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Stenhouse could face suspension for throwing punch at Las Vegan Kyle Busch

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a right hook at Kyle Busch, and suddenly, an otherwise boring All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway had NASCAR fans buzzing heading into next weekend’s marquee Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte.

 
Las Vegas NASCAR star punched by driver after race — VIDEO

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. threw a punch at Las Vegas native Kyle Busch after the All-Star Race in North Carolina, igniting a scuffle that involved members of both crews.

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Smart phone connectivity, social media seen growing NASCAR audience

With ticket sales and revenues at NASCAR tracks declining around the country, expect race venue owners to invest in smartphone connectivity and social media technology in hopes of drawing more young fans and building the next generation of followers.

NASCAR Champions Week features several events for fans

NASCAR Champions Week makes its return to Las Vegas starting today, and stock-car racing fans will have plenty of opportunities to see their favorite drivers in person at events around the valley.

Another reason to love NASCAR: The Wonder Bread car

On Friday, 18-year-old Dylan Kwasniewski did something never done in NASCAR’s developmental touring divisions; on Sunday, 35-year-old Kurt Busch drove a car painted up in Wonder Bread colors. This being NASCAR, it’s probably not hard to guess which of these generated the most publicity.

Gaughan able to step back, enjoy race life

The longtime valley resident Brendan Gaughan has been in town preparing for today’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Smith’s 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And the 38-year-old veteran driver said he never has been more comfortable behind the wheel.

AP sources: Newman replaces Truex in NASCAR Chase

Ryan Newman is replacing Martin Truex Jr. in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship as part of NASCAR’S penalties against Michael Waltrip Racing for manipulating the outcome of last weekend’s race at Richmond.

NASCAR race to be named Boyd Gaming 300

Boyd Gaming Corp., the primary sponsor of the annual NASCAR Nationwide Series race in Las Vegas, will now be reflected in the name.

Home no help for Kurt Busch

Last year ended with such promise for Kurt Busch and his new Furniture Row Racing team.

Quotes of the Day

“We were really loose. We got our car too tight at one point, too. We fought back and forth on the balance, and that was the biggest thing we struggled with.”

Front-runners gush about Gen-6 car

Whatever Kasey Kahne’s thoughts might have been about NASCAR’s new Generation-6 car before Sunday, he sounded a lot like its biggest supporter after his runner-up finish in the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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