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Miller Lite Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence:

The five journalists honored Wednesday evening during the 20 th annual presentation of the Miller Lite Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence in honor of Russ Catlin included a writer who detailed the Hendrick plane tragedy for The Baltimore Sun and a television...
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#2, #12, #77 to run Mobil schemes at Las Vegas:

NASCAR sponsor ExxonMobil is partnering with Penske Racing South to help every-day drivers improve their cars' performance. As part of the initiative, all three of Penske Racing South's NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series drivers will race cars promoting the new line of Mobil...
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No Pension Plan Planned:

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Monday he doesn't think a pension fund for retired Nextel Cup drivers is a realistic possibility in the near future. "Compared to many other leagues that allow it, we have differences in how we're structured," France said. "Our drivers...
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No McMurray in the #2 in 2006:

Rusty Wallace admits he'd love to see McMurray replace him in the #2 Miller Lite Dodge in the Nextel Cup series next season. But he knows that's not happening. "I would love to see Jamie drive the 2 car, but Felix Sabates and ( Chip) Ganassi have a contract with him...
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Rusty and Ryan still not talking UPDATE:

#2-Rusty Wallace, 48, and #12-Ryan Newman, 27, had a falling out last fall at Martinsville Speedway. They haven't talked about it since, and the animosity between them has festered. Their strained relationship is generating a fair amount of banter and media attention...
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Rusty’s plans? Drivers Pension and possible run in Rolex at Daytona:

There are two other items on #2-Rusty Wallace's agenda. He wants to spark interest in a pension plan for NASCAR drivers. It's an idea he said he, Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon floated about five years ago but was shunted aside by Earnhardt's death in the 2001 Daytona...
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Kahne paces testing Thurs AM, Truex Jr. fastest in PM:

in what looks like mostly drafting speeds, #9-Kasey Kahne was the fastest at 188.088mph, followed by #43-Jeff Green at 187.633, #39-Bill Elliott at 187.496, #31-Jeff Burton at 187.418 and #32-Bobby Hamilton Jr. at 187.282. PM in the afternoon session, once again a ...
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Lunch at DEI with Teresa:

Teresa Earnhardt is donating her time to the Communities in Schools Networks to help raise funds through their Lunch with a Leader auction. People can bid to have lunch with celebrities and leaders in the entertainment, sports and business worlds. Teresa is listed ...
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#6 looking for a driver and sponsor for 2006:

Since Mark Martin's sponsorship contract with Pfizer's Viagra is up at the end of this season, Roush and team president Geoff Smith are looking for both a new driver and a new sponsor. Carl Edwards was slated for that [#6 Ford] ride, but Edwards wound up in another...
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Daytona 500 Testing returns Tuesday UPDATE Speeds:

Next up at "The World Center of Racing" is the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series. The even-numbered teams in the 2004 owner's standings will begin a three-day test session on Tuesday at Daytona International Speedway. Among the drivers expected to test include: #48-Jimmie Johnson...
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Waltrip and McMurray…..not back in current rides in 2006? UPDATE:

yeah, I know....a little early...but: .............is the question surrounding [#15-Michael Waltrip's future with DEI. The 2005 NASCAR season opener is still a few weeks away, but already the future of two of NASCAR's top stars is being debated: Will Waltrip get a ...
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California Testing – Fans Invited:

As part of NASCAR's Preseason Thunder, several NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series teams will participate in a test session at California Speedway from January 31 - February 3, 2005. As of early January, nine NASCAR Busch Series drivers have confirmed for the first two days...
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Promotions at RWI:

Two promotions of Rusty Wallace Inc. personnel were announced by RWI owner Rusty Wallace. Tom Knox, who has been serving as marketing director, has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development. John Paysor, who has been serving as an account representative...
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35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase...
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New RWI General Manager:

Richard Paysor has been named General Manager of RWI Racing, effective immediately. "Dick Paysor has been with me for almost 20 years in one capacity or another and he has one of the greatest business minds in racing," said Rusty Wallace, NASCAR champion and owner ...
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Orleans Hires Wilburn as #61[#77] Crew Chief AND:

Orleans Racing is pleased to announce the addition of Billy Wilburn to the team roster, effective immediately. Wilburn assumes responsibilities for it's second Craftsman Truck entry, which will be driven by Brendan Gaughan. With Wilburn's nearly 25 years of industry...
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Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an...
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Rusty to run Busch race at Gateway:

Gateway International Raceway announced that St. Louis native Rusty Wallace [#64 Dodge] would be driving in their annual NASCAR Busch Series event on Saturday night, July 30, 2005. Rusty will join brothers Kenny and Mike as the track will salute the First Family of...
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Biffle, Brewco, #66 and Duraflame:

Brewco Motorsports today announced plans for Roush Racing Nextel Cup driver Greg Biffle to drive the team's #66 Ford in 17 Busch Series races in 2005 with sponsorship from Duraflame. The team said it has worked out an agreement with Rusty Wallace Racing to use the ...
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McMurray wins at Darlington:

#66-Jamie McMurray won the Bi-Lo 200 at Darlington Raceway, his 2nd Busch Series win in a row and 3rd of the year. And the first Busch Series wins for Rusty Wallace Inc. Congrats to the team and congrats go out to #8-Martin Truex Jr for clinching the Busch Series...