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Another Rough Offseason Ahead For Crew Guys

T.C. — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:02:00 +0000

The end of the 2011 season is drawing near, and it seems we hear every week about another team that is preparing to lay off employees. The U.S. economy has still not rebounded, and even though some signs are better for NASCAR (like TV ratings), it would appear that we haven’t yet found the bottom. [...]

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What Does Bowyer Do Now?

Journo — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:13:57 +0000

For much of the early part of the season it was Carl Edwards who took up all the oxygen as the chief target of 2012 speculation. And after months and rumors, Edwards ultimately re-signed with Roush Fenway Racing. Up next was Clint Bowyer who looked early on like another candidate to re-sign with his existing [...]

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Are We Watching The Demise Of Kevin Harvick Inc?

T.C. — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:18:21 +0000

It was announced on Wednesday that starting in 2012, Kevin Harvick Inc.’s Nationwide Series program would be “merged” with Richard Childress Racing. Effectively, what this “merger” means, is that KHI’s #2 and #33 NNS teams will now be run out of RCR’s shop in Welcome, NC. Elliott Sadler will continue piloting the #2 and a [...]

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2011 Silly Season In Full Effect

Journo — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:30:19 +0000

With the announcement last week that Red Bull was ceasing its NASCAR operations at the end of the season, the 2011 Silly Season went into full overdrive. While the number of available rides just potentially got cut by one, the number of unanswered questions increased. Can Red Bull find investors? What will Brian Vickers do [...]

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A Few Observations On The UPS Sponsorship

T.C. — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:10:46 +0000

The recently announced Farmers-to-Hendrick deal for Kasey Kahne has spawned some discussion and speculation about the future of UPS’ NASCAR sponsorship. Apparently some felt that UPS was a candidate to adorn the hood of Kahne’s future ride at HMS, but the Farmers deal seems to signal that that now won’t happen. UPS’ current deal with [...]

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The Best Car Sometimes Doesn’t Beat Good Strategy

T.C. — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:49:41 +0000

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A Bad Year To Be A Free Agent

Journo — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:32:57 +0000

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Paul Menard? Go Figure

Journo — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:20 +0000

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Was That What You’d Hoped For?

T.C. — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 03:07:09 +0000

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Jeff Burton Wins Second Gatorade Duel for First Victory at Daytona

Bob Zeller — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Clint Bowyer, Jeff Burton, Jeff Gordon, Daytona Int'l Speedway, Chase for the Sprint Cup, Sprint Cup, Richard Childress Racing, NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Jeff Burton, with help from teammate Clint Bowyer, swept to victory in the second Gatorade Duel Thursday at Daytona International Speedway.

It was the first Speedweeks victory ever for the veteran driver, 43, from South Boston, Va.

Bowyer was second, followed by Michael Waltrip, Kyle Busch and surprising, unsponsored Brian Keselowski, who got a big push from his little brother, Brad, to become the most unlikely top-five finisher in a Sprint Cup race in quite awhile. Full results are here.

In the first Gatorade Duel, Kurt Busch captured the checkered flag.

"It's a shame two cars can't fit in here (in victory lane)," Burton said. "With the way things are going (with the two-car draft), Clint and I decided we were just going to find each other early and it worked out for both of us. For us, it was a great start (to the season)."

Waltrip's finish put him in his 25th consecutive Daytona 500. Waltrip and Brian Keselowski were the two drivers who raced their way into the 500 by virtue of their finishes in the second Duel.

"They like to put a car together at MWR (Michael Waltrip Racing) for the old man," Waltrip said. "To race in the Daytona 500 is just such a great opportunity. I'm certainly proud we have a fast car. We're going to be up in the middle of all that mess."

Bowyer said, "I don't know if there will be another rule change. It was fun out there. Obviously, you always want to win, but I probably should have made my move a little earlier."

As Burton took the checkered flag, Trevor Bayne and Jeff Gordon lost control of their two-car draft and Bayne spun into David Ragan, sending them both spinning.

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