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Top 35, qualifying changes considered for 2013

TALLADEGA, Ala. — An elimination of the top 35 rule and a return to qualifying order based on random draw are among the proposed changes for the 2013 season that NASCAR officials discussed with competitors in a meeting Saturday at Talladega Superspeedway. The sanctioning body is mulling a number of procedural changes for next year, […]

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Allmendinger pounding the pavement at Talladega

TALLADEGA, Ala. — A.J. Allmendinger is doing his best to keep himself visible to any Cup owners who might have open rides in the near future. Wearing a bright blue polo shirt, Allmendinger was spotted Friday walking through the garage area at Talladega Superspeedway. Allmendinger’s visit was his first to a NASCAR race weekend since […]

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Gibbs Racing pushing Kyle Busch to re-up

DOVER, DEL. Next season is expected to produce a top crop of free agents in the Sprint Cup market – but if Joe Gibbs Racing has its way, Kyle Busch’s name will never reach the rumor mill. Principals at Gibbs Racing are working diligently to renew Busch’s contract before it expires next season. According to […]

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Gibson likely to be with Patrick in 2013

Stewart-Haas Racing still searching for a new crew chief for Newman’s team DOVER, Del. — We now know an important detail of Danica Patrick‘s move to full-time Sprint Cup Series competition next season. Stewart-Haas Racing competition director Greg Zipadelli said Saturday the most likely scenario is for the crew — and crew chief Tony Gibson […]

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Driver puts emphasis on Cup driving

  LOUDON, N.H. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has his priorities in order. HIGH STAKES Two drivers crushed the field Sunday. So who’s No. 1? NASCAR Power Rankings Although his name is on the door of JR Motorsports, the driver of the No. 88 Mountain Dew Chevrolet understands that his job driving in the NASCAR Sprint Cup […]

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Gordon and Hamlin have work to do

Jeff Gordon Still Riding Richmond Wave Jeff Gordon Still Riding Richmond Wave http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:8404157 Despite a disappointing race in Chicago Jeff Gordon has high expectations for this week’s race in New Hampshire.Tags: Jeff Gordon Mustache, New Hampshire, NASCAR Now Greg Biffle In Good Shape For Chase Greg Biffle In Good Shape For Chase Greg Biffle stops […]

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Magic in the air at Chicagoland

JOLIET, Ill. — If you’re like the 12 drivers competing for the Sprint Cup championship, you’ll wake up feeling different on Sunday than on any other morning of the season thus far. You’ll feel more energy in the air. More excitement. Mike and Mike in the Morning ESPN NASCAR analyst Dale Jarrett gives his take […]

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