NASCAR to overhaul Nextel Cup with playoff style finish
NASCAR executives plan a season ending playoff style final ten races from New Hampshire to Homestead Miami, with eligibility based on top 26 standings and a revised bonus points system. The goal is to boost drama while keeping an open door for late surges and maintain winner emphasis.
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Final stretch decides NASCAR points championship
After 26 races the top drivers move into a winner take all battle. The final 10 races begin September 19 at the Sylvania 300 in New Hampshire and end November 21 with the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami.
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Penske sync lifts No. 77 team in Nextel Cup shift
Mark Wallace and Mark Harrah relinquished ownership of Jasper Motorsports to enable Doug Bawel to partner with Roger Penske. Brendan Gaughan and Kodak join as sponsor as the No. 77 Dodge becomes Penske aligned and aims for Rookie of the Year. Wallace remains Jasper distributor for Georgia Florida and South Carolina and gains a role with the new team.
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Clanton Targets Truck Ride with Chevrolet in Craftsman Series
Busch Series rookie Joey Clanton, who split with his team midseason, says he is close to a deal to drive a Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series. He seeks a team that lets him apply racing experience and engineering training to tune the truck and wants some Busch race opportunities.
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NASCAR rule changes expand speed eligible drivers and tests
NASCAR increases qualifying by speed from 36 to 38 with five provisional spots for regulars and one reserved for past champions. Provisionals counted up to ten per team from eight. Top 25 points teams no longer avoid provisional use. Test days rise across Nextel Cup Busch Craftsman Truck Series with more two and one day sessions. rookies receive extra tests.
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Lester to drive No 22 Toyota for Bill Davis Racing
Bill Lester, the only Black driver in NASCAR's top three divisions, has been hired to drive the No 22 Toyota for Bill Davis Racing after Dodge ended funding its diversity program. Lester seeks a competitive platform with Toyota and an experienced Busch and Nextel Cup team, aiming for success at Daytona.
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