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Toyota’s GM says #99 knew what it was doing with lid UPDATE:

Toyota’s GM says #99 knew what it was doing with lid UPDATE:

March 7, 2008
Lee White, GM for Toyota Racing Development, said Carl Edwards' team knowingly caused a lid to come loose on an oil tank
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Quite a change in top-35 possible:

Quite a change in top-35 possible:

March 4, 2008
after three races, the 2008 Owners Points are shaping up with quite a few changes, there currently are five teams that were
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After two races, some drivers doing well…others?

After two races, some drivers doing well…others?

March 1, 2008
Only one Sprint Cup driver has scored two top-5's in the first races of the 2008 season, #18-Kyle Busch; and only four drivers
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Reutimann to Test at Infineon Raceway Next Week:

Reutimann to Test at Infineon Raceway Next Week:

February 29, 2008
Sprint Cup Series driver David Reutimann will visit Infineon Raceway for a one-day test session on Wednesday, March 5. Reutimann
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California considering reconfiguring to a restrictor-plate track UPDATE denied:

California considering reconfiguring to a restrictor-plate track UPDATE denied:

February 28, 2008
The Fontana [Auto Club (formerly California) Speedway] facility needs to do something to change its image. Rebuilding the
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Toyota Commercial Judged best:

Toyota Commercial Judged best:

February 22, 2008
NASCAR fans have chosen Toyota's new television commercial, in which kids wielding giant remote control devices wreak havoc
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Newman wins Daytona 500:

Newman wins Daytona 500:

February 17, 2008
#12-Ryan Newman won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, getting pushed by his teammate #2-Kurt Busch for
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MWR doesn’t plan points swap when drivers shift:

MWR doesn’t plan points swap when drivers shift:

February 17, 2008
David Reutimann will replace his Michael Waltrip Racing teammate in the #44 car after the race at Martinsville Speedway
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Gold wheels for Mikey, Dale and David:

Gold wheels for Mikey, Dale and David:

February 16, 2008
#55-Michael Waltrip and his three Sprint Cup Series, #44-Dale Jarrett and #00-David Reutimann teams will pay tribute to
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Michael Waltrip Racing Faces Penalties:

Michael Waltrip Racing Faces Penalties:

February 15, 2008
[NASCAR] officials ... confiscated the carburetor from the #99 Nationwide car driven by David Reutimann, who drives for
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2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

2008 Rookies – News and Notes:

February 14, 2008
Six drivers are expected to compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year honors in the 2008 Sprint Cup Series: Jacques Villeneuve
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Jarrett will not take Reutimann’s ride if he fails to make the 500:

Jarrett will not take Reutimann’s ride if he fails to make the 500:

February 14, 2008
#44-Dale Jarrett said he would not consider getting into teammate #00-David Reutimann's car if the worst-case scenario happens
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Engine problems pile up UPDATE:

Engine problems pile up UPDATE:

February 14, 2008
#88-Earnhardt Jr. lost and engine midway thru the 2nd Wed practice at Daytona International Speedway and the team will change
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Rimco to Sponsor McDowell at Daytona:

Rimco to Sponsor McDowell at Daytona:

February 12, 2008
Rimco announced a partnership with Michael Waltrip Racing to sponsor Michael McDowell and the #00 Toyota in the Nationwide
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Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

Drivers who are not yet assured of a spot in the 500 and how they can get in:

February 11, 2008
Who Could Get In Via Duels/ Qualifying Time #60-Boris Said: Fastest of non-qualifiers, but could make the 500 one of two