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INDYCAR NEWS AND NOTES – Dec. 2, 2013

Winning the race was great, but knowing that the Race of Stars karting event in Medellin, Colombia, last weekend would benefit children was paramount to Helio Castroneves.

Richard Petty Motorsports Hires Trent Owens as Crew Chief

Richard Petty Motorsports (RPM) announced today the hiring of one of the sports most talented crew chiefs in the NASCAR garage. Trent Owens has been assigned as the leader of Aric Almirola and the No. 43 Ford team beginning immediately. Owens has made his name known in the NASCAR Nationwide Series over the past seven years as a crew chief at both Braun Racing and Turner Scott Motorsports. The 38-year-old is a five-time winner on the Nationwide circuit with five different drivers. This will be Owens first full-time opportunity to be a crew chief at the Sprint Cup level.

MICHAEL WALTRIP RACING HIRES JEFF BURTON TO TEST AND RACE TEAM’S NO. 66 TOYOTA IN 2014

Michael Waltrip Racing announced today it has contracted Jeff Burton to test and drive in a select number of races during the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup season in the No. 66 Toyota Camry.

INDYCAR, O2 RACING TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE RESOLUTION FROM MILWAUKEE 2011

INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of Firestone Indy Lights, and Mark Olson, owner of O2 Racing Technology, announced today that they have reached a resolution regarding issues arising during The Milwaukee Mile event June 18-19, 2011.

NASCAR Purchases Iowa Speedway

In a strategic move designed to expand its commitment to enhancing event experiences and fan engagement, as well as solidify the future of one of the premier racing and entertainment facilities in the Midwest, NASCAR announced today that it has purchased Iowa Speedway. The agreement, finalized today under a wholly-owned subsidiary, Iowa Speedway, LLC, is effective immediately.

John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley And Sara Bareilles To Perform; Comedian And Actor Jay Mohr To Host 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards

A little bit of country, pop, rock and roll and comedy will equal a show chock full of entertainment when chart-topping musicians John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley and Sara Bareilles take the stage, and comedian, actor and radio personality Jay Mohr hosts this year's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards™.The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards, which will take place at Wynn Las Vegas® on Friday, Dec. 6, will begin at 8 p.m. ET.

MONTOYA TAKES FIRST LAPS WITH TEAM PENSKE AT SEBRING

It didn't take Juan Pablo Montoya long to get the hang of an IZOD IndyCar Series car.

Daytona International Speedway Offers “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” Ticket Specials

Holiday shoppers can give the gift of racing at Daytona International Speedway as the “World Center of Racing” has put together several $49 “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” Thanksgiving holiday ticket specials.

JTG DAUGHERTY RACING FORMS TECHNICAL ALLIANCE WITH RICHARD CHILDRESS RACING

Today, JTG Daugherty Racing team officials announced a technical alliance with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) that will include receiving ECR Engines and engineering services during the 2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season with driver AJ Allmendinger behind the wheel of the No. 47 entry.

TMS To Offer Lowest Frontstretch Ticket In Speedway History For 2014

Texas Motor Speedway will usher in a new era in 2014 with the arrival of the world's largest HD video board by closing the backstretch seating so all ticket holders can benefit from the new amenity as well as offering the lowest-priced individual frontstretch ticket for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races in speedway history.

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The 32-year-old Rodgers from Maui, Hawaii, replaces Patrick Staropoli as the full-time driver of Big Machine Racing's No. 48 Chevrolet entry for the 2027 O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season.

New Chinese Electrified SUVs in the UAE: Zeekr 9X First Impressions and Where to Try One

A Zeekr 9X rental in Dubai through Yango Drive is one way to spend real time with one, and the car can be delivered to your address in the city instead of being collected from a lot.

Justin Allgaier rallies for second O’Reilly championship; Brandon Jones wins finale at Homestead

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