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Posted by Penni On January - 14 - 2010

Today in NASCAR news:

  • Braun Racing announces 2010 Cup starts. Braun Racing has announced that they plan to enter five Sprint Cup events (Daytona 500, March Atlanta, Chicago, Indianopolis and Oct. Charlotte races) with Reed Sorenson behind the wheel of the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota.
  • Michael Waltrip Racing and NASCAR announce licensing partnership. NASCAR and MWR announced Wednesday, Jan. 13, that they have formed a licensing partnership in which NASCAR will become the sole licensing representative. NASCAR’s licensing business will attempt to grown and provide retailers with new and more innovative MWR merchandise, utilizing different possible venues.
  • BB&T continues sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Today In News

Posted by Penni On January - 13 - 2010

Today in NASCAR news:

  • Two Cup races change race length. The first night race of the season, held at Phoenix International Raceway on April 10, has added an additional 63 laps to the race. The race will now have 375 laps and will become the Subway Fresh Fit 600. In contrast, the Oct. 10 race to be held at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., will be reduced from 250 laps to 200 laps. The race is to be called the Pepsi Max 400 as opposed to the Pepsi 500. At this time, no changes are expected for the fall Phoenix race or spring Fontana race.
  • New team buys No. 26. Read the rest of this entry »
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Today In News

Posted by Penni On January - 8 - 2010

Today in NASCAR news:

  • Kellogg’s partners with Roush Fenway Racing’s Carl Edwards. Kellogg’s will be the primary sponsor of Carl Edwards’ No. 99 Ford for two races this season and associate sponsor for the remaining races. Kellogg’s is also ending their 16-year stint with Hendrick Motorsports who was the primary sponsor for Mark Martin’s No. 5 Chevrolet last season. Aflac is the primary sponsor of the No. 99.
  • Krafts Foods partners with Stewart-HAAS Racing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Engine Woes In Vegas

Posted by Penni On March - 6 - 2009

Engine troubles were a major issue last weekend in Las Vegas as many Sprint Cup drivers experienced engine failure.

The first engine failure came during Friday’s practice session when Kyle Busch’s No. 18 Toyota blew and engine. The team replaced the engine and despite his engine woes he was able to capture the Coors Light Pole. However, he had to start at the rear of the field and won the race at his home track.

In fact the pre-qualifying engine woes did not effect the other four Toyota’s that had to switch engines after qualifying. Read the rest of this entry »

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