Articles for Hemric

AJ Allmendinger’s Roval win highlights the problem with Kaulig Racing’s plans
1 year, 2 months ago

AJ Allmendinger’s Roval win highlights the problem with Kaulig Racing’s plans

New York Times  

CONCORD, N.C. — The ambitions of Kaulig Racing have always been clear, frequently touted on social media and in interviews in which the NASCAR team likes to use the phrase “trophy hunting” to signify that pursuing race wins is its chief objective. And it’s why when the team announced in 2021 that it was expanding to the Cup Series, Haley …

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Sam Mayer saves NASCAR season with Xfinity Series playoff win at Charlotte
1 year, 2 months ago

Sam Mayer saves NASCAR season with Xfinity Series playoff win at Charlotte

Associated Press  

CONCORD, N.C. — Sam Mayer rallied from the verge of elimination into the next round of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a season-defining win Saturday on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It was the third career win for the 20-year-old driver for JR Motorsports, who was ranked 12th and last in the standings as four drivers vied for the …

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Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race
1 year, 5 months ago

Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — John Hunter Nemechek passed Justin Haley at the start of overtime and held off Daniel Hemric to win the NASCAR’s Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night for his third victory of the season. “Early on in the race if you would have told me we would win the race, I definitely would have …

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Cole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland
1 year, 6 months ago

Cole Custer grabs 1st Xfinity Series win of the season in Portland

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cole Custer pulled into the lead after a late caution for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series win this season on the road course at Portland International Raceway. “I’ve been so close so many times and it’s just awesome to win this thing.” Allgaier led for most of the third stage after winning last week’s rain-delayed race in …

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NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future
2 years, 6 months ago

NASCAR free agency: Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and others eye their future

New York Times  

As the calendar turns to June, NASCAR’s free agency scramble known as “silly season” will heat up with the time of the year when teams begin working in earnest on firming up their plans for the following year. Busch would like a big-money, long‐term contract befitting his status as a two‐time Cup champion who is still one of NASCAR’s best …

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A nervous dad, Bubba Wallace’s advice and a stranded race car: Daniel Hemric’s long road to an Xfinity Series championship
3 years, 1 month ago

A nervous dad, Bubba Wallace’s advice and a stranded race car: Daniel Hemric’s long road to an Xfinity Series championship

New York Times  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Brian Hemric had experienced this before. “Nothing like seeing your son come so close so many times and finally come through on the big stage.” Like he had been a few minutes behind the pit stall, Brian again couldn’t stop walking around. At 2:30 p.m. Phoenix time, approximately 30 minutes before Friday’s lone practice session, Daniel’s car …

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Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open
3 years, 2 months ago

Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — All four spots in the championship round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series are still up for grabs after non-playoff qualifier John Hunter Nemechek overcame a late penalty Saturday to win at Texas Motor Speedway. Daniel Hemric led seven of the eight playoff qualifiers across the finish line after Nemechek, taking second in the 117th race of …

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