NASCAR Blog

Hello sports fans and welcome to the first blog of 2014! This installment will feature the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule and a preview to the upcoming race campaign.

Please note that there are a few changes from last season.  I will specifically address each change to the schedule at the bottom of the 2014 NASCAR Spring Cup schedule that you see listed below.

That's right folks!  We are quickly approaching The Chase for the Cup in NASCAR's Sprint Cup and things are really starting to heat up.  And speaking of heat, what better place for a late season playoff race than Texas Motor Speedway.  Like its sister track Atlanta, TMS features incredibly fast speeds and 3-wide racing.  This is what I like to call a recipe for great racing.

With the new race schedule the way it is, I truly believe that the fall race at TMS is the best of the bunch.  Don't get me wrong.  I enjoy all the Chase tracks.. cough.. cough [under my breath] except for Homestead, so nothing against those other tracks.  However, TMS just creates the right combination of excitement and drama.  Speeds will approach 200 mph and sometimes you can see cars 3-wide on this amazing track.

Did you know? 
Carl Edwards has the most career victories at TMS since the track hosted its first NASCAR race in 1997.

We are currently about a month and a half away from the start of The Chase.  2012 will be the second consecutive year that Chicagoland Speedway will play host for the first race of The Chase for the Cup.  With just six races left before The Chase, Dale Jr. currently leads the standings for the first time since 2004 and might be in position to capture his first ever points championship.  Junior has put himself in a good spot and he seems to be driving with the more confidence than ever before.

Last week Jimmie Johnson returned to his winning ways with his fourth career victory at the Brickyard.  Junior and JJ are in good position but the final few spots are still up for grabs.  If The Chase were to start today, this would be the list of qualified contenders for the Sprint Cup championship.

The Aaron's 499 will return to Talladega Superspeedway on May 6, 2012!

NASCAR still has the new season smell to it as we go into the third race of 2012 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  At the moment Denny Hamlin leads all drivers in the Sprint Cup standings after his win at Phoenix last weekend.  It is still very early in the season but it is nice to see Hamlin back in good form after a disappointing season in 2011.

Two Sundays ago the NASCAR series hosted its annual fall race at Talladega Superspeedway.  Clint Bowyer took his Chevy took victory lane as he notched his 5th career win and his first in 2011.  And Tony Stewart captured his third win of the Chase last weekend in Martinsville.  Now only three races remain and Carl Edwards holds on to an 8 point lead over Tony Stewart with Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, and Matt Kenseth rounding out the rest of the top 5.  Brad Keselowski made a big jump at Talladega as he moved up 3 spots in the standings with a fourth place finish in the Good Sam Club 500.  After the Tums Fast Relief 500, Keselowski dropped to 4th in the standings and now trails Edwards by 27 points with a 17th place finish.

Hey NASCAR fans!  It is never too early to start thinking about travel arrangements for the 2012 NASCAR season.  If you are looking for a one of a kind type of experience then there is no place like Las Vegas.  The party never stops in Vegas and next February NASCAR will return to Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the 15th time.  Carl Edwards was your 2011 Vegas race winner and 5 time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson has the most career wins with 4.

The 2011 NASCAR season prepares for night racing at Bristol this weekend and the field for The Chase is just about set.  This is an exciting time of the season for NASCAR fans everywhere.  This Saturday the Sprint Cup will pack 43 cars into Bristol Motor Speedway to race under the lights, and in just a few weeks the NASCAR "playoffs" will open up at Chicagoland Speedway (GEICO 400) for the track's first Chase appearance.

Summer is in full force and so is the NASCAR regular season.  After 17 races the Chase picture is beginning to take shape.  Kevin Harvick established a lead early on in the season and has held on to the top spot for the most part and will essentially be able to cruise into the Chase.  With only 9 races remaining there are several teams that will be using the "make or break" mantra for the remainder of the regular season.  Currently the standings show Tony Stewart

The green flag will be waved in a few hours for tonight's Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. In only 7 months, the 2012 NASCAR season will begin with the running of the Daytona 500. Have you ever imagined about sitting in the grandstands at Daytona for this historic race?

The Las Vegas 400, also known as the Kobalt Tools 500, is one of the most exciting events for all race fans. In recent years, this race has brought us close finishes, tight driving, and thrilling rivalries.

2012 Las Vegas 400 Race Packages Now On-Sale!

Start planning your trip to the 2012 Las Vegas 400. Purchase your full race package today with all these great inclusions:
- Accommodations in Las Vegas
- Great Tickets to the race
- Roundtrip Transportation to the track on race days
- On site staff to assist
- All taxes
- VIP Options are available for Neon Garage Passes, Ticket Upgrades, Hospitality, & Pit Passes

Please note the dates have not yet been confirmed by NASCAR. Do not book your airfare until these dates have been approved.

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