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Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

Marlin and Ganassi, Sorenson to a 4th team, Mears to stay:

June 20, 2005
As a result, at a press conference later today Chip Ganassi will start reshaping the future of the team by formally announcing
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Newman smashes old track record to win pole:

Newman smashes old track record to win pole:

June 18, 2005
#12-Ryan Newman won the Budweiser Pole for the Batman Begins 400 at Michigan International Speedway with a new track qualifying
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Michigan Qualifying Notes:

Michigan Qualifying Notes:

June 18, 2005
• Ryan Newman won the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Bud Pole for the Batman Begins 400, lapping Michigan International Speedway
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Ramblings – Michigan:

Ramblings – Michigan:

June 18, 2005
We usually call him Mr. Friday, this week he's Mr. Saturday, but I'm sure he'd like to be known as Mr. Sunday! Ryan Newman
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Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE:

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE:

June 12, 2005
Ray Evernham, chief of Dodge-backed Evernham Motorsports [#9, #19, #91], says chances are "better than 50%" that he will
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and More on Ganassi possible changes:

and More on Ganassi possible changes:

June 12, 2005
How big a shakeup is in the works in the Ganassi Racing camp? Busch driver David Stremme is considered the heir apparent
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Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE 2:

Looks like a 3rd full-time team for Evernham in 2006 UPDATE 2:

June 12, 2005
Ray Evernham, chief of Dodge-backed Evernham Motorsports [#9, #19, #91], says chances are "better than 50%" that he will
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Ganassi Shake-up imminent? Marlin, Mears out?

Ganassi Shake-up imminent? Marlin, Mears out?

June 6, 2005
Is a shakeup in the works in the Ganassi Racing camp? Sterling Marlin still hasn't been officially told what the plans are
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#8 Crew Chief Candidates UPDATE:

#8 Crew Chief Candidates UPDATE:

May 29, 2005
The two men most prominently mentioned yesterday as candidates [to be #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new crew chief] were Jimmy
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Changes at the #8? Crew Chief? UPDATE 2 Hmiel in:

Changes at the #8? Crew Chief? UPDATE 2 Hmiel in:

May 25, 2005
Teresa Earnhardt made a surprise visit to Lowe's Motor Speedway last Saturday night, and some Dale Earnhardt Inc. insiders
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Bliss wins pole for Nextel Open:

Bliss wins pole for Nextel Open:

May 20, 2005
#0-Mike Bliss won the pole for the Nextel Open with an unofficial track record of 189.208mph, #5-Kyle Busch is on the outside
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Eleven Drivers Penalized UPDATE:

Eleven Drivers Penalized UPDATE:

May 14, 2005
Eleven drivers were penalized for being late for inspection at Darlignton Raceway last week. Ten teams/drivers will be held
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Testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Ends:

Testing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway Ends:

May 5, 2005
#24-Jeff Gordon took to Lowe's Motor Speedway's renovated racing surface like the proverbial duck took to water Wednesday
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Eleven Penalties Result from Talladega Infractions

Eleven Penalties Result from Talladega Infractions

May 4, 2005
NASCAR announced today that 11 penalties have been issued to NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series competitors, as a result of rule infractions
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Testing dates set at Lowe’s Motor Speedway UPDATE – Speeds:

Testing dates set at Lowe’s Motor Speedway UPDATE – Speeds:

May 3, 2005
Lowe's Motor Speedway has scheduled 35 hours of open testing for NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Busch and NEXTEL Cup Series teams