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Some Chassis selections for Phoenix:

#1-Jamie McMurray: Kevin "Bono" Manion decided to bring chassis #1008. This chassis has never been run before. #2-Kurt Busch: and crew chief Steve Addington and crew will be racing their "PRS-701" Miller Lite Dodge Charger at Phoenix this weekend. This chassis has ...

2010 Sprint Fan Vote has started:

The 2010 Sprint Fan Vote, which allows race fans to choose which eligible driver gets to compete in the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, opened today. Voting will continue until one hour before the start of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star race, Saturday, May 22, at Charlotte...

Charlotte Motor Speedway Opens Sprint Cup Series Test to Fans UPDATES & SPEEDS:

Fans will have the opportunity to see their favorite drivers in action at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the first time in 2010 during Sprint Cup Series testing March 23-24. The test will be held for the new spoiler that will soon replace the rear wing on the current...

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

[after Bristol, race 5 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick 774 2) #17-Matt Kenseth, 773, -1 3) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 760, -14 4) #16-Greg Biffle, 750, -24 5) #14-Tony Stewert, 685, -89 6) #2-Kurt Busch [1 win], 677, -97 7) #31-Jeff...

Song Drivers were introduced to at the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway:

AJ Allmendinger .... "Last Resort'' by Papa Roach Aric Almirola .... "Back in Black'' by AC/DC Bobby Labonte ... "People are Crazy'' by Billy Currington Brad Keselowski ... "Won't Back Down'' by Tom Petty Brian Vickers ... "Whatever Happened'' by OAR Carl Edwards ... "...

Spoiler test at Talladega on Tuesday: TODAY:

Sprint Cup Series teams will assemble on Tuesday, March 16 for an important early-season test at Talladega Superspeedway. Approximately 24 teams are expected to participate in the one-day session, which will target a number of mechanical options in advance of the Aaron...

Truex’s Pit Crew Wins Again; Captures Tissot Award in Atlanta:

The over-the-wall crew for Martin Truex Jr. claimed another victory, earning the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sunday's Kobalt Tools 400 race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The #56 crew's performance places the team in first place in the Tissot standings with back...

RPM testing plans:

Tests with the new spoiler on the Sprint Cup car would seem to be important, but Richard Petty Motorsports has opted to focus on tests other than the NASCAR test March 16 at Talladega Superspeedway. Richard Petty Motorsports won't send three of its teams to the one...

Atlanta Facts and Notes:

* Kurt Busch won the 2010 Kobalt Tools 500. It was his 21st Cup series win in his 332nd career start, moving into a tie for 28th with Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Benny Parsons and Jack Smith on NASCARs all-time wins list. It was his third Cup win at Atlanta in 19 starts...

2010 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings

[after Atlanta, race 4 of 36]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick 644 2) #17-Matt Kenseth, 618, -26 3) #16-Greg Biffle, 585, -59 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [2 wins], 570, -74 5) #33-Clint Bowyer, 558, -86 6) #31-Jeff Burton, 538, -106 7) #5-Mark Martin...

Another new crew chief for Robby? UPDATE:

hearing that Larry Carter, former crew chief for #98-Paul Menard, will be #7-Robby Gordon's new chief begining with the Sprint Cup race at Las vegas. No word on plans for crew chief Ian Watts, who just started with the team at Daytona.(2-26-2010) UPDATE: Carter said...

Roush/Menard buy way into Daytona race:

As water came pouring down on a freezing Friday at Daytona, Paul Menard was faced with a cold reality all his own. 49th in the qualifying draw, a rainout would mean an automatic DNQ for him under the NASCAR rulebook, shattering dreams of a title in the sport's second...

Roush Fenway Racing looking for 400th win:

With the 2010 NASCAR season underway, Roush Fenway Racing is looking for its 400th overall win. The team enters the weekend with eight entries between the Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series events and hopes to add to its 21 wins at Daytona International Speedway. Roush...

Front Row cars in Top-35 UPDATE2 Alliance w/Yates Racing:

Front Row Motorsports General Manager Jerry Freeze told Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody Tuesday that negotiations are underway to give all three of the team's Fords guaranteed start status for the first five races of 2010. "We've been working ...

Front Row could have three cars in Top-35: UPDATE:

Front Row Motorsports General Manager Jerry Freeze told Sirius NASCAR Radios Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody Tuesday that negotiations are underway to give all three of the teams Fords guaranteed start status for the first five races of 2010. 'Weve been working on ...

Most NASCAR drivers don’t fare well in Rolex 24:

Full-time NASCAR drivers were shut out from the winners circle and even podium finishes Sunday at the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The 24-hour race was won by the Porsche of Action Express Racing driven by Joao Barbosa, Terry Borcheller, Mike Rockenfeller and Ryan Dalziel. ...

Rolex 24 hits the track Thursday:

Champions from NASCAR, Grand-Am, IndyCar and international motorsports headline a star-studded lineup for the 48th running of the Rolex 24, set for this weekend at Daytona International Speedway. The event kicks off the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series -- and ...

NASCAR Drivers to drive in Rolex 24 at Daytona:

Eight NASCAR drivers will crossover to sports cars and compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Four-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion #48-Jimmie Johnson will drive with GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing; #42-Juan Pablo Montoya will be joined by #26-Jamie McMurray and...

NASCAR looking for a Sprint Cup Series director UPDATE2 Carter a candidate:

NASCAR is interviewing candidates for a new Sprint Cup Series director, and current garage boss John Darby will train his replacement before moving into a managerial role. Several people familiar with NASCAR's restructuring plan said that Darby will move into an oversight...

Richard Petty Motorsports Merger Now Complete:

Rumors of a Richard Petty Motorsports/Yates Racing merger began circulating a few months ago but it wasn't until today that the racing community could stop calling them rumors. "I'm here to announce the best kept secret in all of motorsports, which is that the merger...