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NASCAR LogoDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2009) – NASCAR announced today its 2010 testing policy for its three national and two regional touring series.

The policy will again prohibit testing at tracks which host NASCAR national series events, by teams in the following series: NASCAR Sprint Cup; NASCAR Nationwide; NASCAR Camping World Truck; NASCAR Camping World East; and NASCAR Camping World West.

In 2010, however, testing will be allowed at NASCAR-sanctioned tracks that host a regional touring event but do not host a national series event. Based on this season’s regional tour schedules, the following tracks would be eligible to host tests next year:

Greenville-Pickens Speedway; Tri-County Motor Speedway; South Boston Speedway; Thompson International Speedway; Adirondack International Speedway; Lime Rock Park; Thunder Hill Raceway; All American Speedway; Madera Speedway; Douglas County Speedway; Toyota Speedway at Irwindale; Portland International Raceway; Miller Motorsports Park; Colorado National Speedway.

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18 Kyle BuschDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 22, 2009) – NASCAR has issued penalties to the No. 18 team that competes in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as a result of a rule infraction found last Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

The No. 18 car was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-I (any determination by NASCAR officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20-12.8 1B (the height of the car at the left front fender did not meet the required specification; too low in post-race inspection) of the 2009 NASCAR rule book.

Crew chief Steve Addington has been fined $25,000 and placed on NASCAR probation until Dec. 31. Driver Kyle Busch and car owner Joe Gibbs have been penalized 25 championship driver and 25 championship owner points, respectively.

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Tim Brewer ESPNThe Final Lap Podcasts –  Subscribe Here

LISTEN HERE: The Final Lap – Tim Brewer – Tue, 22 Sep 2009

Kerry Murphey talks with ESPN’s Tim Brewer about his ESPN Craftsman Tech Center, the importance of the crews, Tony Stewart’s axle issues, Kyle Busch’s 18 machine failing post race inspection, plus we chat about the Craftsman Wrenchman Awards.  The awards recognize the behind the scenes NASCAR crew members who are out there turning wrenches in the shop and along pit row, and whose efforts are vital to the success of a winning team. Through October 17, fans will have the chance to vote for their favorite Wrenchman Award finalists from the Sprint Cup Series at Craftsman.com. (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

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Jack Daniel’s to Conclude NASCAR Program
Brown-Forman brand to end formal relationship with RCR’s No. 07 team after 2009 season

Jack Daniels Casey Mears 07WELCOME, N.C. (September 21, 2009) – Brown-Forman, one of the largest American-owned companies in the wine and spirits business, will conclude its Jack Daniel’s NASCAR program and will not extend its sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing’s No. 07 team.

A change in Brown-Forman’s spending priorities led to the decision to conclude the sponsorship that began in 2005. The Brown-Forman/Jack Daniel’s partnership with RCR will continue for the remainder of the 2009 racing season and the entire team is committed to being competitive on the track each and every race.

Continue reading “Jack Daniels out at Richard Childress Racing”

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LOUDON, N. H. (Sept. 20) — Unbelievable. That’s the only word to describe it.

Mark Martin wins New HampshireAgeless Mark Martin, 50, held off a tremendous charge by Juan Pablo Montoya and Denny Hamlin with three laps to go to win the Sylvania 300 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Hamlin finished second and Montoya third in a race full of action.

Three-time champion Jimmie Johnson was fourth and Kyle Busch finished fifth. His brother Kurt was next, followed by Ryan Newman, Elliott Sadler, Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer and Brian Vickers.

Four of the top five finishers are in The Chase for The NASCAR Sprint Cup. The younger Busch did not qualify for it this season.

Continue reading “Race Recap: Mark Martin nabs New Hampshire victory”