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May 10 2013 - 2:23pm

Q&A with NASCAR President Mike Helton on appeals process

   NASCAR President Mike Helton took questions from a group of reporters on Friday about the two appeals decided this past week which reduced or eliminated NASCAR penalties assessed to both Penske Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing.   Q: What is your reaction...

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May 10 2013 - 11:22am

Kenseth happy with result of team's appeal

    Matt Kenseth said Friday the penalties remaining following his Joe Gibbs Racing team’s appeal are “way more in line” with what he considered appropriate for the engine violation found after his win at Kansas.    A three-member appeals panel...

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May 9 2013 - 11:06pm

Ranking the 10 Strangest Accidents in NASCAR History

Tighten your belts, you are now entering the Speedway Zone.Accidents in NASCAR are as commonplace as breathing in your everyday life. Although the causes of these accidents (blown tires, hot tempers, minor bumps) can be limited, every once in a while...

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May 9 2013 - 10:10pm

Ranking the 10 Most Dominant Seasons in Sprint Cup Series History

What makes a season truly dominant at NASCAR's highest level? Is it scoring far more victories than anybody else in the series? Is it amassing a huge advantage in the championship standings? Is it accomplished by simply being consistent enough to post...

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May 9 2013 - 8:33pm

Breaking Down Jimmie Johnson's Dominance in the First Half of the 2013 Season

Jimmie Johnson has been one of the most dominating drivers so far this season in NASCAR. It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Johnson running well, especially after having a solid season last year. Still, with the new technology in place this year and...

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May 9 2013 - 5:18pm

2012 Sprint Cup Series Disappointments Having Excellent 2013 Seasons

One of the beauties of every NASCAR season is watching drivers make comebacks after a terrible season the year before.Sometimes, it's just one driver who stands out. Other times, several drivers stand out. Such is the case in 2013, as five drivers have...

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May 8 2013 - 6:59pm

Complete Preview of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Darlington

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series travels to Darlington for the Bojangles’ Southern 500. Drivers will dance with “The Lady in Black” in a Saturday night special. Darlington is one of the toughest racetracks on the NASCAR schedule. Drivers must maintain...

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May 8 2013 - 6:37pm

FYI WIRZ: NASCAR's Fastest with Dale Earnhardt Jr. Talk Wall Hits at Darlington

Darlington Raceway walls always win. Ask any NASCAR driver, past or present. The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series roars to action during the Bojangles’ Southern 500 May 11 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. When the popular circuit haulers...

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May 8 2013 - 4:55pm

Gibbs' penalties reduced by appeals panel

Upon hearing testimony, it was a unanimous decision by the National Stock Car Racing Appeals Panel to amend the original penalties assessed by NASCAR to the #20 team............

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May 8 2013 - 4:24pm

Who's doing what at Penske Racing until June

   Due to the recent penalties announced by NASCAR regarding the No. 2 and 22 Penske Racing teams, Penske Racing has made the following roster adjustments for the Darlington and Charlotte races.  Team Manager: Mike Nelson, currently Vice...

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