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Kellogg Returns as a Primary Sponsor of Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford
CONCORD, N.C. – Roush Fenway Racing and Kellogg Company have announced the multi-year extension of their NASCAR partnership. Kellogg will serve as a primary sponsor of the No. 99 Ford for four Sprint Cup races in 2012, teaming its famed Kellogg’s™ Frosted Flakes cereal and Cheez-It® crackers with perennial championship contender and fan favorite Carl Edwards. Kellogg has been involved with NASCAR for many years, including serving as a primary sponsor of … Read entire article »
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David Ragan and Jacquelyn Ann Butler Engaged
CHARLOTTE, N.C., - David Ragan made one thing certain this offseason – his love for Jacquelyn Ann Butler. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver recently proposed to his longtime girlfriend and the two have set a 2012 wedding date of Dec. 15 at a Charlotte-area church. Butler, of Greenwood, S.C., graduated from UNC Charlotte earlier this year with a degree in meteorology. She and Ragan met Sept. 6, 2006 on the campus not far from Charlotte Motor … Read entire article »
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Todd Gordon named crew chief for No. 22 but no driver yet
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Penske Racing has announced that Todd Gordon is the new crew chief of the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Cup Series. The internal move comes on the heels of a successful 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) campaign, during which Gordon led the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge Charger to six wins and six pole positions. “Our first priority is always to look within the walls of Penske Racing when making … Read entire article »
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NASCAR announces 2012 Shootout at Daytona lineup
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – In what could be the deepest and most talented field to date, NASCAR announced Wednesday the list of eligible competitors for the 2012 Shootout. The 34th annual season-opening event launches Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 18 with a start time set for 8:10 p.m. FOX and MRN will broadcast live nationally. Criteria are based upon the following qualifications, with eligibility based on a driver having been active in the … Read entire article »
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NASCAR Stars’ Off-Track Events Fascinating, Compelling
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On the track, it has been dubbed by some as the most exciting season in NASCAR history. But the 2011 season did not lack in entertaining, if not fascinating, moments away from the track as well. From television appearances and movie cameos to skydiving, NASCAR drivers and personalities certainly presented plenty of compelling options for these top moments. Trevor Bayne and Ellen DeGeneres Before it even had a chance to sink in, … Read entire article »
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Bowyer heading to Disney World Speedway with new MWR team
CORNELIUS, N.C. – The Daytona 500 is about 75 days away, but Michael Waltrip Racing’s new No. 15 5-hour ENERGY team is ready to hit the track this week in preparation for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season. New driver Clint Bowyer and crew chief Brian Pattie will visit Walt Disney World Speedway in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to test the No. 15 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. It marks the … Read entire article »
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Darian Grubb confirmed as new crew chief for Denny Hamlin
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) announced today that Darian Grubb has been named crew chief for its No. 11 FedEx Toyota NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team. “Darian is a great addition to our organization and person to lead our No. 11 FedEx team,” said Joe Gibbs, owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. “Obviously he has proven the ability to guide a team to a championship and we are excited to have him working with Denny … Read entire article »
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Top NASCAR Stars To Sign Autographs At Inaugural Fan Festival Event In January
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Driver appearance times for many of the most popular NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers have been confirmed for the inaugural NASCAR Preview 2012 Presented by Sprint preseason fan event scheduled for Jan. 21 in Charlotte, N.C. Five-time champion Jimmie Johnson, four-time champion Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and 11 other top drivers of the sport join previously announced 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart in a star-studded lineup of NASCAR … Read entire article »
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A New Champion, Surprise Winners and Broken Records Highlight a Storybook Season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. \ – “You come at the king, you best not miss.” – Omar Little, The Wire. From the 2007 season – Jimmie Johnson’s first as a defending champion – through 2010, exactly 100 drivers started at least one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race. All took aim at Johnson’s throne. All missed. A shocking victor claimed NASCAR’s most famous race to open the 2011 season, as Trevor Bayne, 20, became the youngest driver to ever … Read entire article »
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