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  • Happy Thanksgiving!



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    Posted: November 26, 2009, 2:12am EST

  • Nominees announced for third 'Stewie Awards'

    SIRIUS XM Radio and two-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart announced today the nominees for the third annual 'Stewie Awards,' honoring the most memorable moments of the 2009 season.

    The 'Stewies,' which first debuted in 2007, will be awarded during a live broadcast hosted by Stewart and Matt Yocum [...]
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    Posted: November 25, 2009, 12:49am EST

  • Congratulations Brad Keselowski!


    For the second-consecutive year, JR Motorsports driver Brad Keselowski has won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver Award. The announcement came during the series' awards ceremony at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Monday evening, and is the result of a season-long fan vote. The' [...]
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    Posted: November 24, 2009, 8:18pm EST

  • Who cares about Championships...

    when this stuff was a lot more interesting:

    (Nationwide Series)



    (Sprint Cup Series)



    and then:



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    Posted: November 22, 2009, 7:51pm EST

  • Rusty Wallace Racing switching to Toyota in '10

    Rusty Wallace Racing announced Thursday that beginning with the 2010 season the team will field Toyotas in its quest for a Nationwide Series championship.

    Steve Wallace and Brendan Gaughan will remain the team's drivers.
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    Additionally, a separate agreement with Rusty Wallace, the 1989 Cup Series champion, will [...]
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    Posted: November 20, 2009, 12:21am EST

  • EGR wrangles McMurray to drive No. 1 car in 2010

    Jamie McMurray has been tabbed by Earnhardt Ganassi Racing to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet in 2010, the team announced on Wednesday.

    The EGR opening came about when Martin Truex Jr. signed with Michael Waltrip Racing on July 7.

    McMurray, who will team with Juan Montoya under the [...]
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    Posted: November 19, 2009, 8:21pm EST

  • ARGHHHHH!


    Jimmie Johnson won, ESPN sucks, Jr caused a huge wreck, and Tony Stewart is an ass. Tony lost my respect.

    Tony Stewart called Junior a no talent SOB. You know if Sr. were still alive I think Tony would think twice about saying what [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:34pm EST

  • Brad vs. Denny...AGAIN

    Brad Keselowski dumps Denny Hamlin; Kyle Busch and others talk about incident at PIR. View the video here.

    "On the last restart there, Denny got into the back of me and pushed me up the track," Keselowski said. "I was going to return the favor. When he did" [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 2:00pm EST

  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. crew involved in accident, no injuries reported

    AVONDALE, Ariz. – The van carrying the Dale Earnhardt Jr. race-day crew for today’s Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 was involved in an accident outside Phoenix International Raceway this morning, a Hendrick Motorsports spokesman confirmed.

    Some of the team members were evaluated and released at the infield medical center. [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 12:53pm EST

  • Hornaday gets fourth title; Harvick wins the race


    Kevin Harvick wins as Ron Hornaday finishes fourth at Phoenix to clinch the Truck title. Watch the final laps here.

    "We're not done yet," Hornaday said as soon as he climbed from his truck. "We've got to get that owners' championship for Kevin and'" [...]
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    Posted: November 14, 2009, 11:56am EST

  • NASCAR docks Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—NASCAR has docked Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points and fined crew chief Jason Ratcliff $5,000 after Busch’s No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed inspection before last week’s race at Texas.

    NASCAR also placed Ratcliff on probation through the end of the year for actions detrimental [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 12:00am EST

  • Parrott out as crew chief of No. 09

    CONCORD, N.C. -- Brad Parrott was released from his duties as crew chief on the No. 09 Zaxby's Ford Fusion in the Nationwide Series, RAB Racing announced Monday.

    Car chief Ben Gable will assume those responsibilities for the final two races of 2009.

    The No. 09 is 32nd' [...]
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    Posted: November 11, 2009, 4:26pm EST

  • Truex penalized for rule infraction at Texas

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced penalties for the car No. 1 team in the Sprint Cup Series for a violation that occurred during post-race inspection Sunday at Texas.

    The team was penalized for violating Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-I (any determination by NASCAR officials [...]
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    Posted: November 10, 2009, 11:22pm EST

  • You Got Me Under Pressure

    First of all, I think ZZ Top still rocks! As for the ho-hum race, not so much.

    Ok, ok so Jimmie Johnson wrecked in the 2nd lap. Big deal. The guy still has a seventy something lead going on. I don't believe anyone will put much more of a' [...]
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    Posted: November 09, 2009, 4:38am EST

  • CUP: Hendrick Wants Earnhardt’s Problems Fixed

    CUP: Hendrick Wants Earnhardt’s Problems Fixed


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    Posted: November 06, 2009, 4:50pm EST

  • Keselowski to make first start in 12 car at Texas

    Penske announced Sept. 1 that Keselowski will drive the No. 12 Dodge full time in the Sprint Cup Series next year, and the team has opted to get an early start on the transition.

    "Penske Racing wants to give Brad an opportunity to work with the team and get" [...]
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    Posted: November 03, 2009, 10:38am EST

  • Nice going NASCAR

    Oh yeah the rules and regulations really made Dega racing so much better, NOT! In my opinion, NASCAR is losing its fan base and it's not just because of the economy.

    Ryan Newman said it best after his awful wreck:


    Then after the red flag, this occurred:[...]
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    Posted: November 01, 2009, 6:08pm EST

  • Boo!





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    Posted: October 31, 2009, 12:54pm EDT

  • Question

    Will you watch Sunday's race at Dega after NASCAR has screwed with the cars once again?

    I really don't know if I'll watch it or not. Unfortunately, I've really become bored with Sprint Cup. The Truck and Nationwide series are a so much more interesting and has less of [...]
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    Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:22am EDT

  • HMS: McGrew to return as crew chief for No. 88 in '10

    CONCORD, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2009) – Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick has named Lance McGrew the full-time crew chief of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolets driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The 41-year-old McGrew assumed the role May 28 on an interim basis.
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    Posted: October 30, 2009, 2:10pm EDT

  • Allmendinger arrested for DUI after failed field test

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- A.J. Allmendinger was arrested early Thursday morning on a charge of drunken driving.

    Mooresville police said Allmendinger failed a field sobriety test after he was pulled over.

    Allmendinger, who drives the No. 44 for Richard Petty Motorsports, said in a statement he had drinks with [...]
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    Posted: October 29, 2009, 5:18pm EDT

  • Junior Needs Pop

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    Below is a blog post from rowdy.com. He seemed to have taken a walk inside my head because he wrote what I have been thinking.


    Note to Buzz: I tried to get in touch with you but to no avail. If this [...]
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    Posted: October 27, 2009, 12:49am EDT

  • You've got to be kidding me!

    My husband was surfing thru channels and guess what he happened to see? Joey Logano and Kyle Busch on Monday Night Raw (eyeroll).

    Yes, they were in the ring talking crap to Chris Jerico and The Big Show. Now, I don't watch wrestling for a number of reasons, but' [...]
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    Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:29pm EDT

  • Oh darn, I missed the race

     

    I was at my nephew's birthday party and from what I read, I really didn't miss much.

    So, what did you think of the race?


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    Posted: October 25, 2009, 7:02pm EDT

  • Phillies Heading Back To World Series



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    Posted: October 22, 2009, 12:30am EDT

  • No. 16 Nationwide team fined and docked points

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Wednesday that the crew chief, owner and driver of the No. 16 Nationwide Series team have been fined and penalized for violations involving sealed engine rules.

    Crew chief Eddie Pardue has been fined $30,000 for violating Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car [...]
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    Posted: October 21, 2009, 8:26pm EDT

  • Do I have to talk about NASCAR?

    I really don't want to, after all my favorite driver is having one of the worst seasons ever.

    Junior is so depressed and frankly, so am I. The poor man can't seem to get a break. And if I hear one more idiot say, "he's not like his father"' [...]
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    Posted: October 20, 2009, 2:39am EDT

  • Did you see this?



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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 12:02pm EDT

  • Earnhardt has “had enough” with frustrating year

    By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

    CONCORD, N.C.(AP)—Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit rock bottom during his last trip to Lowe’s Motor Speedway. He struggled with his car, feuded with his crew chief and finished a season-low 40th in one of the most embarrassing weekends of his career.

    Team [...]
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    Posted: October 17, 2009, 5:37am EDT

  • Edwards and wife expecting 1st child

    CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—Carl Edwards says he’ll become a first-time father at the start of next NASCAR season.

    Edwards’ wife, Kate, is due in mid-February. The couple is having a girl, and Edwards joked they’ll name her “Daytona” because her birth is projected around the season-opening Daytona 500.

    Edwards [...]
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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 7:12pm EDT

  • NASCAR Hall of Fame Selection No. 4: Dale Earnhardt


    Relive the announcement of the fourth selection into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, seven-time champion Dale Earnhardt here.

    Get your Earnhardt HOF merchandise here.


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    Posted: October 15, 2009, 12:08am EDT

  • Hall of Fame charter class to be announced Oct. 14

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR will gather at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday to announce the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame class.
    About the Hall

    The nominees, which include many of the sport's legendary names, were selected by a 21-person nominating committee consisting of representatives from [...]
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    Posted: October 14, 2009, 3:22am EDT

  • Junior gets the shaft once again!

    I'm still ticked off from last race, so it's doubtful I'm going to be talking about today's race in depth.






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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 9:53pm EDT

  • Tom Logano’s credential pulled after altercation

    FONTANA, Calif. (AP)—NASCAR officials pulled Joey Logano’s father’s credential after he confronted Greg Biffle on Saturday following the Nationwide Series race.

    A NASCAR spokesman said Tom Logano walked up to Biffle’s car on pit road and had a verbal altercation with the driver.

    Biffle and [...]
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    Posted: October 11, 2009, 11:50am EDT

  • Jimmie Johnson On The Tonight Show



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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 10:43pm EDT

  • Happy Birthday Junior!



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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 12:08pm EDT

  • NASCAR shrinks restrictor plates at Talladega

    FONTANA, Calif. (AP)—NASCAR is reducing the size of the restrictor plates used by Sprint Cup cars at Talladega in hopes of making it safer for drivers.

    NASCAR Sprint Cup Series director John Darby said the move will reduce horsepower and take a little bit of top-end speed off the [...]
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    Posted: October 10, 2009, 12:04am EDT

  • Bill France’s grandson arrested on drug charges

    MIAMI (AP)—A grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France was arrested early Thursday on drug charges in Daytona Beach, according to a police report.

    J.C. France faces charges of possession of narcotics and driving under the influence. France posted $4,500 bond and was released from Volusia County jail Thursday afternoon.
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    Posted: October 09, 2009, 12:13am EDT

  • Greg Biffle Foundation Day

    If you're going to be in town for the Charlotte race, you don't want to miss Greg Biffle Foundation Day being held Wednesday, October 14 from 11 A.M. - 7 P.M. at Roush Fenway Racing, 4600 Roush Place, Concord, NC.

    The event will feature the 2010 NASCAR Pets [...]
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    Posted: October 06, 2009, 12:36am EDT

  • Barrett-Jackson Returns To Las Vegas With 19 Hours Of Coverage

    SPEED will once again be on hand in Las Vegas as the second annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event and ‘no reserve’ auction takes center stage at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Starting Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. ET, SPEED and SPEEDtv.com will provide 19 combined hours of live, multi-platform, high-definition [...]
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    Posted: October 05, 2009, 4:20pm EDT

  • Hamlin warns Keselowski to watch out after wreck

    KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP)—The feud between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski is not over.

    Far from it.

    The tension started at last weekend’s Nationwide race at Dover, where Hamlin’s day ended with Keselowski spinning him into the wall. Hamlin went to pit road after the race and shoved [...]
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    Posted: October 02, 2009, 5:47pm EDT

  • This is Dover not Dega


    I don't want to hear anything more about Daytona or Dega and the horrific crashes. It doesn't matter if they are racing at a one mile track or a 2.66 mile track, unbelievable wrecks can and will happen at any track at anytime. 

    Didn't see' [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 3:03pm EDT

  • 8 car could be returning to NASCAR

    Hamptonroads.com

    The folks at Dale Earnhardt Inc. are working at bringing the 8 car to both the Nationwide and Cup series next year.

    The plan would be for Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of Dale, to drive the 8 car in the Nationwide series and have that team based [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 2:59am EDT

  • Busch docked 25 points, crew chief fined $25k

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)—Kyle Busch has been docked 25 points and his crew chief fined $25,000 for failing post-race inspection at New Hampshire.

    NASCAR fined Steve Addington because the left front of the No. 18 Toyota was too low after Sunday’s race.

    Team owner Joe Gibbs has also [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 10:26pm EDT

  • Jim Beam not returning to No. 7 Cup car next season

    Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc., maker of Jim Beam Bourbon, announced that its marketing plans for 2010 will not include a return to the Sprint Cup Series. As a result, the company will not extend its current partnership with Robby Gordon Motorsports in 2010. The company plans to focus [...]
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    Posted: September 22, 2009, 11:08am EDT

  • Jack Daniel's to Conclude NASCAR Program

    From RCR

    WELCOME, N.C. (September 21, 2009) – Brown-Forman, one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits business, will conclude its Jack Daniel’s NASCAR program and will not extend its sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing’s No. 07 team.

    A change in Brown-Forman’s spending priorities [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 5:55pm EDT

  • I'm so mad!


    David Reutimann comes up the track and puts Junior into the wall, ending his day in Loudon.

    Watch the video here.

    Note: In post-race inspection, the left front corner of Kyle Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota was too low. NASCAR spokesman [...]
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    Posted: September 20, 2009, 7:23pm EDT

  • Martin signs through '11 and adding new sponsor

    CONCORD, N.C. -- Mark Martin has agreed to a contract extension through the 2011 season with Hendrick Motorsports.

    "That shouldn't come as any big surprise," Martin said Friday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. "Who would want to quit?"

    And he will have a new primary sponsor.

    GoDaddy.com' [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2009, 5:46pm EDT

  • JR Motorsports Signs Bires To Two-Year Deal Starting in 2010

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 15, 2009) - Rising talent Kelly Bires has signed to drive a full-time NASCAR Nationwide Series entry for JR Motorsports in 2010-11, general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced today.

    A native of Mauston, Wis., Bires has frequented the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series [...]
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    Posted: September 16, 2009, 12:00am EDT

  • Petty to absorb Yates car, will race Fords in 2010

    STATESVILLE, N.C. -- Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing on Thursday announced they have signed a letter of intent to merge operations in time for the 2010 season. The four-car team will race Fords under the Richard Petty Motorsports banner.

    Paul Menard will transfer to the Petty team, joining [...]
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    Posted: September 10, 2009, 10:50pm EDT

  • FYI

    Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, will be a guest on MRN’s “NASCAR Live” radio show tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Visit http://www.mrnradio.com for a list of affiliates.


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    Posted: September 08, 2009, 11:41am EDT

  • Yes...Yes...NOooo!

    That was my response as I was watching the remaining laps of last night's race.

    Was it really necessary to wave the caution? I mean really? Pfft.

    My hopes of Kevin Harvick winning went down the drain as did my hopes of Junior finishing in the top [...]
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    Posted: September 07, 2009, 12:06am EDT

  • Guidera disqualified from event, suspended for one year

    Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Matt Guidera has been disqualified from the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Lucas Oil and suspended for a period of one year, it was announced today by NHRA officials. Guidera failed to comply with the NHRA’s drug testing policy within the required 24-hour time period. [...]
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    Posted: September 06, 2009, 11:53am EDT

  • Sorta, Kinda On Hold

    I'm really sick and had absolutely no energy to do anything for the past four days. Please bear with me during this time. I am hoping to get over this sickness very soon.



    Thanks.


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    Posted: September 03, 2009, 11:01pm EDT

  • Keselowski to join Penske, drive Cup and Nationwide

    Penske Racing on Tuesday announced that Brad Keselowski will compete for the team full-time, beginning with the 2010 season.

    Keselowski, 25, will drive the No. 12 Penske Dodge in the Sprint Cup Series and also will run a full-season schedule in the Nationwide Series.
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    Posted: September 01, 2009, 12:17pm EDT

  • Welcome To The Circus!

    There were times the Napa Auto Parts 200 looked more like a circus than a race -- cars were spinning everywhere!

    The race was such a comedy show, I wouldn't know where to begin on my comments.  See the highlights here.



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    Posted: August 31, 2009, 12:46pm EDT

  • Crewman suspended for substance abuse violation

    Mark Norman, a licensed crew member for the No. 09 team in the Nationwide Series, has been indefinitely suspended from NASCAR for violating the sanctioning body's substance abuse policy.

    On Aug. 21, Norman was found to have violated Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing) and 7-5 (violation [...]
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    Posted: August 28, 2009, 10:30am EDT

  • Most Popular Driver Voting

    Online voting is under way for the Most Popular Driver of the Year Award in the Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck Series, as well as the regional touring series.

    Fans can visit www.nascar.com and vote for their favorite driver for the 2009 Most [...]
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    Posted: August 26, 2009, 2:05pm EDT

  • Why Mark Martin has never won a Sprint Cup

    Mark Martin is a wuss or just way too nice. If the roles were reversed I am almost 100% positive that Kyle Busch would have bumped or shoved Mark out of the way to win the race. I was very disappointed with the finish.

    I was going to post [...]
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    Posted: August 23, 2009, 2:23pm EDT

  • The Intimidator 305 At Kings Dominion

    Press Release

    Doswell, VA. – The most exciting ride in Kings Dominion’s 35-year history will debut in the spring of 2010, as the amusement park introduces a mammoth 5,100-foot long steel Giga-coaster. Intimidator 305 takes its name from one of stock car racing’s most beloved and tenacious drivers, Dale [...]
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    Posted: August 22, 2009, 12:02am EDT

  • Keselowski to race Cup for Penske Racing in 2010

    About the time Keselowski was winning the pole for Friday's Food City 250 Nationwide race at Bristol Motor Speedway, reports were swirling that Keselowski had agreed in principle to drive the No. 12 Dodge for Penske Racing next season. According to two published reports and additional sources, Keselowski is to [...]
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    Posted: August 21, 2009, 10:19pm EDT

  • President Obama Honors NASCAR Champions - ESPN VIDEO



    Go to the link below to view the photos

    FoxSports.com


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    Posted: August 19, 2009, 10:41pm EDT

  • My cats saw more of the race than I did

    Yep, I passed out cold by 3PM and didn't wake up until the race was over. My body shut down and said "no watching the race for you today."

    I did see that Junior finished in 3rd place and I am happy for the entire team.

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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 8:05pm EDT

  • Way To Go Brad!

    Carl Edwards has a nasty crash with Trevor Bayne. See the video here.

    It was Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch all afternoon in Michigan but when those two were battling for the victory on the final lap, Brad Keselowski came on the outside, passing [...]
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    Posted: August 15, 2009, 5:56pm EDT

  • Earnhardt: NASCAR Falling Flat, Car Needs Tweaks

    CHRIS JENKINS (AP)

    BROOKLYN, Mich. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. says NASCAR's brand of on-track action has fallen flat lately, and the sport's most popular driver believes changes to Sprint Cup's new car are needed to spice things up.

    Speaking before Friday's practice at Michigan International Speedway, Earnhardt said [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 5:45pm EDT

  • Another BIG reason why I hate the Eagles

    Vick will make $1.6 million for the first year of the deal. The Eagles have an option on the second year for $5.2 million.

    The deal was reached Tuesday, but wasn't finalized until Thursday.

    Several head coaches have told FOXSports.com that they would love to have signed Vick' [...]
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    Posted: August 13, 2009, 10:15pm EDT

  • Jeffrey Earnhardt Finishes 24th in NNS Debut at Watkins Glen Int'l

    Thanks to Jessica Trippy for this!

    In his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut, Jeffrey Earnhardt, the fourth-generation driver from the legendary Earnhardt family, brought home a solid 24th place finish at Saturday’s race at Watkins Glen International. After a slow start to the weekend, the Key Motorsports team gave Earnhardt [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 1:00am EDT

  • It's Monday Racing...again.

    Lap 41 -- YELLOW FLAG NO. 3: Dale Earnhardt Jr. lost his brakes in Turn 10 and went flying into the gravel pit. Reed Sorenson in the wrong place at the wrong time and gets collected by Junior. Sorenson able to get started back up and get back on [...]
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    Posted: August 10, 2009, 3:11pm EDT

  • Racing On Monday...Again.

    The race has been postponed for a second consecutive week. Coverage of the Heluva Good! at The Glen will begin at noon ET Monday.


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    Posted: August 09, 2009, 4:09pm EDT

  • Bruce Rossmeyer Funeral


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    Posted: August 06, 2009, 10:58am EDT

  • Bruce Rossmeyer

    Bruce Rossmeyer
    May 28, 1943 ~ July 30, 2009


    Bruce Rossmeyer’s Daytona Harley-Davidson at Destination Daytona, the Beach Street Location and New Smyrna will be closing at 4pm on Monday 8/3/2009 and will be open regular hours on Tuesday 8/4/2009.

    Bruce died while [...]
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    Posted: August 03, 2009, 1:54pm EDT

  • Pennsylvania 500 moved to Monday due to weather

    A heavy morning shower, coupled with groundwater seepage in Pocono Raceway's asphalt surface, forced NASCAR officials to postpone the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 until Monday at 12:15 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN beginning at noon ET.


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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 9:28pm EDT

  • Hornaday wins fifth in a row

    Ron Hornaday raced to his fifth consecutive Camping World Truck Series victory, easily holding off Brian Scott in a green-white-checkered finish Saturday night at Nashville Superspeedway.

    "Five! Can you believe that?" the 51-year-old Hornaday said.

    The five consecutive wins were the first in NASCAR [...]
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    Posted: August 02, 2009, 12:18am EDT

  • Keselowski wins first series race at Iowa

    By Sporting News Wire Service

    NEWTON, Iowa -- Brad Keselowski passed Kyle Busch with eight laps remaining and went on to win the inaugural Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway.

    Busch had pitted for two tires under the race's 10th caution, while Keselowski chose to keep his No. [...]
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    Posted: August 01, 2009, 11:20pm EDT

  • Here comes another Earnhardt


    Jeffrey Earnhardt, the 20 year old son of Kerry Earnhardt and grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, is scheduled to make his NASCAR Nationwide Series debut August 8 at Watkins Glen International in the Zippo 200. He is confirmed as the driver of the Key [...]
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    Posted: July 31, 2009, 10:53pm EDT

  • Crown Royal becomes primary sponsor on No. 17

    CONCORD, N.C. -- Roush Fenway Racing announced Tuesday that Diageo, parent company of Crown Royal, has renewed its multi-year sponsorship. Crown Royal will serve as the primary sponsor for Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 Cup Series team for 18 Cup events in 2010.

    "I'm excited about teaming up'" [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 6:45pm EDT

  • Earnhardt recovering from flu, won't hear of backup

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. appears to be recovering from what he called a "24-hour bug" he picked up earlier this week but driver Brad Keselowski will be on standby Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway just in case.

    Still, Earnhardt said it is probably "a waste of time," and [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 4:43pm EDT

  • Hornaday wins a record fourth Truck race in a row

    By Sporting News Wire Service

    INDIANAPOLIS -- Ron Hornaday became the first driver to win four consecutive races in the 15-year history of the Camping World Truck Series on Friday, taking the AAA Insurance 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park.

    Hornaday held off Mike Skinner' [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 12:12pm EDT

  • DeWALT will not return to #17 Cup team in 2010

    Source: www.mattkenseth.com

    CONCORD, N.C. (July 23, 2009) – Roush Fenway Racing was informed today that DEWALT Power Tools will not renew its sponsorship of Matt Kenseth and the No. 17 team for the 2010 NASCAR season.

    “We would like to thank DEWALT for serving as a great [...]
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    Posted: July 23, 2009, 5:07pm EDT

  • Get your name on Jr's Chevy!

    Get your name on Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 Chevy for the Nov. 1 AMP Energy 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. As part of the AMP Energy "Get on the 88" promotion, fans can enter by logging on to www.AMPEnergy.com. The first to sign up will see [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 7:38pm EDT

  • Deflecting the blame

    Deflecting the blame for Junior's poor performance

    By Joe Menzer, NASCAR.COM

    Upon having time to reflect on all of the troubles that have been laid at the driver's-side door of Dale Earnhardt Jr., it was inevitable that this conclusion would be reached in this space.

    It's not' [...]
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    Posted: July 20, 2009, 5:01pm EDT

  • Happy Birthday Mom!

    My Mom turned 73 yrs old today. Does she look like a 73 yr old woman to you? I sure don't think she does.


    ' [...]
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    Posted: July 16, 2009, 12:50am EDT

  • Truex, team penalized for failing Chicago inspection

    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR announced Tuesday that Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series, crew chief Kevin Manion and car owner Teresa Earnhardt have been fined for rule violations during last weekend's event at Chicagoland Speedway.

    Truex was penalized 25 points [...]
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    Posted: July 14, 2009, 10:28pm EDT

  • Truex waits for possible penalty

    The No. 1 Chevrolet driven by Martin Truex Jr. did not pass a post-race inspection when NASCAR officials discovered the right rear quarter panel was too high on the car.

    Truex finished 16th in the LifeLock 400 race at Chicagoland Speedway.

    The car will be taken back to [...]
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    Posted: July 13, 2009, 12:02am EDT

  • What an ass

    Ya know Kyle Busch needs to grow up. Revving the engine up to 10,000 RPMs is not going to help matters. And yes, I did hear that he was already down a cylinder prior to his pit stop antics, but still that was a bit childish. JMO

    Kyle's engine' [...]
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    Posted: July 11, 2009, 10:20pm EDT

  • Rainy weather means historic museum trip for Earnhardt

    Source: HMS Website

    INDIANAPOLIS (July 9, 2009) – Thursday's rainy weather kept Dale Earnhardt Jr. from circling Indianapolis Motor Speedway in an IndyCar, but it also afforded the driver a rare opportunity to visit the historic racetrack's Hall of Fame Museum.

    Earnhardt, driver of the No. 88 AMP [...]
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    Posted: July 10, 2009, 5:58pm EDT

  • Truex Jr. will make move to MWR for 2010 season

    Today at Michael Waltrip Racing headquarters, Truex finally got the opportunity to make the official announcement of his move to MWR under a multi-year agreement with the Toyota team, the specific terms of which were not disclosed.

    "I'm excited," said Truex, who will drive the No. 56 NAPA Camry' [...]
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    Posted: July 07, 2009, 6:01pm EDT

  • Inside Track: Refueling the Business of NASCAR

    Thanks to Niki Sri-Kumar for this info:

    On Thursday, July 9, the all-new CNBC Original "Inside Track: Refueling the Business of NASCAR" premieres at 9P ET on CNBC. Darren Rovell takes viewers inside NASCAR for an unprecedented look at the once seemingly unstoppable sport. Today, the recession and the [...]
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    Posted: July 06, 2009, 3:56pm EDT

  • Last Lap Was Interesting

    (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

    But for me the rest of the race was pretty boring. I really wish we had the old cars back, but I know that will never happen.

    I'm pretty sure the wreck Junior was involved in had a lot' [...]
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    Posted: July 05, 2009, 12:04am EDT

  • Have A Safe & Happy 4th!


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    Posted: July 04, 2009, 12:13am EDT

  • Hall of Fame Nominees

    Following are the 25 individuals who have been nominated:

    -Bobby Allison, 1983 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion and winner of 84 races

    -Buck Baker, first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championships

    -Red Byron, first NASCAR Sprint Cup champion, in 1949

    -Richard Childress, 11-time car [...]
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    Posted: July 02, 2009, 11:25pm EDT

  • Five things about ... Daytona's fireworks show

    Originally invented in ancient China used to scare away evil spirits, Americans now use them to celebrate the country's independence.

    Fireworks, with their explosive pyrotechnic personalities, will be shooting off in high style at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday's Fourth of July holiday. But much [...]
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    Posted: July 01, 2009, 12:12am EDT

  • Dale Jr and the National Guard

    Source: Hendrick Motorsports

    Join Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the National Guard this Wednesday for the 2009 Battle of the Bands at the Bandshell, located at 250 N. Atlantic Ave. in Daytona Beach, Fla. Earnhardt will introduce the three band finalists, hold a question-and-answer session for the fans and unveil [...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 4:10pm EDT

  • Mark Martin Autograph Session

    Source: Hendrick Motorsports

    Mark Martin, driver of the No. 5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet, is holding an autograph session this Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, at the Wal-Mart on 1590 Dunlawton Ave. in Port Orange, Fla. A total of 400 wristbands will be distributed on site prior to Martin's arrival.[...]
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    Posted: June 30, 2009, 3:13pm EDT

  • No. 3 Chevrolet to be part of '09 Goodwood Festival

    By Team Release

    WELCOME, N.C. -- The Richard Childress Racing No. 3 Chevrolet that seven-time Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt earned his 76th and final victory with will participate in this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England on July 3-5.

    Taylor Earnhardt, 20, Earnhardt's youngest child, will [...]
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    Posted: June 29, 2009, 5:33pm EDT

  • Thanks for not slowing down Kyle....

    See the video here.

    My favorite quote came from Brian Vickers:

    "I guess everybody just learns to expect Kyle doing something stupid. Stupid is forever."

    5:42 p.m. -- The race has been called due to rain and Joey Logano becomes the youngest [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 5:51pm EDT

  • Is there something in the water?

    Tampa police say Billy Mays, the television pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, has died. He was 50.

    Authorities say Mays was pronounced dead Sunday morning after being found by his wife at home. There were no [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 1:07pm EDT

  • Martin and Stewart have a tough practice at NH




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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 4:06pm EDT

  • Fellows to drive No. 5 car for JRM at road courses

    By Official Release

    MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- JR Motorsports announced Thursday that accomplished road-course racer Ron Fellows will return to drive its No. 5 Chevrolets in Nationwide Series races at Watkins Glen International on Aug. 8 and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Aug. 30, with Fastenal on board as the primary [...]
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    Posted: June 26, 2009, 12:26am EDT

  • Michael Jackson Dead At 50

    Michael Jackson ws been rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times. Capt. Steve Ruda said Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m. The [...]
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    Posted: June 25, 2009, 6:43pm EDT
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