Chaotic Clash leaves drivers apologizing and seeking apologies
The caution-filled Clash at the Coliseum had some drivers fuming and others remorseful. Will there be ramifications the rest of the season?FEBRUARY 6, 2023
MARTIN TRUEX JR #19 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
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#19 - TOYOTA - JOE GIBBS RACING
36 STARTS
0 WINS
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Column: Sloppy race clouds NASCAR's return to LA Coliseum
NASCAR's return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for its preseason exhibition was a messy eventFEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's season-opening Clash at the Coliseum Martin Truex Jr. passed Ryan Preece with 25 laps to go in the season-opening Clash at the Coliseum and held on during two wild restarts
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
NASCAR takeaways: Martin Truex Jr. back in win column after caution-filled Clash
After a winless 2022, Martin Truex Jr. opened the new season with a victory, while Bubba Wallace was left wanting more at the Clash.FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Kyle Busch talks working with Richard Childress, third-place finish in Clash
Kyle Busch had issues with Joey Logano, but not former foe Richard Childress, in his first race for Childress in the 2023 Clash at the Colis...FEBRUARY 6, 2023
NASCAR race in LA Coliseum results: After 'rough' 2022, Martin Truex Jr. gets big win In a caution-cluttered Clash, Martin Truex Jr. finally avoided the bad luck that had haunted him and his team in 2022.
FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Truex wins NASCAR's sloppy return to Los Angeles Coliseum
Martin Truex Jr. won NASCAR’s return to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for its season-opening exhibition raceFEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wins the Busch Light Clash Truex Jr. won the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Sunday night.
Impact The first third of this 150-lap feature would be dominated by Denny Hamlin, the second third would be the Bubba Wallace show. However, the final third of the race would see multiple drivers battle for and hold the lead. Truex would out-duel Ryan Preece in the closing laps and hold off Austin Dillon to capture the victory. It was his first-career win in the Busch Light Clash.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Wins Heat Race 2 Truex Jr. won Heat Race 2 in the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon.
Impact Kyle Busch would lead most of this heat from the drop of the green flag, but Truex would run him down in the closing laps. The two would have an entertaining battle for about three or four laps before Truex would finally prevail. The Joe Gibbs Racing star would take the lead for good with 5 laps to go and hang on to secure the win. Truex will start second in Sunday night's feature at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Win Clint Bowyer's $10K playing FOX Bet Super 6 Clash at the Coliseum contest
Find out how you can win $10k of Clint Bowyer's money playing the FOX Bet Super 6 Clash at the Coliseum Challenge!FEBRUARY 5, 2023
Leads Practice in LA Coliseum Truex Jr. was fastest in practice for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Saturday evening. He turned a fast lap of 13.361-seconds.
Impact The Joe Gibbs Racing veteran topped all three open practice sessions at the 1/4-mile oval in the LA Coliseum. Truex edged Bubba Wallace to top the scoring pylon. The driver of the No. 19 Toyota is looking to rebound from a subpar 2022 campaign. A good showing in this exhibition race would be a good start to this season.
FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NASCAR Cup Series Laps Led Percentage PCT. LAPS 1 Chase Elliott 9.9 857 2 Joey Logano 8.4 784 3 William Byron 8.4 746 4 Ross Chastain 7.6 692 5 Kyle Busch 7.4 627 6 Kyle Larson 7...
JANUARY 31, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Elton Sawyer brings new element to role as NASCAR’s head of competition
Elton Sawyer brings something different to his new role as NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition. Bob Pockrass explains.JANUARY 23, 2023
Truex brothers open 2023 season with same questions as last year
Martin Truex Jr. and his brother, Ryan Truex, have carved different paths in their respective careers. What does 2023 hold in store for the...JANUARY 9, 2023
John Hunter Nemechek won't abandon aggressive style in return to Xfinity Series
John Hunter Nemechek won seven truck series races over the past two seasons with an aggressive style that has hampered him at times.JANUARY 5, 2023
Chase Elliott wins most popular driver for 5th straight year
Chase Elliott simply can’t be beat when it comes to his grip on NASCAR’s title as fans most popular driverDECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jordan Anderson reflects on fiery Talladega crash, racing future
Jordan Anderson opens up about last month's NASCAR Truck Series crash at Talladega that resulted in him suffering second-degree burns.NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Ty Gibbs promoted to replace Kyle Busch in JGR's Cup car
Ty Gibbs was promoted to NASCAR’s top Cup series on Tuesday in an expected announcement that was void of any celebration as Joe Gibbs Racing continues to mourn the loss of Gibbs’ f...NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR, drivers look at cockpit safety to prevent head injuries
NASCAR continues to look at cockpit safety improvements in light of recent head injuries to drivers, including Alex Bowman and Tyler Reddick...NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Bell finishes 10th at Phoenix following Coy Gibbs' death
As Christopher Bell was about to leave for driver introductions, he still wasn’t sure if he would even race in the NASCAR Cup Series finaleNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR to crown three champions at Phoenix
NASCAR crowns three series champions this week at Phoenix RacewayNOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Larson rebounds from drama to win NASCAR race at Homestead
Kyle Larson is no longer a championship contender, but he rallied Sunday to record his first career win at Homestead, Bob Pockrass writes.OCTOBER 24, 2022
Kyle Larson comments on contact with Martin Truex Jr. on pit road Kyle Larson reacts to hitting the rear bumper of Martin Truex Jr. on pit road late in the race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • NASCAR.COM
AUTO RACING: Talladega's next in NASCAR; F1 to Singapore
The next playoff contender to win a race will be the first one of this seasonSEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reddick wins NASCAR playoff race in long, tiring Texas day
Tyler Reddick opened the round of 12 in NASCAR’s playoff with a victory at TexasSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
