September 2011

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Five time Championship winning driver Jimmie Johnson and much of last year’s top 10 drivers visited the White House on September 7th, 2011 where they were honored for their achievements by President Barack Obama.

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President Obama says Jimmie Johnson is on par with some of the best dynasties in all of sports

President Obama thanks the drivers and NASCAR for their support of military families 

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Rockingham Speedway Announces Addition of 2012 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series – Good Sam to Serve as Title Sponsor

$1 Million Worth of Track Upgrades Including Installation of SAFER Barrier System

Rockingham, N.C. – Sept. 7, 2011 – Rockingham Speedway is pleased to announce that Richmond County and the city of Rockingham, N.C., will once again be home to NASCAR-sanctioned racing with the addition of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Good Sam Roadside Assistance 200 on April 15, 2012.

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SHOW #173 – We recap Jeff Gordon’s 85th career win from Atlanta Motor Speedway. Plus we get you all set up for Richmond, and every possible Chase Scenario. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2011) – With only one race remaining until the 12-driver Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is set, eight drivers have clinched a top-10 spot – Jimmie Johnson, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Kurt Busch and Ryan Newman. Brad Keselowski, with three victories, has clinched at least a Wild Card berth. He remains eligible to earn a top-10 spot.

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Heading into the final race of the regular season, here are the clinch scenarios for the remaining three Chase spots.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Earnhardt is currently 25 points ahead of 11th place. Regardless of any other driver’s finish, Earnhardt will clinch if he finishes:
·             20th or better
·             21st or better and leads at least one lap
·             22nd or better and leads the most laps

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