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The Numbers for Chicagoland Speedway:

1 - win from the pole (Kyle Busch, 7/12/08) 1 - number of times qualifying canceled due to weather (7/12/08) 3 - most wins by driver (Tony Stewart) 4 - fewest cautions (7/10/10) 6 - fewest leaders (7/11/09) 6 - number of jet dryers available for track drying this weekend...
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Robin Pemberton leaves Baldwin for JR Motorsports:

Ryan Pemberton, a former crew chief for several Sprint Cup teams, has joined JR Motorsports {Nationwide teams of #7-Danica Patrick & #88-Cole Whitt]. Pemberton takes a similar role to what Tony Eury Sr. had as competition director for the organization, although...
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˜Most Popular Driver ‘ Finalists Unveiled:

The National Motorsports Press Association announced the finalists for the NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award today. With more than a half-million votes cast, the top 10 drivers that earned the most votes will now be reset to zero with voting continuing over the next...
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Earnhardt, Jr. denies he’s getting married:

Don 't send those wedding gifts to Dale Earnhardt Jr. just yet. NASCAR's most popular driver says he's not getting married, no matter what the National Enquirer says. The National Enquirer posted a story online Wednesday saying that Earnhardt is expected to marry girlfriend...
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Whitt in the #33 at Chicago:

Circle Sport, LLC, announced that Cole Whitt will drive the #33 Circle Sport entry this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Whitt, the 21-year-old development driver for the Dale Earnhardt Jr.-owned JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, will pilot the #33 www...
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Johnson Waves Green Flag On ‘˜Chase Across America ‘ National Media Tour:

Five- time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson boasts a well-deserved reputation for finishing first. But this week, he started first, kicking off a four-day media blitz that will see all 12 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship contenders visit...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Visits ESPN for Pre-Chase Carwash:

NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Ct., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, and will appear on a variety of ESPN programs and platforms to discuss the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Earnhardt, who is seeking his first NASCAR...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #11-Denny Hamlin [4 wins], 2012 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 2009, -3 3) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 2009, -3 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 2009, -3 5) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 2006, -6 6) #15-Clint Bowyer [2 wins], 2006, -6 ...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings (not chase):

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 914 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 902, -12 3) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 897, -17 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 880, -34 5) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 868, -46 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 862...
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Earnhardt Jr. wins pole at Richmond:

#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Coors Light pole for the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 127.023mph for his 1st pole of 2012 and 11th career pole. Earnhardt Jr. has never won from the pole in 10 previous...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Richmond:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 55th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 with a lap of 21.256 seconds, 127.023 mph. This is his 11th pole in 461 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and ninth top-10 start in 2012. His last...
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Tony Eury, Sr. and JR Motorsports part ways:

Tony Eury, Sr. and JR Motorsports part ways: JR Motorsports and its competition director of five years, Tony Eury Sr., announced the decision to amicably part ways, effective today. Eury is a winner of 55 NASCAR races in both the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series as...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 879, +128 over 11th 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 871, -8, +120 3) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 858, -21, +107 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 848, -31, +97 5) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 838, -41, +87...
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Race Fast Facts – Atlanta

#11-Denny Hamlin won the 53rd Annual ADVOCARE 500, his 21st victory in 248 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 13 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. #24-Jeff Gordon...
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Atlanta Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Denny Hamlin earned his 21st victory in his 248th start. ' Denny Hamlin's last win was last week at Bristol. ' Denny Hamlin won consecutive races for the second time in his career. ' Denny Hamlin picked up his fourth win of 2012, the most of any driver. ' Denny...
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Goodyear Quote on tire test at Kansas Speedway:

Greg Stucker: Goodyear's Director of Race Tires: 'After two days of testing at Kansas, we saw what was expected of a newly repaved track '” smooth, black asphalt and a considerable amount of grip. It took about a half-day of running with the nine cars involved in the...
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Kansas Speedway Tire Test update:

Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams took to the newly reconfigured Kansas Speedway today and the reviews are in and they have been pretty positive as teams navigate the variable banking for the first time. 'I think they did a really nice job repaving,' said Matt...
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Chase Spots Up For Grabs At Atlanta, scenarios:

#16-Greg Biffle, #48-Jimmie Johnson, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. and #17-Matt Kenseth have locked up spots in the 2012 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup going into Sunday's race in Atlanta, the penultimate race in the regular season. Eight other drivers can join them in donning...
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Hamlin wins an extra $10,000 for charity:

Call it the $10,000 dance. The signature driver introductions before Saturday's Night Race had a little extra pizzazz as the 43 competitors vied to be chosen as the top act through a fan vote with legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer MC 'ing the festivities. Before...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Bristol, race 24 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 849, +119 over 11th 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 838, -11, +108 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 834, -15, +104 4) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 823, -26, +93 5) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 797, -52, +...