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Instant analysis: Keselowski wins at Chicagoland


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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 14 2014, 7:05p
Brad Keselowski opened NASCAR’s playoffs with a rousing victory Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.


1 Jeff Gordon: Kyle Larson is the ‘real deal’

by Jordan Bianchi
Kyle Larson’s third-place finish from the back of the pack left Jeff Gordon quite impressed.
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5 Danica Patrick wrecked boyfriend

by Jordan Bianchi
Danica Patrick had a run-in with boyfriend Ricky Stenhouse Jr.




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New Chase format changes championship strategy

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 14 2014, 9:26a
What’s more important in the Chase: finishing well every week or pursuing wins aggressively?


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Contenders and pretenders in the Chase for the Cup

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 12 2014, 10:01a
Sixteen drivers have a chance to win the 2014 Sprint Cup Series championship. From favorite Brad Keselowski to longshot AJ Allmendinger, we tell you who to watch during the Chase for the Sprint Cup.


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Storylines to follow during the Chase for the Cup

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 12 2014, 2:27p
With the Chase for the Cup beginning this weekend in Chicago, we tell you which stories and drivers you'll want to pay close attention to through the next 10 weeks.


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Brad Keselowski fearful of Chase Contender round

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 13 2014, 4:54p
The stretch of races at Kansas, Charlotte and Talladega "scares the (expletive)" out of Brad Keselowski, the Chase’s No. 1 seed.


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How to watch the Chase for the Sprint Cup

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 13 2014, 4:46p
Here's how to watch and follow each race in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup.


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Ambrose leaving NASCAR, returning to Australia

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 13 2014, 1:11p
Richard Petty Motorsports is in need of a replacement for its No. 9 car. Marcos Ambrose is returning to his native Australia at the end of the NASCAR season.


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Qualifying washed out; Kyle Busch awarded pole

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 12 2014, 6:46p
The starting lineup for the first Chase for the Sprint Cup race will be determined by practice speeds.


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Joe Gibbs Racing confident of Chase turnaround

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 12 2014, 12:31a
Buoyed by recent gains in performance, the drivers for Joe Gibbs Racing think good things are ahead in the Chase.


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Tony Stewart investigation submitted to DA

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 11 2014, 3:50p
The Ontario County (N.Y.) Sheriff has completed an investigation into Tony Stewart's involvement in the death of Kevin Ward Jr. during a sprint car race in August and submitted his findings to the...


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Dale Earnhardt Jr. optimistic about championship

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by Jordan Bianchi Sep 11 2014, 7:17p
Amidst one of the best seasons of his career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. is looking forward to the Chase for the Sprint Cup.


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• Keselowski locks up spot in Sprint Cup's Round 2 (The Associated Press)
• Keselowski wins opening round of NASCAR's Chase (The Associated Press)
• Larson once dressed like his heroes; now races 'em (The Associated Press)
• UPS Game-Changing Moments: Chicagoland (NASCAR.com)
• NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Owner Standings (NASCAR.com)

I've pretty much fallen off the NASCAR scene also and didn't watch it today (yesterday) but I do know Happy Harvick is doing pretty well this year..........I'm gonna have to write off 2014, it hasn't been a very good year for me so far.

:rolleyes:...Thanks `Chris for being the first to post on this thread. Wish you a better year *Make it happen*
I just wanted to thank `Duane (our MCF NASCAR Historian) + add some new activity to the MCF.

Below is a great story `if you & member have time to read (plus video & super pictures)
The good times, hard life, and shocking death of Dick Trickle <click
:rolleyes: Click above link & read about his life of racing :thumbsup:
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I thought the race was going really well til the last 20 laps...
My picks were running 1st 3rd and 4th....

Then a caution...and all hell broke loose...:rotfl:

Maybe I will have better luck at Loudon?:thinking:

Great article about Dick Tricle!
Thanks for posting it Space!

Dick Trickle was a mid west short track legend... dude used to give his setups to young rookies coming along, knowing he could beat them with it anyway.