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Gaughan to Nationwide, possibly Cup? UPDATE 2 To Nationwide with RWR:

Hearing that Brendan Gaughan most likely will be driving for Rusty Wallace Inc. in the Nationwide Series for 2009. Also hearing that the deal is not completely finalized as yet, and Gaughan is also looking at possible opportunities available in the Cup Series.(12-19...

5-Hour Energy Renews with RWI:

Living Essentials, LLC and Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC announced that LE, through its 5-Hour Energy brand, will return for its second season as primary sponsor of Rusty Wallace Racing's #66 team and driver Steve Wallace in 2009. 5-Hour Energy will serve as primary sponsor...

Menard to drive #98 for Yates in 2009:

Yates Racing announced Paul Menard as the driver of the #98 Menards Ford Fusion in 2009 Sprint Cup Series competition. Following his first full season in the Sprint Cup Series, Menard finished 26th in the point standings, while earning his first career pole at Daytona...

NASCAR to honor past champions at Homestead:

Legends throughout NASCAR's 60-year history will help crown the 2008 Sprint Cup Series champion during Ford Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. On Nov. 16, the past champions will be honored as part of pre-race ceremonies prior to the season-finale Ford...

Jeff Gordon heading to 20,000 laps led:

Another milestone - 20,000 career laps led - is well within reach for #24-Jeff Gordon this Sunday in the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon, who is currently eighth all-time with 19,880 laps led, can surpass Rusty Wallace for seventh on that list if he leads...

Jeff Gordon heading to 20,000 laps led:

Another milestone - 20,000 career laps led - is well within reach for #24-Jeff Gordon this Sunday in the Pep Boys 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Gordon, who is currently eighth all-time with 19,880 laps led, can surpass Rusty Wallace for seventh on that list if he ...

Jeff Gordon heading to 20,000 laps led:

Another milestone - 20,000 career laps led - is well within reach for #24-Jeff Gordon this Sunday in the TUMS QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway. Gordon, who is currently eighth all-time with 19,823 laps led, can surpass Rusty Wallace for seventh on that list if ...

Rusty back to Cup? with DEI? UPDATE denied:

from an article at SPEEDtv.com by Kenny Wallace: The hot NASCAR rumor right now is not something you'd hear anywhere other than around the race shops in Mooresville, N.C. Everyone wants to know if my brother Rusty Wallace is coming out of retirement to drive for Dale...

Nationwide Series Live on ESPN2 from Kansas:

ESPN2's season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series continues with a live telecast of the event at Kansas Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The race also airs in high definition on ESPN2 HD and will be simulcast on ESPN...

Chase Austin and RWI part ways:

Officials of Rusty Wallace Racing, LLC and representatives of the team's former developmental series driver, Chase Austin, announced that the parties have mutually agreed to end their nearly two-year relationship, effective immediately. Noted RWR team owner, Rusty ...

NASCAR Angel’s returns for 3rd season:

NASCAR, Magic Dust Entertainment and Litton Entertainment, have announced that "NASCAR Angels," the reality program that fixes the cars and trucks of deserving individuals across the country, has secured a third season of production. New for Season Three, "NASCAR ...

Nationwide Series Hits the Monster Mile Live on ESPN2:

ESPN2's season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series continues with a live telecast of the event at Dover (Del.) International Speedway Saturday, Sept. 20, beginning at 3 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The race also airs in high definition on ESPN2 HD and will be ...

Ancient Chaseology, seasons before 2004 and the Chase – the final:

Way back in 1975, NASCAR decided to change its points system, using an idea jotted down on a cocktail napkin at the Boot Hill Saloon in Daytona Beach, Fla. Pretty humble beginnings, no? What if the Chase had become a part of NASCAR back in 1975? How would history have...

Stremme named 2009 #12 Driver:

Penske Racing today announced that David Stremme, 31, will pilot the #12 Alltel Dodge for the 2009 Cup Series season. Stremme is currently ranked 12th in the 2008 Nationwide Series driver points standings after starting 24 of 27 races. Driving for Penske Racing alumnus...

Robby to visit military base, run special scheme at RIR UPDATE:

Robby Gordon will visit soldiers assigned to the Warrior in Transition Unit (WTU) at Fort Lee, VA on behalf of Operation Homefront Thursday, September 4. The visit coincides with Jim Beam's efforts to help increase awareness of Operation Homefront, a non-profit organization...

Nationwide Series Live from Richmond on ESPN2:

ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live, prime-time telecast of the event from Richmond International Raceway on Friday, Sept. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET with NASCAR Countdown. The race will be televised in high definition on...

Latest on the #12 ride UPDATE 2:

Marty Smith of ESPN reports that he was told by Penske Racing that Brad Keselowski [JR Motorsports in the NNS] was never offered the #12 Dodge [ride] Jonathan Gibson, vice president at Penske, tells [Smith] they've spoken with a lot of drivers, but made just one offer...

Nationwide Series Live Under the Lights from California:

The Nationwide Series head west to Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., for Labor Day weekend, and ESPN2 continues its season-long coverage of the Nationwide Series with a live telecast of the Camping World 300 on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 9:45 p.m. The race will be ...

ESPN race coverage at Bristol:

One of the most exciting and popular races of the year on the Sprint Cup Series is the annual night race at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway. The half-mile concrete oval, with 160,000 fans surrounding it, becomes a battleground as sparks fly and brakes glow red-hot, ...

Stremme to the #12? Alltel out?

David Stremme, the driver for Rusty Wallace's Nationwide effort, appears to have the inside track to replace Ryan Newman in the #12 Dodge at Penske racing next season. While refusing to acknowledge that a decision has been made, all signs from within the organization...