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Monday, February 21, 2011  Daytona 500 winner Trevor Bayne says he's probably not going to attempt to run for the Sprint Cup championship this year.

Friday, February 11, 2011  Ford wants to use iconic Mustang in NASCAR's elite Sprint Cup Series

Friday, January 28, 2011  Saturday, Mark Riccobono will take part in a public demonstration, driving independently with the help of new nonvisual technology and a specially modified car.

Friday, January 21, 2011  Steve Wallace, son of former NASCAR champion Rusty Wallace, will make his Sprint Cup debut in the season-opening Daytona 500.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011  Person familiar with NASCAR's plans says 36-year-old points system may be tossed out.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  NASCAR asks drivers to choose 1 series to race for championship in 2011.

Thursday, December 09, 2010  NFL concussion panel hears from helmet makers, scientists; thinks 'official' tag should go

Monday, November 22, 2010  A champion again: Jimmie Johnson wins 5th straight title, overtaking Hamlin in NASCAR finale

Sunday, October 17, 2010  Jamie McMurray grabs 3rd win of season by beating Chase drivers at Charlotte

Friday, July 02, 2010  Daytona International Speedway has repaired another portion of the famed track, this one coming nearly five months after a pothole nearly shut down the Daytona 500

Friday, May 21, 2010  Vickers was hospitalized two nights last week after feeling chest pains during a visit to Washington, D.C. Testing revealed the clots, and Vickers missed last weekend's race at Dover.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Danica Patrick sets NASCAR aside, refocuses on IndyCar Series

Monday, March 08, 2010  As Kurt Busch wins, Edwards-Keselowski feud boils over to spark another frightening crash

Thursday, February 11, 2010  Johnson wins qualifying race, Waltrip could miss Daytona 500

Tuesday, February 09, 2010  Economic gloom easing in NASCAR, but bargain-hunting sponsors want more for their money