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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th...
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Watkins Glen Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Marcos Ambrose earned his second Cup Series victory in his 141st start, his second in a row at Watkins Glen. ' Marcos Ambrose has finished in the top three in all five of his Watkins Glen starts. ' Marcos Ambrose earned his first top-five finish of 2012 and became...
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Furniture Row and RPM looking to firm up manufacturer deals:

Sprint Cup teams flirting with a move to Dodge will try to land other manufacturer deals for next season now that Dodge has decided to leave the sport after this season. Richard Petty Motorsports, a Ford team, and Furniture Row Racing, a Chevrolet team, both had contemplated...
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At Watkins Glen International’¦

* After several events were held on the streets of Watkins Glen, a permanent facility was opened in 1956. * The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was in 1957, won by Buck Baker. * After a six-year absence, NASCAR returned to The Glen in 1964 and 1965. * After a 21-year ...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after Pocono, race 21 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -57 points...
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Goodyear confirms new tire combination for Michigan:

A tire test at Michigan International Speedway saw fast speeds and happy drivers. The daylong tire test allowed teams and Goodyear to check out the new tires the teams will race when the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Camping World Truck Series return in a few weeks. ...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after Indianapolis, race 20 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 13th...
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Congrats:

to Heather and Marc Hendricksen on the birth of their son, Caleb Marc Alexander Hendricksen on July 19, 2012. Marc is a race engineer with Richard Petty Motorsports on the #9 Ford of Marcos Ambrose.(7-20-2012)...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after New Hampshire, race 19 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 12th...
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Ambrose wins pole at Sonoma:

#9-Marcos Ambrose won the pole for the Toyota / Save Mart 350 Sprint Cup Series race at Sonoma with a speed of 95.262mph for a new track record [in the current layout], his 2nd pole of 2012, 2nd pole in a row and 2nd career pole. #24-Gordon starts 2nd followed by #...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Sonoma:

#9-Marcos Ambrose won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 24th Annual Toyota/Save Mart 350 with a lap of 75.203 seconds, 95.262 mph. This is his second pole in 135 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second pole and seventh top-10 start in 2012. This is his ...
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Ambrose will race for a miracle at Sonoma:

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) driver Marcos Ambrose has his eye on Victory Lane and an extra $1 million in Sonoma. Ambrose and his Stanley team will be 'Racing for a Miracle' this weekend at the 1.99-mile road course. Should the driver of the #9 Ford capture his...
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Michigan Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Dale Earnhardt Jr. won his 19th Cup Series race in his 450th start. ' The win ended a 143-race winless streak that dated back to Michigan in June 2008 (1,462 days between wins). He finished second seven times between victories. ' This is the second consecutive...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Michigan International Speedway:

#9-Marcos Ambrose won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 44th Annual Quicken Loans 400 with a lap of 35.426 seconds, 203.241 mph, a new track record. This is his first pole in 134 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Ambrose becomes the fourth driver to win the pole with...
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Goodyear Tire Notes — Dover:

Teams in all three NASCAR series will run the same tire codes at Dover this week, though the Sprint Cup and Nationwide tires will be branded "Goodyear Eagle," while the Camping World Truck tires will be branded "Goodyear Wrangler" . . . this is the first time these...
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NASCAR teams join together to support Autism Speaks at Dover:

In what has become tradition at Dover International Speedway in the six years the track has partnered with Autism Speaks, drivers will again help create autism awareness during the June 1-3, 2012 race weekend by showing their support with a decal on their respective...
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Qualifying Fast Facts -Charlotte Motor Speedway:

#43-Aric Almirola won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 53rd Annual COCA-COLA 600 with a lap of 27.988 seconds, 192.940 mph. This is his first pole in 47 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and third top-10 start in 2012. This is his first pole ...
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Air Force joins Almiola for the Coca Cola 600:

Aric Almirola and the #43 Richard Petty Motorsports team will carry the colors of the U.S. Air Force this weekend as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series marks the Memorial Day holiday and pays tribute to the nation's fallen military. Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Talladega Superspeedway:

Jeff Gordon won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 43rd Annual Aaron's 499 with a lap of 49.973 seconds, 191.623 mph. This is his 71st pole in 663 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Gordon ranks third on the all-time series poles list. Gordon has now won at least one ...
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Race Fast Facts – Richmond International Raceway:

Kyle Busch won the 58th Annual Capital City 400 Presented By Virginia Is For Lovers, his 24th victory in 266 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in 2012. This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 15 races at...