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Newton: Stewart a natural on TV?
Tony Stewart knows something about being the last man standing in NASCAR, but how did he do on the ABC TV show "Last Man Standing"? Not too bad, as you can see Tuesday night.
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3 hours ago
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Kahne (knee surgery) to be ready for Daytona
Kasey Kahne underwent successful outpatient knee surgery Friday morning, but is expected to be ready for all of Daytona Speedweeks, including the Budweiser Shootout on Feb. 18 and the Daytona 500 on Feb. 26.
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2 days ago
Crunching numbers: What do I know?
You haven't heard from me in a couple of months, but it's not like I haven't been hard at work.I've been off in the Himalayas, pondering, reflecting and crunching the numbers in search of a fine year in NASCAR statistics and analysis. OK, that's not entirely true. I've been mostly working from my desk. Horrible wireless connection in the Himalayas. Plus, work...
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3 days ago
Cassill gets Cup ride; will drive in Daytona 500
Landon Cassill has a job for the Daytona 500 for the first time in his career.
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3 days ago
Hinton: Pressure? What pressure?
In hindsight, the 48 team not winning a sixth straight Cup championship could have been the best thing -- at least for Jimmie Johnson and Chad Knaus.
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4 days ago
Newton: NASCAR Competition 101
Still confused over the points swap between Stewart-Haas Racing and Tommy Baldwin Racing that guarantees Danica Patrick a spot in the Daytona 500? You're not alone.
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5 days ago
McGee: Mad scramble to halfway bonus
Racing for bonus money is practically as old as racing itself. So what has fans so riled up about the halfway bonus in the Daytona 500? Well, 200 large gets people talking.
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6 days ago
Racing legend Foyt (infection) out of hospital
A.J. Foyt has been released from a hospital in Houston, where he was being treated for complications from knee surgery.
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8 days ago
Casino over Turn 2 opens at Kansas Speedway
The ownership of Kansas Speedway is gambling on a new casino overlooking Turn 2 to generate interest, drive ticket sales and increase revenue during a sluggish time for motorsports.
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10 days ago
Newton: The Danica Factor
Danica Patrick is a full-time NASCAR driver, but let's face it: We all know her day job isn't why she is one of the most sought-after celebrities come Super Bowl time.
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10 days ago
Smith: Junior getting his swagger back
Rick Hendrick raised a lot of eyebrows a year ago when he paired Dale Earnhardt Jr. with crew chief Steve Letarte. The result? The move just may have saved Junior's career.
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11 days ago
Hinton: Penske Racing's dynamic duo
Penske Racing may or may not field the most competitive Cup program in 2012, but it will be the most entertaining. Brad K. and his trusty sidekick, the Dinger, will see to that.
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12 days ago
JGR has another fire within year; no staff hurt
Joe Gibbs Racing says no employees were injured when a fire broke out in its machine shop.
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12 days ago
Danica will have starting spot in Daytona 500
Stewart Haas Racing has finalized an alliance with Tommy Baldwin Racing that guarantees Danica Patrick a starting spot in the Sprint Cup opener and keeps her No. 10 car on the track for the entire Cup schedule.
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12 days ago
Oreovicz: Indy 500 will survive without Danica
The Indianapolis 500 has survived two world wars, the rear-engine revolution of the 1960s and two major splits within Indy car racing. Surely it can survive without Danica Patrick.
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13 days ago
Newton: Expectations sky high at Phoenix Racing
The atmosphere at Phoenix Racing -- "the little race team that could" -- has been electric since Christmas. Having a former Cup champion in your garage can have that kind of impact.
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13 days ago
Sources: Danica getting spot in Daytona 500
Stewart Haas Racing is working on an alliance with Tommy Baldwin Racing that will guarantee Danica Patrick a starting spot in the Daytona 500 and keep her No. 10 car on the track for much of the Sprint Cup schedule, sources said on Monday.
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13 days ago
Blount: Let the good times roll
So, what did we learn from the 2012 NASCAR media tour? Danica is all in, Brad K. is in charge at Penske Racing, Chip is far from satisfied and Harvick is extra Happy.
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14 days ago
Allmendinger, Shank win Rolex 24 at Daytona
The little team with no pedigree knocked off the big boys with all those championships.
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14 days ago
Four-time Indy 500 winner Foyt hospitalized
A.J. Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
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17 days ago
Ward Burton to enter Trucks race at Daytona
Former Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton is getting back behind the wheel in NASCAR. He's bringing his son along, too.
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17 days ago
Judge tosses verdict vs. New Hampshire track
A judge has thrown out a verdict that would have required New Hampshire Motor Speedway to pay nearly $1 million to cancel its contract with Motor Racing Network.
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17 days ago
RPM creates Nationwide team for driver Annett
Richard Petty Motorsports has formed a Nationwide Series team for Michael Annett. His car will be sponsored by Pilot Flying J and will run for the Nationwide championship.
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17 days ago
NASCAR wants to reduce 2-car drafts in 2012
NASCAR officials say they aren't planning any radical changes for the 2012 season after one of its most exciting seasons ever.
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17 days ago
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