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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 9, 2011) – The No. 13 team that competes in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and the No. 6 and 14 teams that compete in the NASCAR Nationwide Series were penalized Tuesday as a result of rules violations committed this past weekend.

The No. 13 truck was found to be in violation of Sections 12-1 (actions detrimental to stock car racing); 12-4-J (any determination by NASCAR Officials that the race equipment used in the event does not conform to NASCAR rules); and 20B-12.8.1D (truck failed to meet maximum right rear bed panel height) of the 2011 NASCAR rule book.

Continue reading “Johnny Sauter truck too low, points lead vanishes”

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“As Brad Keselowski continues to recover from the injuries suffered last week at Road Atlanta, Penske Racing teammate Kurt Busch will pilot the No. 22 Discount Tire/Ruby Tuesday Dodge Challenger in this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) race at Watkins Glen International. Penske Racing is fortunate that Kurt, who is a former NNS winner at Watkins Glen, is in its stable of drivers. We appreciate him lending a hand during this time. We will continue to monitor Brad’s recovery. His NNS schedule will be determined on a race-by-race basis.”

Tim Cindric
President, Penske Racing

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Pocono Raceway Announces 2012 Race Dates
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Races Shortened to 400 Miles

Long Pond, PA (August 10, 2011) Pocono Raceway’s first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race was in 1974, a second Sprint Cup Series race was added to the Pocono schedule in 1982. Sunday’s Good Sam RV Insurance 500 was the 68thSprint Cup Series at Pocono Raceway. Each race was scheduled for 500 miles and each produced its share of drama and excitement.

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Tony Stewart (No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet)
· Five wins, seven top fives, 10 top 10s
· Average finish of 5.4
· Series-best Average Running Position of 4.7
· Series-best Driver Rating of 129.6
· Series-high 104 Fastest Laps Run
· Series-best Average Green Flag Speed of 119.585 mph
· Series-high 525 Laps in the Top 15 (96.9%)
· Series-high 150 Quality Passes

Continue reading “Who does well at Watkins Glen? Hint: Tony Stewart”