February 23, 2012

NASCAR makes smooth transition to fuel injection (AP)

Jack Roush once was the most hands-on team owner in the NASCAR garage.

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Pastrana recovers while he awaits NASCAR debut (AP)

Travis Pastrana arrived for NASCAR’s annual media day last week and has been hanging around ever since.

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Pastrana recovers while he awaits NASCAR debut (AP)

NASCAR making money, getting itself back on track (Yahoo! Sports)

Tony Stewart entered the final race of the 2011 NASCAR season in Homestead, Fla. last November needing a victory…

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Kahne wrecks during Daytona 500 practice, forced to a backup car (Yahoo! Sports)

Kasey Kahne will have to go to a backup car after getting spun out by Juan Pablo Montoya.

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What’s at stake in The Gatorade Duels (Yahoo! Sports)

For most of the field, Thursday’s two 150-mile Duels will be a chance to get some more laps on the track in race trim, and they’ll see how their cars perform without pushing the envelope too far. Here’s the spotter’s-eye … Continue reading →

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Danica Patrick found her street car isn’t so practical (Yahoo! Sports)

As the Daytona 500 approaches, Danica Patrick engages in an amusing chat about the cars she drives when she’s away from the track.

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Amber and Angela Cope are back. Well, they’re in Maxim (Yahoo! Sports)

What do Amber and Anglea Cope have in common with Danica Patrick?

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Amber and Angela Cope are back. Well, they’re in Maxim (Yahoo! Sports)

Hot or Not: Daytona wrecks product of (a lack) of experience (Yahoo! Sports)

NEUTRAL: NASCAR’s opening weekend was a merciless one on the hard work of team fabricators in the sport’s top division. In total, two days of track activity substantially damaged 15 separate Sprint Cup cars with many more requiring varying amounts … Continue reading →

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NASCAR officials confident in concussion policy (AP)

Since the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR has taken sweeping steps to reduce the risk of head injuries. And when a driver does get hurt, NASCAR officials have established more comprehensive protocols to identify, track and treat concussions.

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NFL concussion fallout raises red flags in NASCAR (AP)

Michael Waltrip doesn’t have an exact count of the concussions he has sustained over his NASCAR career. He knows it’s more than 10.

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