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DEARBORN, MI, (Apr. 10, 2012) – It may seem strange that on a race track where 43 cars can beat and bang on each other for the better part of three hours that the one thing nobody can see sometimes makes the most difference in who gets across the finish line first.

Yet that’s the case almost every week in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series as the air that gets buffeted around from stock cars whizzing around at close to 200 miles an hour provides grip and speed for the one in front while those stuck in the pack struggle to overcome its turbulent force.

That’s why when it came time to start designing the 2013 NASCAR Fusion stock car that will compete next season, aerodynamics was paramount to its development.

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Bonus points can be the difference between qualifying for the Chase and missing the cut after race No. 26 at Richmond International Raceway in September. The top four drivers in the bonus point category after six races represent four different manufacturers. They are Tony Stewart, 11 and Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski with eight points apiece. Keselowski is the only one of the quartet outside the current top 10 (12th) but has a leg up on a “wild card” qualifier with his victory at Bristol Motor Speedway last month.

Speaking of wild cards, Keselowski’s Penske Racing teammate AJ Allmendinger got painfully close to tossing his helmet in the ring as he finished second at Martinsville. The finish did move the Los Gatos, Calif. driver into 20th in points – a ranking that would make Allmendinger eligible to exercise a “wild card” should he get to Victory Lane.

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SHOW #196 – Guests: Miss Sprint Cup Kim Coon & Mike Hembree Plus we recap Martinsville, preview NOTHING (off weekend) discuss the high speeds at the Michigan tire test and more. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie
(About 49 mins)

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Companies Provide Detail Of Ongoing Relationship Including Recently Launched YouTube Channel And Continued Conversations
About the Future Of NASCAR And Technology
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 1, 2012) – NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning – the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Google’s very popular, annual April Fools’ Day joke.
The collaboration highlights an evolving relationship between the two organizations that currently has them exploring possible business and technology opportunities in the future. One prime example of that collaboration lies in the recently created and launched NASCAR YouTube Channel.
“We have the best drivers in the world and would never consider replacing them despite any technological advancement,” said Brian France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR. “With that being said, technology is one of the most important sectors for the future of our sport, and we’re excited about our conversations with Google as we continuously explore ways to improve the fan experience and expose NASCAR racing to new audiences.”