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Kyle Busch wins Food City 250
August 21, 2010,
Kyle Busch makes it 2 for 2 at Bristol
August 20, 2010, 10:01:20 PM
Kyle Busch has moved one step closer to sweeping the weekend
at Bristol Motor Speedway. 
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Sprint Cup drivers puzzled by Bristol Goodyear tires
August 20, 2010, 8:41:21 PM
NASCAR competitors expressed mixed reviews on the new Bristol tire combination that Goodyear brought to the track this weekend.
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Irwin Tools Night Race Sprint Cup starting lineup
August 20, 2010, 7:43:00 PM
How did your favorite driver qualify at Bristol?
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Bristol feeling economic pinch in selling tickets
August 20, 2010, 7:01:16 PM
Rob Stiens won two tickets to Bristol Motor Speedway as his company's employee of the month. Unable to find affordable lodging close to the track, and unwilling to stay in a hotel three hours away, his seats will go empty Saturday night.
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Paulie Harraka to make Nationwide debut with Nemco Motorsports
August 20, 2010, 5:54:18 PM
NASCAR diversity driver Paulie Harraka will run Nationwide race for Nemco Motorsports.
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Jimmie Johnson wins pole for Bristol night race
August 20, 2010, 3:11:07 PM
Jimmie Johnson has won the pole for Saturday night's race at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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JR Motorsports firming up plans for 2011 NASCAR Nationwide season
August 20, 2010, 2:52:47 PM
JR Motorsports adding Aric Almirola, working on Danica Patrick 2011 schedule.
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Reutimann returns from food poisoning at Bristol
August 20, 2010, 8:05:04 AM
David Reutimann is suffering from food poisoning and will be replaced in his car Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway by Aric Almirola.
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Casey Mears to drive for Germain Racing's Sprint Cup team
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 5:53:13 PM
Casey Mears to drive for Germain Racing Cup team.
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NASCAR.COM - Sprint Cup Series Headlines
Johnson earns first Bristol pole, bettering Edwards
August 20, 2010, 9:01:52 PM
Qualifying hasn't been an issue for Jimmie Johnson lately.
Champion with no victory? Possible, not probable
August 20, 2010, 6:59:18 PM
Heading into Saturday's Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway, half of the top 12 drivers currently occupying the Cup Series point standings have yet to win a race this season.
Happy Hour: Gilliland puts 38 high on speed charts
August 20, 2010, 5:49:12 PM
David Gilliland paced Friday's first Sprint Cup Series practice at Bristol Motor Speedway, which might have come as a bit of a surprise to the competition. But after he backed that up with another solid effort in Happy Hour for Saturday's Irwin Tools Night Race, everybody was well aware of the No. 38 Ford.
Cup Preview: Bristol comes at opportune time for Busch
August 20, 2010, 10:14:46 AM
If any Sprint Cup driver out there who is still within naked-eye viewing distance of the Chase cutoff point is wondering how far and how fast somebody can plummet in one race, he can just walk over to the No. 2 Penske hauler this weekend.
Weekend Preview: Bristol adds twist of excitement as Chase nears
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 3:57:22 PM
Here's a look at the top five drivers in the Sprint Cup Series standings and five drivers to watch in Saturday night's race at Bristol Motor Speedway (7 p.m. ET on ABC). All statistical references are for Sprint Cup races at Bristol unless otherwise indicated. Driver Rating is based on the past 11 races at the track.
Close-quarters racing as Bristol closes in on 100
Thursday, August 19, 2010, 3:56:36 PM
Race No. 24: Irwin Tools Night Race from Bristol Motor Speedway (7 p.m. ET Saturday on ABC). Green flag at 7:43 p.m. ET.
Mears replaces Papis in the No. 13 Cup car
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 7:00:48 PM
Casey Mears will take over the driving duties in the Germain Racing No. 13 Toyota for the remaining races this year in which the team has sponsorship from Geico, team officials announced Wednesday.
Fantasy Preview: Unpredictable has become the norm at Bristol
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 11:04:20 AM
There are several races that capture the spirit of stock car racing.
France: Chase not considered for Nationwide
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:25:22 AM
NASCAR is considering changes to the Nationwide Series that could make full-time Sprint Cup drivers ineligible to win the series championship, but a Chase format for the Nationwide Series is not under consideration, said Brian France, chairman and CEO of the sanctioning body.
Texas Motor Speedway to play host to night race in 2011
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 9:48:16 PM
You know what they say. Everything is bigger in Texas.
Ambrose calls move to RPM a 'dream opportunity'
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 9:07:44 PM
When Marcos Ambrose decided he would part ways with JTG/Daugherty Racing, the first telephone call he made was to Ford, the manufacturer that had launched his career in V8 Supercars in Australia. The second call he made was to Richard Petty Motorsports.
Budweiser moving sponsorship to Harvick in 2011
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 9:04:29 PM
Budweiser announced Tuesday it will sponsor Kevin Harvick for three seasons beginning in 2011, and the Budweiser logo will be on the hood of the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing car for 20 points races and two non-points events.
Ambrose signs with Richard Petty Motorsports
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 1:20:52 PM
In preparation for the 2011 season, Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday that Marcos Ambrose has signed a multi-year agreement with the organization to drive the No. 9 Ford Fusion in the Sprint Cup Series. Long-time RPM sponsor Stanley Black & Decker will be the primary sponsor of the No. 9 team.
NASCAR.COM - Nationwide Series Headlines
Busch makes it 2-for-2 at Bristol with Nationwide win
August 20, 2010, 10:12:19 PM
Kyle Busch has moved one step closer to sweeping the weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Edwards to run full Nationwide schedule in 2011
August 20, 2010, 9:20:32 PM
Carl Edwards said Friday he has committed to racing the full Nationwide Series schedule next season.
Almirola comes full circle, ready for full-time ride
August 20, 2010, 6:17:17 PM
He has been a designated star of the future, unemployed and sometimes something in between.
Leffler hopes return to Bristol breaks string of bad luck
August 20, 2010, 3:43:33 PM
Jason Leffler is hoping a return to one of his favorite tracks will perhaps remove the black cloud that seems to have been hanging over his team all season.
Nationwide Preview: Allgaier at Bristol looking to get back on winning track
August 20, 2010, 10:42:58 AM
As Justin Allgaier drove to Bristol Motor Speedway for Friday night's Food City 250 (7 p.m. ET on ESPN), two feelings dominated his thinking. And they are on opposite ends of the emotional spectrum.
France: Chase not considered for Nationwide
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:29:48 AM
NASCAR is considering changes to the Nationwide Series that could make full-time Sprint Cup drivers ineligible to win the series championship, but a Chase format for the Nationwide Series is not under consideration, said Brian France, chairman and CEO of the sanctioning body.
Almirola signs multi-year deal to drive No. 88 for JRM
Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:03:51 AM
JR Motorsports cemented an integral part of its future Wednesday by signing Aric Almirola to a multi-year driving contract for the company's flagship No. 88 Nationwide Series team starting in 2011, general manager Kelley Earnhardt announced.
Notes: Keselowski's focus on steady climb to title
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 4:14:43 PM
Two years ago -- his first full season in the Nationwide Series -- a young up-and-coming driver named Brad Keselowski pulled off a stunning upset at Bristol Motor Speedway in the August night race.
Commercial shoots like pair of old shoes to Junior
Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 12:41:02 PM
Ever wonder whose kitchen that is where Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his sister are standing in those Nationwide Insurance commercials?
Keselowski performs in clutch for victory at Michigan
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 4:08:42 PM
BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Brad Keselowski grabbed the lead on a restart with eight laps to go, then pulled away to win the Nationwide race at Michigan International Speedway on Saturday.
Keselowski back on pole with new Nationwide car
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 12:25:45 PM
Brad Keselowski has this new car figured out.
Eury: Almirola top candidate to drive No. 88 in 2011
Friday, August 13, 2010, 5:30:49 PM
Aric Almirola is the leading candidate to replace Steve Arpin in the No. 88 JR Motorsports car next season.
New Nationwide car brings intrigue to Carfax 250
Friday, August 13, 2010, 10:57:44 AM
The second race with the new Nationwide Series car has some drivers a little worried.
Drivers shake down new Nationwide car in practice
Friday, August 13, 2010, 10:48:45 AM
It was a far cry from Daytona last month, where drivers were screaming "loose" during the testing for the new Nationwide Series car.
'Tentative' schedule shows Iowa with two '11 races
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 5:54:18 PM
Iowa Speedway is on track to host two Nationwide Series races in 2011.
Austin making 2010 Nationwide debut at Michigan
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 4:49:01 PM
NASCAR Nationwide driver Chase Austin will be driving the No. 43 Forgotten Harvest/Walgreens Million Meal Challenge Dodge for Baker Curb Racing at Michigan International Speedway this Saturday in the Nationwide Series race.
Fast-talking Braun not your standard Nationwide rookie
Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 10:33:55 AM
Colin Braun has never been one to take things slow.
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