Sirius Speedway has learned that NASCAR is moving quickly to fill the vacancy in its 2010 Camping World Truck Series schedule left by the apparent closure of the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
Two races still remain in the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season, but much of the talk in the Cup garage already centers on 2010. 
It’s as predictable as sunrise. 
Joe Gibbs Racing announced today that Dave Rogers will replace Steve Addington as crewchief on Kyle Busch’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for the final three races of this season. 
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"Tradin' Paint" co-host Chocolate Myers is known to enjoy an occasional snack during the four-hour run of the show. Apparently, however, a large percentage of that Easy Cheez ends up missing the mark and hitting the chair. Amazingly, this is Choc's SECOND chair in the last two [...] 
Mike "The Great Pumpkin" Bagley and Pistol Pete; coming soon to a Talladega Superspeedway turn position near you! (Dave Condit Photo) [...] 
WWE Diva Kelly Kelly is primed and ready to take on all comers on next week's edition of WWE Monday Night RAW, hosted by Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Joey Logano and Kyle Busch. Put her in a headlock, Joey!' [...] 
NASCAR Nation plunged into a state of collective despair today, after 2007 Formula One World Champion Kimi Raikkonen said that he can race in NASCAR next season if he wants to, but is not a fan of stock car racing. 
TRG Motorsports owner Kevin Buckler is actively investigating the possibility of converting his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team from Chevrolet to Dodge next season, and mulling a full, 36-race assault with former series champion Bobby Labonte. 
A sports management firm owned by a Saudi Arabian Prince has signed a memorandum of understanding with Richard Petty Motorsports co-owner George Gillett that will lead to a commercial partnership involving both the Liverpool Football Club and Richard Petty Motorsports. 
While most of the championship attention continues to focus on Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin, Juan Pablo Montoya and DEI-Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates have inserted themselves solidly into the title debate, authoring a Cinderella story that few could have predicted even a few short months ago. [...] 
In addition to visiting our wounded military men and women at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, Ryan "Rotten Egg" Newman took a few minutes off to bust the Godfather's stones in a Thursday phone interview. Thanks, Newman!' [...] 
Jimmie Johnson criticized NASCAR’s decision to delay throwing the caution flag when AJ Allmendinger spun on the final lap of Sunday’s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 
Richard Petty Motorsports is a team in turmoil. 
Red Bull Racing will remain a Toyota team in 2010 and beyond, after announcing a renewed manufacturer alliance for its two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. 
Richard Petty Motorsports Vice President Mark McArdle has reportedly been fired after what sources called a “heating shouting match” with team owner George Gillett at Richmond International Raceway Friday. 
Jeremy Mayfield told ESPN's "Outside The Lines" yesterday that NASCAR is using him to scare his fellow drivers straight. 
Published reports say that that Danica Patrick will race in NASCAR’s Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series next season, as part of a deal with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point leader Tony Stewart. 
Penske Racing made it official earlier today, announcing that Brad Keselowski will drive the #12 Penske Dodge full-time in 2010, replacing David Stremme. Keselowski will also run for the championship in the NASCAR Nationwide Series for Penske. 
Elliott Sadler is downplaying a published report that he will jump from Richard Petty Motorsports to Richard Childress Racing next season, replacing Casey Mears in the #07 Chevrolet. 
Robby Gordon’s car owner needs to have a long talk with his driver.
Tony Stewart said yesterday that he doubts Stewart-Haas Racing will expand to three-car operation in time for the 2010 season. 
William Shakespeare had it right when he said, “The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.”
An internet report claiming that Reed Sorenson will be released by Richard Petty Motorsports as part of a downsizing of the team's Sprint Cup roster appears to be premature.
The three-ring circus surrounding suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield has taken on a life of its own, dragging Mayfield and the sport itself into a Springeresque black hole of baseless accusations and mindless shouting. 
NASCAR filed documents in District Court this week asking the judge to vacate his July 1 order allowing Mayfield back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series racecar. 
Sports Illustrated is reporting today that Kevin Harvick has asked Richard Childress to release him from his contract one year early, at the end of this season. 
Loyal listener Ed Carpenter spotted "The Shrub" in the infield at a recent Sprint Cup race. Who says today's drivers don't mingle with the fans?' [...] 
One year ago, Brad Keselowski was under consideration for a full-time ride in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He eventually signed for a full season of Nationwide competition with JR Motorsports, and a handful of Cup starts with both Phoenix Racing and Hendrick Motorsports. 
Michael Waltrip Racing General Manager Ty Norris offered up some scathing commentary on his former team yesterday. 
Michael Waltrip Racing announced today what Sirius Speedway first told you two weeks ago; that Martin Truex, Jr. will join their driver roster next season at the wheel of a new, NAPA Auto Parts-sponsored #56 Toyota. In addition, NAPA has signed a multi-year contract to continue as [...] 
MRN Radio's Jeff "Shamu" Streigle hoists the championship trophy after winning the Third Annual World Body Surfing Championship in Daytona Beach, FL, Saturday. The wily veteran overcame a near career-ending crash in last year's event to climb to the pinnacle of competitive bodysurfing. Congratulations, Jeff!
A total of 45 transporters rolled through the tunnel at Daytona International Speedway this morning, but Mayfield Motorsports Inc., was not among them. 1 gallon apple juice
ESPN.com is reporting today that tests performed by an independent laboratory support the original findings that led to Jeremy Mayfield’s indefinite suspension from NASCAR. 
Martin Truex, Jr., is expected to announce next week that he will leave Earhhardt-Ganassi Racing to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing next season. Even if Truex bolts, however, EGR President Steve Lauletta said this week that he expects his major sponsor -- Bass Pro Shops -- to [...] 
The ongoing discussion regarding Richard Petty Motorsports and its manufacturer affiliations has produced no shorage of headlines in the last 72 hours. Reports have been made, confirmed, denied and contradicted, leaving fans with little choice but to decided who they want to believe, and forget the rest. [...] 
Richard Petty left little doubt yesterday that discussions have taken place about converting at least part of the Richard Petty Motorsports stable to Toyota power. 
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Sirius Speedway has learned that Richard Petty Motorsports will begin fielding Toyotas for driver Kasey Kahne in mid-August, with at least part of the team remaining in Dodge livery for the time being.
Sirius Speedway has learned that NASCAR will implement the new, double-file, shootout-style restart procedure on the NASCAR Nationwide Series, beginning at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, July 3. 1 gallon apple juice
NASCAR filed a motion in federal court yesterday, claiming that an expert witness cited by Jeremy Mayfield falsified his credentials. 1 gallon apple juice
"The Morning Drive" co-host Mike Bagley made it all the way to the Rental Car bus before running out of gas Sunday! That's more than Jimmie Johnson and Greg Biffle can say! [...] 1 gallon apple juice
Michael Waltrip will step out of the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Raceway, turning the seat over to Patrick Carpentier. 1 gallon apple juice1 gallon apple juice
