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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Teams Test Jan. 12-14 At Daytona International Speedway

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 9, 2012) — NASCAR is back in full gear as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams hit the pavement at Daytona International Speedway this week for three days of preseason testing.

The main focus of the test is for teams to work on their final preparations for 2012 Speedweeks – in particular, the 54th running of the Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26.

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Leffler Eyes Return to Victory Lane with Opportunity to Drive the No. 18 Dollar General Tundra
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 9, 2012) – Kyle Busch Motorsports (KBM) announced today that Jason Leffler will be the primary driver of the team’s No. 18 Tundra in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for the 2012 season. The veteran driver will be behind the wheel for at least 14 races this season, beginning with the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. Dollar General, the nation’s largest small-box retailer, will serve as the primary sponsor for Leffler’s 14-race schedule.

Leffler has been a fixture in the NASCAR Nationwide Series throughout the last decade, finishing in the top 10 of the final point standings each of the last five seasons. In 292 career Nationwide Series starts, the 36-year-old driver has recorded two wins, eight poles, 42 top-five and 106 top-10 finishes.

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Spartanburg, S.C. (January 9, 2011) – Phoenix Racing announced today that in addition to running the complete NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule with Kurt Busch, they will field the No. 1 Chevrolet in a limited amount of NASCAR Nationwide Series races (NNS), starting at Daytona with Kurt Busch. The team plans on running all major events and are looking for sponsorship for these races. Contact Phoenix Racing (info@phoenixracinginc.com) with sponsor inquiries.

“Everyone at Phoenix Racing is excited about competing on the Nationwide circuit this year,” said Steve Barkdoll, General Manager of Phoenix Racing. “Our Nationwide Series team is a proven, winning organization and we’re looking forward to Busch continuing the tradition. This is a great opportunity for a company to partner with a top-notch program.”

Phoenix Racing ran its first NNS race in 1989. Since then, the organization has collected 12 wins, 61 top fives and 150 top 10 finishes in NNS competition.

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Race Time Radio Jan. 9th 2012

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– #38 Luke Whitteker from Iroquois Ontario competitor in the Mr. DirtCar Series.
– Trent Siedel President of the SSCRA and Auto Clearing Motor Speedway – Saskatoon will celebrate 50th Race Season in 2012.
– Ken Cunning Maritime Pro Stock Tour.
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