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Aug
France says no Chase for Nationwide Series
NASCAR is considering changes to the Nationwide Series that could make full-time Sprint Cup drivers ineligible to win the series championship, but a Chase format for NASCAR’s Triple-A division is not under consideration, said Brian France, chairman and CEO of the sanctioning body.18
Aug
Almirola Signs Multi-Year Deal to Drive JR Motorsports’ No. 88
JR Motorsports cemented an integral part of its future Wednesday by signing Aric Almirola to a multi-year driving contract for the company’s flagship No. 88 NASCAR Nationwide Series team starting in 2011, general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced today.17
Aug
ISC to reduce operating costs, streamline organization
The International Speedway Corporation today announced the implementation of broad-based strategic organizational and structural changes that will create a leaner and more responsive organization, enabling the Company to remain the leader in motorsports entertainment17
Aug
Ambrose signs with RPM for next year, Stanley will sponsor
In preparation for the 2011 season, Richard Petty Motorsports announced today that driver Marcos Ambrose has signed a multiyear agreement with the organization to drive the No. 9 Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.17
Aug
Budweiser to sponsor Harvick in 2011
Richard Childress Racing made it official Tuesday morning: Budweiser will sponsor the No. 29 Chevrolet driven by Kevin Harvick next season.16
Aug
RPM to announce 2011 drivers, sponsors Tuesday
Richard Petty Motorsports has called a Tuesday teleconference to announce the specifics of the organization’s 2010 Sprint Cup Series drivers and sponsor lineups.16
Aug
Harvick Wins at Michigan; Secures Chase Spot
Kevin Harvick became the first driver to clinch a chase berth by winning at Michigan International Speedway — the same track in which he scored his first career Cup Series victory.16
Aug
2011 Chase For the Cup: Nothing New (or Exciting) Here
As we approach the 2010 Chase, the schedule for the 2011 Chase has already been taking shape. NASCAR should shake things up a bit.15
Aug
Harvick’s gamble pays off with Michigan win
Staying out on old tires under the final caution of the race, Harvick tracked down Denny Hamlin on Lap 190 of 200 and pulled away to beat Hamlin to the finish line by 1.731 seconds.15
Aug
Even in a 1-year deal, Kahne will help Red Bull
Even though the structure of the deal is unprecedented, Red Bull Racing plans to take full advantage of Kasey Kahne’s one-year stay with the organization.15
Aug
Tony Cotman named project manager for new IndyCar
The IZOD IndyCar Series has hired NZR Consulting’s Tony Cotman as a consultant to serve as project manager for the development of its 2012 technical program.14
Aug
Bodine wins at Darlington, stretches points lead
In a season where seemingly nothing can go wrong, good fortune smiled on Todd Bodine once again in Saturday night’s Camping World Truck Series Too Tough To Tame 200 at Darlington Raceway.14
Aug
Stoffer hoping to ride wave of recent performance surge
After enduring one of the most frustrating stretches of her professional career, Karen Stoffer came to life at the recently completed Mile-High Nationals in Denver and rode her GEICO Powersports Suzuki to a runner-up finish that not only lifted her spirits but let the rest of the class know she plans on contending for the 2010 championship.14
Aug
Keselowski dominant in Michigan in new car
Despite clutch problems that plagued him on pit road, Brad Keselowski dominated Saturday’s Carfax 250 Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway.13
Aug
