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American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races:

American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races:

January 22, 2012
American Ethanol to sponsor Austin Dillon in six races: In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

NASCAR Preview held TODAY:

January 21, 2012
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:

NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction / Acceleration Weekend:

January 20, 2012
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:

Testing info:

January 12, 2012
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:

Danica gets a car chief:

Danica gets a car chief:

January 6, 2012
After 13 seasons with Roush Fenway Racing in a variety of roles, Todd Zeigler was looking for a new challenge. The 39-year-old native of Albion, Ind., joined Stewart-Haas Racing as the new car chief for #10-Danica Patrick on Tuesday. Zeigler will oversee the crew and

Top-20 Total Laps Run:

Top-20 Total Laps Run:

December 28, 2010
1 Richard Petty, 307,836 2 Ricky Rudd, 259,746 3 Terry Labonte, 250,858 4 Darrell Waltrip, 237,773 5 Bill Elliott, 237,304 6 Kyle Petty, 232,922 7 Dave Marcis, 231,337 8 Mark Martin, 229,954 9 Michael Waltrip, 213,419 10 Ken Schrader, 211,057 11 Sterling Marlin, 209

Teams Complete Daytona Goodyear Tire Test; 197mph; ethanol tested:

Teams Complete Daytona Goodyear Tire Test; 197mph; ethanol tested:

December 16, 2010
As sunshine warmed Daytona International Speedway's new racing surface on Thursday, so did the expectations and excitement levels for the 53rd Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. Thursday marked the second day of a two-day Goodyear tire test in preparation both for the NASCAR

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test TODAY:

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test TODAY:

December 15, 2010
The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

Teams, drivers lined up for Daytona test:

December 8, 2010
The Goodyear tire test scheduled for next week at the repaved Daytona International Speedway is an important one for data gathering but not so important that all teams will attend to help the tire manufacturer confirm which tire would perform best for the Daytona 500

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

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

Childress, Hamlin, Ford win Sporting News awards:

December 2, 2010
Richard Childress, who oversaw a resurgence of Richard Childress Motorsports, is the Sporting News owner of the year, the magazine announced Wednesday. Denny Hamlin is the 2010 Dale Earnhardt Tough Driver. The top driver and crew chief will be announced Thursday. All

Roland DGA Partnership with RCR:

Roland DGA Partnership with RCR:

December 2, 2010
A whole new look is in store for Richard Childress Racing (RCR) thanks to wide-format inkjet printing technology from Roland DGA Corp. A partnership between the two companies, announced, establishes Roland DGA as the exclusive printer manufacturer for RCR, home to

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

Finishing Positions for the Chase drivers at Homestead:

Finishing Positions for the Chase drivers at Homestead:

November 21, 2010
[by points standings before the race]: 1) #11-Denny Hamlin, 14th [2nd in pts] 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 2nd [WON Championship] 3) #29-Kevin Harvick, 2nd 4) #99-Carl Edwards, WON 5) #17-Matt Kenseth, 9th 6) #24-Jeff Gordon, 37th 7) #18-Kyle Busch, 32nd 8) #16-Greg Biffle

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

November 21, 2010
[after Homestead, race 36 of 36....the OLD way]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1) #29-Kevin Harvick, 5274 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4989, -285 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 4865, -409 4) #99-Carl Edwards, 4820, -454 5) #24-Jeff Gordon, 4669, -605 6) #18-Kyle Busch, 4647, -