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Sprint Cup Qualifying
May 23, 2013 7:00p
Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Published04/26/12
DescriptionBefore deciding what to do about the Bristol surface, Track Owner Bruton Smith says there was one group he did not consult. X-Games Star Travis Pastrana makes his Nationwide Series debut Friday night at Richmond. Speeds were way up at the Pocono tire test. And, what Ryan Newman found out at a photo shoot with Danica Patrick, you had better not try and pull her leg!
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05/22/13 Garagepass - The 2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame class is set to be announced and Dale Earnhardt Jr. hopes his boss, Rick Hendrick will make the cut. Considered for first time, track owner Bruton Smith says he tried not to think about not being nominated for the Hall of Fame. Smith is considering moving the October Charlotte races to Las Vegas and teammates Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards weigh in. And, Jeff Gordon remembers the late Dick Trickle.
05/21/13 Garagepass - Track Owner Bruton Smith says he may move the October Charlotte race to Las Vegas. After winning the All Star Race fan vote, Danica Patrick does not understand why she is so popular. And, despite not having won a pole this year, Carl Edwards is still trying to figure out WHY he has not qualifying for the 2014 pole winners race!
05/20/13 Garagepass - Jimmie Johnson wins the All-Star Race but where does he rank among greats like Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon. Kurt Busch talks about his surprising fifth place run at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mark Martin was stunned to learn of the passing of Dick Trickle. And, a TV graphic error causes an uproar among the - anybody but Jimmie crowd!
05/17/13 Garage Pass - When it comes to the All-Star Race, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says anything goes. Kyle Busch talks about his Darlington run-in with Kasey Kahne. Mark Martin is still in shock over the death of Dick Trickle. And, Jimmie Johnson wanted to run a Tri-athelon Saturday morning but his daughter has a different plan!
05/17/13 Garage Pass - Show B - When it comes to the All-Star Race, Dale Earnhardt Jr. says anything goes. Kyle Busch talks about his Darlington run-in with Kasey Kahne. Mark Martin is still in shock over the death of Dick Trickle. And, Jimmie Johnson wanted to run a Tri-athelon Saturday morning but his daughter has a different plan!
05/16/13 Garage Pass - How did suspended Jason Ratcliffe still call the shots for Matt Kenseth last week in Darlington; plus, Nationwide team owner Mike Harmon’s arrest for stealing the car hauler of Jennifer Jo Cobb; and Greg Biffle has some thoughts on the lack of a pit road speed limit during All-Star Race qualifying.
05/15/13 Garagepass - NASCAR has resolved a portion of its long-term TV deal. Greg Biffle on Saturday nights All-Star rules. The Kyle Busch Nationwide Series team is hit with a penalty. And, Carl Edwards is amazed at Mark Martins taste in music!
05/14/13 Garagepass - After Ryan Newman did not get penalized after calling out NASCAR following his Talladega crash, Jeff Gordon would like a little more clarity as to where NASCAR draws the line. Brad Keselowski comments on the Penske Racing penalty reductions. And, after Darlington qualifying, Kyle Busch let Jimmie Johnson know five-time spoiled an all-Busch Brothers front row!
05/13/13 Garagepass - Even though NASCAR recently lost two penalty appeals, Series President Mike Helton does not believe their authority has been diminished. Helton also explains why Ryan Newman was not fined for his sharp criticisms following Talladega. Kasey Kahne has had enough of Kyle Busch wrecking him while Busch Crew Chief Dave Rogers is sorry it happened. And, during the Darlington qualifying press conference, Busch and Jimmie Johnson are out of control!
05/10/13 Garagepass - At Darlington, Jeff Gordon is making is 700th career start and has no plans to hang up his helmet. Matt Kenseth is pleased their penalties this week were reduced by a three-member appeals panel. Kurt Busch was thrilled to test an Indy car at the Brickyard. And, Dale Earnhardt Jr tells us about his plans for Mothers Day!
05/09/13 Garagepass - Appeal Followups with Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske. Front Row Motorsports Car Owner Bob Jenkins talks about how he would like to be remembered. And, with Mothers Day this Sunday, Danica Patrick talks about what her Mom meant to her career.
05/08/13 Garagepass - Joe Gibbs Racing gets its penalties reduced by the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel while NASCAR disagrees with the ruling. Penske Racing announces who will take over for their suspended Crew Chiefs. And, Talladega runner-up David Gilliland had a lucky charm in his car Sunday!
05/07/13 Garagepass - During the final appeal of the Texas penalties handed down by NASCAR, the Chief Appellate Officer gives Penske Racing some relief. Preparing to barrel roll at Talladega, Kurt Busch was happy Ryan Newman was at the wrong place at the wrong time. And, Micheal Waltrip is thrilled at his top-5 Talladega finish!
05/06/13 Garagepass - At Talladega two Davids took down Goliath as Ragan and Gilliland finish 1-2. Denny Hamlin gets back behind the wheel. Joey Logano is confident Penske Racing can get relief Tuesday from their Texas penalties. And, Danica Patrick and Kurt Busch were not happy they were swept up in a big Talladega crash.
05/03/13 Garage Pass - For the first time since Fontana, Denny Hamlin is back behind the wheel. After her successful performance at Daytona, Danica Patrick knows expections will be high this weekend at Talladgea. Travis Pastrana captures his first NASCAR pole position taking the top spot for the Talladega Nationwide Series race.
05/03/13 Garage Pass - Show B - For the first time since Fontana, Denny Hamlin is back behind the wheel. After her successful performance at Daytona, Danica Patrick knows expections will be high this weekend at Talladgea. Travis Pastrana captures his first NASCAR pole position taking the top spot for the Talladega Nationwide Series race.
05/02/13 Garagepass - Even though the appeal of his teams penalties was turned down, Roger Penske had no complaints about the appeals process. Danica Patrick was strong at Daytona, but does she believe she can excel this weekend at Talladega. Upcoming testing at Sonoma and Chicago. And, Jimmie Johnson makes fun of a reporters question!
05/01/13 Garagepass - The Penske appeal of the Texas penalties handed down by NASCAR has been denied but Roger Penske has appealed to the next level. On Tuesday Denny Hamlin tweeted he was cleared to start this weekend at Talladega, but NASCAR says not so fast. And, after Richmond, Joey Logano and Clint Bowyer had fun picking at the way they raced each other at the end!
04/30/13 Garagepass - Denny Hamlin will be back behind the wheel this weekend at Talladega. The Penske Racing appeal of their Texas penalties is set for Wednesday and Brad Keselowski hopes for the best. And, on what would have been his 62nd birthday, Dale Earnhardt is remembered by Rusty Wallace who tells us a funny story.
04/29/13 Garagepass - The Sprint Cup race at Richmond is overshadowed by the NASCAR penalties against Joe Gibbs Racing. Denny Hamlin says there is a chance he could go back under the knife. Kevin Harvick says his Richmond win is a big boost to his team. And, Clint Bowyer and Joey Logano share a laugh over a post race highlight!