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NASCAR returns to the East Coast for short track racing at Martinsville Speedway for this Sunday's running of the STP 500, Atlanta puts the brakes on their track renovation and Virginia race fans get a new place on the web to keep on all things racing. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh with "FOX in the Fast Lane": Kyle Larson heads to Martinsville's short track this week a very happy man: (Larson) "Lots of fun to be Kyle Larson right now. Our race cars are really fast in Xfinity and Cup, so it's a blast to show up at the race track every week." And even more proud is team owner Chip Ganassi, who says you can see Larson getting better from week to week: (Gnassi) "I think he's starting to mature in the series and learning what the cars will accept and what the cars wont accept." Larson picking up his first Cup win of the season at Fontana is looking for back to back to wins this weekend. After listening to drivers and fans officials at Atlanta Motor Speedway announced they are delay their repaving of the track until 2018. And in a joint effort with Richmond International Raceway and over two dozen short tracks and drag strips, a new website dubbed "Racing Virginia" goes live next month offering race fans the track information all in one place. I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
NASCAR says goodbye to the west coast this weekend with Sunday's race at the Auto Club Speedway at Fontana, CA. Two teams looking at fines and penalties after Phoenix race And Dale Earnhardt Jr. marks a major milestone in his career. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh with "FOX in the Fast Lane": Another great week, but not a win for Kyle Larson. Larson taking a third consecutive runner-up finish last week in Phoenix, but Larson sees this Sunday's race at Fontana as a chance to finally break away from the pack: (Larson) "I just hope we can continue to work hard, be consistent, be mistake free on pit road and on the race track. If we can just keep doing that, the wins are gonna come. I could easily have four wins right now, just gotta keep working hard." Larson looking for his first win at Fontana and first win of the 2017 season. The crew chiefs for Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick have been hit with suspensions, fines and the loss of driver and owner points after failing post race inspections at Phoenix. And Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be making his 600th career start this weekend. I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
It's off to Phoenix International Raceway for this Sunday's Monster Energy Cup Series race and NASCAR weighs in on the Kyle Busch and Joey Logano fight. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh with "FOX in the Fast Lane": Martin Truex Jr. says NASCAR's west coast swing which includes this weekend's race in Phoenix, offers fans of the Denver based team a chance to see him race closer to home and it's fun for his crew as well: (Truex Jr.) "Anytime we race on the west coast or you know from Kansas west, I think it's a little bit of extra incentive for our guys and a little bit of pride." And Truex says the win at Las Vegas is a reflection of how the team has progressed: (Truex Jr.) "I think the important thing for us is we're starting off the season strong; we were putting ourselves in position to win races and that's really the key." Truex heads to Phoenix looking for back to back series wins, but will have to beat Kevin Harvick who has a career eight wins there. And NASCAR says no penalties or fines against Kyle Busch, Joey Logano or their teams for the post race fight at Las Vegas. NASCAR executive VP Steven O'Donnell says "we felt Sunday's post-race incident does not warrant any further action." I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
Viva Las Vegas! The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for Sunday's running of the Kobalt 400. Las Vegas gets a second race and the Hall of Fame nominees list grows. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh has "FOX in the Fast Lane": Brad Keselowski goes to Las Vegas this weekend with a laid back approach to the track, where he admits had a rough start early in his career, but has started to show signs of improvement, something he has to keep reminding his critics: (Keselowski) "Yeah, it's hard to always to put a finger on that and I know I wear your guys out about that this that past success or failure is not always a guarantee for future success or failures." And Keselowski will be the first to admit after being 'all work' for so many years getting married and having a family has been good for him on and off the track: (Keselowski) "You know I think in general I am the happiest I've ever been because I have a better work to life balance than I've ever had." Las Vegas will be added to the 2018 post season race schedule taking New Hampshire out of the mix. And NASCAR announcing five names will be added to the list of Hall of Fame nominees for next year, which include legendary race team owners Joe Gibbs and Roger Penske as well as the late Davey Allison. I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
Week two of the cup series and NASCAR heads to Atlanta for the Folds of Honor Quik Trip 500, Kurt Busch says the team is in a good place and Richard Petty pays up for infractions. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh with "FOX in the Fast Lane": For Stewart-Haas racing's Kurt Busch, the Daytona 500 was a great way to kick off the new NASCAR season with his first career win at this race. Heading to Atlanta this weekend, Busch will be the first to admit he's still in a learning curve with the new points system: (Busch) "There are just so many new things within this sport you just keep rolling with it." Busch says winning the Atlanta race and more is only possible because of the folks back in the garage: (Busch) "You gotta have a top team. Stewart-Haas has been that for me. And this year all the pieces came together. You always have to believe it can happen." Atlanta's track gets a well deserved make-over. Closing after this race for its first major repaving in over two decades. Home improvement expert Ty Pennington is this week's grand marshal at Atlanta. And the crew chief for the No. 43 car at Richard Petty Motorsports is ordered to pay a $10,000 fine after officials found lug nuts were improperly installed during the Daytona race. I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
Welcome to 2017 and the biggest race of the season, the Daytona 500, get used to a new premiere sponsor, new teams, new drivers and a star walks away from it all. FOX's Marghiee Teshineh has your "FOX in the Fast Lane": For driver Martin Truex Jr. this year's Daytona 500 is all about winning after clocking the second fastest time on record: (Truex Jr.) "Last year was our second year together really as a group and we did some amazing things. So looking forward to just building on that." It's a new season and a new sponsor for the top tier of NASCAR, no longer Sprint Cup, it's the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. XFINITY remains the title sponsor for the second tier, while Camping World starts its ninth season sponsoring the Truck Series. And nothing rocked the racing world more than hearing these words from driver Carl Edwards from Joe Gibbs Racing: (Edwards) "I'll see you guys around and just have a great season." Edwards walking away from Joe Gibbs Racing with no plans for the future. Edwards replacement for Daytona and the year, XFINITY champ Danny Suarez. Other big changes in the garage: Erik Jones joins Furniture Row to drive their new cup team and Clint Bowyer is the new guy at Stewart - Haas, taking over for Tony Stewart. I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackside
Are there benefits to smoking e-cigarettes? FOX's Marghiee Teshineh reports in this "Housecall for Health": This is Housecall for Health. There is much debate over the benefits and risks of puffing on a e-cigarette, but according to a new study some of the benefits could be life-saving. A study published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research claims that e-cigarettes could lead to a 21 percent drop in deaths from smoking-related diseases in those born after 1997. The study distinguishes between youths who vape who would not otherwise have taken up any nicotine product, and those who vape who would otherwise have smoked cigarettes. When both were taken into account, the benefit outweighs the harm. Most previous studies count anyone who has vaped within the past 30 days as e-cigarette users, which can include someone who goes to a party and vapes once or twice. This study did not focus on those people. For more on this story, check FOXNewsHealth.com. Housecall for Health, I'm Marghiee Teshineh, FOX News. Follow FOX's Marghiee Teshineh on Twitter: @LadyTrackSide