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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

Some Day 1 testing news from Daytona:

Some Day 1 testing news from Daytona:

December 15, 2010
Statement From NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton About Goodyear Tire Test At Daytona International Speedway: "It was a very good day. The teams came well-prepared. Goodyear came well-prepared. The racetrack has a lot of grip. The surface is very

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

Most points scored over the final ten 2010 races:

Most points scored over the final ten 2010 races:

December 13, 2010
1. #48-Jimmie Johnson 1572 2. #29-Kevin Harvick 1551 3. #11-Denny Hamlin 1523 4. #99-Carl Edwards 1393 5. #5-Mark Martin* 1342 6. #20-Joey Logano* 1307 7. #17-Matt Kenseth 1294 8. #1-Jamie McMurray* 1275 9. #16-Greg Biffle 1237 10. #39-Ryan Newman* 1223 11. #14-Tony

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

Mark Martin to run limited schedule with Turner?

Mark Martin to run limited schedule with Turner?

November 30, 2010
Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Mark Martin will run a limited schedule in both the Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series' in 2011 with Turner Motorsports. Reliable sources say that Martin will run an undetermined number of

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

New crew chiefs for Gordon, Martin & Earnhardt Jr.:

New crew chiefs for Gordon, Martin & Earnhardt Jr.:

November 23, 2010
Hendrick Motorsports has made personnel adjustments in preparation for the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, with drivers Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr. being teamed with new crew chiefs. Below are the driver-crew chief pairings for each Hendrick

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, -

Some Chassis selections for Homestead-Miami Speedway:

Some Chassis selections for Homestead-Miami Speedway:

November 18, 2010
#2-Kurt Busch and his Steve Addington and crew will be racing their 'PRS-739' Miller Lite Dodge Charger in this weekends 2010 Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead. This is a brand new chassis that hasnt been raced to date. 'Thats the plan right now,' team engineer

Three drivers looking for first win at Homestead:

Three drivers looking for first win at Homestead:

November 17, 2010
Three drivers who have won at most of the race tracks that Sprint Cup Series runs on: #24-Jeff Gordon has won on all Sprint Cup race tracks he has run on since he started his career, except Homestead, where he is 0 for 11 with a best finish of 3rd 2004. #5-Mark Martin

Phoenix Notes and Facts:

Phoenix Notes and Facts:

November 16, 2010
'¢ Carl Edwards won the Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on Sunday. He earned his 17th series victory in his 228th start. It was his first win in 2010, ending a 70-race winless streak that dated to Homestead in November 2008. He

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

2010 Sprint Cup Driver ‘Classic’ Points Standings:

November 14, 2010
[after Phoenix, race 35 of 36....the OLD way]: rank, car#, driver, points, behind 1)#29-Kevin Harvick, 5109 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 4814, -295 3) #11-Denny Hamlin, 4744, -365 4) #99-Carl Edwards, 4625, -484 5) #24-Jeff Gordon, 4617, -492 6) #18-Kyle Busch, 4580, -529

Seven 2009 race winners:

Seven 2009 race winners:

November 12, 2010
have not won a Sprint Cup Series race in 2010 with two races to go: #83-Kasey Kahne last won at Atlanta in September 2009 [while in the #9 car] and has a two tear streak of winning at least one race on the line; #17-Matt Kenseth last won at Auto Club in February 2009