Read more about the article Youth Movement: Teenager Erik Jones Wins Truck Series Championship
BOWMANVILLE, ON - AUGUST 30: Erik Jones, driver of the #4 Toyota Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on August 30, 2015 in Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/NASCAR via Getty Images)

Youth Movement: Teenager Erik Jones Wins Truck Series Championship

By Aaron Burns It’s easy to forget that Erik Jones doesn’t turn 20 until next May. Jones has been a part of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for three years, and he’s been a mainstay at the front. But Jones’ run to the Truck Series title did more than confirm his legitimacy as a top driver. Jones also became the youngest champion in the Truck Series’ 20-year history on Nov. 20. Five poles, three wins, 11 top-fives and an incredible 20 top-10 finishes in 23 races staked Jones’ claim to a historic championship. Consistency was what pushed Jones ahead of two-time…

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Read more about the article Buescher’s League: XFINITY Champ Has Breakout Season
during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2015 in Homestead, Florida.

Buescher’s League: XFINITY Champ Has Breakout Season

By Aaron Burns Lady Luck shined on Chris Buescher in ways few NASCAR XFINITY drivers could image. Buescher didn’t overpower everyone as he drove to his first XFINITY championship. He was, however, remarkably consistent. Only twice in the 33-race season did Buescher finish outside the top 15 – and he never finished worse than 20th. After the season-ending Ford EcoBoost 400 on Nov. 22 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Buescher was the last man standing and Roush Fenway Racing’s first champion since Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in 2012. The 23-year-old Texan won two races, both in May, and did enough to hold off Chase Elliott,…

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An Incredible Journey: Top 10 Moments From Jeff Gordon’s Career

By Ben White Since arriving in NASCAR’s premier series 23 years ago, four-time Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon has made an indelible mark as one of the most notable drivers in the sport’s 65-year history. Here’s a look back at several key moments in the racing legend’s incredible career: After a very successful career in quarter-midgets, midgets and sprint cars, Gordon’s NASCAR career begins in what is now known as the XFINITY Series for team owner Hugh Connerty before winning races in that series for Bill Davis Racing in 1991 and 1992. Gordon joins Hendrick Motorsports and competes in his first Cup…

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Green Flag: NASCAR extends deal with 23 tracks

NASCAR announced agreements with 23 tracks to field NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races for the next five years. Additionally, 24 tracks will host NASCAR XFINITY Series races through 2020. NASCAR also announced its 2016 schedule for both of these national series. The schedule and actual placement of the dates within each given season's schedule beyond 2016 will be part of the on-going discussions between NASCAR and the tracks. Details are being finalized for the 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series schedule to be announced at a later time. NASCAR will kick off the 2016 season against the new backdrop of a completely…

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Modest Improvement: Danica’s Third Season Was Eventful

By Aaron Burns The statistics don’t show it, but Danica Patrick’s third season in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series was easily her best. Eight races into the campaign, Patrick was in contention for a Chase for the Sprint Cup berth. The 33-year-old native of Roscoe, Ill., had two top-10 finishes, was 13th in points and appeared ready to take the next step toward Victory Lane. But as has often been the case since Patrick left Indy car racing for NASCAR in 2012, things quickly came unglued. Patrick proved her short-track prowess by finishing seventh at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway in March and ninth…

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The 2015 ROARies: ROAR! reflects back on an emotional season

Best driver: Kyle Busch Busch suffered devastating injuries (broken right leg, fractured left foot) in the Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona. While many believed it would take a year or more for him to fully heal, the younger Busch brother became a man on a mission. Just three months and 11 missed races after the worst wreck of his career, he returned to racing, quickly winning four races and qualifying for the Chase. The best medicine of all: winning the biggest race of his life in the season finale, capturing the Sprint Cup championship. Best Moment: Jeff Gordon’s win at Martinsville…

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