NASCAR Two-Pack Race Recap- Pocono/Watkins Glen

Truex goes back-to-back dominating Kentucky

July 22, 2018

Martin Truex Jr. cleaned up the field in the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway, earning his fourth win of 2018, after starting from the pole and earning both stage victories, en-route to a dominating win that gave him back-to-back victories in the “Bluegrass State.” “What a hell of a night this was,” Truex said. “We … More Truex goes back-to-back dominating Kentucky

Erik Jones earns first Monster Energy Cup Series win in wreck-filled Daytona night

July 14, 2018

Saturday night’s Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway was a race of survival. Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Erik Jones, handled the calamity through the 400 miles, plus overtime, to claim victory. Jones earned his first win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, passing runner-up Martin Truex Jr. on the final lap to accomplish … More Erik Jones earns first Monster Energy Cup Series win in wreck-filled Daytona night

Truex Jr. wins Sonoma with domination, clever bluff

June 29, 2018

Martin Truex Jr. won Sunday’s Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Sonoma Raceway, after a clever bluff by crew chief, Cole Pearn. During the final stage of the 110 lap race, Pearn called Truex to pit road from second position on Lap 73. Kevin Harvick, who was leading at the time, pitted as his crew chief called … More Truex Jr. wins Sonoma with domination, clever bluff

Kyle Bush wins Coke 600; Earns distinction of victory at every track

June 3, 2018

History was made on Sunday night when Kyle Bush won the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. The win was made monumental as Bush claimed the distinction of being the only driver in NASCAR history to win at every track in which he’s fired his engine in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Bush led … More Kyle Bush wins Coke 600; Earns distinction of victory at every track