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2012 NASCAR Preseason Thunder At Daytona Set For This Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR is back in full gear as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams hit the pavement at Daytona International Speedway this week for three days of preseason testing. The main focus of the test is for teams to work on their final preparations for 2012 Speedweeks – in particular, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26. “This is an opportunity we are providing to the competitors to implement and … Read entire article »
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Wood Brothers Re-sign Trevor Bayne for 2012
Stuart, Virginia – In an off-season that has seen several surprising driver changes, there’s one winning combination that isn’t about to break up. Trevor Bayne will remain in the seat of the Wood Brothers No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. Bayne, who delivered the Woods their fifth Daytona 500 triumph in just his second start in the No. 21 Ford Fusion, said he’s pleased to be putting any off-season uncertainty behind him. “I’m excited,” he said. “It’s … Read entire article »
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Aric Almirola Signs with Richard Petty Motorsports
CONCORD, N.C. – Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that Aric Almirola will drive the legendary No. 43 Ford Fusion in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition beginning in 2012. Almirola has made 35 starts in the Sprint Cup Series, his most recent stint coming in 2010 when he finished the last five races of the season in the No. 9 Ford. During the final race of the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway, the Tampa, Fla., native posted a … Read entire article »
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David Reutimann Joins Tommy Baldwin Racing
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) added NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) driver David Reutimann to the team’s 2012 driver lineup alongside Dave Blaney. Still seeking sponsorship for both Reutimann and Blaney, details regarding car number, sponsors and team members will follow in the upcoming weeks. Reutimann, a Zephyrhills, Fla., native, made his first NSCS start in 2005. He competed in four full NSCS seasons with Michael Waltrip Racing and compiled two wins, 12 top-fives, … Read entire article »
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Greg Biffle Selected as Fourth Quarter NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Winner
Members of the National Motorsports Press Association have selected NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Greg Biffle as the fourth quarter winner of the NMPA Speedway Motorsports Spirit Award. The award is designed to recognize character and achievement in the face of adversity, sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. Each year, quarterly winners are selected, and an overall winner is determined by a vote of the … Read entire article »
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Max Jones named team manager at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing
CONCORD, NC – Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates has announced that long-time NASCAR veteran Max Jones has been named team manager of the organization’s NASCAR operation. Jones takes over the role effective immediately in preparation for the 2012 season. “We are all pleased to get someone like Max into the organization,” said Team Owner Chip Ganassi. “He has a track record of success as a leader and has experience at just about every level … Read entire article »
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Kurt Busch Finds a Home at Phoenix Racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “I just want to get back to having fun in the racecar.” Those were the words spoken by Kurt Busch just a few days after the season-ending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet in Las Vegas. Today, the 2004 Sprint Cup champion is well on his way toward that simple goal as he’s teamed with Phoenix Racing to run the full 2012 Sprint Cup schedule. “I’m very happy to join Phoenix Racing and after … Read entire article »
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Penske Racing names AJ Allmendinger as driver of the No. 22 Dodge
MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Penske Racing has named AJ Allmendinger as the driver of the team’s No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge Charger for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Allmendinger, who has competed in the Cup Series since 2007, is coming off a strong season that saw him finish 15th in the series standings while battling for a position in the Chase for the Championship. The 30-year-old native of Los Gatos, Calif., earned one top-five, 10 top-10 and … Read entire article »
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Best Buy Leaves Richard Petty for Jack Roush
Minneapolis – Best Buy Co. announced today that they were moving their NASCAR sponsorship from Richard Petty Motorsports to Roush Fenway Racing. Best Buy will serve as primary sponsor for Matt Kenseth for nine races and Carl Edwards for two races. Best Buy will also serve as associate sponsor for each car. “Best Buy is thrilled to announce this new NASCAR sponsorship deal with Roush Fenway Racing,” said Drew Panayiotou, senior vice president of marketing for … Read entire article »
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