Backstretch Motorsports

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 23, 2008) – NASCAR issued a technical bulletin Tuesday amending the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rule Book. Effective as of July 23, 2008, section 20A – 5.10.4 is amended as follows:

“At all Events, unless otherwise specified, all engines with a cylinder bore spacing less than 4.470 inches must compete using a tapered spacer with four (4) 1.125-inch diameter holes. At all Events, unless otherwise specified, all engines with a cylinder bore spacing of 4.470 inches or more must compete using a tapered spacer with four (4) 1.100-inch diameter holes. Unless otherwise authorized, the carburetor restrictor will be issued by NASCAR.”

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By Reid Spencer

MADISON, Ill. (July 19, 2008) – It took three days for Carl Edwards to get to Gateway International Raceway from his home in Columbia, Mo. – on a bicycle.

Once at the track, however, Edwards picked up his pace considerably for Saturday night’s Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race. In the final 55-lap green-flag run, Edwards’ No. 60 Ford streaked away from the No. 20 Toyota of Joey Logano, taking the checkered flag 6.877 seconds ahead of the 18-year-old Joe Gibbs Racing phenom.

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By Reid Spencer

JOLIET, Ill. (July 11, 2008) — With a 10-second lead after a round of green-flag pit stops cycled through on Lap 155, Kyle Busch drove his No. 18 Toyota to a comfortable victory over Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin in Friday night’s Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

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NASCAR Nationwide Series
Winn-Dixie 250
Powered by Coca-Cola
Daytona International Speedway

Race Winner: Denny Hamlin
Age: 27
Team: No. 20 Hardee’s/Coca-Cola Toyota
Owner: Joe Gibbs
Crew Chief: Dave Rogers

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Roger That: No. 20 Crew Chief Rolls With The Changes
Keller Returns To Top 10 For First Time Since 2006
In The Loop: Can Clauson Keep Up With The Veterans?
Leffler’s Car A Top-Three Starter Over Last Five At DIS

No Stewart? No Problem For Rogers, No. 20 Team At Daytona

Change is good. Just ask Dave Rogers.

The crew chief for the No. 20 Toyota of Joe Gibbs Racing has undergone a plethora of changes since taking command of the car in 2006.

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NASCAR Nationwide Series
Camping World 200
presented by RVs.com
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Fast Facts

Race Winner: Tony Stewart
Age: 37
Team: No. 20 Old Spice Toyota
Owner: Joe Gibbs
Crew Chief: Dave Rogers

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WEST ALLIS, Wis. (June 21, 2008) — All it took to end Carl Edwards’ year-long NASCAR Nationwide Series winless streak was to change crew chiefs.

The defending series champion had gone 36 races without a victory, and team owner Jack Roush decided that was enough. So Roush Fenway Racing swapped crew chiefs earlier this week, with Drew Blickensderfer taking over for Pierre Kuettel on Edwards’ No. 60 team.

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One-Day Show In Milwaukee Packed With Possibilities
400 Hitter: Kenny Wallace To Join Exclusive Start Club
In The Loop: Saturday Night Might Be All Right For Leffler
Double-Duty Drivers Abound At Milwaukee Mile
Going The Extra Mile: Series-Only Regulars Seek Third Straight Win

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Racing veteran Randy Lajoie reportedly is responsible for handing Joey Lagano the title of ‘The Hottest Thing Since Sliced Bread’ and he has lived up to his moniker. In the era where the youngest of the Young Guns are starting to make noise, Lagano has been surrounded by the loudest shouts of being the ‘real deal’.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise as Lagano is already a multi-time champion in several different racing disciplines, starting with karting at age six.

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Kentucky Boasts Seven Different Race, Pole Winners
Keselowski’s Win Throws Standings Battle Into Full Gear
In The Loop: Coleman Returns To Kentucky With Stout Stats

Is Kentucky In Store For Another Surprise Party?

Another first-time winner or an eighth different winner in eight races?

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