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Food City 500 winner qualified for Chase four years in row:

Not every Food City 500 winner makes the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, but a victory in Bristol Motor Speedway's spring race certainly improves a driver's chances. Each winner since 2007 #31-Jeff Burton, #18-Kyle Busch and #48-Jimmie Johnson has qualified for...
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Chase Joins AARP and Jeff Gordon in NASCAR Sponsorship:

Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM], today renewed its commitment to eliminating older adult hunger in America, working with AARP and AARP Foundation on Drive to End Hunger; and a series of pass through sponsorships of four-time ...
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At Bristol Motor Speedway:

* Groundbreaking for Bristol International Speedway, as Bristol Motor Speedway was originally known, took place in 1960. The track was an exact half-mile. * First NASCAR Sprint Cup race was July 30, 1961. * In the fall of 1969, the track was reshaped and re-measured...
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DuPont celebrates 20 years of sponsorship with Gordon:

It may have been risky to take a chance on a 21-year-old-kid in 1992, but the gamble was worth it. This year marks the 20th season Jeff Gordon, Hendrick Motorsports and DuPont have partnered on the now iconic #24 Chevy, and this Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas...
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At Las Vegas Motor Speedway’¦

* The first NASCAR race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was a NASCAR K&N; Pro Series West race won by Ken Schrader on Nov. 2, 1996. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was held on March 1, 1998, won by Mark Martin. * In 2006, the track was reconfigured to include...
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At Phoenix International Raceway:

* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the...
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NASCAR suspends Knaus for six weeks; Hendrick to appeal:

NASCAR has issued penalties, suspensions and fines to the #48 team in the Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rules infractions found on Feb. 17 during opening day inspection for the Daytona 500. The #48 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental...
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Some Daytona 500 Nuggets from Frontstretch:

#99-Carl Edwards (starts 1st): Trying to become the first polesitter to win the Daytona 500 since Dale Jarrett in 2000. None of Edwards ' 19 career victories have come on a restrictor plate track. #16-Greg Biffle (2nd): Seeking to become the first *outside polesitter...
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Drive to End Hunger Revs Up for Second Season in NASCAR:

Following a successful first year in NASCAR, AARP and AARP Foundation's Drive to End Hunger is revving up for the 2012 race season with new at-track activities for fans at select races, as well as new initiatives in communities across the country to advance the fight...
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2011 Highest paid drivers:

Forbes.com estimated 2011 NASCAR driver annual earnings, Forbes earnings figures include driving salaries, personal endorsements, share of race winnings, licensing income and bonuses. The top-10: 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. $28 million 2. Jeff Gordon $24 million 3. Tony...
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Benny Gordon plans partial Nationwide effort: UPDATE:

Benny Gordon plans partial Nationwide effort: UPDATE: Jeff Gordon and the #24 have become synonymous with NASCAR. Now Benny Gordon will be carrying on the tradition of winning drivers taking the famous #24 for a spin. NASCAR has assigned Benny this number for the NASCAR...
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At Daytona International Speedway:

Groundbreaking for Daytona International Speedway was Nov. 25, 1957. The soil underneath the banked corners was dug from the infield of the track and the hole filled with water. It is now known as Lake Lloyd. The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona was a...
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Daytona 500 Tidbits:

The 2012 edition will be the 54th running of the Daytona 500. Although the first Daytona 500 was held in 1959, it has been the season-opener only since 1982. 518 drivers have competed in at least one Daytona 500; 306 in more than one. 35 drivers have won a Daytona ...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Daytona 500:

#99-Carl Edwards won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 46.216 seconds, 194.738 mph. This is his 11th pole in 266 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole in 15 races at Daytona International Speedway. Edwards ' pole speed of...
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Eleven years since pole winner won Daytona 500:

The first two spots in the Daytona 500 will be determined on Sunday as a 10th different driver attempts to take the season-opening Coors Light Pole Award. Hendrick Motorsports has won three of the last four poles. The pole-winner appears to be due for a victory in ...
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NASCAR This Week on ESPN:

With the NASCAR season only days away, ESPNEWS will air a three-hour special from NASCAR Media Day at the Daytona 500 on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 12noon/et. Defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Daytona 500 rookie Danica Patrick...
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New Jeff Gordon book:

If you sent a letter to Jeff Gordon in the 1990's, chances are that it was opened by Molly and Russ Harris, the founders of the Jeff Gordon National Fan Club the largest personal touch fan club in racing. For more than a decade, they opened Jeff Gordon's mail! Molly...
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Benny Gordon plans partial Nationwide effort:

Benny Gordon plans partial Nationwide effort: Jeff Gordon and the #24 have become synonymous with NASCAR. Now Benny Gordon will be carrying on the tradition of winning drivers taking the famous #24 for a spin. NASCAR has assigned Benny this number for the NASCAR Nationwide...
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NASCAR Propels Giants To Super Bowl Victory:

Sunday,in the Daytona 500 of Football, the New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots, employing a thrilling, breathtaking and awe-inspiring defensive package named after a thrilling, breathtaking and awe-inspiring sport NASCAR. The moniker, and its genesis...
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Michigan race tickets on sale:

Michigan International Speedway tickets are finally on sale. he opening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at MIS is on Father's Day June 17; and Pure Michigan 400 is on August 19. Both feature some of the most affordable ticket prices in the country. In fact, the last ...