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Logano Set to Meet The Lady in Black

Joey Logano will meet the “Lady in Black” for the first time this weekend when he makes his NASCAR Sprint Cup debut at the 1.336-mile track. Logano did get an introduction to her by NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough last month. Yarborough drove the rookie driver around the track in a two-seater while giving him pointers on how to tame Darlington Raceway. Logano will also compete in the NASCAR Nationwide race Friday night before climbing behind the wheel of The Home Depot Toyota on Saturday. … Read entire article »

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Mark Martins Retirement Tour to Continue in 2010

CONCORD, N.C. – Mark Martin will return to drive the No. 5 Chevrolets of Hendrick Motorsports for the entire 36-race NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season in 2010. It will be the 22nd full-time Cup campaign of Martin’s career and his second with car owner Rick Hendrick. … Read entire article »

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Tony Gibson Name Crew Chief of the Race at Richmond

Tony Gibson, crew chief for the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevy driven by Ryan Newman, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Saturday’s Crown Royal Presents the Russ Friedman 400 at Richmond International Raceway. … Read entire article »

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Newman Looking to Improve on Recent Surge

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Ryan Newman is not surprised by or satisfied with his recent success, which has spurred a leap to 10th in the NASCAR Sprint Cup driver point standings. … Read entire article »

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Kenseth and Dewalt Team Gears up for Return to the Southern 500

After finishing 13th at Richmond last week, Kenseth and the No. 17 DEWALT team move on to Darlington Raceway, the ‘track too tough to tame,” where Kenseth will look for his first win and only his second top-five finish in 15 previous Cup races. … Read entire article »

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Valvoline Honors Dale Inman and all Crew Chiefs at Darlington

STATESVILLE, N.C – Valvoline will pay tribute to legendary crew chief Dale Inman, and all crew chiefs, with a special paint scheme on the Richard Petty Motorsports No. 43 Dodge Charger for Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway. … Read entire article »

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A Spot in the Top 12 in Sight for Ambrose

If you ask Marcos Ambrose what he would like to check off his list there are two things for certain, a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory and a shot at the championship. Earlier this season, JTG-Daugherty Racing’s goals were simple considering it was their freshman year going up against multi-car powerhouse teams like Hendrick Motorsports, Roush Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing. Now, the team is knocking on the door of the top-12 drivers vying for a coveted spot in The Chase. … Read entire article »

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Max Papis Makes Racing A Family Affair

Mooresville, NC – It was not easy growing up the daughter of Emerson Fittipaldi, but Tatiana Fittipaldi-Papis got used to all the travel and chaos that accompanies a professional racecar driver. Being married to a guy named ‘Mad Max’ is not much easier. … Read entire article »

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Yates Racing Inaugural Fan Day Scheduled for May 22nd

CONCORD, N.C. – Yates Racing today announced it will open its doors on Friday, May 22 for the Inaugural Yates Racing Fan Day. Fans are encouraged to come out and see the Yates Racing campus and receive a VIP view of the Yates Racing shop. Special autograph appearances from Bobby Labonte, Paul Menard and Doug Yates will begin at 10 a.m. Vendors will also be onsite with free give-aways. … Read entire article »

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