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Mayhew making first start for BKR at Iowa:

David Mayhew, driver of the #19 Steak and Grapes/MMI Services RAM, will make his first career start for Brad Keselowski Racing on Saturday night in Iowa during the American Ethanol 200 presented by Hy-Vee. Driving for KHI in 2011, Mayhew won the pole at Iowa, ending...
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National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel Statement about #27 penalty:

The National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel today heard and considered the appeal of the #27 Richard Childress NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. The penalties concern Section 12-1: Actions detrimental to stock car racing; Section 12-4K: If, in the judgment of NASCAR Officials...
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Richard Petty Motorsports Makes Change to Sprint Cup Teams:

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced it has made changes to its crew lineup in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Mike Ford will now lead Marcos Ambrose and the #9 Ford while Todd Parrott has been assigned as the crew chief for Aric Almirola and the #43 Ford. In addition...
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Visits ESPN for Pre-Chase Carwash:

NASCAR's Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr., will be at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Ct., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, and will appear on a variety of ESPN programs and platforms to discuss the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Earnhardt, who is seeking his first NASCAR...
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Gordon bringing back the stache:

#24-Jeff Gordon thinks he can rekindle some of his old on-track magic that made him a four-time champion when the Chase for the Sprint Cup begins this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway. Why not? He's already taken one step to turn back the clock. Gordon announced Sunday...
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Gigantic Pit Party for Fans at Bank of America 500:

NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty, NASCAR Sprint Cup point leader Denny Hamlin and NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Marcos Ambrose will make appearances at a one-of-a-kind infield Pit Party for fans at the Bank of America 500 on Oct. 13. The first-of-its-kind Pit Party will...
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Bowyer wins at Richmond:

#15-Clint Bowyer won the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway for his 2nd win of year and 7th career win. The race didn 't start until 9:30pm/et due to rain and was once delayed for 52 minutes for rain, but all 400 laps ...
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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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Race Fast Facts – Richmond

#15-Clint Bowyer won the 55th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 , his seventh victory in 243 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 14 races at Richmond International...
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Richmond Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Clint Bowyer scored his seventh Cup win in his 243rd start. ' Clint Bowyer posted his second win of 2012 (Sonoma); he is the seventh multiple winner of the season. ' Clint Bowyer scored his second win in his 14th start at Richmond; he is the 27th driver to win...
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Patrick still looking for Indy 500 ride:

Danica Patrick said she is still looking for an opportunity to race in the Indianapolis 500 next season if she can get a competitive ride. 'I 'd like to if it's with the right team,' Patrick said at Richmond International Raceway. 'If it's not, then there is no ...
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RCR considering Kurt Busch:

The owner of Richard Childress Racing has discussed putting 2004 Sprint Cup champion Kurt Busch in a fourth car next season if sponsorship can be found. 'I have talked to Kurt about running a full season with a fourth team if we had sponsorship,' Childress told ESPN...
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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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Ambrose hopes to return to the #9 in 2013:

#9-Marcos Ambrose admitted Thursday that his contract status remains unsettled for next season and beyond at Richard Petty Motorsports, which fields his #9 Ford. 'Does that worry me? Yeah, that worries me a little bit,' Ambrose said. 'I 've had a pretty good season...
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Drive to End Hunger’ pre-race at Richmond:

The 'Drive to End Hunger' pre-race will kick off the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway this Saturday. In addition to the fan-favorite driver introductions, fans will be treated to: Recognition of United States...
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Earnhardt Jr. wins pole at Richmond:

#88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Coors Light pole for the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway with a speed of 127.023mph for his 1st pole of 2012 and 11th career pole. Earnhardt Jr. has never won from the pole in 10 previous...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Richmond:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 55th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 with a lap of 21.256 seconds, 127.023 mph. This is his 11th pole in 461 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and ninth top-10 start in 2012. His last...
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Sadler out at RCR? going to JGR in 2013?: UPDATES:

Richard Childress, owner of RCR, tells Claire B Lang on the SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Pre-Race Show that Elliott Sadler has not re-signed with the company[for 2013], Sadler currently leads the Nationwide Series points.(SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Rumors floating around have...
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Nemechek going for NASCAR start #1000:

NEMCO Motorsports announced that #87-Joe Nemechek will be making his 1000th race start this weekend in Richmond, VA, if he qualifies for the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup race. Nemechek is in good company, joining legends Ricky Rudd, Jeff Burton, Richard Petty...