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Quite a change in top-35 possible:

after three races, the 2008 Owners Points are shaping up with quite a few changes, there currently are five teams that were in the top-35 in 2007 Owners Points, and locked in the first five 2008 Sprint Cup races, who are out of the top-35 in current 2008 Owners Points...
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After two races, some drivers doing well…others?

Only one Sprint Cup driver has scored two top-5's in the first races of the 2008 season, #18-Kyle Busch; and only four drivers have scored two top tens: #18-Busch, #12-Ryan Newman, #20-Tony Stewart and #9-Kasey Kahne. #5-Casey Mears is the only driver who has DNF'd...
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Reutimann to Test at Infineon Raceway Next Week:

Sprint Cup Series driver David Reutimann will visit Infineon Raceway for a one-day test session on Wednesday, March 5. Reutimann, who drives the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota for Michael Waltrip Racing, has never competed in a Cup Series event on Infineon Raceway...
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California considering reconfiguring to a restrictor-plate track UPDATE denied:

The Fontana [Auto Club (formerly California) Speedway] facility needs to do something to change its image. Rebuilding the racing surface to make it a new version of Talladega or Daytona would brings loads of attention and far better action on the track. Of course, ...
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Toyota Commercial Judged best:

NASCAR fans have chosen Toyota's new television commercial, in which kids wielding giant remote control devices wreak havoc on the Toyota drivers, as the best new ad of the season, according to votes cast on NASCAR.COM. UPS's heartwarming spot featuring Dale Jarrett...
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Newman wins Daytona 500:

#12-Ryan Newman won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, getting pushed by his teammate #2-Kurt Busch for the first Daytona 500 winner for owner Roger Penske, first restrictor plate win for Penske and first ever 1-2 finish for Penske Racing in a Cup race...
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MWR doesn’t plan points swap when drivers shift:

David Reutimann will replace his Michael Waltrip Racing teammate in the #44 car after the race at Martinsville Speedway and his crew chief go with him. Michael McDowell will take over driving the #00. As of right now, though, the plan is not to swap the team's points...
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Gold wheels for Mikey, Dale and David:

#55-Michael Waltrip and his three Sprint Cup Series, #44-Dale Jarrett and #00-David Reutimann teams will pay tribute to the golden anniversary of the Daytona 500 on Sunday by starting the 50th running of The Great American Race sporting specially-designed gold wheels...
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Michael Waltrip Racing Faces Penalties:

[NASCAR] officials ... confiscated the carburetor from the #99 Nationwide car driven by David Reutimann, who drives for Michael Waltrip Racing. The carburetor's venturis were too large, allowing more air to pass through and providing a potential horsepower advantage...
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2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

Six drivers are expected to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series: Jacques Villeneuve, Sam Hornish Jr., Dario Franchitti, Regan Smith, Patrick Carpentier, and Michael McDowell. Three organizations - Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix...
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Jarrett will not take Reutimann’s ride if he fails to make the 500:

#44-Dale Jarrett said he would not consider getting into teammate #00-David Reutimann's car if the worst-case scenario happens Thursday and Jarrett fails to qualify for the Daytona 500. Some people have speculated that team owner Michael Waltrip might ask Reutimann...
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Engine problems pile up UPDATE:

#88-Earnhardt Jr. lost and engine midway thru the 2nd Wed practice at Daytona International Speedway and the team will change engines, then it was mentioned on SPEED's coverage that all the Hendrick Motorsports cars #24-Gordon, #48-Johnson, Earnhardt and #5-Mears will...
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Rimco to Sponsor McDowell at Daytona:

Rimco announced a partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing to sponsor Michael McDowell and the #00 Toyota in the Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona on Saturday. Rimco is a division of Aarons Sales and Lease Ownership offering custom wheels, tires, accessories...
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Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

Who Could Get In Via Duels/ Qualifying Time #60-Boris Said: Fastest of non-qualifiers, but could make the 500 one of two ways -- if he finishes first or second among the go-or-go-home drivers, or if #55-Michael Waltrip, #78-Joe Nemechek or #00-David Reutimann finish...
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Johnson on pole for Daytona 500:

#48-Jimmie Johnson won the Coors Light Pole Award for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 187.075mph for his 2nd career Daytona 500 pole and 14th pole of his career. #55-Michael Waltrip was 2nd fastest and has a set strating spot for the race. All other starting positions...
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SPEED team makes predictions for 2008:

With the beginning of another new racing season near, I [Ray Dunlap] have asked my broadcasting colleagues for their predictions for the 2008 NCTS Championship. I was a little surprised by what I received. No matter which driver you think will prevail, it will be hard...
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Best Western Sponsoring Reutimann at Phoenix:

Best Western International will serve as an associate sponsor of the #55 [Sprint] Cup Car driven by Michael Waltrip. In addition, the hotel chain will be the primary sponsor of the #99 [Nationwide] Series Camry, featuring Reutimann behind the wheel, at Phoenix on April...
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Some Changes at SPEED; INC changes:

In 2008, SPEED will use a wide variety of hosts for The SPEED Report, the network's signature Sunday motor sports news program, headlined by veterans Bob Varsha, Krista Voda and Leigh Diffey. The new format will begin Feb. 17 at 7pm/et, following the 50th running of...
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Some Las Vegas Day 2 testing notes:

Trading places took on new meaning for Gillett Evernham Motorsports teammates #10-Patrick Carpentier and #9-Kasey Kahne Tuesday morning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Each driver hopped in the other's seat for a few laps - a crucial learning exercise for Carpentier, ...
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McDowell to take over #00 after 5 races UPDATE 2:

Michael McDowell, the 2007 runner-up on the ARCA circuit, will succeed David Reutimann in the #00 Sprint Cup car at Michael Waltrip Racing. McDowell, a 22-year-old native of Phoenix, likely will take over the #00 Toyota in late March at Martinsville, Va., when Reutimann...