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      <title><![CDATA[Top moments of 2012, #3: Keselowski, Penske and Dodge beat the odds]]></title>
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At the start of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season, the odds on Brad Keselowski winning the championship ranged from 10:1 to 20:1.  Until the season started, Keselowski had driven in just 89 Cup events and had won only four times, plus his Penske Racing Dodge team was up against the powerhouse teams of Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Fenway Racing, the New York Yankees and the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/top-moments-of-2012-3-keselowski-penske-and-dodge-beat-the-odds/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 03:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top moments of 2012, #11: A fight in NASCAR: Nothing new right?]]></title>
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Drivers in America's premiere series have been getting into on and off track brawls since the very start.  Cale Yarborough vs Donnie Allison, Darrell Waltrip vs Rusty Wallace, Kyle Busch vs everyone… the list goes on, and feuds begin, honestly making the sport even more entertaining.

NASCAR has had this amazing way of turning these fisticuffs, which normally would delegitimize any ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/top-moments-of-2012-11-a-fight-in-nascar-nothing-new-right/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:10:05 +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[Ford teams stay busy shaking down new Fusion - video]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DEARBORN, MI, – It’s only been a month since the 2012
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season came to an end, but teams and fans
alike are already looking forward to what lies ahead next year with
the debut of cars like the all-new 2013 NASCAR Fusion.


And while many will be taking a break to celebrate the upcoming
holidays with family and friends, most race shops will continue
humming as ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/ford-teams-stay-busy-shaking-down-new-fusion-video/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Quiet storm]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, Homestead-Miami Speedway, 2012-11-18.

Those massive clouds coming from the Everglades during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finale at Homestead last months were quite impressive. What I also liked about them is the fact that one could draw a parallel between them and the actual race: they look threatening, like something big was about to happen. Exactly like ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/the-quiet-storm/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dillon, Buescher, Patrick among next wave of superstars just over the horizon]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR has a talent-laden farm system loaded with the stock car racing’s future stars.

 

From the NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Craftsman Truck series through the sanctioning body’s touring divisions and on the Whelen All-American tracks, there’s a single common denominator: Youth, lightning fast youth.

 

The pipeline leading to the ultimate destination – the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/dillon-buescher-patrick-among-next-wave-of-superstars-just-over-the-horizon/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2012 19:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Front Row Racing returns with Ragan, Gilliland, Wise in 2013]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Statesville, N.C.- Renewals of long-time partnerships will have Front Row Motorsports poised to run its most competitive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season ever in 2013, with the team announcing new agreements with drivers David Ragan, David Gilliland and Josh Wise.  The team will also continue its relationships with manufacturing partner Ford Racing and engine builder Roush Yates Racing ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/front-row-racing-returns-with-ragan-gilliland-wise-in-2013/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JTG Daugherty Racing, Labonte ramps up for 2013 with Charlotte testing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[JTG Daugherty Racing, Labonte ramps up for 2013 with Charlotte testing

HARRISBURG, N.C. - This afternoon, JTG Daugherty Racing wrapped up a two-day open test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway with the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car for the first time.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jtg-daugherty-racing-labonte-ramps-up-for-2013-with-charlotte-testing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Logano and Stenhouse Jr. bring holiday cheer on USO tour]]></title>
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano and two-time and reigning NASCAR Nationwide Series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. recently teamed up with the USO to deliver good times and holiday cheer to troops overseas in the Middle East and Germany.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/logano-and-stenhouse-jr-bring-holiday-cheer-on-uso-tour/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:23:16 +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[Excitement builds for new sixth-generation car in day 2 of Charlotte testing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[On Day 1 of the final 2012 test for the new sixth-generation race car, the drivers had their say as they turned laps around the 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway. Today, it was the crew chiefs' turn. Enthusiasm for the design and performance of the new car extends beyond just the drivers.
 
“This car is the perfect example of technology helping our sport,” said Steve Letarte, crew ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/excitement-builds-for-new-sixth-generation-car-in-day-2-of-charlotte-testing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Logano getting accustomed to Penske Racing  and new Ford at Charlotte testing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion, is
getting accustomed to his new team at Penske Racing and a switch in
manufacturers with Ford.  Logano talked about both issues as part of a
Q&amp;A session on the second day of testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway
with the new 2013 NASCAR Fusion.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/logano-getting-accustomed-to-penske-racing-and-new-ford-at-charlotte-testing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Keselowski comments on new Ford at end of first session in Charlotte testing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, held a press conference during a break in testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway this afternoon.  

He spoke about a variety of issues, including the change to Ford and having Joey Logano as his new teammate.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/keselowski-comments-on-new-ford-at-end-of-first-session-in-charlotte-testing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Off season ends at Charlotte with first day of testing ]]></title>
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dale Earnhardt Jr., the sport’s 10-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Most Popular Driver, ran his first laps in the new sixth-generation race car. His review of the 2013 Chevrolet SS? It’s a must see.
 
“The car has really awesome potential,” Earnhardt said during testing Tuesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. “The cars that you see in the garage; you’ll stand ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/off-season-ends-at-charlotte-with-first-day-of-testing/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:17:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Earnhardt Jr. on Charlotte testing day 1: Camber is a big deal on the Chevrolet SS]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DALE EARNHARDT JR., NO. 88 NATIONAL GUARD/DIET MOUNTAIN DEW CHEVROLET SS, met with members of the media today at Charlotte Motor Speedway during a test session to learn more about the 2013 car.  He discussed how the test has gone so far, how the car feels, what his expectations are for 2013 and other topics. 

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/earnhardt-jr-on-charlotte-testing-day-1-camber-is-a-big-deal-on-the-chevrolet-ss/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kenseth impressed with JGR Toyota after morning Charlotte testing session day 1]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[MATT KENSETH, No. 20 Dollar General Toyota Camry, Joe Gibbs Racing

How did the morning test session go with your new team? 

&quot;It's gone pretty good except for the last half hour.  I guess it was a good icebreaker.  

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/kenseth-impressed-with-jgr-toyota-after-morning-charlotte-testing-session-day-1/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:21:52 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ JTG Daugherty Racing adds new sponsor in 2013]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG, N.C. - JTG Daugherty Racing has been diligently working on securing sponsorship all season long for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season and beyond for their No. 47 Toyota Camry team.

While longstanding iconic brands return along with 2000 champion driver Bobby Labonte, the single-car operation is proud to add new sponsorships to the lineup next year. 

One example of ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jtg-daugherty-racing-adds-new-sponsor-in-2013/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:04:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[JTG Daugherty Racing announces Burns will return as full-time crew chief]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG, N.C. - Hard work and dedication does pay off. Late Friday afternoon, JTG Daugherty Racing inked Brian Burns to return as crew chief of the No. 47 Toyota Camry with driver Bobby Labonte for the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.

“Anytime we have needed Brian to step into a crew chief role and lead our team, he has risen to the challenge,” co-owner Tad Geschickter said ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jtg-daugherty-racing-announces-burns-will-return-as-full-time-crew-chief/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Champion Keselowski takes new Penske Ford out for initial test in Charlotte]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After earning his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship in the Penske Racing Dodge, Brad Keselowski was touring the Charlotte Motor Speedway 1.5 mile oval behind the wheel of the 2013 Ford Fusion. 

Roger Penske made the switch at the end of the 2012 season. The champion was in the No. 2 Miller Lite Fusion this morning. “It’s hard to get a great read on the whole manufacturer ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/champion-keselowski-takes-new-penske-ford-out-for-initial-test-in-charlotte/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New cars could give Hendrick the edge]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Do you remember the last time that NASCAR made a major change to the Sprint Cup car? It happened in 2007 with the Car of Tomorrow and during that season it was Hendrick Motorsports who had a huge edge. NASCAR is changing the cars again for 2013 and it could be that Hendrick starts the season with a big advantage.

When it comes to being prepared there is no organization in NASCAR that ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/new-cars-could-give-hendrick-the-edge/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:08:45 +0000</pubDate>
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