Archive for January 6th, 2012


USA TODAY
Rusty Wallace puts NASCAR Nationwide team on hiatus
USA TODAY
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY Citing a lack of adequate sponsorship, Rusty Wallace Racing is taking a hiatus from NASCAR's Nationwide Series. By John Raoux, AP Rusty Wallace, left, is suspending operations of the Nationwide Series team driven by his son
Former NASCAR champ steps backFOXSports.com
Rusty Wallace Racing Shuts Down NASCAR Teams For 2012 SeasonSB Nation
Rusty Wallace shuts down his NASCAR Nationwide teamThe Birmingham News - al.com
SPEEDtv.com -Tucson Citizen
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ESPN (blog)
Jay Frye joins Hendrick juggernaut
ESPN (blog)
Geoff Burke/NASCAR/Getty Images Jay Frye on joining Hendrick Motorsports: "Everything I learned in this sport — and much of what I've learned about life, in general — came from Rick Hendrick." He tried to piece together an opportunity with the
What are Vickers' options?Auto Racing Daily
CUP: Frye Lands At HendrickSPEEDtv.com

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CUP: Germain Racing Moves To Fords
SPEEDtv.com
Germain Racing, owned by Bob Germain Jr., announced they will join the Ford Racing family for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. The team's move to Ford means their No. 13 GEICO entry will become the No. 13 GEICO Ford Fusion.
Germain Racing making switch to Ford in 2012Nascar
Auto racing: Germain Racing shifts from Toyota to Ford in Sprint Cup; truck Naples Daily News
Germain Racing Joins Ford Racing Family for 2012SpeedwayMedia.com (press release)
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RacinToday.com
Martin to drive for Gibbs in Nationwide
FOXSports.com
Joe Gibbs Racing announced Friday that Mark Martin will drive a NASCAR Nationwide Series race for the organization. Martin will drive the Interstate Batteries Camry in the Nationwide race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in March.
NNS: Martin To Drive In Las Vegas For Joe Gibbs RacingSPEEDtv.com
Gase to run full-time on Nationwide Series for Go Green RacingThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

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SB Nation
Rusty Wallace Racing Shuts Down NASCAR Teams For 2012 Season
SB Nation
Jan 6, 2012 - Rusty Wallace Racing is taking a "hiatus" from NASCAR in 2012, effectively closing its doors and shutting down its two-team NASCAR Nationwide Series operation. The funding necessary to continue running the team could not be found,
Source: Wallace expected to shut down teamFOXSports.com
NNS: Wallace Expected To Shut Down TeamSPEEDtv.com
Rusty Wallace Racing closes shop, doesn't plan to race in 2012Scene Daily

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SB Nation
Former NASCAR champ steps back
FOXSports.com
Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years. Spencer has lent her expertise to both television and radio and is a regular contributor to SiriusXM Radio and the
Rusty Wallace Racing Shuts Down NASCAR Teams For 2012 SeasonSB Nation
Rusty Wallace shuts down his NASCAR Nationwide teamThe Birmingham News - al.com
NNS: Wallace Expected To Shut Down TeamSPEEDtv.com
WBTV -MassLive.com (blog) -Bleacher Report
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Bleacher Report
HEMBREE: Intermediate Tracks Need Some Oomph
SPEEDtv.com
Virtually everyone associated with NASCAR continues to bask in the afterglow of what was a good season, one whose attraction was underlined by a great Chase and a remarkable late-season run by ultimate champion Tony Stewart.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase 2012: Why Tony Stewart Won't Repeat as ChampionBleacher Report
Top Six Sprint Cup Drivers Moving up in 2012Stock Car Spin

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NASCAR legend Tiny Lund's widow found shot to death in NC
Daytona Beach News-Journal
(Photo by Alan Marler) Wanda Lund-Early, widow of former NASCAR legend Tiny Lund, was found shot to death Thursday night at her home in Waynesville, NC, Police Chief Bill Hollingsed confirmed this afternoon. The wound appears to be self-inflicted but
CUP: Widow Of Tiny Lund Found Dead At Her N.C. HomeSPEEDtv.com

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NASCAR Legend Tiny Lund's widow shot to death in NC
Daytona Beach News-Journal
(Photo by Alan Marler) Wanda Lund-Early, widow of former NASCAR legend Tiny Lund, was shot to death Thursday night at her home in Waynesville, NC, Roland Via, webmaster for tinylund.com website, confirmed shortly after noon. Via, of Holly Hill,
Widow of Tiny Lund found dead at her N.C. homeScene Daily

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NASCAR legend's horse is faster than Rocket and The Bus in Welcome Stake
Aiken Standard
By Ben Baugh - Staff writer - email:bbaugh@aikenstandard.com Johnny Dublin was just living up to the reputation his owner established on the NASCAR circuit. The 8-year-old gelding is owned by legendary driver Ernie Irvan, and Aiken-based DFG Stable's

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