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Charlotte testing Day2 speeds and updates:

Charlotte testing Day2 speeds and updates:

December 12, 2012
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will continue to test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway Wednesday, Dec. 12. Fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free of charge. Testing will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a break

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

Charlotte testing open to fans, Speeds and Notes:

December 11, 2012
Several NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams will test their new 2013 cars at Charlotte Motor Speedway this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12. As part of a special off-season treat, race fans are invited to view the two-day test session from the grandstands, free

Keselowski, Penske Championships Voted Best Moments of 2012:

Keselowski, Penske Championships Voted Best Moments of 2012:

December 11, 2012
#2- Brad Keselowski, no one's pre-season choice to win the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, stumped the experts. Media members, in turn, have voted Keselowski's title run for owner Roger Penske as NASCAR's top story of the past season. Keselowski's first

Keselowski, Bowyer not elgible for shootout:

Keselowski, Bowyer not elgible for shootout:

December 7, 2012
There's a saying in racing that it's not where you start, it's where you finish. But that doesn 't necessarily ring true for NASCAR's preseason exhibition race at Daytona International Speedway. NASCAR decided prior to the start of the 2012 season to go back to its

NASCAR names top performances of 2012:

NASCAR names top performances of 2012:

December 7, 2012
No one saw this coming. No one. Brad Keselowski won his first race in 2009 at Talladega Superspeedway, running a part-time schedule with single-car team Phoenix Racing. It was a nice story in a long season, one that ended with Jimmie Johnson winning the championship

Johnson mentioned most during TV coverage:

Johnson mentioned most during TV coverage:

December 6, 2012
According to research conducted by Joyce Julius & Associates, Inc. '” which has monitored every NASCAR race telecast over the last 28 seasons, #48 Jimmie Johnson received the most attention during this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series broadcasts. Statistics reflect

Harvick still not confirming move to Stewart-Haas:

Harvick still not confirming move to Stewart-Haas:

December 3, 2012
Kevin Harvick won 't confirm that he will drive for Stewart-Haas Racing in 2014, but he did confirm last week in Las Vegas that he is preparing for his departure from Richard Childress Racing after next season. Harvick said he already has talked to Matt Kenseth about

Hamlin Lobbied for Kenseth:

Hamlin Lobbied for Kenseth:

December 2, 2012
#11-Denny Hamlin believes Matt Kenseth will be a perfect fit for Joe Gibbs Racing, and he made his feelings known when Kenseth started discussions with the organization. JGR announced in early September that Kenseth would drive the #20 Toyota for the organization next

2012 Stewie Awards:

2012 Stewie Awards:

December 1, 2012
Three-time NASCAR champion Tony Stewart and Matt Yocum hosted the 6th Annual Stewie Awards live from the Cabo Wabo Cantina at the Miracle Mile Shops on the Las Vegas Strip on Thu., Nov. 29. The annual highlight of NASCAR Champions Week honored the best, boldest and

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

Day Three: Gordon ‘˜Deeply Honored ‘ At Myers Brothers Accolade:

November 30, 2012
Shock and genuine surprise. That was Jeff Gordon's emotional reaction to being named the 2012 recipient of the National Motorsports Press Association's Myers Brothers Award during Thursday's traditional NASCAR/NMPA Myers Brothers Award luncheon at the Encore in Las

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Again a Winner with NASCAR Fans:

November 30, 2012
The National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) announced, on behalf of all NASCAR fans who voted, #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been crowned the 2012 NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver. The award, given annually since 1956, is Earnhardt Jr.'s 10th consecutive honor and

No poles for first two drivers in points, 1st time ever:

No poles for first two drivers in points, 1st time ever:

November 19, 2012
For the first time in the history of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, both the champion and second in points failed to win a pole during the season. Neither #2-Brad Keselowski nor #15-Clint Bowyer won a pole in 2012. Keselowski is the eighth driver to win the championship

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Homestead?

November 18, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 15th - WON the CHAMPIONSHIP 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 36th - rear gear 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 21st, late pit road penalty 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 2nd 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 24th 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 18th 7) #16-Greg Biffle

Logano set for his final race with JGR:

Logano set for his final race with JGR:

November 17, 2012
This weekend, Joey Logano will climb aboard the #20 Home Depot/Red Beacon Toyota for the final time. When the green flag falls on Sunday, Logano will begin his final race in the #20 Joe Gibbs Racing ride after four years full-time behind the wheel of the famed car.

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Homestead?

November 16, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski 3rd 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson 10th 3) #5-Kasey Kahne 12th 4) #15-Clint Bowyer 6th 5) #11-Denny Hamlin 41st 6) #17-Matt Kenseth 11th 7) #16-Greg Biffle 13th 8) #29-Kevin Harvick 23rd 9) #14-Tony Stewart 35th 10

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

The Numbers for Homestead and 2012 Caution Update:

November 13, 2012
1 - driver winning race and season championship same year (Tony Stewart, 11/20/12) 1 - fewest laps led by race winner (Bobby Labonte, 11/16/03) 1 - fewest cautions (11/14/99) 2 - races won from the pole 5 - fewest caution laps (11/14/99) 6 - fewest on lead lap at finish

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Phoenix?

Where did the 12 Chase drivers finish at Phoenix?

November 11, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 32nd - accident 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 6th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 28th - accident 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 4th 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 14th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 30th - accident 7) #11-Denny Hamlin 2nd 8) #14-Tony Stewart 20th

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Phoenix?

Where will the 12 Chase drivers start at Phoenix?

November 9, 2012
[by points standings before the race] 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson 24th 2) #2-Brad Keselowski 14th 3) #15-Clint Bowyer 16th 4) #5-Kasey Kahne 4th 5) #17-Matt Kenseth 22nd 6) #24-Jeff Gordon 11th 7) #11-Denny Hamlin 3rd 8) #14-Tony Stewart 9th 9) #56-Martin Truex Jr. 2nd 10

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride UPDATE:

Busch interested in Ross Kenseth for CWTS ride UPDATE:

November 7, 2012
Kyle Busch would love to offer Ross Kenseth a Camping World Truck Series ride in 2013. While Busch is quite impressed with Kenseth and has raced against the 19-year-old in various series, the biggest stumbling block for inking a deal could be sponsorship. 'I 'd like

Dollar General expanding sponsoring of Joe Gibbs Racing UPDATE Vickers full ride:

Dollar General expanding sponsoring of Joe Gibbs Racing UPDATE Vickers full ride:

November 6, 2012
As many companies are trending away from full-season sponsorships in the Sprint Cup Series, Dollar General is moving toward a 36-race commitment. CEO Rick Dreiling said the discount retailer will increase its spending on NASCAR for the sixth consecutive year, backing