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Brian Pattie to replace Puccia as Biffle”s crew chief:

Brian Pattie will take over crew chief duties on the #16 Roush Fenway Racing Ford with Greg Biffle in 2016. The 40-year-old Zephyrhills, Florida native has worked as a crew chief for Michael Waltrip Racing for the last four seasons. Pattie started his NASCAR career...

Unofficial Top 25 in 2015 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

[after Kansas, race 31 of 36] (using current points system, but not the Chase rules, unofficial) 1) #22-Joey Logano (C1), 1157 2) #4-Kevin Harvick (C5), 1125, -32 3) #2-Brad Keselowski (C7), 1041, -116 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. (C11), 1025, -132 5) #11-Denny Hamlin...

Teams complete open test at Phoenix:

NASCAR held an open testing session at Phoenix International Raceway Wednesday, and nearly 1,000 race fans were in attendance to watch some of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' best on the track. Drivers who participated in the testing session included Chase for the Sprint...

Charlotte Driver Notes & Facts – Friday:

Ã· 531 drivers have competed in at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series points paying race at Charlotte Motor Speedway; 379 in more than one. Ã· NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty leads the series in starts at Charlotte with 64. Jeff Gordon leads all active drivers...

Special Halo schemes at Kansas for #1 & #88:

Guardians having gone gold, Microsoft's marketing efforts for the blockbuster shooter are shifting into high gear-literally. Microsoft and 343 Industries have announced that two cars in next weekend's Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR event in Kansas City will be decked ...

Late caution saves Earnhardt, Jr”s. Chase chances:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. and #1-Jamie McMurray had a "game seven" moment in the third race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Earnhardt Jr. outran McMurray in a late-race battle that could be the dividing point between an ultimate payday of millions of dollars. Earnhardt...

Where the 2015 Sprint Cup Chase Drivers will start at Dover:

[listed by driver points position] 1) #20-Matt Kenseth, 1st 2) #11-Denny Hamlin, 2nd 3) #19-Carl Edwards, 3rd 4) #22-Joey Logano, 4th 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 5th 6) #31-Ryan Newman, 6th 7) #41-Kurt Busch, 7th 8) #2-Brad Keselowski, 8th 9) #78-Martin Truex Jr., 9th 10...

2015 Contender Round Clinch Scenarios “ Dover:

Here are the Contender Round clinch scenarios for Dover, regardless of the finish of any other driver"¦ #11-Denny Hamlin and #20-Matt Kenseth have already clinched a spot in the Contender Round. #19-Carl Edwards needs 12 points. (32nd and no laps, 33rd and at least...

2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

Challenger Round [after New Hampshire, race 28 of 36, Chase race 2 of 10] 1) #20-Matt Kenseth [5 wins], 2099 (Won New Hampshire*) 2) #11-Denny Hamlin [2 wins], 2093 (Won Chicago*) 3) #19-Carl Edwards [2 wins], 2089, 33 ahead of 13th 4) #22-Joey Logano [3 wins], 2089...

New Hampshire Driver Notes & Facts – Saturday:

Ã· 14 different drivers have made their first NSCS start at NHMS all-time, but only one of the 14 is an active championship contending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver: Joey Logano (9/14/08). Ã· Eight active drivers have multiple wins at NHMS: Kurt Busch, Jeff Gordon...

FLIR Partners with McMurray and CGR in New Hampshire:

Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced that FLIR will be on the #1 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Chevrolet SS, driven by 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup contender, Jamie McMurray. The No. 1 FLIR Chevrolet SS will compete in the Sylvania 300...

Testing at Kansas UPDATE:

#48-Jimmie Johnson, #78-Martin Truex Jr., #43-Aric Almirola and #23-J.J. Yeley are scheduled to take part in a Goodyear tire test beginning today at Kansas Speedway. The session concludes Tuesday. There is an open test for NASCAR Sprint Cup organizations Wednesday. ...

NASCAR Chase Across North America gets underway:

NASCAR's Chase Across North America program got underway on Tuesday with Chase drivers embarking on a multi-city media tour, crisscrossing the nation to make special appearances and build excitement for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup - a 10-race culmination to...

Loudon will mark the 500th truck race:

At New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 26, the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will run its 500th race. The NCWTS began in 1995 and is in its 21st season of operation. Ron Hornaday Jr. has won the most NCWTS championships (4) and races (51). Mike Skinner...

Testing underway at Kansas UPDATE:

#48-Jimmie Johnson, #78-Martin Truex Jr., #43-Aric Almirola and #23-J.J. Yeley are scheduled to take part in a Goodyear tire test beginning today at Kansas Speedway. The session concludes Tuesday. There is an open test for NASCAR Sprint Cup organizations Wednesday. ...

2015 Richmond Chase Clinch Scenarios:

Regardless of who wins at Richmond"¦ #1-Jamie McMurray clinches by starting the race. #31-Ryan Newman clinches by finishing 31st or better; 32nd with at least one lap led; or 33rd with the most laps led. #24-Jeff Gordon clinches by finishing 17th or better; 18th with...

Driver Into Songs for the IRWIN Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway:

(by starting lineup / order) #11-Denny Hamlin: Heart Upon My Sleeve by Avicii #18-Kyle Busch: DJ Barry #19-Carl Edwards: Juke Box Hero by Foreigner #55-David Ragan: Only In America by Brooks and Dunn #22-Joey Logano: Shipping Up To Boston by Dropkick Murphys #2-Brad...

No third team for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2016:

Despite speculation that Chip Ganassi Racing would add a third car for next season, the team confirmed Friday that they will remain a two-car operation. Officials with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates confirmed Friday that the organization will field just two...

Wins In Demand With Three Races To Go Before Chase:

The formula for making the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is simple - "Win and you're in." Drivers only have three races left to make the formula work: Bristol, Darlington and Richmond. As of now, 11 drivers are qualified for the Chase with wins as long as they start...

Top-10 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers Points Standings:

[after Michigan, race 23 of 36] 1) #4-Kevin Harvick [2 wins], 866 2) #22-Joey Logano [2 wins], 818, -48 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [2 wins], 784, -82 4) #78-Martin Truex Jr. [1 win], 755, -111 5) #2-Brad Keselowski [1 win], 754, -112 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson [4 wins], ...