CUP: 2010 NASCAR Event Schedules

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2010 NASCAR schedules for Sprint Cup, Nationwide and the Camping World Truck Series...

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Stewart set to compete in series of races in Australia

From nascar.com:

"After starting his own NASCAR team at the beginning of the year Tony has had a very long year and his main focus is to come to Australia to unwind while enjoying some time away from the pressure of racing at the top level," said Rush, one of the directors of Sydney Speedway Pty Ltd, the promoters of Tyrepower Parramatta City Raceway.

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Penkse tabs Addington as crew chief for Busch, 2 car

From nascar.com:

"Steve Addington has a proven track record of success in NASCAR, and we are excited to welcome him to Penske Racing," team owner Roger Penske said.

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Addington is excited about the opportunity to work with Kurt Busch, who won the 2004 championship, the first under the Chase format.

"This a championship-caliber team with a great driver," Addington said, "and with the resources and experience at Penske Racing, we have the opportunity to add to the team's success starting next season."

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Kurt Busch names Steve Addington as crew chief

From sports.espn.go.com:

"Steve Addington has a proven track record of success in NASCAR and we are excited to welcome him to Penske Racing," team owner Roger Penske said in a statement. "By adding Steve to the winning Miller Lite team and working closely with Kurt, we believe we have the combination in place to compete for a championship as we head into the 2010 season."

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No wins, but 2009 step in right direction for Newman

From nascar.com:

And yet, the defining image of Newman's 2009 season is of his car upside down after a harrowing accident Nov. 1 at Talladega. With five laps remaining and running 190 mph with the lead pack, his car was turned and went airborne. It came down on Kevin Harvick's hood and skidded on its roof. Rescue crews had to flip the car over with a wrecker, and then cut Newman out of the vehicle. The next week, he met with NASCAR officials over how to potentially make racing safer at the 2.66-mile venue.

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Federal appeals court dismisses Kentucky suit

From nascar.com:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A federal appeals court on Friday rejected claims by Kentucky Speedway that NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. violated federal antitrust laws by keeping it off the premier racing circuit.

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"Further, this confirms NASCAR, much like other sport properties such as the NFL, MLB and the NBA, has the right to host its events when and where it decides is best for the sport and its fans."

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Addington named Kurt Busch's crew chief

From www.pheedcontent.com:

"Steve Addington has a proven track record of success in NASCAR and we are excited to welcome him to Penske Racing," team owner Roger Penske said. "By adding Steve to the winning Miller Lite team and working closely with Kurt, we believe we have the combination in place to compete for a championship as we head into the 2010 season."

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My old Kentucky home

From www.pheedcontent.com:

NASCAR was gracious enough to move both a truck and Nationwide race there. So the track was off and running. But let's be clear here: There was never any guarantee of a Cup race being awarded to Kentucky. In fact, talk like that was discouraged. Sure, there was the possibility for associating with another track owner and possible realignment of dates might bring a race there. So that was encouraging but unfortunately never materialized.

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Vote: Your take on Danica-GoDaddy.com marriage?

From nbcsports.newsvine.com:

Some valid comments are being made about the commercialization in NASCAR, it's getting to be too much. We see enough product exposure all through the race with sponsors logos prominently displayed everywhere.

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Danica will no doubt bring some fans to the sport, but I, for one, am getting tired of the constant product mention during post race interviews. I'm actually getting tired of the commercialization in all sports, (college athletes being made to wear the Nike logo w/o getting paid??) and when it gets to be too much, I'll just stop watching!

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Duno to christen stock car in ARCA test at Daytona

From www.cbssports.com:

Duno will drive a stock car for the first time at the test. It will be a Toyota owned by Braun Racing, which is the most successful independent team in NASCAR's second-tier Nationwide Series.

Team owner Todd Braun says if Duno wants to ever try NASCAR, the first step is an ARCA test. He gave no indication on whether he would field a car for Duno in an ARCA or NASCAR event.

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Court: Ky. fails to prove NASCAR track conspiracy

From www.cbssports.com:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A federal appeals court on Friday rejected claims by the former owners of a Kentucky race track that NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. violated federal antitrust laws by keeping it off the premier racing circuit.

The decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ends, for now, the ownership group's legal efforts to force NASCAR to bring a Sprint Cup race to the track in Sparta, in northern Kentucky.

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Baby you can drive my car

From www.pheedcontent.com:

You know, nothing ever happens fast enough to suit me. When I see something that I believe will help racing, well I want to make the changes now, not a year from now. NASCAR moves at a different pace because obviously they have to take into consideration everybody, not just a few.

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I personally think the new car is going to be a big hit and a big success. So why isn't this new car going to the Cup side of things? They are the big show. Why are they being forced to continue to struggle with this car we have now? To me, that's not right. I don't want to wait for this newer, better car to make its appearance in 2011. I want to see it now.

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Roush shuffles crew chiefs; Beam competition director

From nascar.com:

"I'm looking to Ben Leslie to provide stability from his 15-plus year NASCAR experience," team owner Jack Roush said. "The addition of Beam's position will provide more leadership capacity to our already successful on-track programs and day-to-day production efficiencies."

Mike Kelley will remain with Carl Edwards as he seeks a second series championship in the past four years. Kelley was moved to the team for the final three races of 2009 and racked up one win, two top-fives and three top-10s.

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Appeals court rejects Kentucky Speedway lawsuit against NASCAR

From sports.espn.go.com:

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A federal appeals court on Friday rejected claims by the former owners of a Kentucky race track that NASCAR and International Speedway Corp. violated federal antitrust laws by keeping it off the premier racing circuit.

The decision by a three-judge panel from the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ends, for now, the ownership group's legal efforts to force NASCAR to bring a Sprint Cup race to the track in Sparta, in northern Kentucky.

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