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Tommy Baldwin Racing undergoes major changes for 2012; Progress is the key
Skirts and Scuffs &bull Feb 12, 2012
Dave Blaney and Tommy Baldwin Racing have gone through a lot of offseason changes in the name of progress. Credit: Debbie Ross for Skirts and ScuffsProgress - that word simply describes all that has occurred at Tommy Baldwin Racing during the offseason. During the 2011 season TBR fielded one full time car for Dave Blaney and an occasional second car, but… Full Story »
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Several teams under pressure to perform
Nascar News on Fox Sports &bull Feb 12, 2012
FOX race analyst Larry McReynolds has more than 30 years of NASCAR experience as a mechanic, Daytona 500-winning crew chief and broadcaster. As we all prepare and head to Daytona, all of us are excited about what might happen. The 2011 season truly was one of the most exciting the sport of NASCAR has ever had. Again, we had five first-time winners, and we had 18 different winners in 36 NASCAR Sprint Cup points races last year. Now sure, Tony Stewart did his fair share of dominating the Chase by winning five of the 10 races, but all through the… Full Story »
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2012 NASCAR Season Predictions
Google News &bull Feb 11, 2012Kevin Harvick's wife, DeLana, gives birth to a healthy baby boy on July 14th. The couple refuses an anonymous $1,000,000 offer to name the baby "Jimmy John," as well as an anonymous $2,000,000 offer to name the baby "Kyle Hates." Instead, the Harvick's name the child "Richard Childress Harvick." Then in July during an incident in the New Hampshire Motor Speedway garage area, Kyle Busch is punched by a "Richard Childress" for the second time in less than a year when young Harvick nabs Busch trying to steal candy from a baby. Brad Keselowski leads at the halfway point of… Full Story »
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Skirts and Scuffs Predictions: Rebecca Kivak chooses the champs
Skirts and Scuffs &bull Feb 11, 2012
With the 2012 NASCAR season sneaking up upon us, it's time to break out the crystal ball and make my predictions as to who will win the championships in the top three series. While last year was full of rule changes, this year is full of driver, crew chief and other crew changes, making this year's picks even more difficult (but fun) to make. Last year I was 0 for 3 in my picks (Jimmie Johnson for Sprint Cup, Justin Allgaier for Nationwide and Ron Hornaday Jr. for the Camping World Truck Series). I'm polishing my crystal… Full Story »
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Allmendinger finally steps in spotlight
Lee Spencer Nascar Column on Fox Sports &bull Feb 11, 2012
Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years. He has no trouble finding the production site, since the distance is less than a pitching wedge across Hamilton Street from one of his investments, "Small Bar," in the NC Music Factory section of the city. He'll need it for the day's laundry list of preseason sponsor requirements for NASCAR drivers. He'll be posed, prodded and expected to produce perfect lines extolling such virtues as, "It's not just any motor oil, it's Pennzoil," until the director is satisfied.… Full Story »
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Bobby Labonte, JTG Daugherty team face big challenge after moving from MWR
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Feb 11, 2012Co-owner Brad Daugherty is taking a more active role in JTG Daugherty this season. He loves the challenge of it all. Even if it means that maybe he's not the most loved guy at the JTG Daugherty Racing shop now that it has branched out on its own, away from being based at Michael Waltrip Racing. This has been an undertaking," Daugherty said. Don't ask them what they think of me because I'm sure it won't be too good." Daugherty nervously laughed while he said that because there's a great deal of work left to come for an organization entering… Full Story »
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NI Top 25: Kyle Busch must rebound from personal setbacks to become championship contender
Scene Daily &bull Feb 10, 2012Kyle Busch is looking to put last year's personal setbacks behind him and contend for the Sprint Cup championship this season. NI Top 25: Ryan Newman wants to return to being NASCAR's 'Rocketman' Kyle Busch was so out of control last season that his on-track performance in 2012 almost takes a backseat… Full Story »
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NASCAR-NS: JD Motorsports to field 2nd car in 2012
Google News &bull Feb 10, 2012GAFFNEY, S.C. (February 8, 2012) - To better strengthen its overall program, JD Motorsports will field a second car for the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Mike Wallace will continue to drive the No. 01 Chevrolet for JD Motorsports on… Full Story »
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Cassill, Richert paired to run No. 83 car for yet-to-be-named team
Sprint Cup News on Official Nascar Site &bull Feb 10, 2012
Cassill said Thursday he's been hired to drive for a team that purchased assets and last year's points from the now defunct Red Bull Racing team. Cassill will drive the No. 83 Toyota, he said, and the points Brian Vickers earned… Full Story »
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BREAKING NEWS: Landon Cassill To Drive For Former Red Bull Racing
Sirius Speedway &bull Feb 9, 2012
Landon Cassill is goingracing at Daytona International Speedway with a new, yet-unnamed race team, atthe wheel of a No. 83 Toyota purchased from the former Red Bull Racing team. In an exclusive interviewwith Sirius/XM NASCAR Radio's Sirius/XM Speedway with Dave Moody , Cassill saidthe team is preparing… Full Story »
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Stability with Hendrick has Kasey Kahne optimistic for 2012
Google News &bull Feb 9, 2012The NASCAR driver has bought 40 wooded acres on the rural outskirts of Mooresville, N.C., where he hopes to have a new house finished by Thanksgiving. Secluded roads on the property also lead to new homes for Kahne's sister, Shannon,… Full Story »
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NASCAR 2012 Season Predictions and Storylines
NASCAR on Bleacher Report &bull Feb 9, 2012
*Kevin Harvick's wife DeLana gives birth to a healthy baby boy on July 14. The couple refuses an anonymous $1,000,000 offer to name the baby "Jimmy John," as well as an anonymous $2,000,000 offer to name the baby "Kyle Hates." Instead, the Harvick's name the child "Richard Childress Harvick." Then in July during an incident in the New Hampshire Motor Speedway garage area, Kyle Busch is punched by a "Richard Childress" for the second time in less than a year when young Harvick nabs Busch trying to steal candy from a baby. Kevin Harvick finishes the season with four wins… Full Story »
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Duo wants to promote Israel support through Cup sponsorship of JJ Yeley
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Feb 9, 2012Rich Shirey and Mark MacCaull aren't political activists. But they have a belief in a cause, and they're willing to put some of their money behind it in one of the more unique places - the hood of a Sprint… Full Story »
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NI Top 25: Kasey Kahne a wild card after move to Hendrick Motorsports
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Feb 9, 2012Head to head - which of these drivers will have the better season? NI Ranking: 9thDOB: April 10, 1980 (31)Marital status: SingleHometown: Enumclaw, Wash.Resides: Mooresville, N.C.Cup starts: 288 team:No. Last year, NASCAR introduced the wild card to the Chase. But the wild card that has a… Full Story »
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Former West champ Jason Bowles gets Nationwide ride with sponsorship from conservative grass-roots organizer American Majority
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Feb 9, 2012Jason Bowles, who drove for Rusty Wallace Racing in three races last year, will drive for MacDonald Motorsports in 2012. He won in one of NASCAR's top regional series as he captured the 2009 crown in what is now known… Full Story »
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Jeff Burton has new crew chief, high expectations for 2012
Nascar News on Scene Daily &bull Feb 9, 2012Jeff Burton will be looking to improve on a disappointing 2011 season that saw the Richard Childress Racing driver finish 20th in the points standings. Jeff Burton will be looking to improve on a disappointing 2011 season that saw the Richard Childress Racing driver finish 20th in the points standings. Burton, 44, closed the door on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season with only two top-five finishes, a paltry… Full Story »
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Bowles Set For Nationwide Effort
Sirius Speedway &bull Feb 9, 2012
Jason Bowles will competefor 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year honors aboard the MacDonaldMotorsports American Majority/PledgeToVote.com No. 81 Dodge Challenger. Originally from Ontario,California, Bowles made a name for himself in the West Coast open wheel and road racing ranks… Full Story »
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Red Bull Assets In Play, Landon Cassill Driving
Bruce's Nascar Bits and Pieces Nascar Blog &bull Feb 9, 2012
Jennar Fryer is Treaking (Twitter & Breaking) some news that Landon Cassill will be driving the No. 83, with Doug Richert as his crew chief. The No. 83 will come into the sport with the points that Red Bull racing… Full Story »
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People Dislike Kurt Busch? Go Figure
The Nascar Insiders &bull Feb 9, 2012
Forbes Magazine released a poll on Wednesday ranking America's most disliked athletes. Making the list were the infamous like Plaxico Burress and Michael Vick and the overexposed like Tiger Woods and Kris Humphries. Joining those mentioned above and others was… Full Story »
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JD Motorsports to field second Nationwide team in 2012
The Hot Lap &bull Feb 9, 2012
GAFFNEY, S.C. (February 8, 2012) - To better strengthen its overall program, JD Motorsports will field a second car for the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. Mike Wallace will continue to drive the No. 01 Chevrolet for JD Motorsports on… Full Story »














