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07|30|10 Noon Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 practice
07|30|10 3:30 p.m. Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 qualifying
07|30|10 5:30 p.m. Pocono Mountains 125 final practice
07|31|10 9 a.m. Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 practice (TV at 9:30 a.m. ET)
07|31|10 10 a.m. Pocono Mountains 125 qualifying
07|31|10 11:20 a.m. Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 final practice
07|31|10 12:30 p.m. Pocono Mountains 125
07|31|10 7 p.m. U.S. Cellular 250 Also On TSN2
08|01|10 1 p.m. Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 Also On TSN

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F1
Sat 7:55 AM 2010 Formula One Qualifying: Hungarian Grand Prix TSN
Sun 7:55 AM 2010 Formula One Auto Racing: Hungarian Grand Prix

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From Jayski.com

NASCAR fines drivers for comments - UPDATE 2, drivers named? NASCAR has fined at least two of its star drivers this season for making critical comments about the racing series, The Associated Press has learned. People familiar with the penalties told the AP the comments were considered disparaging to the sport. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because NASCAR is not publicly identifying the topflight drivers it fined. They say one driver was penalized as much as $50,000. The decision to fine competitors for critical comments puts NASCAR in line with many other professional sports leagues. The NFL and NBA both routinely issue fines for criticism of officiating. It also backs up NASCAR's season-long campaign to rebuild the slumping sport through an improved on-track product and off-track promotion from its drivers.(Associated Press/ESPN.com)(7-26-2010)
UPDATE: The Associated Press has learned that NASCAR warned teams during the offseason that public criticism of the sport would no longer be tolerated, and at least two star drivers have been fined-one as much as $50,000-for comments that were deemed destructive to the industry. NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston on Monday night confirmed some action had been taken, but would not discuss details. "It is the sanctioning body's obligation on behalf of the industry and our fans to protect the sport's brand," Poston said. "Any action taken by NASCAR has nothing to do with the drivers expressing an opinion-it's focused on actions or comments that materially damage the sport. We have specifically discussed this in meetings with teams, drivers and stakeholders." Drivers all declined to publicly discuss the policy, but it shouldn't come as any surprise-considering NASCAR's heightened effort this year to re-ignite interest in a sport that's been fighting sagging attendance, declining television ratings and overall fan apathy for several seasons. NASCAR has taken several aggressive steps toward improving the on-track product, but its top brass decided that outstanding events aren't enough to overcome the negative perception created every time a driver publicly blasts the series. (Associated Press)(7-27-2010)
UPDATE 2: #39-Ryan Newman and #11-Denny Hamlin were the two Sprint Cup drivers fined by NASCAR for making disparaging comments about the series, multiple sources told ESPN.com. Neither driver could be reached for comment. Newman was fined first and Hamlin second, the sources said. The sources would not confirm which statements made by the drivers were responsible for the fines, but both drivers have been outspoken on several issues.(7-29-2010)

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This clown Brian France is ruining the sport!

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From Jayski.com

Looks Like Marcos Ambros is going to Richard Petty Motorsports

Other teams interested in Ambrose? At least two rival team owners are taking a look at #47-Marcos Ambrose for 2011, if the always-smiling Aussie/Tasmanian racer decides to move on. Ambrose' 2009 rookie NASCAR season was so spectacular, with several near-wins. But he has struggled through the past few months, to put it mildly. And that lost victory at Sonoma last month was all the more biting.MikeMulhern.net)(7-26-2010)
UPDATE Ambrose to the #9?: Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Marcos Ambrose will replace Kasey Kahne in the #9 Ford at Richard Petty Motorsports next season. Ambrose said he has no "Plan B" in place for 2011 and could even return to his native Australia if another Sprint Cup opportunity does not surface. Highly placed sources tell Sirius Speedway that a deal with RPM is "95% done," though there is no definitive word on who might sponsor the effort. Ford Racing Marketing Manager Tim Duerr declined to comment specifically on the report today, but said the automaker has longstanding ties with Ambrose. "Marcos started with Ford and Ford brought him to NASCAR," said Duerr. "He bleeds Ford blue, and we would love to see him back in a Ford next season. I don't think that Marcos has a signed Sprint Cup ride for next season at present. It all depends on him, a sponsor and a team putting something together, but I am optimistic that we will see Marcos back in a Ford next season." A spokesman for Richard Petty Motorsports declined to comment today, calling the report "speculation."(Sirius Speedway)(7-28-2010)

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Also from Jayski.com

Labonte to the #47?: Bobby Labonte is the leading candidate to drive the #47 Toyota for JTG Daugherty Racing in 2011, multiple sources confirmed Tuesday. JTG Daugherty Racing will be the sixth team in four years for Labonte, who left Petty Enterprises after the 2008 season. In 2009, he drove for Hall of Fame Racing in a #96 Ford fielded by Yates Racing for much of the year but found himself out of a ride late in the season. He drove the remaining races for #71 TRG Motorsports and started 2010 with that organization. He left that seat in June when the team began having to park early in events because of a lack of funding. He has driven for Robby Gordon Motorsports and Phoenix Racing in the months since then and will be back in a TRG car this weekend at Pocono Raceway. The 2000 Cup champion, Labonte has 602 career Cup starts with 21 victories. The 46-year-old Labonte will replace Marcos Ambrose, who announced Tuesday he was parting ways with the team after the 2010 season. A Bobby Labonte spokesman declined to comment.(SceneDaily)(7-28-2010)

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Silly season has started!!!

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Don't forget to vote




http://www.nascar.com/promos/hof/2010/vote/

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Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic in Minnesota


http://www.nascar.com/2010/news/head...ayo/index.html

That's twice now Jack. Don't you think it's time to give it up! Don't be the John Denver of NASCAR!!!!

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This clown Brian France is ruining the sport!

it is not up for discussion

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Jack has a P51

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Silly season has started!!!

Thanks for posting that rockit! I've been so busy at work and at home that I haven't been keeping up. I didn't even get to see the last few races...

Nothing I hate more than tyrants who go around trying to censor their employees... grrrr..... What the hell is wrong with free speech??

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Thanks for posting that rockit! I've been so busy at work and at home that I haven't been keeping up. I didn't even get to see the last few races...

Nothing I hate more than tyrants who go around trying to censor their employees... grrrr..... What the hell is wrong with free speech??

Sure don't use me for a referral on Vinyl95.3
If you join Y108 ???

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Don't forget to vote

http://www.nascar.com/promos/hof/2010/vote/

thanks rockit! so many good guys to vote for here. a tough decision, but I did it!

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No cable at the cottage so no TSN/Fox. I'll check in upon my return to get a flavour for the races (no wireless either so I can't even try a video stream)

Have a great weekend race fans (praise be to Lord Simcoe) and remember: water on the water; beer on the pier.

Cheers.