BACK TO POCONO…Martin Aims For One Spot Better Than June’s 2nd Place Finish

July 31st, 2012

CORNELIUS, N.C.—   No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin’s last visit to Pocono Raceway might have been his best performance in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Martin made a daring pass on a restart to take the lead with just seven laps left in the track’s first 400-mile race. Joey Logano retook the top spot with three to go and beat Martin to the finish line by 0.997... Read More »

Elliott Returns to Iowa Speedway as Defending K&N Race Winner

July 31st, 2012

NEWTON, Iowa – Chase Elliott is hoping for another memorable trip to Iowa Speedway when he lines up for Friday night’s NASCAR K&N Pro Series East-West combo event.

Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, went to Victory Lane at the .875-mile track on May 19 in the K&N Pro Series East-West combo event, which marked his first career win in... Read More »

Mark Martin Finishes 11th at Indianapolis!

July 30th, 2012

Mark Martin Race Summary: No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin finished 11th in Sunday’s 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Martin started 19th and climbed to 13th in the early going. He raced in that spot throughout most of the race. The Michael Waltrip Racing Toyota came alive in the late stages and Martin climbed as high as eighth with 25 laps... Read More »

Mark Martin’s Qualifying Performance & Three Poles Tops NASCAR In 2012

July 26th, 2012

CORNELIUS, N.C. – No. 55 Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota driver Mark Martin is the best qualifier in the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season—and he’s raced in just 12 of the season’s 19 races. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver owns three poles and an average start of 7.8—the most poles and best average of any driver. Not only does a pole give the No. 55... Read More »

Hagan Vows Aaron’s Team ‘Will Never Quit’ as Round Two of NHRA Western Swing Moves to Northern California

July 25th, 2012

MORRISON, Colo. (July 25, 2012) – A first-round loss Sunday near Denver nearly wiped out the chances for Matt Hagan and crew chief Tommy DeLago to defend the NHRA Funny Car championship they won last season for Don Schumacher Racing.

But that doesn’t mean the Aaron’s Dream Machine Dodge Charger R/T team is throwing in the towel.

“You know, it is what it is,”... Read More »

Elliott Finishes 15th in K&N Event at Columbus

July 23rd, 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, finished 15th in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event at Columbus Motor Speedway on July 21. Elliott sustained a flat tire early in the race that left him still working to gain two of the three laps back for the remainder of the event.

Despite... Read More »

Hagan, Mopar Funny Car Loses by Inches at Bandimere to Continue Disappointing Season After Winning World Title

July 23rd, 2012

MORRISON, Colo. (July 22, 2012) - Matt Hagan must be getting a headache from shaking his head this season in disbelief over how many different ways his Mopar/Aaron’s Funny Car team has lost races.

The Dodge Charger R/T has been blown to smithereens. It’s lost traction and smoked the tires several times. And sometimes was just outrun.

But the reigning NHRA Funny Car world... Read More »

Success Atop Rocky Mountains Leaves Hagan, DeLago with High Hopes for Mopar Dodge Charger at Bandimere

July 19th, 2012

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 17, 2012) - Matt Hagan and crew chief Tommy DeLago have been waiting all season for the sun to shine on their team, and it could happen this weekend when they head for the Rocky Mountains near Denver.

And it’s not just because the mile-high altitude will have them closer to the bright orb.

Their Don Schumacher Racing Dodge Charger R/T is ranked 13th in... Read More »

Elliott Travels to Columbus Motor Speedway this Saturday for K&N Race

July 17th, 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, will compete in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event at Columbus Motor Speedway on July 21.

Elliott enters the Columbus race weekend ranked third in the 2012 championship standings, nine points behind leader Brett Moffitt. The 150-lap race will be broadcast on SPEED on Thursday, Aug.... Read More »

Elliott Finishes 15th in K&N Event at CNB Bank Raceway Park

July 16th, 2012

CLEARFIELD, Pa.  – Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Aaron’s Dream Machine/Hendrickcars.com Chevrolet, finished 15th in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East event at CNB Bank Raceway Park on July 14, after experiencing two flat tires during the course of the race.

Elliott now ranks third in the 2012 championship standings, nine points behind leader... Read More »