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Pastrana tests at New Smyrna:

Travis Pastrana, a fearless athlete known for going fast, began the process of learning how to go fast in a stock car this week. Pastrana turned his first laps in a stock car Monday and Tuesday as he tested a K&N Pro Series East car at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway. The...
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ESR signs Bruce as crew chief:

Eddie Sharp Racing announced Tripp Bruce as the crew chief for the No. 46 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team on Wednesday. Bruce will serve as leader for the No. 46 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota Tundra of Craig Goess. Last season, Bruce worked with Stringer ...
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Some Day 1 testing news from Daytona:

Statement From NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton About Goodyear Tire Test At Daytona International Speedway: "It was a very good day. The teams came well-prepared. Goodyear came well-prepared. The racetrack has a lot of grip. The surface is very ...
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Johnson voted winner of Driver of the Year Award:

Fresh off winning his fifth straight Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson was voted the winner of this year's Driver of the Year Award, it was announced Wednesday. The 2010 DOTY is the fourth the Hendrick Motorsports driver has been awarded in his career. He was...
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Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test TODAY:

The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500...
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Ganassi honored by National Speed Sport News:

For the first time in the eight-year history of the Economaki Champion of Champions presented by National Speed Sport News, a non-driver has won the award. The Economaki Champion of Champions is annually given to the North American racing champion judged to have had...
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Pastrana to Make NASCAR Debut in Toyota All-Star Showdown:

Motocross and rally racer-turned-budding NASCAR competitor Travis Pastrana announced Tuesday that he would be making his NASCAR debut on January 28th and 29th in the Toyota All-Star Showdown at Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, CA. Pastrana will compete for the first time...
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Geisler Named Penske Racing Competition Director:

Penske Racing announced that Travis Geisler has been appointed to the position of Competition Director for the organization. Geisler, the former crew chief of the #77 Dodge driven by Sam Hornish Jr. in the NASCAR Cup Series, will be responsible for coordinating all...
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Judge refuses to reopen Mayfield case against NASCAR:

Jeremy Mayfield's allegations that NASCAR Chairman Brian France had him black-flagged in the 2006 Brickyard 400 were not enough to sway U.S. District Court Judge Graham Mullen to reopen Mayfield's lawsuit against the sanctioning body. Mullen issued an order Monday ...
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Finalists announced for Mario Andretti trophy:

The 100-pound bronze Mario Andretti Trophy, designed by artist Elie Hazak and presented annually to the SPEED Performer of the Year, celebrates the wide variety of cars Andretti piloted to victory in his decorated career, and this year that same range of talent is ...
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Biffle honors his hometown track winners:

Following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Banquet in Las Vegas, where Greg Biffle was honored for finishing sixth in the point standings, he traveled home to Vancouver, Wash. to honor a few of the local dirt track racers. Biffle co-hosted the awards banquet for the DAA...
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BRANDT will sponsor Allgaier:

Turner Motorsports announced that BRANDT will serve as primary sponsor of the #31 Chevy, driven by Justin Allgaier during the 2011 racing season. Allgaier, who finished the 2010 season fourth in the NNS championship points standings, joins Turner Motorsports in 2011...
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KHI signs Piquet for 2011:

Kevin Harvick Inc. announced today the addition of Formula One driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to the organization's 2011 line-up. The 25-year-old native of Brazil will compete full-time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and for the series' Rookie of the Year honors...
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Robby near settlement on energy drink logo UPDATE:

#7-Robby Gordon, involved in a legal battle with Specialized Bicycle Components, has altered the logo for his Speed Energy drink. A settlement in the case is likely, according to court filings, and apparently will come with the alteration of the logo, which keeps the...
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Stewart’s property to be used as a ‘laboratory’:

Tony Stewart is turning his Hidden Hollow Ranch into 'a 414-acre laboratory' for Mississippi State University wildlife biologists for their study of habitat, overpopulation and other deer-related issues. And marrying his interests in wildlife preservation and providing...
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Most points scored over the final ten 2010 races:

1. #48-Jimmie Johnson 1572 2. #29-Kevin Harvick 1551 3. #11-Denny Hamlin 1523 4. #99-Carl Edwards 1393 5. #5-Mark Martin* 1342 6. #20-Joey Logano* 1307 7. #17-Matt Kenseth 1294 8. #1-Jamie McMurray* 1275 9. #16-Greg Biffle 1237 10. #39-Ryan Newman* 1223 11. #14-Tony...
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Stewart wins Humanitarian award:

The Home Depot and the National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced recently that Tony Stewart is the winner of the 2010 NMPA Home Depot Humanitarian Award. Stewart was presented with the specially-designed Humanitarian of the Year crystal award and a $100...
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Feenig to stay with #17 team:

#17-Matt Kenseth, speaking at the Matt Kenseth fan club party on Saturday, confirmed that Jimmy Fennig will be back as crew chief on the #17 next year.(Matt Kenseth Fan Club Facebook page)(12-12-2010)...
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Speed suing Red Bull: UPDATES:

According to a tweet by Scott Speed, "today should be the day my lawyer files this lawsuit against Red Bull...Had to tell my loyal twitter followers before they saw it online". In a later post he made clear that he is looking for a ride for next season, "Sure not ...
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Shell-Pennzoil excited about Penske deal:

Shell-Pennzoil executives think the company's sponsorship of Penske Racing has the potential to pay for itself based simply on the amount of fuel and oil it sells across the Penske system of more than 310 auto dealerships and 200,000 rental trucks. The company last...