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DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout Results Week 1:

DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout Results Week 1:

August 9, 2011
After week one, the DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout bracket competition showcased existing and new rivalries for 32 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTM drivers narrowing the competitive field to 16. Drivers will accrue a total of $400,000 for charity while one fan will win a new

Racing Resources — Monday Rundown:

Racing Resources — Monday Rundown:

August 8, 2011
*Kevin Harvick won the Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 at Pocono Raceway. *Harvick posted his 10th career Trucks win in his 110th race. He last won at Gateway in July 2010, four starts before this past weekend. *Harvick won from the pole, becoming the 10th different

Sad News – Mary Hendrick:

Sad News – Mary Hendrick:

August 8, 2011
Mary Hendrick, mother of Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, passed away Monday afternoon at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. Hendrick, a native of Palmer Springs, Va., was 88. Fondly referred to as “Miss Mary,” Mrs. Hendrick was the car owner of

Racing Resources — Monday Rundown:

Racing Resources — Monday Rundown:

August 8, 2011
*Kevin Harvick won the Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 at Pocono Raceway. *Harvick posted his 10th career Trucks win in his 110th race. He last won at Gateway in July 2010, four starts before this past weekend. *Harvick won from the pole, becoming the 10th different

Sad News – Mary Hendrick:

Sad News – Mary Hendrick:

August 8, 2011
Mary Hendrick, mother of Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick, passed away Monday afternoon at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. Mrs. Hendrick, a native of Palmer Springs, Va., was 88. Fondly referred to as “Miss Mary,” Mrs. Hendrick was the car owner of

Martin returns to the Truck Series:

Martin returns to the Truck Series:

August 5, 2011
For the first time since 2007, Mark Martin will compete in the Camping World Truck Series. Martin will drive the #32 Turner Motorsports Chevy with Hendrick Motorsports horsepower in Saturday’s race at Pocono. In his previous 23 truck starts, Martin has earned seven

Martin returns to the Truck Series:

Martin returns to the Truck Series:

August 5, 2011
For the first time since 2007, Mark Martin will compete in the Camping World Truck Series. Martin will drive the #32 Turner Motorsports Chevy with Hendrick Motorsports horsepower in Saturday’s race at Pocono. In his previous 23 truck starts, Martin has earned seven

At Pocono Raceway:

At Pocono Raceway:

August 4, 2011
· Opened in 1968 as a three-quarter-mile track, Pocono Raceway held the first race on the 2.5-mile track in 1971. · The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974. · There have been 67 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Pocono Raceway. · There was one race from 1974

At Pocono Raceway:

At Pocono Raceway:

August 4, 2011
· Opened in 1968 as a three-quarter-mile track, Pocono Raceway held the first race on the 2.5-mile track in 1971. · The first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974. · There have been 67 NASCAR Sprint Cup races at Pocono Raceway. · There was one race from 1974

Martin to Turner Motorsports #32 for Pocono: UPDATE Martin & Exide reunite:

Martin to Turner Motorsports #32 for Pocono: UPDATE Martin & Exide reunite:

August 3, 2011
NASCAR legend and 40-time Sprint Cup Series winner Mark Martin will take over the driving chores of Turner Motorsports' No. 32 Chevy this weekend where Exide Batteries will serve as the primary sponsor. Martin has 23 NCWTS starts to his credit, dating back to 1996,

Martin to Turner Motorsports #32 for Pocono: UPDATE Martin & Exide reunite:

Martin to Turner Motorsports #32 for Pocono: UPDATE Martin & Exide reunite:

August 3, 2011
NASCAR legend and 40-time Sprint Cup Series winner Mark Martin will take over the driving chores of Turner Motorsports' No. 32 Chevy this weekend where Exide Batteries will serve as the primary sponsor. Martin has 23 NCWTS starts to his credit, dating back to 1996,

Indianapolis Notes-n-Nuggets:

Indianapolis Notes-n-Nuggets:

August 1, 2011
• This is Paul Menard's first Cup Series victory in his 167th race. He is the 181st driver to win a Cup Series race. • Paul Menard is the 14th different race winner in 20 races in 2011. • Paul Menard is the first driver to score his first career victory at Indy.

Indianapolis Notes-n-Nuggets:

Indianapolis Notes-n-Nuggets:

August 1, 2011
• This is Paul Menard's first Cup Series victory in his 167th race. He is the 181st driver to win a Cup Series race. • Paul Menard is the 14th different race winner in 20 races in 2011. • Paul Menard is the first driver to score his first career victory at Indy.

Michael Waltrip running special scheme for Darrell at Kentucky UPDATE:

Michael Waltrip running special scheme for Darrell at Kentucky UPDATE:

June 29, 2011
The car Michael Waltrip will bring to Kentucky Speedway for the Cup race will sport a vintage paint scheme in honor his brother's career and induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A three-time Cup champion, Darrell Waltrip won 84 career races. (Cincinnati Enquirer)(

Michael Waltrip running special scheme for Darrell at Kentucky UPDATE:

Michael Waltrip running special scheme for Darrell at Kentucky UPDATE:

June 29, 2011
The car Michael Waltrip will bring to Kentucky Speedway for the Cup race will sport a vintage paint scheme in honor his brother's career and induction to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A three-time Cup champion, Darrell Waltrip won 84 career races. (Cincinnati Enquirer)(