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Keselowski to run some trucks in 2012; new crew chief for Kligerman:

Brad Keselowski Racing will make its next transitional step in 2012 as the team owner will run a handful of Camping World Truck Series races -- including the Daytona season opener -- as a teammate to Penske Racing development driver Parker Kligerman. In addition, Keselowski...

Swindell wins Chili Bowl; Stewart 10th:

NASCAR star Tony Stewart returned from two days of testing at Daytona to finish 10th in the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals, while Kevin Swindell led wire-to-wire in the 55-lap main event en route to his third consecutive title Saturday night. A record crowd of 17,227 ...

Saturday afternoon test session:

Saturday's afternoon's test session over over, the five fastest drivers and some notes: #24-Gordon 200.562 #2-Keselowski 200.548 #22-Allmendinger 200.548 #5-Kahne 200.481 #11-Hamlin 199.973 Some Notes: Most drivers tested in a large pack to begin the session. #10-Patrick...

David Ragan to Front Row Motorsports:

David Ragan, who spent the past five seasons driving for Roush Fenway Racing, will drive for Front Row Motorsports in the Sprint Cup series in 2012. An official announcement is scheduled for early next week, sources said. It remains unclear which team Ragan will drive...

Team cap would prevent Earnhardt, Jr. from operating Cup team:

Whenever there was talk about JR Motorsports possibly moving to Sprint Cup, team officials noted that not only would Rick Hendrick have to divest his interest in the team because of NASCAR's four-team cap, but possibly so would Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR President Mike...

NASCAR makes more rule changes: UPDATE – additional changes:

If NASCAR's objective was to eliminate tandem drafting at restrictor-plate racetracks, it remains a work in progress, based on Thursday's first Preseason Thunder test session at Daytona International Speedway. Accordingly, in a meeting with crew chiefs at approximately...

Stewart still looking at locking Patrick into Daytona 500 field:

Defending Sprint Cup champion #14-Tony Stewart has not yet decided whether to assign his points from last season to teammate Danica Patrick to assure her entry in the Daytona 500. The top 35 drivers by points from the previous year are guaranteed entry into the first...

Kenseth loses bet with Dale Jr.:

Matt Kenseth grew a beard during the offseason-and it cost him. At Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 1970s-themed New Year's Eve party, Kenseth was sporting a Fu Manchu and mutton-chop sideburns. Earnhardt bet Kenseth he wouldn 't keep the beard through this week's Preseason Thunder...

NASCAR makes more rule changes:

If NASCAR's objective was to eliminate tandem drafting at restrictor-plate racetracks, it remains a work in progress, based on Thursday's first Preseason Thunder test session at Daytona International Speedway. Accordingly, in a meeting with crew chiefs at approximately...

Knaus misses testing for vacation:

Five-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, coming off the worst season of his career, was without his crew chief when testing opened Thursday for the Daytona 500. But don 't read anything into the absence of Chad Knaus, Johnson said. Knaus was on a Hendrick Motorsports...

Smithfield Foods will sponsor #43 team: UPDATE:

Smithfield Foods Inc., and Richard Petty Motorsports announced Wednesday they have entered into a multiyear partnership starting this year. Smithfield will be a primary sponsor for Richard Petty Motorsports in 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup series events this season. Helping...

Testing info:

Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:...

MWR could buy Red Bull Racing assets: UPDATE:

Sirius XM NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Michael Waltrip Racing is negotiating to purchase the assets of the former Red Bull Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. A spokesperson for the team declined to comment on the story, but multiple...

Cassill looking for other opportunities:

Landon Cassill doesn 't have a car to drive in the Sprint Cup Series test this week at Daytona International Speedway and doesn 't know if he 'll have a ride next month for the Daytona 500. After running 32 Cup races last year, including 29 for Phoenix Racing, the ...

Richmond tickets go on sale Friday:

Proving that good things do happen on Friday the 13th, Richmond International Raceway fans may purchase tickets to the Saturday, April 28, Richmond 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race this Friday, January 13, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The race marks the return of NASCAR to Richmond...

Several drivers getting new spotters:

In addition to getting adjusted to new personnel on their teams, several drivers will be working with new spotters when testing opens Thursday at Daytona International Speedway. Jeff Dickerson, who has spotted for #24-Jeff Gordon the last couple of years, left to pursue...

MWR drivers testing:

#56-Martin Truex Jr. and the NAPA Racing team are in Florida for five days of testing at two tracks as planning continues for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. Truex and new Michael Waltrip Racing teammates #15-Clint Bowyer and #55-Mark Martin begin testing at New...

Sponsor for Bayne? UPDATE:

Sponsor for Bayne? UPDATE: hearing that RainEater Wiper Blades and Advance Auto Parts will be sponsoring Trevor Bayne in the #16 Nationwide car this season. No word on number of races.(1-11-2012) UPDATE: been told that RainEater Wiper Blades are in active discussions...

Lucas named crew chief for Gibbs #18 team:

Lucas named crew chief for Gibbs #18 team: Matt Lucas has been named crew chief for Joe Gibbs Racing's #18 Nationwide Series Toyota team. Lucas, who has spent the past two seasons as the race engineer for the #18 team, replaces Jason Ratcliff, who was named crew chief...

McDowell to announce 2012 plans soon:

Add Michael McDowell to the list of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers planning to moonlight in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The current entry list shows Jamie McMurray, Juan Pablo Montoya and AJ Allmendinger in Daytona Prototypes and Michael Waltrip in a GT-class Ferrari...