Red Bull Racing Team announced today that the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota has requested a driver change and has been cleared by NASCAR to participate in the Sprint All-Star Race Saturday, May 22.

Casey Mears will again pilot the No. 83, due to primary driver Brian Vickers’ diagnosis of blood clots and on-going testing and treatment. “Given the extenuating circumstances we have dealt with this past week regarding Brian’s health, we would like to thank NASCAR for their assistance and understanding of this unique situation by allowing us to compete in the All-Star Race,” said Jay Frye, Red Bull Racing Team General Manager & Vice President.

SHOW #110 – We recap the Dover weekend, Discuss what’s up with Jimmie Johnson?, Ask the question should Dale Jr. retire?, Nationwide Series testing at Daytona, The All Star Race and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop

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The all new Nationwide Series car hits the track this week at Daytona for some testing.  This is their version of the Car of Tomorrow which features better safety, longer wheelbase, roomier driver cockpit, and a ton more.  This new car will race for the first time in July at Daytona, then Michigan, Richmond, and Charlotte in October before running the entire 2011 season.

DRIVERS SCHEDULED TO PARTICIPATE: Joey Logano (May 19 only); Kyle Busch; Steve Wallace; Brendan Gaughan; Kevin Harvick; Brad Keselowski; Justin Allgaier; Ricky Stenhouse Jr.; Paul Menard; Carl Edwards (May 19 only); Erik Darnell (May 18 only);Michael Annett; Trevor Bayne; Shelby Howard; Reed Sorenson; Brian Scott; Jason Leffler; Clint Bowyer (May 19 only); Austin Dillon (May 18 only); Scott Wimmer; Landon Cassill; Steve Arpin; Tony Raines; Jason Keller (tentative).

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Pos No. Name Car Best Tm Best Speed
1 33A Kevin Harvick Chv 49.560 181.598
2 99Trevor Bayne Tyt 49.979 180.076
3 15Michael Annett Tyt 50.019 179.932
4 32 Reed Sorenson Tyt 50.097 179.651
5 21B Scott Wimmer Chv 50.099 179.644
6 1Mike Bliss Chv 50.145 179.480
7 11Brian Scott Tyt 50.151 179.458
8 88Greg Sacks Chv 50.232 179.169
9 70Shelby Howard Chv 50.265 179.051
10 5 Landon Cassill Chv 50.279 179.001
11 66 Steve Wallace Tyt 50.297 178.937
12 62 Brendan Gaughan Tyt 50.308 178.898
13 7 Steve Arpin Chv 50.316 178.870
14 60 Erik Darnell Frd 50.420 178.501
15 38 Jason Leffler Tyt 50.425 178.483
16 98 Paul Menard Frd 50.433 178.455
17 34 Tony Raines Chv 50.442 178.423
18 18B Kyle Busch Tyt 50.490 178.253
19 20A Scott Riggs Tyt 50.586 177.915
20 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Frd 50.683 177.574
21 22A Brad Keselowski Dge 50.725 177.427
22 16 Colin Braun Frd 50.758 177.312
23 12A Justin Allgaier Dge 51.017 176.412
24 o1 Mike Wallace Chv 52.678 170.849

May 18, 2010 Red Bull Racing Team announced today that No. 83 driver Brian Vickers’ treatment for blood clots has been progressing well in Charlotte, N.C, under the care of specialists and his physician, Dr. Jerry Petty.

He is still undergoing evaluation for his condition. Vickers remains in good spirits and is appreciative of all support and concern that has been expressed from the team, Red Bull, fans, media, fellow drivers and members of the NASCAR family.