Highlights
American racecar driver Clint Bowyer was born on May 30, 1979, in Emporia, Kan. He began racing motocross at the age of 5 and had more than 200 wins and championships over the next eight years. In 1996, he began racing street stocks at Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan. He went on to win the Modified championships in 2000 and 2001. In 2002, he began racing in the NASCAR Weekly Racing series, placing second in the national point standings. He was named the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Midwest Champion in 2002. In 2003, he caught the eye of legendary car owner Richard Childress after finishing second in his debut at Nashville Superspeedway. In 2004, he began racing in the NASCAR Busch Series...
American racecar driver Clint Bowyer was born on May 30, 1979, in Emporia, Kan. He began racing motocross at the age of 5 and had more than 200 wins and championships over the next eight years. In 1996, he began racing street stocks at Thunderhill Speedway in Mayetta, Kan. He went on to win the Modified championships in 2000 and 2001. In 2002, he began racing in the NASCAR Weekly Racing series, placing second in the national point standings. He was named the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Midwest Champion in 2002. In 2003, he caught the eye of legendary car owner Richard Childress after finishing second in his debut at Nashville Superspeedway. In 2004, he began racing in the NASCAR Busch Series for Childress half-time. He rode full-time in 2005, finishing the season in second place. He won his first Craftsman Truck Series race in 2006. After starting the 2007 season in Daytona by crossing the finish line upside down and on fire, Bowyer later won his first NEXTEL Cup race and two Busch Series races. In 2008, he won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Fla. He started his own Dirt Late Model team, Clint Bowyer Racing in 2008. That year, he also hosted teh first Clint Bowyer Charity Golf Even in his hometown of Emporia, Kan., raising $160,000 for the Emporia Community foundation. In 2010, he placed second in the Sylvania 300, but was penalized afterward due to failing a secondary inspection. He and Childress were penalized $150,000 and 150 championship points. Childress appealed the decision, which reduced the fine to $100,000, but the point deduction was upheld. Despite that, he still finished 10th in the final Chase standings. That year, he taped an episode of The Price Is Right in a NASCAR-theme showcase.
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Signs say Bowyer ready to jump ship
It seems Clint Bowyer finally has decided whether he will stay with Richard Childress Racing or move over to Michael Waltrip's team. The envelope, please: Michael Waltrip Racing it is. All signs point in that direction. Waltrip has scheduled a news...Tags: International Speedway Corp., Martin Truex, Jr., Parkinson's Disease, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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Childress wants Bowyer to stay put
Clint Bowyer remains the best free agent in NASCAR. So where is he going? Sticking with Richard Childress Racing, or jumping over to Michael Waltrip's team? Stay tuned. Childress is hanging onto hope that Bowyer stays put. "Honestly, we're still...Tags: Ron Hornaday, Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Austin Dillon, NASCAR
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From afterthought to Chase favorite
It has been an incredible run for Tony Stewart, who has risen from the ranks of a competitive afterthought to the driver to beat in the Chase for the Championship. Two victories in two weeks has much to do with that. "It's huge," Stewart said after...Tags: Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Food Industry, NASCAR
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Big names may not make Chase
Strap on your HANS device, everybody. It's going to be a wild ride with six races to go before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship. The top seven guys are safe. But once you get below Jeff Gordon, now seventh, there'...Tags: Carl Edwards, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Joe Gibbs, Greg Biffle
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Wild cards a winning formula
Count Brad Keselowski as one of the biggest fans of the new wild-card format in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Keselowski stands to benefit because he has won two races, but regardless, NASCAR has found a way to reward winners. "We've seen different...Tags: Daytona 500, Vehicles, Toyota Motor Corp., Daytona International Speedway, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
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Call it the chase before the Chase
It's shaping up to be a wild ride as NASCAR heads into the last two regular-season races (Atlanta, Sunday night) and Richmond (Sept. 10) before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase. Five guys are in: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl...Tags: Fox Sports (tv network), Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Kurt Busch, Matt Kenseth
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Gordon's reign cleanses
HAMPTON, Ga. — Shortly after the 200th lap in Tuesday's AdvoCare 500, a heavy mist started falling on Atlanta Motor Speedway, forcing officials to call for a caution. After pit stops by the usual suspects, it was time to meet the new drivers atop...Tags: Tony Stewart, Bobby Allison, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Juan Pablo Montoya, Auto Racing
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No joke: Parity reigns
Parody has been the operative word in NASCAR for a long time, coinciding with a five-year championship run by Jimmie Johnson. Competition? It was a joke. Fast forward to this season, when another P-word dominates the headlines: Parity. Ryan Newman's...Tags: Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Ryan Newman, Jeff Burton
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Hunt for wild-card berths heats up as Dover hosts tripleheader
ReutersThe Sports Xchange Hunt for wild-card berths heats up as Dover hosts tripleheader NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by The Sports Xchange A third of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season is in the books, and after the series' next race, the field will be...Tags: International Speedway Corp., Monsters (legendary creatures), Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Timothy Peters
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NASCAR driver capsules -- May 31, 2012 - Part 1
ReutersThe Sports Xchange NASCAR driver capsules -- May 31, 2012 16 GREG BIFFLE, Ford Team: Roush Fenway Racing WHERE HE STANDS: At 453 points, Remains in first place in the Sprint Cup Series for the 10th consecutive week. Leads Roush Fenway Racing...Tags: Daytona 500, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski
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Kasey Kahne cruises to third Coca-Cola 600 triumph, Bowyer is 13th
NASCAR Wire ServiceKasey Kahne continued his emphatic turnaround Sunday night at Charlotte Motor Speedway, handily winning the Coca-Cola 600 for the third time. In his 300th NASCAR Sprint Cup start, Kahne posted his first victory of the season, his first since joining...Tags: T.J. Bell, Joey Logano, Auto Racing, Kyle Busch, Landon Cassill
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Coca-Cola 600 results
By The Associated Press Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway Concord, N.C./ Lap length: 1.5 miles (Start position in parentheses) 1. (7) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 400 laps, 135.5 rating, 47 points, $355,675; 2. (8) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400, 112.7,...Tags: Science, T.J. Bell, Danica Patrick, Car Guides and Reviews, Kurt Busch
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