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Brian Scott Re-signs With Richard Childress Racing for 2015

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Motorsport.com is reporting that Brian Scott has re-signed with Richard Childress Racing for the 2015 season. Scott will once again be back behind the wheel of the No. 2 Chevrolet Camaro in the NASCAR Xfintiy Series (formally the NASCAR Nationwide Series). “I’m excited about whatever the future holds for me,” Scott told Motorsport.com. “Obviously, I’ve …

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NASCAR Reinstates Troy Cupples, Suspends Kelly Johnson Under Substance Abuse Policy

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One crew member was reinstated, while another crew member was suspended. NASCAR announced on Tuesday, November 18th that they have reinstated Troy Cupples, a crew member in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, as he has successfully completed NASCAR’s Substance Abuse Policy Road to Recovery Program. Couples was found in violation of Section 12-1 (actions detrimental to …

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Matt Borland Named VP of Technology for Stewart-Haas Racing, Haas F1 Team

Haas F1 Team/Stewart-Haas Racing announced on Tuesday November, 18th that Matt Borland will be the Vice President of Technology for both teams moving forward. “I’m an engineer at heart, so I’m always interested in building things,” Borland said. “It’s been very satisfying to help build Stewart-Haas Racing from a two-car team to a four-car team …

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Atlanta Motor Speedway Celebrates Harvick Championship With “Buy Three, Get Fourth Free”

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Buy three tickets, get the fourth free! Atlanta Motor Speedway announced on Tuesday, November 18th that they’re offering a special ticket promotion in celebration of Kevin Harvick‘s Sprint Cup Series Championship. With the purchase of any three reserved grandstand tickets for the Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta on Sunday March 1, fans will be …

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Sonoma Raceway Tickets Now on Sale

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Sonoma Raceway announced on Tuesday, November 18th that tickets for their 2015 events are on sale. Sonoma Raceway will host the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (June 26-28), NHRA Sonoma Nationals NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series (July 31-Aug.2) and the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma, the Verizon IndyCar Series’ season finale (Aug. 28-30) in 2015. …

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Discount Tire Extends Partnership with Team Penske

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On Tuesday, November 18th, Team Penske announced a multi-year extension with Discount Tire, the world’s largest tire and wheel retailer. Discount Tire will be the primary sponsor of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford Mustang for a minimum of 24 races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series (formally Nationwide Series) while serving as an associate sponsor …

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Chase Elliott, Ryan Blaney Named Most Popular Drivers in Nationwide, Truck Series

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As the top drivers and teams of NASCAR’s Nationwide and Camping World Truck series met to honor the achievements of 2014, two new drivers were entered into the history books as the most popular drivers in both series. Perhaps unsurprisingly, both are sons of former Cup Series regulars. Chase Elliott was named the Nationwide Series …

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Nationwide, Camping World Truck Series Celebrate Champions

On Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, the NASCAR Nationwide Series and Camping World Truck series celebrated and honored their series champions with the year-end banquet. The banquet was held at the Trump Doral in Florida, with Donald Trump offering the opening remarks of the evening to welcome the guests. Chase Elliott was honored as the Nationwide …

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Five Points to Ponder: Reflecting On NASCAR’s 2014 Journey

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ONE: Stewart-Haas Racing’s crazy path to a second title When Stewart-Haas Racing announced they would run four cars in 2014 with Kurt Busch, Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick behind the wheel, media and fans alike thought co-owners Stewart and Gene Haas were crazy. Three of the four are among the most outspoken drivers …

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‘Kelly and Michael,’ ‘Letterman’ Part of Kevin Harvick’s Chamionship Media Tour

Kevin Harvick raises the Sprint Cup trophy after winning the 2014 title at Homestead Miami Speedway

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With another champion crowned, another championship media tour begins. Kevin Harvick is set to begin a three-day media tour that will see him cross different networks as he talks about the Sprint Cup Series championship. The 2014 Sprint Cup Series champion was on ESPN’s SportsCenter and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio early Monday afternoon. He will close …

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