A.J. ALLMENDINGER/No.43 Ford has the pole for the Saturday night NASCAR Sprint Cup race with a lap of 26.721/1:34.675. It was the first pole of 87 starts for the enthusiastic and energetic driver from Los Gatos CA. His only other top-five start was second at Auto Club Speedway on Labor Day weekend 2008. “It is […]

DENNY HAMLIN/No.11 JGR Toyota ran some laps in the first NASCAR Sprint Cup practice Friday morning at Phoenix International energy, but saved his energy for final practice. He ran more laps than any other driver, seventy laps – including a twenty-lap run. Hamlin wanted to test his ability for long runs. His post-surgical knee problems […]

It’s hot and breezy at Phoenix International Raceway for the spring NASCAR weekend. This three-day weekend includes K&N Pro Series West on Thursday, with Nationwide Series and Sprint Cup Series on Friday and Saturday. All three have night races, culminating with Cup on Saturday night, leaving Sunday free. This weekend is one of several two-day […]