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NASCAR News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:15:17 +0000

Tippecanoe wins again on the road The Greenville football team fumbled away a shot at victory Friday night against Tippecanoe.

Castroneves stretches fuel to win at Kentucky

NASCAR News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:06:11 +0000

Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line in front. This time it counted. The IndyCar star won the Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway on Saturday night, squeezing the last 53 laps out of one tank of fuel and then taking advantage when the leaders were forced to make last-second pit stops to fill up.

McMurray holds off Kyle Busch for Nationwide win

NASCAR News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:01:20 +0000

Jamie McMurray believed he had the fastest car from the first practice to the last lap Saturday night.

Hamlin looks for momentum after Atlanta pole

NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:25:33 +0000

Late qualifier Denny Hamlin was the only driver between Ryan Newman and a record eighth pole at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Atlanta gets ready to become a one-race town

NASCAR News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:56:14 +0000

The high-banked track has traditionally hosted two NASCAR Sprint Cup races each year, but that’s changing in 2011.

Notes: Hendrick confident about ‘11 sponsorships

NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:35:59 +0000

Quaker State Motor Oil, which has been under the hood of Hendrick Motorsports cars since 1996, will be on top of a hood for four races next year.

Earnhardt, McGrew staying together, for now

NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:27:55 +0000

Rick Hendrick has made a crew chief change before when one of his drivers has failed to qualify for NASCAR’s season-ending Chase. But right now, the car owner said Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Lance McGrew will remain together on the No. 88 team.

Smith blasts NASCAR for ending season at Homestead

NASCAR News — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:41:49 +0000

Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith isn’t a fan of NASCAR’s insistence on ending the season in South Florida.

Happy Hour: Menard looking to continue strong runs at Atlanta

NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:22:42 +0000

Atlanta Motor Speedway has always had a reputation for being tough on tires, and that should hold true again in Sunday night’s Emory Healthcare 500. But factor in a different tire composition for this weekend — and practice and qualifying during the day — and teams find themselves having to make their best guesses at the correct setup.

JR Motorsportsa Josh Wise making most of NASCAR return

NASCAR News — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:36:49 +0000

Josh Wise hopes to stay with JR Motorsports. HAMPTON, Ga. Josh Wise is looking to make the most of his second chance in NASCAR.