Look for Budweiser to move to the 29 car as a sponsor beginning next year.
Mobile 1 is looking for a new home as well and rumors say that the sponsorship will end up at Stewart-Haas.
The future of Richard Petty Motorsports is hanging in the balance. Rumors continue to swirl that Allmendinger and the Best Buy sponsorship will move to Penske in 2011. If that happens, look for Menard to leave and take his sponsorship to RCR. Elliott Sadler has already said that he is not returning to Richard Petty Motorsports, but the 19 car with Stanley Tools has said they will stay with RPM.
There is a good chance that NASCAR will test fuel injection in a handful of races during the 2011 season. These could be the first steps toward adopting the technology and the use of ethanol.
Denny Hamlin took the Driver Of The Year Award for the second quarter.
Eddie D'Hondt is the new spotter for Kyle Busch in the cup series.
Ryan and Krissie Newman are expecting their first child early next year. Recent new additions include the Montoya family, the Johnson family, the Sadlers, and the Edwards family. Others who are expecting include the Gordons, the McMurrays, and the Hornish family.
Sam Hornish does not have a sponsor for 2011 and his plans are undetermined at this point. If a sponsor can be found, Penske plans to keep Hornish in the 77 car.
Jacques Villeneuve is hoping to find a full time ride in NASCAR.
Look for new changes in the chase format in 2011. NASCAR is seriously considering an elimination style format.
Mark Martin continues to insist that he will be in the 5 car next season.
David Reutimann has extended his contract with MWR through the 2012 season.
Bobby Labonte will be making his 600th straight start today. Ricky Rudd is the Ironman record holder with 788 straight starts over 25 years. A.J. Allmendinger will be making his 100th start in the series.
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