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      <title><![CDATA[Steve Boyer named No. 40 crew chief]]></title>
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Steve Boyer Named Crew Chief of No. 40 Coors Light Dodge





CONCORD, N.C. (December 21, 2004) --- Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix
Sabates announced today that race engineer Steve Boyer will take over
crew chief duties on the No. 40 Coors Light Dodge for the 2005 season.





"It is a top priority for both Felix and myself to get the Coors
Light 40 team back into championship form," ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/steve-boyer-named-no-40-crew-chief/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nextel inaugural year review]]></title>
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Nextel Connects During NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Inaugural Year
Company reflects on the results of year one, looks to future


RESTON, Va. (Dec. 20, 2004) - The first year of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup
Series built the foundation for a powerful partnership between one
of the nation's largest telecommunications companies and NASCAR, the
sanctioning body of racing's premier series.


While ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nextel-inaugural-year-review/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2004 17:08:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Series' sponsor merger statement]]></title>
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Nextel Statement Regarding Merger of Equals
Announcement With Sprint NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Focus



Sprint and Nextel announced yesterday a merger of equals between the two wireless telecommunications companies.  Together, Sprint Nextel will be a larger, stronger company with more resources, which will be better positioned to transform our vision of a wireless future into a ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/series-sponsor-merger-statement/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:44 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stoddard named crew chief for Said's Chevy]]></title>
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Stoddard Named Crew Chief for Boris Said's MB/Sutton Motorsports
Entry


CONCORD, N.C. (Dec. 17, 2004) -- Frank Stoddard has joined MB/Sutton
Motorsports as crew chief for the team's No. 36 CENTRIX Financial
Chevrolet to be driven by Boris Said in a minimum of 10 races during the
2005 NASCAR Nextel Cup season. The newly-created team is part of the MB2
Motorsports umbrella.


Stoddard ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/stoddard-named-crew-chief-for-said-s-chevy/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kentucky Speedway test notes 2004-12-16]]></title>
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Roush Racing Lays 2005 Cup Groundwork During KYS Test





SPARTA, KY. -- Roush Racing pooled its resources at Kentucky Speedway
today when driver Greg Biffle teamed with Crew Chief Robbie Reiser to
begin laying the groundwork for a 2005 NEXTEL Cup program that could
deliver the organization a third consecutive series championship.





The pilot of the No. 16 National Guard Ford ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kentucky-speedway-test-notes-2004-12-16/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:34 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Associate sponsor renews for Hamilton Jr's Chevy]]></title>
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Dec. 16, 2004) -Super 8 Motels today announced the
renewal of its major associate sponsorship of the #32 Tide Chevrolet,
driven by Bobby Hamilton Jr. in this year's NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.



The agreement will continue the Super 8 brand's four-year relationship with
the car's owner, PPI Motorsports of Hickory, N.C.



"The Super 8 brand is proud to continue its ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/associate-sponsor-renews-for-hamilton-jr-s-chevy/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:33 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Garage Chatter: December 2004]]></title>
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Weber to move to lead role: Bill Weber will assume Allen Bestwick's job in
the broadcast booth next season on NBC, while Bestwick will take over
Weber's pit reporting duties.



Sprint buys NEXTEL: Sprint Wireless and NEXTEL communications announced
that Sprint would purchase the sponsor of the Cup series for $35 billion.
The new name for the company will supposedly be Sprint NEXTEL ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/garage-chatter-december-2004/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kentucky Speedway test 2004-12-15]]></title>
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Drivers Brave Cold To Break in '05 Cup Package at Kentucky Speedway



SPARTA, KY. - Eight hundred ninety-five miles and 27 days away from the
start of NASCAR Preseason Thunder at Daytona International Speedway,
drivers Tony Stewart, Bobby Labonte, Jason Leffler, Jeff Burton, Dave
Blaney, Mike Bliss and Justin Labonte braved morning  temperatures in the
teens to gain a feel for their ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kentucky-speedway-test-2004-12-15/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:49:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[BUSCH: Roush Racing holiday quotes]]></title>
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Roush Racing Quotes
Week of December 13, 2004


Topic:  We asked the Roush Racing drivers about their holiday plans?


Mark Martin, No. 6 Viagra Ford Taurus:


"I'm looking forward to spending time at home in Florida with my family.  It's always nice to have some time off before the testing starts again next month."


Greg Biffle, No. 16 Army National Guard/Subway Ford Taurus:


"I am ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/busch-roush-racing-holiday-quotes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 00:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Evernham Motorsports' organization changes]]></title>
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Evernham Motorsports Strengthens Teams for 2005 Season





STATESVILLE, N.C. (December 13, 2004) -- Evernham Motorsports
announced today that it has signed Richard "Slugger" Labbe
and Chris Andrews to full time positions within the organization for the
2005 season.





Effective immediately, Labbe, who joined Evernham Motorsports to lead
Speedway Development, adds responsibilities ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/evernham-motorsports-organization-changes-2004-12-16/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2005 Daytona Shootout line-up announced]]></title>
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Primetime line-up set for 2005 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona


Twenty-one drivers are eligible to compete in the 27th running of the
Budweiser Shootout at Daytona, including nine former winners, four
newcomers, and reigning NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series champion, Kurt Busch.


Busch earned his spot in the starting field by winning the Bud Pole Award
in the last race of the 2004 season. The ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/2005-daytona-shootout-line-up-announced/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:13:02 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Travis Kvapil - Dodge interview]]></title>
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TRAVIS KVAPIL
 (No. 77 Kodak/Jasper Dodge Charger)


Note: Kvapil, a 28-year-old former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion
from Janesville, Wis., will drive for Penske Racing South on the NASCAR
NEXTEL Cup circuit in 2005 and compete for Raybestos Rookie of the Year
honors.


YOU DROVE IN THREE CUP RACES IN 2004. HOW DIFFERENT WAS THAT FROM THE
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES?


"It was ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/travis-kvapil-dodge-interview/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:12:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gracious Busch accepts his awards]]></title>
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After a crazy week of television appearances and functions, inaugural NEXTEL
Cup series champion Kurt Busch finally got to collect his check. Busch was
awarded 5.36 million dollars for his efforts in 2004, which led him to his
first Cup championship.



	Nextel Cup champion Kurt Busch poses with gir ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/gracious-busch-accepts-his-awards/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2004 17:18:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bill Davis Racing names new crew chief]]></title>
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Bill Davis Racing taps Finley as new Crew Chief



High Point, NC - Bill Davis Racing has named Derrick Finley Crew Chief
for the #22 Caterpillar Dodge driven by Scott Wimmer.  Finley, who earned
his mechanical engineering degree from the University of New Mexico in
1995, has served as the team's Race Engineer since August of 2003.
Prior to joining Bill Davis Racing, Finley worked ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/bill-davis-racing-names-new-crew-chief/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2004 16:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champion's Week day five report]]></title>
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Job well done -- Kyle and Pattie Petty receive Myers Brothers
Award


Champions say cheese -- Kurt Busch joins other NASCAR titlists for
signature photo


NEW YORK (Dec. 2, 2004) -- Giving back is a Petty family theme, but on
Friday, Kyle Petty (No. 45 Georgia-Pacific Dodge) and his wife Pattie got a
little something in return.


That little "something" carries a lot of prestige ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/champion-s-week-day-five-report/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Waltrip quotes on DEI crew changes]]></title>
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Michael Waltrip quotes regarding DEI crew changes:



"We have been looking to make some changes at DEI in the last few
months to further improve the direction we are going. Richie Gilmore and
the management decided this would be a positive move for both
team's performance.





"I am happy with this decision. I feel we have a strong NAPA Team
right now that will serve well for Dale ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/waltrip-quotes-on-dei-crew-changes/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:50 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Garage Chatter: The Banquet]]></title>
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Gordon hospitalized: Four-time Cup series champion Jeff Gordon was
hospitalized this week with a severe case of the flu. The illness forced
Gordon to be a no-show for several events including the Media Luncheon and
Myers Brothers Breakfast.


Gordon was hoping to be well enough to attend the NEXTEL awards ceremony
Friday evening. He did, however, cancel his plans to compete in the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/garage-chatter-the-banquet/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Earnhardt Jr voted NMPA most popular driver]]></title>
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Makes it Two in a Row; Wins Grands! Biscuits NMPA
NASCAR Most Popular Driver Award


Nearly 4 million votes cast by race car fans nationwide


NEW YORK (Friday, December 3, 2004) - Dale Earnhardt, Jr. continued to
set standards among NASCAR fans nationwide in 2004. For the second
straight year, fans voted Earnhardt, Jr. the Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
NMPA NASCAR ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/earnhardt-jr-voted-nmpa-most-popular-driver/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champion's Week day four summary]]></title>
      <link>http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/champion-s-week-day-four-summary/</link>
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Taking Manhattan -- Kurt Busch leads Victory Lap procession, Top
10 press conference


* Friday sneak preview -- Busch to participate in champions'
photo, attend awards ceremony


NEW YORK (Dec. 2, 2004) -- Nothing says New York City like the hustle, bustle
and color of Times Square, and on Tuesday, NASCAR introduced the roar of
stock-car engines to Broadway.


Kicking off Thursday's ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/champion-s-week-day-four-summary/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Elliott Sadler hopeful for 2005]]></title>
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Elliott Sadler and the No. 38 Robert Yates Racing Ford team enjoyed a
spectacular season grabbing two wins to hoist them into the Chase for the
Championship. The 38 team entered the final ten races looking like the
underdog for a possible first time championship, but then something went
wrong.


After an eighth place finish at the first Chase event, luck turned sour for
the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/elliott-sadler-hopeful-for-2005/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Dec 2004 20:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
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