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Johnson a presenter at the MSHFA Induction Ceremony:

The list of motorsports stars set to usher in this year's inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, Wednesday, August 29, is as accomplished as the Class of 2012 itself with champion driver Jimmie Johnson and Hall of Famers Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme ...
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Facts and Notes Michigan International Speedway:

� Michigan International Speedway sits on more than 1,400 acres in the 'Irish Hills' of Southeastern Michigan. Ground-breaking took place on Sept. 28, 1967. � The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan was held June 15, 1969. � The track was known...
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MIS and NASCAR take Fan Appreciation to new heights:

Besides seeing 200 MPH speeds at NASCAR's fastest track, fans will want to visit MIS for Gatorade Pole Day because you just might be awarded a once in a lifetime opportunity. Michigan International Speedway continues to expand its Fan Appreciation Program and its commitment...
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Kligerman out at BKR: UPDATE 3 Full schedule on tap at Michigan:

Parker Kligerman has made his final start for the Brad Keselowski Racing NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team, and hopes to have a new ride in time for the series' next race at Michigan International Speedway on August 18. BKR spokesman Tony Caponigro confirmed the...
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Newman / SHR announcement next week?

#39-Ryan Newman is expected to remain at Stewart-Haas Racing with additional support from sponsor Quicken Loans. An announcement could come as early as next week.(FoxSports)(8-13-2012)...
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Richard Petty talks about Ford

Richard Petty said Sunday after his driver, #9-Marcos Ambrose, won at Watkins Glen that his company would have to renegotiate with Ford after the season. 'I seen some of the Ford people there today. I told them, `Me and Marcos won the race. ' I had the contract in ...
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Childress to be honorary starter for Bristol race:

Childress to be honorary starter for Bristol race: Bristol Motor Speedway's upcoming triple header continues to be cause for added celebration for one locally owned and operated grocery chain. Twenty years ago, Food City signed on as the title sponsor of the March ...
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Marcos Ambrose wins at Watkins Glen:

#9-Marcos Ambrose won the Finger Lakes 355(k) at Watkins Glen International in one of the most dramatic, exciting road course finishes ever. #18-Kyle Busch led at the white flag when Busch got in some oil on the track [supposedly from the #47 Toyota] and slowed, #2...
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Race Fast Facts – Watkins Glen:

#9-Marcos Ambrose won the 27th Annual Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen, his second victory in 141 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2012. This is his second victory and fifth top-10 finish in five races at Watkins Glen...
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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Watkins Glen, race 22 of 36] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 777 2) #16-Greg Biffle [1 win], 776, -1 3) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 775, -2 4) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 760, -17 5) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 733, -44 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 728...
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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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Penske hopes to name #22 2013 driver by Chicago:

Roger Penske hopes to name a driver for his #22 NASCAR Sprint Cup entry [will be Ford] for the 2013 season before the Chase for the Sprint Cup begins at Chicago on Sept. 16. 'I 've got five or six people that have contacted us,' Penske said prior to the Finger Lakes...
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Kenseth still not talking about 2013 deal:

#17-Matt Kenseth isn 't exactly a man without a race team, but he still hasn 't announced his deal for next year. It's a poorly kept secret that Kenseth will be driving for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2013, but sources have told the NASCAR Wire Service that Kenseth is embargoed...
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Montoya wins pole at Watkins Glen:

#42-Juan Pablo Montoya won the pole for the Finger Lakes 355(k) Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International with a track record speed of 127.020mph for his 2nd pole of 2012 and 9th career pole. Montoya has not won a race from the pole position. #18-Busch will...
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Qualifying Fast Facts – Watkins Glen:

#42-Juan Pablo Montoya won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 27th Annual Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen with a lap of 69.438 seconds, 127.020 mph - a new track record. This is his ninth pole in 203 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second pole and third top...
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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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No more Cup races for Dillon in 2012, plans 7 in 2013:

Whether or not Austin Dillon runs the #3 in the Cup Series, he does have a clear path to arrive there full-time in 2014. 'What we 're looking for next year is running the full Nationwide Series again and having about seven Cup races is what we 're hoping to get done...
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Truex Jr. says contract is basically done:

#56-Martin Truex Jr., who is on the final year of his current contract with Michael Waltrip Racing, met with members of the media at Watkins Glen International and discussed his contract situation: Q) How close are you to finishing up your contract extension with MWR...
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Reutimann to JTG Daughtery Racing? UPDATE

hearing that David Reutimann recently met with officials from JTG Daugherty Racing for a 2013 ride, either as a replacement for current driver Bobby Labonte or for a 2nd team car as JTG Daughtery Racing is looking to expand to a two-car team if sponsorship is found...