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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Martinsville, race 6 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 226 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 220, -6 3) #14-Tony Stewart [2 wins], 214, -12 4) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 214, -12 5) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 214, -12 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 214...

Race Fast Facts – Martinsville:

Ryan Newman won the 63rd Annual Goody's Fast Relief 500, his 16th victory in 374 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in 2012. This is his first victory and 11th top-10 finish in 21 races at Martinsville Speedway. AJ Allmendinger...

Sprint All-Star Race Format Places Premium On Winning Segments Prior To 10-Lap Shootout:

The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special...

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Auto Club, race 5 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 195 2) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 188, -7 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 178, -17 4) #14-Tony Stewart [2 wins], 177, -18 5) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 175, -20 6) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 173, -...

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings:

[after Bristol, race 4 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [0 wins], 157 2) #29-Kevin Harvick [0 wins], 148, -9 3) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 145, -12 4) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 139, -18 5) #11-Denny Hamlin [1 win], 137, -20 6) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [0 wins], 137, -20...

Qualifying Fast Facts – Bristol:

#16-Greg Biffle won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 52nd Annual Food City 500 with a lap of 15.324 seconds, 125.215 mph. This is his 10th pole in 334 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and fourth top-10 start in 2012. Biffle is now locked into...

Danica to run Prelude to the Dream:

Danica to run Prelude to the Dream: #7-Danica Patrick has committed to drive in team owner Tony Stewart's Prelude to the Dream Late Model charity race at Eldora Speedway. Patrick said the June 6 event will be only her second time driving on dirt. The other was in a...

Ryan Newman Foundation Helps Reunite Soldier with Dog:

The Ryan Newman Foundation is helping fly a dog home to be with his Soldier owner who lives 3,000 miles away. The assistance was prompted by an email regarding a dog saved by US soldiers in Afghanistan and the request for help with his transport home. The Ryan Newman...

The Numbers for the Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway:

1 - fewest lead changes (11/4/90) 2 - fewest leaders (11/4/90) 2 - fewest caution (11/7/99) 3 - fewest cars on lead lap at finish (10/30/94) 4 - number of wins from the pole (most recent, Carl Edwards 11/14/10) 4 - fewest laps led by race winner (Ryan Newman, 4/10/...

At Phoenix International Raceway:

* Construction was completed in January 1964. The facility consisted of a one-mile oval and a 2.5-mile road course. * Alan Kulwicki won the first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix on Nov. 6, 1988. * The first spring race was held on April 23, 2005 and also the...

Newmans break ground on animal facility:

#39-Ryan Newman and wife Krissie began discussing plans for an animal rescue facility in Iredell County a few years ago, and the first step in the process took place a couple of miles from their home in Statesville, NC. The facility is called 'Rescue Ranch' and will...

Wix Filters to sponsor Newman:

WIX Filters announced plans to be the primary sponsor for Ryan Newman of Stewart-Haas Racing for four races during the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. WIX Filters will debut its primary sponsorship of Newman and his #39 Chevy at the season kick-off Budweiser ...

No more ‘secret ‘ fines by NASCAR UPDATE:

NASCAR will no longer fine its teams and drivers without making the fines public, the governing body announced Wednesday. NASCAR was criticized harshly last season after fining Brad Keselowski $25,000 for publicly criticizing NASCAR's switch to fuel injection and never...

No more ‘secret ‘ fines by NASCAR:

NASCAR will no longer fine its teams and drivers without making the fines public, the governing body announced Wednesday. NASCAR was criticized harshly last season after fining Brad Keselowski $25,000 for publicly criticizing NASCAR's switch to fuel injection and never...

Aspen Dental to sponsor Newman in two races:

Aspen Dental, one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of dental care providers in the United States, has reached a multi-year agreement with Stewart-Haas Racing. The Syracuse, N.Y.-based company, with more than 330 locations in 22 states, will be the primary...

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

The NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint takes place beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 with NASCAR Sprint Cup, Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series drivers on hand for autographs in the ballroom and Exhibit Hall. Here's a complete rundown of drivers and appearance...

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

Charlotte becomes the epicenter of NASCAR Acceleration Weekend on Jan. 20-21. The NASCAR Hall of Fame inducts its third class comprised of the late Richie Evans, Dale Inman, Glen Wood, Darrell Waltrip and Cale Yarborough on Jan. 20 at the Crown Ballroom in the Charlotte...

Testing info:

Schedule Thursday, January 12th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Practice 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Practice - Drafting 6:00 PM Garage Closes Friday, January 13th 7:30 AM Garage Opens 9:00 AM 12:00 PM NSCS PPractice - Drafting 1:00 PM 5:00 PM NSCS Practice - Drafting 6:...

Newman Foundation Charity Events Raise $333,000:

The 7th Annual Ryan Newman FoundationCharity Dinner and 6th Annual Charity Fishing Tournament raised $333,000 for its animal welfare, education and conservation efforts. The dinner, presented by the Gene Haas Foundation, was held at the Statesville Civic Center in ...

Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter Spirit Winner:

Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity...