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Magellan Joins Penske Racing as NASCAR Cup Series Sponsor

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Continuing to steer in a positive direction, Penske Racing is welcoming Magellan portable car navigation systems as a NASCAR Cup Series sponsor for 2010 and beyond. … Read entire article »

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SPEED Dropping This Week in NASCAR but Expanding NASCAR Programming

By Michael Smith, Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Speed is pumping even more horsepower into its NASCAR lineup in 2010. Although the network already has a deep stable of NASCAR programming, from practice and qualifying to news and analysis, Speed is planning to add six to eight new shows this year. Yet another show that’s still in the formative stages, an American Idol-like reality talent show that would originate from the track, also is in the works, although it’s uncertain when it would debut. … Read entire article »

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Front Row Motorsports Adds Third Sprint Cup Entry

STATESVILLE, NC – Front Row Motorsports announced during the Charlotte Motor Speedway Media Tour that they will enter a third full-time Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The team will enter the No. 38 Ford for drivers David Gilliland and Robert Richardson Jr. Gilliland will drive the Ford Fusion for the majority of the season with Taco Bell colors. A crew chief for the car will be named soon. … Read entire article »

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ExtenZe Racing to Sponsor Kevin Conway for Entire 2010 Season

STATESVILLE, NC – ExtenZe Racing announced today that its ExtenZe and Alteril brands will partner with driver Kevin Conway in his effort to win the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Raybestos Rookie of the Year award behind the No. 37 Ford of Front Row Motorsports. ExtenZe will sponsor Conway for the entire 2010 season while the all-natural sleep-aid Alteril will be a major associate sponsor on his Ford Fusion. … Read entire article »

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Mustang GT to be first Ford to pace Daytona 500 in 40 Years

DEARBORN, Mich. – For the first time in 40 years, a Ford Motor Company car will be pacing the field for the NASCAR season-opening Daytona 500 when the 2011 Mustang GT, powered by the all-new 5.0-liter V-8 engine, officially starts the race on Feb. 14 at Daytona International Speedway. … Read entire article »

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Michigan International Speedway’s charitable arm takes positive steps in first year

BROOKLYN, Mich. – In its first year, Michigan International Speedway’s charitable arm, MIS Cares, took positive steps toward providing assistance to various organizations in 2009. … Read entire article »

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Robby Gordon Motorsports Forms Alliance with BAM Racing

Charlotte, N.C. – Officials from Robby Gordon Motorsports has announced that they have formed an alliance with BAM Racing, who will be fielding the No. 49 Warner Music Nashville Toyota during the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Robby Gordon Motorsports will provide the team with technical support, race cars and personnel. … Read entire article »

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Stewart and Newman During NASCAR Sprint Media Tour

In this video  from today’s NASCAR Sprint Media Tour,  Tony Stewart, Owner/Driver for Stewart-Haas Racing talks about Daytona, the difference between 2009 and 2010, and his 2nd year as a Sprint Cup team owner. Ryan Newman talks about exceeding their 2009 expectations, his expectations for 2010, and the fact that he isn’t quite ready for his vacation to end and the 2010 season to start. … Read entire article »

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