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    <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 20:06:52 +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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      <title><![CDATA[Jim Hunter to be inducted into NMPA Hall of Fame]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Jim Hunter, former NASCAR vice president of corporate communications, will be posthumously inducted into the National Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame on Jan. 19 in Charlotte, N.C.

 

One of three new members, Hunter joins Pocono Raceway founder and patriarch Dr. Joseph Mattioli, who will also will be inducted posthumously, and pioneer sportscaster Ken ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/jim-hunter-to-be-inducted-into-nmpa-hall-of-fame/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NCMA to honor Wheeler with Achievement Award ]]></title>
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CONCORD, N.C. - The North Carolina Motorsports Association will honor legendary racing promoter  H.A. &quot;Humpy&quot; Wheeler with its Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award at the seventh annual North Carolina Motorsports Industry Awards Ceremony presented by Fifth Third Bank. The ceremony will take place Jan. 28 at the Embassy Suites Concord.
 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Earnhardt Jr continues his reign as NASCAR's most popular driver]]></title>
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, was named the NASCAR National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) Most Popular Driver for the 10th consecutive year on Thursday during the NASCAR NMPA Myers Brothers Luncheon at the Wynn hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The 2012 honor ties Earnhardt with retired driver Bill Elliott ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/earnhardt-jr-continues-his-reign-as-nascar-s-most-popular-driver/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:52:43 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR's Brian France speaks on panel about driving social change through sport ]]></title>
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NASCAR Participates In Beyond Sport United At Yankee Stadium

 

At the Beyond Sport Summit in London, in the days leading up to the Summer Olympics, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France spoke passionately about his sport’s efforts to drive sustainable behavior amongst millions of fans through the NASCAR Green platform. Today, he joined National Basketball Association (NBA) ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-s-brian-france-speaks-on-panel-about-driving-social-change-through-sport/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 01:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR and team statements on Phoenix penalties ]]></title>
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Statement From Robin Pemberton, NASCAR Vice President of Competition:

“Following a thorough analysis of the actions that took place during Sunday’s race at Phoenix International Raceway, we have issued penalties based upon our review. The decisions announced today cover NASCAR’s full assessment of penalties for the incidents that occurred.
 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-and-team-statements-on-phoenix-penalties/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Penalties issued after Sunday’s event at PIR]]></title>
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Three Teams Assessed Penalties Following Post-Race Review From NASCAR

NASCAR announced today penalties to three teams that compete in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, as a result of rule infractions at Phoenix International Raceway.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/penalties-issued-after-sunday-s-event-at-pir/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR needs to raise the bar on equality in penalties - video]]></title>
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There are times that NASCAR simply slaps one’s hand, and at other times, they toss the book at the offending driver(s) and other team members.  Today, their decision appears to have been more of what one would call the middle ground on Jeff Gordon. 

His action of plowing his Chevrolet into the Toyota of Clint Bowyer was obvious to the spectators, the fans watching from home, and the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-needs-to-raise-the-bar-on-equality-in-penalties-video/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2013 Daytona Preseason Thunder dates scheduled for Jan. 10-12]]></title>
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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Teams to Shake Down New 2013 Sprint Cup Series Car Prior to 55th Annual Daytona 500

Daytona Preseason Thunder, the annual three-day NASCAR Sprint Cup Series test session at Daytona International Speedway in advance of the prestigious season-opening 55th annual Daytona 500, will be held on Jan. 10-12.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/2013-daytona-preseason-thunder-dates-scheduled-for-jan-10-12/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 02:24:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New car Charlotte tests and Preseason Thunder dates are set]]></title>
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Preparations for the rollout of the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race car continue with a great deal of excitement and NASCAR has secured two additional dates at Charlotte Motor Speedway – Dec. 11-12 and Jan. 17-18 – as an option for those teams that want to supplement their new car testing schedule. Daytona Preseason Thunder, the annual three-day NASCAR Sprint Cup test session at ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/new-car-charlotte-tests-and-preseason-thunder-dates-are-set/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 01:02:23 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Howie Mandel set to host Cup Series awards ]]></title>
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When the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards™ get underway later this month in Las Vegas, superstar comedian, actor, producer, author and judge Howie Mandel will take the stage in another role he is extremely familiar with: show host.
 
 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/howie-mandel-set-to-host-cup-series-awards/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 01:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chevrolet celebrates 700th Cup competition win]]></title>
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Jimmie Johnson’s win of the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in his No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet scored the 700th all-time victory for Chevrolet in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. This unprecedented win secured an important milestone for Chevrolet as the most successful manufacturer in NASCAR history. In addition to reaching this 700th win for the brand, Johnson brought the ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/chevrolet-celebrates-700th-cup-competition-win/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:24:14 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR unites to aid in Hurricane Sandy relief  ]]></title>
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NASCAR Unites is looking to galvanize our industry and fans in support of the Hurricane Sandy victims. The NASCAR Foundation will serve as the primary vehicle for contributions through a landing page on NASCAR.COM/Unites, which allows fans to make a donation online or bid on our auction items in support of this cause.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-unites-to-aid-in-hurricane-sandy-relief/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:28:38 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chevrolet clinches Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship]]></title>
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2012 Title is the 10th Consecutive and 36th Overall for the Bowtie Brand
 
Jimmie Johnson’s victory in the TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway clinched the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Manufacturers’ Championship for Chevrolet. It is the 10th consecutive year, and the 36th time overall that the Bowtie Brand has captured the prestigious title in NASCAR’s top series.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/chevrolet-clinches-cup-series-manufacturers-championship/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NASCAR takes over Las Vegas for 2012 Champion's Week]]></title>
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NASCAR® will return to Las Vegas for the postseason NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week™ — a star-studded, entertainment-filled celebration for the series champion and NASCAR fans, culminating with the highly anticipated NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards™. Earlier this year, NASCAR announced the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards — and all of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-takes-over-las-vegas-for-2012-champion-s-week/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dale Earnhardt Jr. to return at Martinsville]]></title>
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will return to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend at
Martinsville, Va., after being medically cleared for competition.

Since being diagnosed with a concussion following the Oct. 7 race at Talladega, Ala.,
Earnhardt has participated in a rehabilitation program directed by Charlotte
neurosurgeon Dr. Jerry Petty. Throughout the process, Petty consulted with ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/dale-earnhardt-jr-to-return-at-martinsville/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[New NASCAR qualifying format in 2013 with emphasis on speed]]></title>
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Cup testing policy updated; Nationwide series field set to 40 cars


NASCAR today announced a number of competition changes for the 2013 season, highlighted by a new qualifying format in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series that places a greater emphasis on speed.
 
Below is a breakdown of next season’s slate of competition updates…
 
Qualifying Format In The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
 
In ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/new-nascar-qualifying-format-in-2013-with-emphasis-on-speed/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ NASCAR renews early with FOX Sports]]></title>
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2012) – With two full seasons left on their current
television contract, NASCAR and FOX Sports Media Group (FSMG) announced today an
extensive new eight-year, multiplatform media rights agreement that ensures FSMG’s
broadcast of NASCAR racing through 2022.

 ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/nascar-renews-early-with-fox-sports/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FOX Sports and NASCAR extend their partnership until 2022]]></title>
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Despite the fact that the ratings have decreased over the past year, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and FOX Sports Media Group have extended their broadcasting agreement. With two years remaining on the current contract, the two parties met and added an additional eight years.  

Part of the new package includes the digital rights as the two parties ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/fox-sports-and-nascar-extend-their-partnership-until-2022/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rubber meets road for 2013 cars during Texas tire test]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 9, 2012) – Next year’s redesigned race cars are on the fast track, literally.
 
Last week, the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car tested the high banks of the series’ largest track – Talladega Superspeedway. On Tuesday, the next step was taken in the 2013 car rollout during the first of a two-day Goodyear tire test at 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway.

Today at ... <a class="more" href="http://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/rubber-meets-road-for-2013-cars-during-texas-tire-test/">Keep reading</a>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 06:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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