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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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Facts and Notes about Chicagoland Speedway:

� Construction of the Chicagoland Speedway began in August 1999. � The first NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Chicago was July 14, 2001. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was held on July 15, 2001. � This weekend marks the second year Chicagoland...
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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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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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Hamlin going for triple repeat:

#11-Denny Hamlin goes for his third consecutive Sprint Cup victory on Saturday at Richmond International Raceway. Hamlin has won twice at the track in 2009 and 2010. #48-Jimmie Johnson was the last driver won three Sprint Cup races in a row when he won four straight...
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Denny Hamlin Featured in New ESPN NASCAR Commercial:

After winning his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, #11-Denny Hamlin hit the airwaves in a different way this week as the star of a new NASCAR promotional commercial airing across ESPN networks. Hamlin, who will compete in Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint...
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Lowe’s to donate $133,000 to Red Cross:

Lowe's announced it will donate $133,966 to support American Red Cross relief efforts in response to Hurricane Isaac. As part of Lowe's Racing for Relief program, Lowe's matched the earnings of five-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson from Sunday's NASCAR race ...
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Seven inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame:

A strong and energetic contingent of friends, family, fellow legends and motorsports and automotive industry insiders converged in downtown Detroit Wednesday night to usher an illustrious group of seven motorsports icons representing the Class of 2012 into the Motorsports...
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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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Olympians at AMS:

Three local gold medalists from the 2012 Olympics visited Atlanta Motor Speedway Sunday for the AdvoCare 500. DeeDee Trotter (Ellenwood, Ga.), Vincent Hancock (Eatonton, Ga.) and Jamie Lynn Gray (Columbus, Ga.) will spend race day at AMS taking pace car rides, touring...
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Lowe’s / Johnson to support Red Cross for Hurricane Isaac:

In response to Hurricane Isaac, Lowe's announced today it will expand its relief efforts by teaming with five-time Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson at Sunday's NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. As part of Lowe's Racing for Relief program, Lowe's will match...
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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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Hillenburg Spirit Award recipient for second quarter:

Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected Rockingham Speedway President Andy Hillenburg as the second quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. Hillenburg was selected for his efforts to return Rockingham Speedway to prominence...
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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, +...
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Race Fast Facts – Bristol

#11-Denny Hamlin won the 52nd Annual IRWIN Tools Night Race, his 20th victory in 247 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his third victory and 12th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his first victory and seventh top-10 finish in 14 races at Bristol Motor Speedway. #...
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Bristol Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Denny Hamlin pulled down his 20th career win, and third this season, in his 247th race. ' There are now four drivers, including Denny Hamlin, with a Cup-high three wins in 2012. ' It's Denny Hamlin's first Bristol win in his 14th race '” previous best finish a...
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Expect A Few Drivers To Clinch Chase Spot At Bristol UPDATE:

When a driver clinches his spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, they receive a commemorative black and yellow hat with the 2012 Chase logo emblazoned on it. So far, no one's in possession of that hat. Ten drivers in all have a mathematical chance at clinching...
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Keselowski says Hendrick teams may be bending rules UPDATE:

#2- Brad Keselowski believes Penske Racing's refusal to bend the rules contributed to him not being able to challenge #48-Jimmie Johnson for the lead Sunday Michigan. Johnson was leading Keselowski with six laps remaining when his Hendrick Motorsports engine blew. #...
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Johnson 21 laps to 1,000:

With 21 more laps led, #48-Jimmie Johnson will reach the 1,000 laps-led mark for the sixth consecutive year. Only four drivers have ever led 1,000 laps in six or more consecutive years: Richard Petty (12 straight years), Cale Yarborough (eight), Darrell Waltrip (seven...