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Speedweeks revs up with the annual Media Day, a who's who of NASCAR in 2010. Live coverage is under way from Daytona -- and you can weigh in with comments.

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Media Day: Johnson looking to improve

Champ talks about how he can get even better, and the HBO special focusing on him.
'24/7:' JJ honored



Media Day: Catching up with Danica

Patrick talks about her hectic schedule and how stock cars differ from open-wheel cars. How she is going to beat
every driver on the track : ) She Burn's Rubber ? : ) Member's, how do you think she will do ? Post it ?
No Daytona decision


Chase predictions for upcoming season

We like Kyle Busch to make it, but that means somebody drops out.
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Q&A: Ganassi talks about intangibles

Owner reflects on merger, relationships and state of sport.
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Montoya gear



TBR surviving, thriving in 2010

Baldwin understands you have to crawl before running at top speed.
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Bliss to drive No. 36


Be yourself, drivers, but toe company line

David Caraviello says 'personality' isn't as simple as it sounds.
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Drivers hold the key


Stewart, Grubb have close relationship

Allows antithetical personalities to compliment each other.
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Getting boss's attention


Prism Motorsports to attempt full schedules

Two cars will have to qualify on speed or during Duel qualifying.
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Race purses reduced


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EnJoy...R U gona Watch the Race ?

 

 

none of the above but will be sure to tell you when I get home from the race.

I will take wagers on what lap jr either wrecks himself or someone else since with the larger restrictor plates there will be more horsepower that he wont be able to handle.

 

....LOL `J.R., Great 2 read that you are going to Race
How's your new ride ? Look 4ward to your update & review of the race.....We'll see who wins....

But you should post your picks b-4 the race not after I have 2 work Saturday night, but I will be listening on the radio : )
Wish U a fun time.....Oh, great 2 C U online : )

 

Media Day recap

Patrick lets her hair down, Earnhardt Jr. grows his out, Petty shows off his new tattoo and boys will be boys as we take a look back at the lighter side of Media Day events.

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Wrecks highlight both Shootout practices

Hamlin, Martin trigger crash in first session; Busch wrecks in second.
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Hamlin-Martin crash



Media Day: Make room, Ella Sofia

Jeff Gordon announces he has another child on the way and discusses how to improve in 2010.
Media Day: Busch



Media Day: Martin has love of hip hop

Winning, enthusiasm of his team and music keep this now 51-year-old feeling young.
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Norris: Spotters feel pressure at Daytona

One wrong word or brief distraction could, and does, lead to calamity.
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Media Day: Johnson looking to improve

Champ talks about how he can get even better, and the HBO special focusing on him.
'24/7:' JJ honored



Media Day: Catching up with Danica

Patrick talks about her hectic schedule and how stock cars differ from open-wheel cars.
No Daytona decision


Chase predictions for upcoming season

We like Kyle Busch to make it, but that means somebody drops out.
35 Comments
Media Day: Hamlin


Q&A: Ganassi talks about intangibles

Owner reflects on merger, relationships and state of sport.
9 Comments
Media Day: Montoya

 

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Hope for better things

After a season in which David Ragan at times "didn't want to see morning come," he has a new crew chief and a new outlook on 2010. More

Daytona 500: Entry List | Practice 1 | Qualifying Order


Support vehicle

Newman father-son relationship was tough to get at the track. More

News

2/5 8:37 pm
Sprint Cup

• Notes: Vickers enjoying 'slow' pace of racing
• First practice of season ends with multi-car wreck
• Edwards draws pole position for Shootout
• Tommy Baldwin Racing surviving, thriving in '10
• Lynda Petty diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma
• Stewart, Grubb have a close bond that works
• Sadler optimistic in wake of changes, return to Ford

More 2/5 3:39 pm
Nationwide

• Patrick qualifies 12th for Daytona ARCA race
• Lagasse to drive No. 43 for Baker Curb Racing
• Chance to work for RWR too good for Parrott

More 1/28 11:49 am
Truck

• Setzer to drive No. 46 for Gill Racing at Daytona
• Benson finds partial Truck ride with Team Gill Racing

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NASCAR Updates

2/2 2:21 pm

• Top 25 locked in weekly in Truck Series change
• First scholarship recipient receives diploma
• NASCAR reducing purses to lessen tracks' burden

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Say you're sorry

Johnson wants nothing to do with Hornish after wreck at Texas. More

Features

2/5 5:21 pm

• NASCAR Hall of Fame: Complete Coverage
• By the Numbers: Budweiser Shootout
• '10 Speedweeks include Cup quals on Feb. 6
• New foundation supports kids who've lost parent
• Four drivers unanimous selections for 2010 Chase
• Ganassi reflects on merger, changes, sport
• New faces in new places for Cup Series season
• Patrick tops the list of new Nationwide faces
• Drivers in new colors as Truck season begins
• Mooresville teen receives dream job from Busch
• Darby addresses rumors, looks forward to new role
• Who to watch in 2010: Drivers to keep eye on
• Some differing opinions on Hall's second class
• Exhibit celebrates history of women in racing

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Business News

2/5 7:40 pm

• Penske donates trucks to support Haiti relief efforts
• Crown Royal selects five military heroes in contest
• McMurray autographed firesuits for Haiti Relief
• FOX's NASCAR ad sales showing strength for 2010
• Patrick using celebrity for DRIVE4COPD initiative
• Installation of new seats progressing at Talladega

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More than a wife

Angie Skinner serves as husband Mike's manager and confidant. More

Opinions

2/5 12:18 pm

• Spotters feel pressure on sport's biggest stage
• For drivers, 'be yourself' isn't as easy as it sounds
• Schrader still racing, raising eyebrows
• Stenhouse has longtime friend, mentor in Stewart
• Hall of Fame may prove well worth the wait
• Story of spoiler begins with McQuagg at DIS
• Annual Media Tour pulls one in many directions
• Stitch in time: Daytona 500 to home décor
• Success of 2010 rides with drivers after changes
• It'll take more than a baby to slow Johnson
• RCR should be better, but good enough for Harvick?

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NewsWire

2/06 7:04 am

• Yahoo!: Massa makes successful return to F1 after crash (PA SportsTicker)
  Mon Feb. 1
• USA Today: Felipe Massa makes F1 return, clocks fastest time in test
  Mon Feb. 1
• Scene Daily: PRESEASON PREDICTIONS: Which Sprint Cup star will snap his long winless streak first?
  Mon Feb. 1
• Yahoo!: Mercedes reveals car as Schumacher impresses (PA SportsTicker)
  Mon Feb. 1

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