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2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Car will debut at Speedweeks in Daytona next February 

Chevrolet Photo

NASCAR unveiled a new look for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car, an integral and exciting step in the rollout process of the sixth generation race car. 

Moose Skowron 1930-2012

http://www.oakparkjournal.com/2012/2012-Moose-dies-RIP.html

All-New 2014 Impala – Chevrolet Reinvents an Iconic Sedan

Designed to deliver bold style, interior refinement and enhanced efficiency



Chevrolet completes the transformation of its North American passenger car lineup with the introduction of the all-new 2014 Impala. The redesigned flagship sedan builds on the strong heritage of the Impala nameplate by offering expressive style, a more-refined interior, easy-to-use technology, and what is expected to be an exhilarating driving experience.

“The 2014 Impala re-establishes this iconic Chevrolet nameplate as a design leader, with bold styling that will turn heads for years to come,” said Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. “The team has also delivered the comfort, safety, fuel efficiency and technology that will strengthen Impala’s leadership in the highly competitive full-size sedan market.”

AMERICAN MUSCLE 

If you are modifying the stock Mustang to the next level then upgrading your Mustang maf sensor is a must. The SCT mass air flow sensor can support cars up to 825 rwhp.

The Mustang is now the car of Choice for Ford Drivers in the NASCAR Nationwide Series

Photo By Dan Peters

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Paul Newman at the Legendary Milwaukee Mile in 2006... A Legend at a Legend

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CHICAGO BULLS NEWS

CHICAGO BEARS NEWS

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NASCAR...

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Matt_Kenseth Sets Track Record , wins Pole at Darlington

ARCA Racing News and updates... Visit my ARCA Page at:

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/arca_racing

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INDY CAR....

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/indianapolis_500

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The Chicago Bears at Super Bowl XLI In Miami

Photos By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Brad Keselowski

The Race for the Chase for the 2012 Sprint Cup Begins at Chicagoland Speedway. September 16,2012

Brad Keselowski Wins 12th Annual Geico 400

Stenhouse wins his second NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship at Homestead Miami Speedway

(Chicagoland Speedway Photo by Dan Peters)

Jimmie Johnson won the Pole for the 2012 Gieco 400 with a sped of 182.865 MPH

2011 Winner Tony Stewart

Ricky Stenhouse, Jr Wins Dollar General 300

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2012 Indianapolis 500

May 27, 2012

Dario Franchitti wins for the 3rd Time

Welcome to DPR Sports & Racing News

We will be adding a wide variety of news stories and features in the weeks to come, so feel free to come back often!

Pushing to the limit, and beyond

When you absolutely love power and control, particularly when it comes to nice cars, you want to do what it takes to achieve it. This means that when you are driving you want to be able to have the horsepower to get where you want to go, when you want to get there, and you dont want your engine to max out before you are able to push it further. In addition to this, you may want to still be able to get better efficiency out of your automobile as well, whether that is gas mileage or cleaner emissions.

When it comes to achieving more, there are actually some surprising effective options out there.

When it comes to achieving more, there are actually some surprising effective options out there.

To begin with you will want performance parts that are able to do you some legitimate good.

There is certainly a lot of hype out there from various manufacturers that claim that their product will give you the best control, the most enjoyable ride, the most awesome power. But the truth is not all of these legitimately can. There is certainly a lot of hype out there from various manufacturers that claim that their product will give you the best control, the most enjoyable ride, the most awesome power. But the truth is not all of these legitimately can.

The idea of having performance parts that better help to serve your automobile have been around since the first cars were being sold. There is always someone out there that is interested in expanding the abilities of any product, and something such as the car or truck, which has a wide and broad appeal, is something that was going to a be a given from the start.

Many of the performance parts manufacturers and distributers that are still going strong today got their start in the 1960s and feature items designed to better direct and use your air flow, fuel as well as other various parts. Performance parts have a wide range of types and uses, but the result is all the same. They are all looking for a way to get more out of the potential that your engine has.

The one problem that some people have with a selection of these parts is the fact that although they may raise your horsepower, they fail to do anything for your fuel efficiency. If anything they lower it. If you are looking for something to do both, then performance chips are the way to go. This is a controller that will be used to change the way your car or trucks systems have been set up so as to improve on them. If this is done properly there are some people who have been known to have been able to get better horsepower, increased fuel economy, and even better emissions.

When you are looking to get more out of your vehicle performance parts are the way to go about it. They are often times easy to install, and ultimately highly effective.

Dan Wheldon 1978-2011

http://www.danwheldonmemorial.com/Links-and-Information.html

2011 Indy 500 Photo By Joe Paolella

The New 2013 Ford Fusion Stock Car

Danica Patrick switches Back To NASCAR, this week at Chicagoland Speedway June 3, 2011

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danicaracing.com/

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RCR and ECR Honor Dale Earnhardt at Daytona

Cheesehead Kvapil Is Super Bowl Bound

Lifelong Fan Hopes to Top His Favorite
Packer Moment

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/nascar_news/2011_nascar_sprint_cup_series

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Too little, too late for the Bears, Packers prove they are the better team Beat Bears 21-14

Advance to Dallas to take on the Steelers in the Super Bowl

So close, but no Super Bowl trip this year for the Bears

Game Photo By Joe Paolella

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page/2010_bears_nfc_championship

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Bears Send Seahawks crashing, clip the Seahawks at Soldier Field. 35-24

The clock struck midnight early for the Seattle Seahawks in this game. The Bears showed no mercy for the first 7-9 team to reach the playoffs.

Packers Game Photo by Scott Krause

The Most Epic NFC Championship Game will now take place at Soldier Field next Sunday. The last and only time the Bears played the Packers in the playoffs December 14, 1941. Exactly seven days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. It was a day that will live in infamy. The Epic game next Sunday will be another day the will go down in Pro Football infamy. Win or Lose, this is Super Bowl game for both teams.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

For NFC Championship News and Quotes.. visit my NFC Championship Page at:

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page/2010_bears_nfc_championship

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Earnhardt Jr. Wins Eighth Consecutive Most Popular Driver Award

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/hendrick_motorsports/dale_earnhardt_jr

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Shell and PENSKE RACING UNVEIL NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES No. 22 SHELL-PENNZOIL DODGE...AND....

IZOD INDYCAR SERIES No. 3 SHELL V-Power PENNZOIL UlTRA Dallara/HONDA

Team Penske Photos

Full Press release can be seen at the following:

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/penske_racing

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Bears prove they are the Real Deal Beat Vick and the Eagles 31-26

Game Photo by Scott Krause

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Chevrolet is Back In Indy Car Racing

General Motors and Chevrolet officials announced today that Chevrolet will compete in the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series with a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injected V-6 racing engine powered by renewable E85 ethanol fuel..

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_izod_indy_car_series

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2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson is now a 5-Time Champion!!

Photo From Chicagoland Speedway 2010

Dario Franchitti is the 2010 IZOD Indy Car Champion

Photo (Chicagoland) By Dan Peters

Prime Time Bears.. Win 20-17 at home in a thriller against the Packers

Game Photo by Scott Krause

The Chicago Bears improved to 3-0 for the first time since they went to the Super Bowl in 2006.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Chicago Bears are Undefeated after decisive win over the Dallas Cowboys 27-20

Jay Cutler has become the Best quarterback in the National Football League after the stellar performance in Dallas in week two.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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IZOD INDYCAR SERIES ANNOUNCES 2011 SCHEDULE

Diverse, challenging championship features eight oval, nine road/street events

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (Sept. 10, 2010)- The return of two traditional venues and the addition of an exciting new downtown event are highlights of the 17-race 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule announced Sept. 10.

Series officials unveiled the 2011 event lineup at the historic Milwaukee Mile, which will return to the schedule next June. New Hampshire Motor Speedway also is back, and the inaugural street race in Baltimore joins the schedule.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_izod_indy_car_series

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Ansell Protective Gloves 150 Next as ARCA Goes to Chicagoland

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/arca_racing

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Bears fall to 0-2 Lose 32-17 to the Raiders at Soldier Field.

The Grass looked oh so green, so perfect.. But so did the Bears in yet another loss in this 2010 Pre-season.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Harvick lands Budweiser

Officials with Anheuser-Busch and Richard Childress Racing are close to finalizing a sponsorship package that would put the popular Budweiser beer brand on the teams No. 29 Chevrolet with driver Kevin Harvick beginning in 2011, sources said.An announcement is expected to come within the next week.

More RCR News...

Richard Childress Racing has signed Paul Menard as the driver for a new, fourth Sprint Cup team in 2011 with Menards home improvement stores as the teams sponsor.

Menards, the nations third-largest home improvement company, is owned by Pauls father, John, and has sponsored Paul throughout his NASCAR career

The Chase for the Sprint Cup.. will start in Chicago

The 2011 Chase for the Sprint Cup will kick off at Chicagoland Speedway. There is a special news conference set for sometime Monday in Joliet. Kevin Harvick will be there.

"As of now, we're still working through the 2011 scheduling process with NASCAR," a track spokesman said. "Once we receive confirmation from NASCAR about our 2011 schedule, we'll go ahead and make an announcement."

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_chicagoland_speedway

Jack Roush Injured in Plane Crash

http://danspitstopracing.com/roush-fenway_racing

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Jamie McMurray Wins at the Brickyard

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_brickyard_400

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David Reutimann Wins at Chicagoland

Photo By Mark Rotor

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Its aBaby Girl !!

Chandra and Jimmie Johnson welcomed a baby girl Wednesday, July 7 at 1:44 p.m

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/jimmie_johnson_page

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Earnhardt drives No.3 Chevy to emotional Daytona win.

NASCAR Photo

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/dale_earnhardt_jr_page

KevinHarvickwins wildCOKEZERO400 at Daytona

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/kevin_harvick_page

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Road America: Longest Track in NASCAR

The last in a stretch of three consecutive stand-alone races also is the first of three road-course races on the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule this summer.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/road_america

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One Goal A Parade For Conquering Heroes

Chicago Blackhawks Win The Stanley Cup!

Photo By Mark Rotor

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_blackhawks

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Indy History... Mann becomes first woman in Indy History to win pole.

Pippa Mann became the first female pole winner in the 101-year-old history of the IndianapolisMotor Speedway, earning the top starting spot for the Firestone Freedom 100.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_indianapolis_500

Castroneves saved his best for last during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500.

Photo Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_indianapolis_500

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RCR and Harvick Sign Contract Extension

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/nascar_news

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/kevin_harvick_page

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FORMER WINNERS TOP SPEED CHARTS IN INDY 500 PRACTICE

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_indianapolis_500

CASTRONEVES LEADS AS PRACTICE OPENS FOR 2010 INDIANPOLIS 500

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_indianapolis_500

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Dale Jr. to Drive No. 3 Wrangler Chevy in July NNS Race at Daytona

NASCAR Photo

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Game Three at the United Center... James is in the house that Jordan Built..

Photo By Mark Rotor

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Ford Introduces New Taurus-based Police Car

Chevrolet Caprice Police Car at Chicago Auto show (Dan Peters)

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_chicago_auto_show

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Lotus and Coswoth back in IndyCar with KV Racing

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_izod_indy_car_series
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Another female racer set for IndyCar season

http://www.racer.com/de-silvestro-secures-hvm-race-deal/article/164826/?DCMP=EMC-RACER_DAILY

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New "BAT" group announces IndyCar bid

http://www.racer.com/new-bat-group-announces-indycar-bid/article/165155/

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The Chicago Auto Show...Check out all the new cars and concepts..

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2010_chicago_auto_show

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Kevin Harvick wins a thriller at Daytona... captures second straight Bud Shoot-out Victory

NASCAR Photo

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_sprint_cup

http://danspitstopracing.com/kevin_harvick_page

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Gerhart Adds to the Record Books with Historic sixth Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 Daytona Victory; Danica Patrick gains valuable experience, survives spin to finish sixth in stock car debut

Dale Earnhardt Jr Takes a Hands off Approach to Danica Patrick's ARCA Racing Series Debut

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/arca_racing

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Photo By Mark Rotor

Rose Blooms In January...Derrick Is Named To NBA All-Star Roster

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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Bass Pro Shops and RCR Partner to Bring Back Famous No. 3

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/richard_childress_racing

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Photo By Mark Rotor

The Bulls gave their fans a great show on Friday as they now head out on a long and grueling west coast trip.

The man with all the right moves

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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Bears Rumble, Vikings Stumble in Prime Time. Bears Prevail 36-30 in Overtime

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Patrick To Run For JR Motorsports

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/danica_patrick

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IZOD NAMED TITLE SPONSOR OF INDYCAR SERIES


IZOD Brings IndyCar Series a Strong Brand, Bright Future, And Vision For Growth

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 12 Verizon Dodge, helps unveil the new car that is scheduled to make its first laps on Monday during a test at Talladega Superspeedway.

NASCAR Photos

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Blame it on Rio

Imagine.....Next time for Chicago?
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Jay Cutler Redeems himself shows everyone why he was brought here.

Cutler was nearly perfect tonight.. And the Bears battered defense rose to the task to Steel a win from the defending Super Bowl Champs. 17-14.

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Costly Game for the Bears Sunday Night... not only did they lose the game.. They lost thier star player for the season.

Chicago Bears Linebacker Brian Urlacher will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a dislocated right wrist -- a major blow for a team with high expectations. Team spokesman Jim Christman confirmed a Chicago Tribune report, saying "Brian did have surgery this morning and he is out for the remainder of the season." Urlacher had said in a text message to the newspaper that his season is over.

http://danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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Mike Skinner Wins In Iowa

Race Photo By Joe Paolella

Austin Dillon Brings Richard Childress Racing Back To Series

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 31, 2009) Austin Dillon will be making his series debut this weekend and with that, hell return Richard Childress Racing to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the first time since 1999

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The Bears face Cleveland a final chance to fine tune for the regular season

The Chicago Bears (2-1) will wrap up the 2009 preseason this Thursday night when they host the Cleveland Browns (2-1).

After defeating the Broncos 27-17 in Denver Sunday night, the Bears are now assured a .500 or better mark in the preseason for the fifth time in Lovie Smiths six year tenure as Bears head coach.

The Bears 1^st team defense has allowed just 16 points in this pre season in three games. The 1^st team defense allowed just three points in the first half play against the NY Giants. The following game against the Broncos, the 1^st team D allowed a scant ten points in two-and-half quarters.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Bears put up 34 total points in two previous games (17 each)

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Briscoe wins a thriller at Chicagoland Speedway.. Beats Dixon.

Scoth Dixon again a bridesmade again..

Victory Victory Lane Photo by Mark Rotor

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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Brandon Wagner #32 Claims Pole For Chicagoland 100 at Joliet

Photo By Mark Rotor

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Kyle Busch Wins Inaugural NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Event at Chicagoland Speedway

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/nascar_camping_world_truck_series

Briscoe Claims Pole for Peak Anti-Freeze And Motor Oil Indy 300

Briscoe Went out at 2:58 PM and bumped Castroveves with a speed of 215.364 mph.

Photo By Dan Peters

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INDY Car Practice at Chicagoland Speedway 8/28/09

Briscoe Sets up his Steering Wheel before practice..

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicagoland_speedway

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NASCAR Camping World Practice at Chicagoland Speedway 8/28/09

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_camping_world_truck_series

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FASTENAL TO SPONSOR CARL EDWARDS IN NATIONWIDE SERIES
BEGINNING IN 2010

Concord, N.C. (August 24, 2009) - Roush Fenway Racing announced that they have signed Fastenal to a multi-year contract to sponsor Carl Edwards in the Nationwide Series beginning in 2010.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/roush-fenway_racing

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Bears First Team looked sharp in Pre Season Home Opener

Jay Cutler showed the Bears and their fans why they traded for him in the off season. He ended his night with a stellar 117.8 quarterback rating. Yes its the pre-season, but it was a much improved performance compared to the previous game against the Bills last Saturday in Buffalo.

Photo By Joe Paolella

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bears_page

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He's Back....

Brett Favre's latest retirement lasted all of three weeks. The three-time MVP has done an about-face for the second time in as many years and will play for the Vikings this season. "I felt I did everything I possibly could do to get where I need to be," Favre said Tuesday. "You're 39, your arm may not feel like it did at 21.

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Keselowski Smokes em' at Iowa

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/iowa_speedway

Ricky Stenhouse Jr Captures Inaugural Pole For the U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway.

Pole Speed of 135.135 MPH

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/iowa_speedway

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Brickyard "Double" Johnson backs up 2008 win with late charge.. claims 2009 Allstate 400

No tire issues in site... Johnson does impressive burnout

Photo By Dan Peters

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/allstate_400_at_the_brickyard

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Edwards Wins at O'Reilly.. beats Kyle Busch

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_nationwide_series

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/oreilly_raceway_park

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Rain...Rain go away... Rain delays track activities at the Brickyard

Photo Above By Mark Rotor

Not much activity at the race track this morning.. Stay tuned

Photos By Dan Peters

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Mark Martin Holds off Gordon for Exciting Win at Chicagoland Speedway

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicagoland_speedway

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Logano Takes Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland

Photo By Dan Peters

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_nationwide_series

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David Gilliland goes up in smoke during 1st Cup Practice at Chicagoland Speedway

Photos By Dan Peters

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Former NFL quarterback McNair killed in Tennessee

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair, whose most noted drive was the final one of the 2000 Super Bowl, was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head Saturday afternoon in a downtown condominium. Police said a pistol was discovered near the body of a woman also shot dead.

Nashville police spokesman Don Aaron identified the woman as 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, whom he called a friend of McNairs. She had a single gunshot wound to the head.

Police said the 36-year-old McNair was found on the sofa in the living room, and Kazemi was very close to him on the floor. Aaron said the gun was not readily apparent when police first arrived.

Autopsies were planned for Sunday.

Aaron said McNairs wife, Mechelle, is very distraught.

At this juncture, we do not believe she is involved, he said. Nothing has been ruled out, but as far as actively looking for a suspect tonight, the answer would be no.

Fred McNair, Steve McNairs oldest brother, said some family members likely will travel to Nashville on Monday to consult with Steve McNairs wife.

Its still kind of hard to believe, Fred McNair said. He was the greatest person in the world. He gave back to the community. He loved kids and he wanted to be a role model to kids.

He said he did not know who Kazemi was.

The bodies were discovered Saturday afternoon by McNairs longtime friend Wayne Neeley, who said he rents the condo with McNair.

Aaron said Neeley told authorities he went into the condo, saw McNair on the sofa and Kazemi on the floor but walked first into the kitchen before going back into the living room, where he saw the blood.

Neeley then called a friend, who alerted authorities.

Police said a witness saw McNair arrive at the condo in the upscale Rutledge Hill neighborhood between 1:30 and 2 a.m. Saturday and that Kazemis vehicle was already there. The condominium is located within walking distance of an area filled with restaurants and nightspots, a few blocks from the Cumberland River and within view of the Titans stadium.

Two days ago, Nashville police arrested Kazemi on a DUI charge while driving a 2007 Escalade registered to her and McNair. McNair was in the front seat, but didnt break the law and was allowed to leave by taxi.

The arrest affidavit said Kazemi had bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol on her breath, but refused a breathalyzer test, saying she was not drunk, she was high.

In June, McNair opened a restaurant near the Tennessee State University campus. It was closed Saturday evening, but had become a small memorial, where flowers, candles and notes had been placed outside the door.

On the restaurants windows were messages: We will miss you Steve and We love you Steve.

A note attached to a small blue teddy bear read, We will never forget you, Steve. Once a Titan, always a Titan.

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Bowyer Wins At Daytona In Overtime

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- With cars spinning wildly behind him in Turn 4, Clint Bowyer claimed his first NASCAR Nationwide Series victory of the season and the seventh of his career in Friday night's Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway

http://danspitstopracing.com/nascar_nationwide_series

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Taylor Earnhardt Completes First Runs in RCR No. 3 Chevrolet Her Father Made Famous

http://danspitstopracing.com/richard_childress_racing

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The End of an EraTony George Steps Down from From IRL.. The Series Future uncertain?

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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DIXON WINS AT RICHMOND, TIES HORNISH'S ALL-TIME VICTORY RECORD

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/2009_indy_car_series

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Carl Edwards for second straight year..1st victory of the year.. at the Milwaukee Mile..

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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Happy Birthday Ron... Dominates and wins Copart 200

Photo (Above) By Summer Peters

Indy Car Series in Iowa this weekend... The Iowa Corn 250

For Race Preview .....

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/iowa_speedway

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Penske to buy Saturn, Return Marque to its Original Roots

General Motors Corp. has a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand to former race car driver and dealership group owner Roger Penske, both companies said Friday.

For Complete Story ... Visit The Automotive News & Penske Racing Pages:

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/automotive_news

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/penske_racing

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DIXON WINS AT MILWAUKEE..TAKES POINTS LEAD

Photo By Mark Rotor

IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon became the first driver to win for the second time in 2009, taking the checkered flag at The Milwaukee Mile ahead of last years winner Ryan Briscoe, who dominated for most of the race.

Dixon also took over the points lead for the first time since the end of the 2008 season.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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BRISCOE WINS POLE FOR ABC SUPPLY/A.J. FOYT 225

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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Every Rose has its thorn?

Memphis athletic director R.C. Johnson defended the mens basketball program Thursday, saying the school checks out all potential players.

He would not confirm that Derrick Rose, who led Memphis to the 2008 national title game, is at the center of an NCAA investigation of major violations during that season.

Full Story on Bulls Page

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/chicago_bulls_page

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Youre Out Eury Jr. out as crew chief for slumping Dale Eanhardt, Jr

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will have a new crew chief starting with this weekends race at Dover because of a slump that has dragged deep into the season.

Tony Eury Jr. was removed as crew chief of Earnhardts No. 88 team Thursday. The two are cousins and have worked together during Earnhardts entire career.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/dale_earnhardt_jr_page

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Paul Tracy Named To Drive No. 14 in the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile

HOUSTON May 26, 2009 Like politics, racing has been known to make strange bedfellows. Two outspoken stars of the sport have joined forces for the ABC Supply/AJ Foyt 225 at Milwaukee this weekend. A.J. Foyt has hired veteran driver Paul Tracy to replace injured Vitor Meira to drive the No. 14 ABC Supply Indy car. It is Tracys first time driving for Foyt; at this point, it is a one race deal.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/the_milwaukee_mile

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CASTRONEVES EARNS RECORD $3 MILLION FOR THIRD 500 VICTORY

Helio Castroneves earned a record $3,048,005 from an overall purse of $14,315,315 for his emotional victory May 24 in the 2009 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/helio_castroneves

http://www.danspitstopracing.com/indianapolis_500

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Hot Times at the Indy 500

Castroneves nearly Perfect

Castroneves capped a perfect month of May with the biggest win of all, pulling away to capture his third Indianapolis 500 just 5 1/2 weeks after being acquitted of tax evasion charges.

For complete story.... http://www.danspitstopracing.com/indianapolis_500

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The 2009 Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade

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Chicago Bulls Make some changes... in the Front Office

Gar Forman has been promoted to general manager of the Chicago Bulls, replacing John Paxson, who will remain with the team as executive vice president of basketball operations.

The Bulls announced the move Wednesday in a release promoting a Thursday news conference.

Forman has been director of player personnel the past five years. He joined the organization as a scout in 1998 and became the teams director of player personnel in January 2004.

Paxson is expected to retain a major say in personnel moves, but was not immediately available for comment Wednesday. He had been GM since April 2003, when he was officially hired as executive vice president of basketball operations.

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony To Be Held In Las Vegas

 

NASCAR Nationwide Series And NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Events To Be Held in Miami
Grand-Am Banquet Moved To Hollywood, Fla.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) announced today that Las Vegas formally becomes the Official Host City of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week. NASCARs annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony will be held at the Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. The move to Las Vegas provides for greater flexibility for driver and fan events.

The NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series events will be combined and held at the Loews Miami Beach on Monday, Nov. 23. The Grand-Am Rolex Series banquet will be held at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, Fla. on Monday, Oct. 12.

NASCAR had held the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event in New York City every year since 1981. After exploring several options, NASCAR formed a partnership with Las Vegas Events, making the change of venue a reality.

I cant say enough about the warm reception from Las Vegas, said NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France. Las Vegas really made it a priority to get the awards ceremony moved there. We were able to come to an agreement on reasonable room blocks, banquet facilities, and approvals to hold fan activities on the famous Las Vegas Strip.

I also want to thank New York City and especially the Waldorf=Astoria for being such an important part of NASCARs history over the years. We look forward to a continued presence in the Big Apple where we have so many dedicated fans, said France.

Las Vegas is known for having marquee special events and this partnership further enhances the relationship between Las Vegas and NASCAR, said President/CEO Rossi Ralenkotter of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The strength of the Las Vegas brand leveraged with the brand of NASCAR will generate increased awareness and excitement.

We are certainly proud to be the host city for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champions Week and Awards Ceremony, said Pat Christenson, president of Las Vegas Events. The addition of this prestigious event provides another dimension to our December calendar. This is a great way to end the year and highlight the achievements of NASCARs best drivers and crews.

Las Vegas is a current race market where the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Activities being planned for the days leading up to the Awards Ceremony include the return of the Victory Lap, a procession of the top 10 NSCS drivers in their race cars, the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Media Luncheon, the Pit Stop Tour and the NASCAR Street Tour to include stock cars and mobile marketing units placed throughout the city.

The awards ceremony for the NASCAR Nationwide Series and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will be consolidated in south Florida. This is designed to provide another great venue for the ceremony as well as help save NNS teams from making an additional trip following the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The top-five finishers from the NNS and NCWTS will be honored at the combined banquet celebration.

The Grand-Am Rolex Series banquet this year moves to the Seminole Hard Rock the Monday after its October season finale, also at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The change in venue also provides a great location for the banquet and helps teams manage budgets by reducing extra travel and accommodations following the season.

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