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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/11/2009
The Lead Lap Is Moving
— leadlap.wordpress.com — The official redesign of The Lead Lap and its migration to its new URL is complete, three... weeks ahead of schedule. From this point forward, Lead Lap can be found at its new site. This site will no longer be updated on a daily basis. For the latest NASCAR news and updates, be sure to check ... (more) The Lead Lap Is Moving

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/9/2009
RPM Lays Off Nine, Reduces Salaries
— leadlap.wordpress.com — As a result of Chryler’s bankruptcy filing, Richard Petty Motorsports has laid off nine employees and reduced... salaries throughout the team. RPM is anticipating cutbacks from Dodge, and the team has already said that money has been slow coming from Dodge. (more) RPM Lays Off Nine, Reduces Salaries

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/8/2009
RHR Ceases Operations Of No. 1 Truck
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Red Horse Racing has decided to cease operations of its No. 1 truck driven by current defending... Camping World Truck Series driver Johnny Benson. The truck ran sponsorless in all but one race this season. The team will continue to field Toyotas for TJ Bell, as their No. 11 truck does have ... (more) RHR Ceases Operations Of No. 1 Truck

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/7/2009
Stewart Wins Pocono 500
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Tony Stewart after starting from the rear of the field in a backup car, Tony Stewart drove... to the front and then conserved fuel to win the Pocono 500. Jimmie Johnson was battling Carl Edwards for second when he ran out of fuel and finished seventh. Top 5: Stewart, Edwards, David Reutimann, ... (more) Stewart Wins Pocono 500

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/7/2009
Busch Wins Federated Auto Parts 300
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Kyle Busch easily won the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Speedway. The victory is Busch’s fourth... of the season, and his ninth victory in NASCAR’s top three series. Top 5: Busch, Brad Keselowski, Carl Edwards, Mike Bliss, and Jason Leffler. Stephen Leicht, Steve Wallace, ... (more) Busch Wins Federated Auto Parts 300

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/7/2009
Bodine Wins WinStar World Casino 400
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Todd Bodine stretched his fuel for 64 laps to win the Camping World Truck Series’ WinStar World... Casino 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. With the victory, Bodine became the first driver to win five times at one track in the series. Matt Crafton finished second and assumed the points lead ... (more) Bodine Wins WinStar World Casino 400

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/5/2009
GM Reaches Deal With Penske For Saturn Brand
— leadlap.wordpress.com — General Motors reached a tentative agreement to sell its Saturn brand to NASCAR Sprint Cup team owner... Roger Penske, of Penske Championship Racing and Penske Automotive Group. Penske plans to offer all Saturn dealerships new franchise agreements. Penske also said he is in discussions with ... (more) GM Reaches Deal With Penske For Saturn Brand

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/4/2009
NASCAR Moves To Double-File Restarts
— leadlap.wordpress.com — NASCAR has announced that starting at this weekend’s race at Pocono Raceway, the first- and second-place cars... will line up side by side for restarts. Brian France said: We’ve heard the fans loud and clear: ‘double-file restarts — shootout style’ are coming to ... (more) NASCAR Moves To Double-File Restarts

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/3/2009
Prelude to the Dream Postponed
— leadlap.wordpress.com — The Prelude to the Dream has been postponed until Sept. 9 due to persistent rain at Eldora... Speedway. Those who have already purchased the event on pay-per-view will received refunds. Those who bought tickets can apply the face value of the ticket to the price of another ticket to any Eldora ... (more) Prelude to the Dream Postponed
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Lead Lap Redesign Almost Complete
leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/3/2009
Lead Lap Redesign Almost Complete
— leadlap.wordpress.com — The Lead Lap redesign is almost complete. We hope to have the site completely rolled out by... July 1. Here’s a snapshot of the site so far: (keep in mind things are still changing): As a part of the redesign, The Lead Lap will also be on Twitter. Follow us here . (more) Lead Lap Redesign Almost Complete
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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/2/2009
Hendrick Speaks About GM Bankruptcy
— leadlap.wordpress.com — With General Motors filing for bankruptcy yesterday, Hendrick Motorsports owner, and chairman of Hendrick Automotive Group Rick... Hendrick said: I have an unwavering faith in the company’s leadership team and our government’s commitment to support this reorganization. After all of ... (more) Hendrick Speaks About GM Bankruptcy

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 6/1/2009
Johnson Wins Autism Speaks 400
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Jimmie Johnson overcame a slow final pit stop, and charged through the field, passing Greg Biffle and... Tony Stewart to win the Autism Speaks 400 from Dover International Speedway. Top 5: Johnson, Stewart, Biffle, Matt Kenseth, and Kurt Busch. Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards, Ryan Newman, Casey ... (more) Johnson Wins Autism Speaks 400

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 5/31/2009
Keselowski Wins Helluva Good 200
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Brad Keselowski won the Nationwide Series’ Helluva Good 200 from Dover International Speedway after taking the lead... with two laps to go when Joey Logano ran into the back of Kyle Busch on the final restart. Top 5: Keselowski, Joey Logano, Clint Bowyer, Brian Vickers, and Carl Edwards. ... (more) Keselowski Wins Helluva Good 200

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 5/31/2009
Scott Wins AAA Insurance 200
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Brian Scott chose to stay out with 10 laps to go while the leaders pitted, and he... held off Dennis Setzer to win the Camping World Series’ AAA Insurance 200 from Dover International Speedway. The win was his first career victory. Top 5: Scott, Setzer, David Starr, Jason White, and ... (more) Scott Wins AAA Insurance 200

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leadlap.wordpress.com - 5/29/2009
Earnhardt Jr Speaks About Decision To Move Eury Jr
— leadlap.wordpress.com — Following the announcement that Tony Eury Jr would no longer be the crew chief for Hendrick Motorsports’... No. 88 Chevy, Dale Earnhardt Jr spoke about the decision and did not seem surprised with the split. Earnhardt Jr said: I told Rick that whatever he wanted to do, to do it, and ... (more) Earnhardt Jr Speaks About Decision To Move Eury Jr

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