NASCAR Cup Series

AJ Allmendinger has asked the jolly man from the north pole to ignore the wish list he previously sent him. There’s nothing else Allmendinger could find under the tree that will top what he received on Wednesday afternoon, that being a ride at Penske Racing.

Just weeks after mutually agreeing to part ways with Penske Racing, 2004 Sprint Cup Champion Kurt Busch has landed a full time ride in the 2012 Sprint Cup Series with James Finch's Phoenix Racing.

After the continuing activity during this off-season, I have but one conclusion. You just never know what is going to happen.

What follows is a transcript from Wednesday's Penske Racing media teleconference with AJ Allmendinger, new driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Dodge, and Tim Cindric, Penske Racing President.

Kevin Harvick could easily be spending his short offseason in some exotic resort, resting up from the grueling NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

Penske Racing announced today that A.J. Allmendinger will drive the No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge Charger in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2012. In response, Ralph Gilles, President and Chief Executive Officer – SRT Brand and Motorsports, Chrysler Group LLC issued the following statement:

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates announced today that long-time NASCAR veteran Max Jones has been named team manager of the organization’s NASCAR operation.

Miles the Monster, professional monster and icon for Dover International Speedway, today announced his plans to run for President of the United States in the 2012 presidential election.

One Great Cause, One Great Race: DIS Teams Up With Kevin Harvick and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation for Special Daytona 500 Offer

After suffering injuries in an October plane crash, Hendrick Motorsports team owner Rick Hendrick was at home resting during the Sprint Cup Series season finale in Homestead.