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NASCAR sponsorship revenue increasing in 2011:

NASCAR sponsorship revenue increasing in 2011:

December 8, 2010
NASCAR has finalized eight of 12 renewals and added two new partners, a combination that increases its total annual sponsorship revenue by 10 percent in 2011. The sanctioning body has renewed two-thirds of the sponsorship deals due to elapse this year, signing renewals

Roush cuts jobs:

Roush cuts jobs:

December 4, 2010
ith its Nationwide program contracting and the need for fabricators shrinking, Roush Fenway Racing has decided to lay off as many as 60 employees, a source close to the situation told Sporting News. Roush will run three Nationwide teams next year, full-time entries

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 2:

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week ‘“ Day 2:

December 2, 2010
Day 2 of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week featured a day-long fan-friendly event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway dubbed "Chasers for Charity." The highlight was a NASCAR version of the popular TV game show "The Family Feud." And hometown boy Kyle Busch stole the

Most Popular Driver Award winner named:

Most Popular Driver Award winner named:

December 2, 2010
And the streak goes on. Dale Earnhardt Jr. today collected his eighth consecutive NASCAR NMPA Most Popular Driver Award after receiving the most online fan votes among all eligible drivers throughout the 2010 racing season. He joins Bill Elliott as the only drivers

Roush expects to have 3 full time Nationwide teams: UPDATE: Braun released:

Roush expects to have 3 full time Nationwide teams: UPDATE: Braun released:

December 1, 2010
As for his organization's Nationwide Series program, Jack Roush said he hopes to field three teams in 2011 for Carl Edwards, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Trevor Bayne. "Right now, we're still lacking sponsorship for two of our, hopefully, three programs next year," he said

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

Whats Next For Jimmie Johnson: Greatest Driver’¦Ever?:

December 1, 2010
There is no question Jimmie Johnson has built a dynasty with five consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships. So whats left for the driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet to accomplish? A few scribes have already posed the question: Is Johnson on track to become

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

Edwards competing in Race of Champions UPDATE:

November 28, 2010
#99-Carl Edwards is in Dusseldorf, Germany this weekend driving in the Race of Champions, a competition matching drivers from an assortment of countries and disciplines. Edwards and extreme/action sports driver Travis Pastrana, 11 times a gold medalist in the X Games

No major changes planned at Roush:

No major changes planned at Roush:

November 28, 2010
While only two of his four teams made it to victory lane in 2010 and accounted for just four of the season's 36 race wins, team co-owner Jack Roush says he doesn't anticipate wholesale changes within the Roush Fenway Racing organization during the offseason. That doesn

Supposedly a driver to be allowed to only race for points in one series:

Supposedly a driver to be allowed to only race for points in one series:

November 25, 2010
Nationwide Series teams expect that NASCAR will allow Sprint Cup drivers to compete in as many Nationwide races as they want next year, but that they will not earn points toward the series championship. NASCAR has not announced the change, but Nationwide owners believe

Edwards’ #99 Team Scores Twice in Season Finale:

Edwards’ #99 Team Scores Twice in Season Finale:

November 24, 2010
It was a double win for the #99 team with Carl Edwards winning Sunday's (Nov. 21) Ford 400 Sprint Cup race and his crew capturing the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award win in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Edwards' #99 Aflac Ford Fusion spent the least

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

Race Fans Get Rare Chance to Drive Around Charlotte Motor Speedway on FRIDAY:

November 24, 2010
Race fans from around the country will visit Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday, Nov. 26, for the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles on the famed superspeedway for the 18th annual Souvenir and Race Ticket Blow-Out. Shoppers who spend at least $50 on merchandise

Nationwide and CWTS champions honored:

Nationwide and CWTS champions honored:

November 22, 2010
For the first time in NASCAR national series history, four championships in two different series were awarded simultaneously. Brad Keselowski and Todd Bodine officially were crowned the 2010 driver champions of the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World

NCWTS & Nationwide champions honored:

NCWTS & Nationwide champions honored:

November 22, 2010
For the first time in NASCAR national series history, four championships in two different series were awarded simultaneously. Brad Keselowski and Todd Bodine officially were crowned the 2010 driver champions of the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World

Homestead Facts and Notes:

Homestead Facts and Notes:

November 22, 2010
'¢ Carl Edwards won the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It was Edwards' 18th Cup series victory in his 229th start and his second win in 2010. His win a week earlier at Phoenix ended a 70-race winless streak. '¢ Edwards won back-to-back races for the fifth

FINAL 2010 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings:

FINAL 2010 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Standings:

November 21, 2010
[after Homestead, race 36 of 36, Chase Race 10 of 10]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #48-Jimmie Johnson [6 wins], 6622; 5 Time Champion 2) #11-Denny Hamlin [8 wins], 6583, -39 3) #29-Kevin Harvick [3 wins], 6581, -41 4) #99-Carl Edwards [2 wins], 6393, -229