One test of Darlington Raceway’s new surface wasn’t enough, so Goodyear is coming back. The tire manufacturer will hold a one-day test Wednesday at NASCAR’s oldest superspeedway. The test, which is closed to the public and the media, will feature the same three drivers who participated in the last test (Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and [...]

Robby Gordon will race the #7 Charter Communications Dodge this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
“We are excited to have Charter Communications as the primary of the #7 this weekend, and we hope to finish strong on Sunday for them” said Gordon.
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Michael Waltrip Racing announced that Bobby Kennedy and Paul Andrews will switch managerial roles beginning with Martinsville Speedway. Kennedy will now serve as crew chief for Michael Waltrip and his #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota team as Andrews will continue in a leadership role to supervise Michael Waltrip Racing’s test teams.
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After five Sprint Cup Races parity has reigned in the first five races of this Sprint Cup Series season. All four manufacturers have at least two cars in the top 12. Only 96 points separate first-place Kyle Busch from fifth-place Dale Earnhardt Jr. (#88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet). Six drivers have Driver Ratings above 100.0, [...]

Germain Racing will field the #03 Germain Motor Company/Chase Toyota Tundra this weekend at Martinsville Speedway for Chrissy Wallace’s Craftsman Truck Series debut.
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The pressure is officially on Jamie McMurray, a one-time Chase contender who now finds himself in jeopardy of missing races.
A disastrous start to the season — his best finish was a 22nd at California — sent McMurray into NASCAR’s first off weekend ranked 36th in the points standings. It had to have made for a [...]

March 30th is significant to Michael McDowell because he will make his long-awaited NASCAR Sprint Cup Series debut with Michael Waltrip Racing in the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
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David Reutimann is undergoing a transition in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this weekend. The Michael Waltrip Racing driver is moving from the No. 00 he’s always driven in the series to the No. 44 recently vacated by the retiring Dale Jarrett.
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Gene Nead, crew chief for the No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup car, has left the team, team officials confirmed Monday morning.
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Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Goody’s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway on March 30.
1 — Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota)
* Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 119.6
2008 Rundown
* One win, three top fives
* Average finish of 7.4
* Led five races for [...]