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May 8, 2012

NASCAR Wire Service

Two crew chiefs for Penske Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series were placed on probation and drew $10,000 fines Tuesday for violations found last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.

Jeremy Bullins, crew chief for the No. 22 Dodge driven at Talladega by Brad Keselowski, and Chad Walter, crew chief for Sam Hornish Jr.’s No. 12 Dodge, were each fined $10,000 and placed on probation for the rest of the year for illegal modifications discovered during opening inspections on May 3. Car chiefs Thomas Clavette (No. 22) and Raymond Fox (No. 12) were also placed on probation until Dec. 31.

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Update from Emily Brandt regarding Eric McClure

Eric McClure, driver of the No. 14 Hefty®/Reynolds Wrap® Toyota, was released this evening from the UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, where he was airlifted Saturday afternoon following a racing incident at Talladega Superspeedway.

He suffered a concussion and mild internal bruising and is expected to make a full recovery. This week he will follow up with specialists regarding his injuries.

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Tony Stewart had the best post race comments probably ever made by a driver. Funny, funny stuff. Put your sarcasm hat on and check these links out! (or was he serious? Hmmmm)

Jeff Gluck Article: Tony Stewart Gives Bizarre Post-Race Interview After Talladega Race
http://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2012/5/6/3003513/tony-stewart-nascar-talladega-interview-2012/in/2762971
Twitter: @jeff_gluck

Audio: http://chirb.it/3MK2II
Credit: Jim Utter
Twitter: @jim_utter

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Las Vegas To Host Nascar Sprint Cup Series Awards For Next Three Years

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 7, 2012) – NASCAR announced today that the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards – and all of Champion’s Week – will return to Las Vegas, Nev., and remain there for the next three years.

For the fourth-consecutive season, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards will take place at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Nov. 30, a culmination of a week-long celebration for the series champion – and NASCAR fans. As in past years, fans can expect the traditionally exciting and interactive week of activities.

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RACE RECAP | TALLADEGA SUPERSPEEDWAY
10 Jeff Burton best RCR car
9 Dale Earnhardt Jr. what could’ve been
8 Trevor Bayne solid plate driver
7 David Ragan ditto
6 Clint Bowyer best MWR car
5 Greg Biffle hangs onto the points lead
4 Kasey Kahne continues to run solid
3 Matt Kenseth led the most laps (73)
2 Kyle Busch couldn’t stay with the leader

VICTORY LANE

1 Brad Keselowski grabs his 6th Cup win in 99 starts, second win this season, first win for Penske Racing at Talladega

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