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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 15:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Denny Hamlin strikes back at NASCAR]]></title>
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The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is already in Las Vegas, where the Kobalt Tools 400 will take place this Sunday. However, the news of the day had to be with something that happened five days ago at Phoenix International Raceway. 

NASCAR has fined Denny Hamlin, driver of the Toyota N°11 for Joe Gibbs Racing, with $25,000 for &quot;disparaging remarks about the on-track racing&quot; after ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/denny-hamlin-strikes-back-at-nascar/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:14:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Johnson's nickname becomes "Seven Time" after Daytona 500 win]]></title>
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Daytona Beach – Since winning his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, Jimmie Johnson has become known as “Five Time,” but with his second Daytona 500 victory, his new nickname seems to be “Seven Time.”  At the early-morning Champion’s Breakfast on Monday, Johnson, crew chief Chad Knaus, team owner Rick Hendrick and the crew all held up seven fingers in recognition of their ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/johnson-s-nickname-becomes-seven-time-after-daytona-500-win/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Expect the unexpected at Daytona 500]]></title>
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The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series may have already run the Sprint Unlimited and two Budweiser Duel races at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, but the 2013 season officially kicks off on Sunday with the 55th running of the Daytona 500. It's the first points-paying race of the year and the first of event of the season in which all 43 competitors are in the same race.

First and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/expect-the-unexpected-at-daytona-500/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sweeping changes may be coming for drying wet tracks]]></title>
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Concord, N. C. – Drying a track after a rainstorm has always been a time-consuming and equally frustrating process to the race teams, the fans, the promoter and the television networks along with their audiences.  Depending on the severity and timing of a storm, outcomes included lengthy delays and at times postponements.  Re-scheduling a race is an expensive proposition to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/sweeping-changes-may-be-coming-for-drying-wet-tracks/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:51:57 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Come on, Tony, just do it!]]></title>
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I just don’t get Tony Stewart sometimes.

One of the best overall racers in the world, 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, IndyCar champion, USAC Triple Crown champion (in the same year, starting a trend.. ) and hey, you name it, Smoke can race it.

But when Roger Penske, The Captain himself, offered Stewart a top-line entry in the 2013 Indianapolis 500, he said no. The obvious ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/come-on-tony-just-do-it/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Keselowski: The more I see, read and hear, the more I like]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The more I see, read and hear about the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, Brad Keselowski, the more I like. When he first came into the sport I found him brash and bit too much on the aggressive side but both he and I have changed in the intervening years.

Brad grew up and I changed my mind; I’m a woman so I’m allowed to do that. Regularly.

I thought the 2012 season would be a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/keselowski-the-more-i-see-read-and-hear-the-more-i-like/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Brian France stirs up the media prior to 2012 season finale]]></title>
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NASCAR chairman addressed the media Saturday, discussing the 2013 car, social media, the economy, rules, television, cell phones and a myriad of other topics.  His presence was preceded by announcements from Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR vice president of racing operations.  His statements encircled the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car, which has been dubbed the Gen 6 car, short for ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/brian-france-stirs-up-the-media-prior-to-2012-season-finale/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arrivederci to Dodge]]></title>
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Say Arrivederci to Dodge and SRT Motorsports in the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series. After months of conjecture – and after unveiling their 2013 Dodge at Las Vegas in March – SRT Motorsports’ president and CEO Ralph Gilles announced that the brand is departing both NASCAR series after being part of a four-manufacturer program since 2001, racing against Chevrolet, Ford and ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/arrivederci-to-dodge/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Not So Smart(phone) Racer]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Brad Keselowski tweeted during the Daytona 500 and became something of a folk hero.  His photos quickly turned viral and he gained 160,000 followers on twitter overnight.  According to Keselowski, &quot;I’m glad that people liked it and enjoyed it. It was really cool to pick up my phone and see, I think as of last night, I gained 160,000 followers. You know that was crazy and that’s ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-not-so-smart-phone-racer/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: The Phoenix Ugly]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Next stop: Phoenix Subway Fit 500

I personally hate the name but love the race. 

Along with Martinsville and Bristol, Phoenix is that ugly kinda racing which makes things exciting.   This crazy tri-oval track brings out the best and worst in drivers, and that's all we can ask for as fans.  It takes more skill to win at Phoenix and the list of past winners indicates that.  Jeff Gordon ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-the-phoenix-ugly/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:31:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Montoya, where are ya?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Juan Pablo Montoya was expected to take NASCAR by storm. A skilled and proven Formula One racer had descended on the simplistic world of oval track stock car racing.  He would drive ovals around the Americans, many thought (particularly the Formula One fans).  Some even compared him with the likes of Mario Andretti.
 

A half decade later, we find the Montoya experiment a complete ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-montoya-where-are-ya/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:22:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Daytona 500 Rain Free For All]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Question: Chance of rain today for Daytona?
Answer: 70% (from 50% as of yesterday)
The Weather Channel: &quot;Rain showers early becoming a steady light rain for the afternoon. High 67F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph.&quot;

This changes the complexion of the race quite a bit.  The 100th lap mark is crucial since that makes the race official.  If the race is halted after that because of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-daytona-500-rain-free-for-all/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Sprint Cup Outlook...JimSanity!]]></title>
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Currently, Jimmie Johnson tops the list with 13.5% expected chance of winning the cup this year.  Prior to last year, Jimmie was on a record breaking streak, winning from 2005 to 2010.  (He trounced Cale Yarborough's three-peat streak from 1976 to 1978.)  Tony Stewart straddled Jimmie's run by winning in 2004 and 2011 (with different car owners).  Currently, Tony is third on the list ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-sprint-cup-outlook-jimsanity/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:36:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: So You Want to be a NASCAR Champ?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's like saying &quot;so you want to be an NBA star?&quot;  But then again, look what's happening to Jeremy Lin (ex. his game against Miami).  (In case you have been sleeping for the past month, Linsanity).  So never say never.

Even if you can't parallel ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-so-you-want-to-be-a-nascar-champ/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Daytona 500 winner is...who?]]></title>
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[Dear Readers: Please in the comments below tell me your winner picks and why. If I get enough responses, I will put a piece together and post it. Thank you.]

I am going to put the odds aside and pick the winner for the Daytona 500. My focus is the Elite Eight, which I define as drivers with expected winning chances twice that of the field average. I defined this group in a prior ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-daytona-500-winner-is-who-417182/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:38:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Daytona 500 class warfare]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Elite Eight versus the rest

Based on the prevailing estimates of winning chances for the Daytona 500, there are eight drivers that are considered elite.  (I define elite as at least twice the chance of winning as the average.)
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-daytona-500-class-warfare/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:49:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Will Danica win 500 for Daddy?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[That is, will Danica win the Daytona 500 for Go Daddy?


The answer is anything is possible, but her chances are slim.  Based on published odds (with adjustments), her chance of winning is 1.1% -- half that of 2.3% average for the field.  Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. top the expected win probability with 6.6% each, so odd makers expect these three drivers each to ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-will-danica-win-500-for-daddy/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog: Carl's curse of consistency]]></title>
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I don’t think Carl Edwards will win Daytona 500.


Sure, he’s a fantastic driver.  Absolutely, the Roush/Ford Team has the fastest car — Biffle at the two spot indicates that.


But Carl doesn’t win races.  He’s a consistent point gatherer not a risk taker.


Look at last year’s numbers.  He finished the season runner up for the Sprint Cup behind Tony Stewart.  Astoundingly, he ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/blog-carl-s-curse-of-consistency/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:33:07 +0000</pubDate>
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