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Logano blazes to Kobalt 400 pole

Joey Logano won the pole for Sunday’s Kobalt 400, setting a track record by running 193.278 mph under the new three-segment qualifying format for NASCAR Sprint Cup races. Twenty-four drivers broke the record at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Kwasniewski becomes a local tourist

Las Vegan Dylan Kwasniewski, a rookie in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, got to see life from the tourist perspective in his return to his hometown this week. Now he gets to race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the first time.

Earnhardt Jr.’s selfie underscores NASCAR’s new promotional tack

The photo on Twitter captures key elements of NASCAR’s marketing strategy — Dale Earnhardt Jr. snapping a selfie in front of a statue of his famous stock car-racing daddy at the legendary Daytona International Speedway — exemplifies the convergence of NASCAR’s emphasis this season on social media to promote its brand.

Patrick ‘incredily focused and driven to succeed’

Danica Patrick burst onto the auto racing scene in May 2005. In fact, she generated attention from around the world when she led 19 laps of the Indianapolis 500 before finishing fourth in her first run at the Brickyard.

Gordon always a favorite in Las Vegas

Another of the stars of Hendrick Motorsports, Jeff Gordon comes to Las Vegas as a former winner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The four-time NASCAR Series champion is always among the favorites at LVMS.

When NASCAR tinkers, fans earn free fun

These NASCAR rules changes about ride heights and whatnot might drive the drivers and their teams crazy, but race fans love ‘em. The changes meant extra practice sessions on Thursday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and race fans got in free.

World of Outlaws’ Kinser tough to catch, pin down

Joey Saldana, aka the Brownsburg Bullet, collects World of Outlaws sprint car victories — he has 94 — and helmets of other racing drivers. He has about 125 of those. Until recently, though, he didn’t have a Steve Kinser helmet.

Harvick continues fast pace

Kevin Harvick, fresh off his victory at Phoenix, posted the fastest lap speed in practice at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He will take part in qualifying Friday for Sunday’s Kobalt 400.