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At least 6 teams for COT test:

At least six cars are expected for the test of NASCAR's new Nationwide Series car next Monday at Talladega Superspeedway. Each manufacturer will be represented. Richard Childress Racing's Jeff Burton and JR Motorsports' Kelly Bires will drive Chevys, Roush Fenway Racing...
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RCR Crew Chief Reorganization:

Following this weekend's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway, Todd Berrier will take over the crew chief duties of the #31 Caterpillar team with driver Jeff Burton while Doug Randolph assumes Berrier's duties on the #07 Jack Daniel's team with driver...
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Sirius to broadcast RCR festivities:

SIRIUS NASCAR Radio's "Tradin' Paint," with Rick Benjamin and Chocolate Myers, will broadcast live from Richard Childress Racing Thursday, Oct. 22, from 11:00am - 3:00pm/et as RCR celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Anticipated guests on tomorrow's show include: Owner...
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Berrier to be Burton’s new crew chief? UPDATE 2:

Crew chief Todd Berrier has been mentioned as a candidate to replace Scott Miller on the #31 Chevy at Richard Childress Racing. Berrier is currently crew chief for RCR's #07 team.(FoxSports)(10-11-2009) UPDATE - decision on crew chief is near: #31-Jeff Burton met with...
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Johnson has largest points lead after 5 Chase races:

after five Chase races [of 10], #48-Jimmie Johnson has the largest points lead after five races of any of the 6 Chases [2004-2009]. The points leaders after five races in each of the four seasons: 2009: Jimmie Johnson 90 points ahead of Mark Martin 2008: Jimmie Johnson...
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Burton says decision on crew chief is near UPDATE:

#31-Jeff Burton met with members of the media at Lowe's Motor Speedway and discussed his thoughts on the status of his team: HOW CLOSE WOULD YOU SAY YOU GUYS ARE TO RESOLVING THE CREW CHIEF SITUATION ON THE #31 FOR NEXT YEAR? "We're real close. I don't have a definite...
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Burton says Harvick is expected to leave RCR:

Richard Childress Racing driver #31-Jeff Burton acknowledged on Thursday that teammate #29-Kevin Harvick is expected to leave the company when his contract runs out at the end of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Burton, speaking at Lowes Motor Speedway, was asked...
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Burton to make 850th start:

Richard Childress Racings Jeff Burton will reach another career milestone when he makes his 850th career NASCAR start in Friday nights NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Lowes Motor Speedway, driving the #29 Holiday Inn/Holiday Inn Express Chevy. Since his NASCAR debut...
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Auto Club Notes and Facts:

* Jimmie Johnson won the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. It marked the third straight victory by Johnson in the fall race at California. He scored his fourth Cup win in 14 races at California, the most by any driver. * A Chase driver won the 21st straight Chase race...
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Chase Stats going into Auto Club Speedway:

Last week, we opined it was "go time" for #14-Tony Stewart if it he wanted to get into serious contention. Smoke must have been paying attention as he marched to victory at Kansas and catapulted 39 points and one position closer to first place #5-Mark Martin. He now...
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Kansas Rookie Notes:

Michael Annett was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the Dover 200 at Dover International Speedway. Annett scored a 13th-place finish and took top rookie honors for the fourth time this season and for the second time in the last three races. John Wes Townley earned...
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Notes and Facts from Dover:

* Jimmie Johnson won the AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway -- the 19th straight Chase race won by a Chase driver. This was Johnson's seventh career win from the pole. It was his 44th career victory in his 283rd start. Johnson tied Bill Elliott for 14th on NASCAR...
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Crew chief changes at Roush? UPDATE:

There is supposedly a meeting planned at Roush Fenway Racing featuring General Manager Robbie Reiser and representatives from Ford. Could crew chief changes be in RFR's future? One rumor circulating NHMS Sunday morning had veteran crew chief Jimmy Fennig connecting...
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Notes and Facts from New Hampshire:

* Mark Martin won the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. It was his 40th Cup victory in his 749th career start. Martin took sole possession of 16th on NASCAR's all-time win list. It was his fifth victory in 2009, leading all drivers. * Martin scored his ...
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Crew chief changes at Roush?

There is supposedly a meeting planned at Roush Fenway Racing featuring General Manager Robbie Reiser and representatives from Ford. Could crew chief changes be in RFR's future? One rumor circulating NHMS Sunday morning had veteran crew chief Jimmy Fennig connecting...
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Chase Stats after Richmond:

Matt Kenseth never could get his #17 car right at Richmond, and that opened the door for his two Chasers, #83-Brian Vickers and #18-Kyle Busch. While he never challenged for the win, Busch brought home a fifth, but the shocker was Vickers, who stayed within range of...
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Burton to Visit ESPNs Headquarters on Thurs:

Jeff Burton, driver of Richard Childress Racings No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, will make the so-called car wash tour of ESPNs headquarters in Bristol, Conn., on Thursday, September 17. Burton will first appear live on the set...
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The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup facts:

22 different drivers have made the Chase, including Brian Vickers and Juan Pablo Montoya, who each made their first Chase this season. There will be 3,152 laps and 4,095.48 miles run during the 2009 Chase. Only one driver has made all six Chases for the NASCAR Sprint...
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Richmond Facts and Notes:

* Denny Hamlin won the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. * Kyle Busch finished fifth and missed the Chase by just eight points behind Brain Vickers, who earned the 12th and final playoff spot. * Jimmie Johnson is the only driver to qualify for...
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Racing Resources/ESPN says…

Kevin Harvick won the Nationwide Series Degree V12 300 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. He scored his first series victory in eight races at AMS. Harvick became the 14th different race winner in 18 series races at Atlanta. He scored his 34th career series victory in 231 ...