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Latest NASCAR Sprint Cup News
Pocono qualifying rained out, Stewart awarded pole
Long Pond, PA (Sports Network) - Rain forced NASCAR officials to cancel
Friday's Sprint Cup Series qualifying at Pocono Raceway. Therefore, the
starting lineup for Sunday's Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 will be set by
owner points, according to the rule book.
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This Week in Auto Racing July 31 - August 2
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - All three of NASCAR's national touring
series are in action at different racetracks this weekend. The IndyCar Series
heads to the "Bluegrass State" for a night-time running at Kentucky Speedway.
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More superheroes have been added to Indy's heritage
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Indianapolis Motor Speedway witnessed an
appearance from Spider-Man following its prestigious Indianapolis 500, and now
the famed track can add a couple of more action heroes to its legacy after
this weekend's Brickyard 400.
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Johnson holds off Martin to defend title at the Brickyard
Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson held off a furious charge
from his Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin in the closing laps to win
Sunday's Allstate 400 at the Brickyard and become the first driver to record
consecutive Sprint Cup Series victories at Indianapoli...
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Martin tops in qualifying at the Brickyard
Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - After a four-hour rain delay, 50-year-old
Mark Martin posted the quickest lap in Saturday's qualifying for the Allstate
400 at The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Appeals court lifts Mayfield's temporary injunction
Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - Jeremy Mayfield became suspended again
after a U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond, VA on Friday granted NASCAR's
request to lift a temporary injunction awarded to Mayfield by a lower court
earlier this month.
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This Week in Auto Racing July 24 - 26
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - NASCAR is in Indianapolis this weekend,
and that means someone will kiss the bricks at the "big" track, while a lot of
beating and banging will go on at the nearby "short" track. Meanwhile, the
IndyCar Series heads north to Edmonton, Canada, an...
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Tires should not be an issue at Indy this year
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - One year after the tire debacle in the
Allstate 400 at the Brickyard, NASCAR and Goodyear officials will certainly
hold their collective breath that a repeat occurrence doesn't unfold in this
weekend's Sprint Cup Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
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This Week in Auto Racing July 17 - 18
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - While the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series enjoys
its final off-week of the season, the Nationwide Series hits the track at
Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis and the Camping World Truck
Series visits Kentucky Speedway.
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Martin takes Chicagoland for fourth win in '09
Joliet, IL (Sports Network) - Mark Martin gave his boss, Rick Hendrick, a huge
birthday present Saturday after he held off teammate Jeff Gordon in a double-
file restart with two laps to go to win the LifeLock.com 400 at Chicagoland
Speedway.
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Vickers leads Red Bull romp in qualifying at Chicagoland
Joliet, IL (Sports Network) - Brian Vickers recorded his Sprint Cup Series-
leading fifth pole of the season while his teammate, rookie Scott Speed,
surprisingly qualified second to give Red Bull Racing the front starting row
for Saturday's LifeLock 400.com at Chicagoland Speedwa...
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This Week in Auto Racing July 9 - 12
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It's a busy weekend of racing as the
NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series head to Chicago, while the IndyCar
Series takes to the streets of Toronto and Formula One returns to action in
Germany.
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Truex Jr. joining MWR in 2010
Cornelius, NC (Sports Network) - Michael Waltrip Racing announced Tuesday that
Martin Truex Jr. will drive the No.56 Toyota with NAPA as the team's primary
sponsor in 2010.
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Stewart wins in a firework finish at Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Tony Stewart set off his own fireworks on
the Fourth of July at Daytona International Speedway after he tangled with
Kyle Busch on the final lap to take the Coke Zero 400.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees announced
Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - NASCAR on Thursday revealed the 25 nominees
for the inaugural NASCAR Hall of Fame induction class. Nominees included
pioneers, former champions and driver-turned-team owners of the sport.
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Mayfield a no-show at Daytona
Daytona Beach, FL (Sports Network) - Sprint Cup Series driver and team owner
Jeremy Mayfield was not present at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday,
one day after a federal judge granted him a temporary injunction to race
again, beginning with this weekend's Coke Zero 400.
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Judge lifts Mayfield's suspension
Charlotte, NC (Sports Network) - A federal judge lifted the NASCAR-imposed
suspension on driver Jeremy Mayfield Wednesday, allowing him to race again,
possibly as soon as this weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
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