Gamble Unsuccessful, But Gets “A” for Effort
Sophomore driver, Kyle Larson was just three laps shy of his first Sprint Cup win in Brooklyn Sunday afternoon…the other Brooklyn. Brooklyn, Michigan, the site of Michigan International Speedway.
Talladega
Emotions Pour Out After Truex Win
Martin Truex Jr. led just one lap the entire 2014 season. But, Sunday afternoon was different. He continued his hot start and dominated Pocono by leading the most laps with 97. He picked up the checkered flag to get his first win in nearly two years (Sonoma 2013). Winning at Pocono snapped his 69-race winless streak and clinched a spot in the Chase. This win was his third Sprint Cup victory of his career.
Déjà Vu For Dale Earnhardt Jr
Déjà Vu
Dale Earnhardt, Jr scored his record tying sixth win at Talladega Superspeedway. His win ties him with teammate Jeff Gordon for most wins at this particular track by an active driver. Earnhardt, Jr’s father, the late Dale Earnhardt went o victory lane 10 times at Talladega, the most all-time. Earnhardt’s 76th and final win came here in 2001.
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