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Racing Resources Says “¦

* Brad Keselowski won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. * Keselowski, who started ninth, led only the final lap -- the first lap he has led in his Cup career. It is the first time in series history that a race winner's first lap led was to win the race. * ...

Some Sprint Cup Driver Notes:

"¢ #2-Kurt Busch is the new points leader, overtaking #24-Jeff Gordon by five points. Gordon held the top spot for the last six races. Busch, after a Talladega finish of sixth, assumes the lead for the first time since March 13, 2005. "¢ #5-Mark Martins victory parade...

Rookie’s run well at Talladega:

#82-Scott Speed scored a fifth-place finish in the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, his best finish in 13 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts. #20-Joey Logano grabbed a ninth-place finish, his best effort in 12 Sprint Cup Series starts and his first top-10. #13-...

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Talladega, race 9 of 36]:

1) #2-Kurt Busch, 1299 [1 win] 2) #24-Jeff Gordon, 1294, -5 [1 win] 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 1235, -64 [1 win] 4) #14-Tony Stewart, 1232, -67 5) #11-Denny Hamlin, 1193, -106 6) #18-Kyle Busch, 1124,-175 [2 wins] 7) #99-Carl Edwards, 1119, -180 8) #33-Clint Bowyer, 1098...

Race Fast Facts – Talladega:

Brad Keselowski won the Aaron's 499, his first victory in five NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in 2009. This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in one races at Talladega Superspeedway. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (...

Drivers on CMT Cribs:

Martin Truex Jr. will join Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kurt Busch as the featured celebrities on CMT Cribs when the latest episode airs this Saturday, April 25th. Packed with the latest in luxury living, top of the line toys and the wildest whips on the road, this season...

Talladega Rookie Notes:

#20-Joey Logano was the Raybestos Rookie of the Race in the April 18 Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. Logano scored a 21st-place finish and claimed top rookie honors for the third consecutive race. Logano leads #82-Scott Speed by 13 points (86...

Bobby Labonte gets new crew chief:

Yates Racing today announced Ben Leslie, former crew chief for the #28 Yates Racing Ford, will serve as crew chief for Bobby Labonte and the #96 Hall of Fame entry for the remainder of the 2009 season. Previous crew chief Todd Parrot will assist the Yates organization...

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series

* Mark Martin won the Subway Fresh Fit 500 at Phoenix International Raceway after starting from the pole. His victory was the fifth straight win by Hendrick Motorsports at Phoenix. Martin led five times for 157 laps, including the final six. * Martin scored his 400th...

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series:

Racing Resources Says "¦Sprint Cup Series: * Jimmie Johnson won the Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway. * Johnson became the fourth different race winner in 2009. Matt Kenseth won the first two races (Daytona and California). Kyle Busch won at Las...

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 6 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Martinsville race 6 of 36]: 1) #24-Jeff Gordon 959 2) #33-Clint Bowyer 870 -89 3) #2-Kurt Busch 827 -132 [1 win] 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson 817 [1 win] 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 811 -148 6) #18-Kyle Busch 800 -159 [2 wins] 7) #14-Tony ...

Tuesday Testing at the Rock:

Tuesday Testing at the Rock: seven Sprint Cup teams tested at the Little Rock 1/2 mile track at Rockingham Speedway on Tuesday, March 24th: #2-Kurt Busch, #20-Joey Logano, #96-Bobby Labonte, #98-Paul Menard, #12-David Stremme, #77-Sam Horish Jr and Jamie McMurray in...

Racing Resources Says “¦Sprint Cup Series

Racing Resources Says "¦Sprint Cup Series * Kyle Busch won the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. * Busch, who started 19th, became the second repeat race winner in 2009. Busch also won at Las Vegas. He joined Matt Kenseth, who won the first two races in 2009...

Testing at the Rock:

Testing at the Rock: six Sprint Cup teams tested at the Little Rock 1/2 mile track at Rockingham Raceway on Monday: #2-Kurt Busch, #42-Juan Pablo Montoya, #8 Aric Amirola (two cars), #39-Ryan Newman, #07-Casey Mears and Justin Allgaier in the #77 Dodge. Seven ARCA ...

Driver wins before age 25:

Driver wins before age 25: Only 58 of 2,215 NASCAR Sprint Cup races for which the winner's age is known have been won by drivers under 25, #18-Kyle Busch is only 23 and is one win away from tying Jeff Gordon's record of 15 wins before the age of 25: 1. Jeff Gordon, ...

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Bristol race 5 of 36]:

UNOFFICAL Driver Points Standings [after Bristol race 5 of 36]: 1) #24Jeff Gordon 794 2) #2-Kurt Busch 718 -76 [1 win] 3) #33-Clint Bowyer 715 -79 4) #18-Kyle Busch 709 -85 [2 wins] 5) #99-Carl Edwards 665 -129 6) #9-Kasey Kahne 639 -155 7) #14-Tony Stewart 633 -161...

Race Fast Facts – Bristol Motor Speedway

Race Fast Facts - Bristol Motor Speedway Kyle Busch won the FOOD CITY 500, his 14th victory in 155 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and third top-10 finish in 2009. This is his second victory and sixth top-10 finish in nine races at Bristol...

Kurt Busch victory lap gets name:

Kurt Busch victory lap gets name: #2-Kurt Busch had a contest to name the victory lap he ran at Atlanta in reverse. Winning entry, The Unwind Lap.(Virginian-Pilot)(3-21-2009)...

Kurt Busch to be on Cribs:

Kurt Busch to be on Cribs:"Cribs," the reality television program on MTV (and now CMT) that features tours of the houses of celebrities, spent more than 15 hours last Tuesday and Wednesday (March 10-11) shooting with Kurt & Eva Busch at their home and their office...

F1 champion to be determined by race wins, NASCAR?:

F1 champion to be determined by race wins, NASCAR?: Formula One's championship will be decided by the number of race wins and not accumulated points. Governing body FIA decided Tuesday that the current points system will remain in effect only to determine the driver...