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Record Daytona 500 purse
(Daytona Beach, FL) The 54th annual Daytona 500 on Sunday, Feb. 26 (FOX, 1 p.m. ET) – NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious race – will carry a record purse of more than $19 million as well as a new contingency award that will payout $200,000 to the driver leading at the completion of Lap 100. PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR


Danica gets guaranteed spot in Daytona 500
(Kannapolis, NC) Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) has entered into a collaborative partnership with Tommy Baldwin Racing (TBR) where TBR will field the No. 10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet Impala for all 10 of Danica Patrick’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in 2012.


Fire breaks out at Joe Gibbs Racing
(Huntersville, NC) A fire that started inside the Joe Gibbs Racing headquarters disrupted work for employees in Huntersville Tuesday afternoon. The complex is located at 13415 Reese Boulevard West just west of Interstate 77. PHOTO CREDIT: WCNC.com


NASCAR and Turner reach new agreement on digital platforms starting in 2013
(Daytona Beach, FL) NASCAR and Turner Sports announced today a restructuring and extension of their long-standing digital partnership. The new agreement takes the relationship through 2016, with NASCAR managing business and editorial operations for its digital platforms beginning in 2013 and Turner Sports continuing to oversee advertising sales and sponsorships across NASCAR-branded digital platforms.


Iowa Governor Branstad salutes Paul Glendenning
(Daytona Beach, FL) Popular five-term Iowa Governor Terry Branstad congratulated his state’s 2011 NASCAR Whelen All-American Series champion Paul Glendenning Thursday afternoon.


France: NASCAR in 'very good place'
(Charlotte , NC) NASCAR and its stakeholders intend to build on the success of 2011 as the new season begins with the Feb. 26 Daytona 500 and other Speedweeks events at Daytona International Speedway. PHOTO CREDIT: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR


Sprint Cup Media Tour News & Notes: Day 4
(Charlotte , NC) Richard Childress Racing kicked off their 44th year of involvement in NASCAR with a dinner Wednesday night at their shop in Welcome, N.C., for all media members on the NASCAR Sprint Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway. PHOTO CREDIT: HHP


NASCAR Media Tour visits Hendrick and RCR on Day 3
(Charlotte , NC) A very busy day Wednesday on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour. Attention was also paid to the NASCAR Nationwide Series and NHRA as well as a message from Kentucky Speedway on fixing traffic concerns from last July's inaugural weekend. PHOTO CREDIT: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR


NASCAR teams home turf on display
(Charlotte , NC) Day 2 of the NASCAR Media Tour included stops at Roush Fenway Rading and Earnhardt Ganassi. Also, Ford revealed its 2013 Ford Fusion Sprint Cup entry. PHOTO CREDIT: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR


NASCAR Media tour underway
(Charlotte , NC) Day one of the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Tour hosted by Charlotte Motor Speedway finished up on Monday with visits to Joe Gibbs Racing, Stewart-Hass Racing, and Michael Waltrip Racing. PHOTO CREDIT: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images for NASCAR


NASCAR Preview
(Charlotte , NC) For one day at least, Sam Alverson of Jacksonville, Fla., could lay claim to being NASCAR’s No. 1 fan. It wasn’t just because of his devotion to the sport; it’s because he was first in line. PHOTO CREDIT: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images for NASCAR


American Ethanol announces partnerships with RCR and RAB Racing
(Charlotte , NC) In a nod to its commitment to the sport, American Ethanol today announced at the NASCAR Preview fan event in Charlotte, N.C., that it will continue relationships with Richard Childress Racing and RAB Racing for the 2012 season.