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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Glock Chose Virgin Over Renault, Sauber For 2010: Timo Glock says he decided to join Virgin over moving to Sauber and Renault because the new British team was a safer employment option for the 2010 season. With Toyota leaving the sport, insiders had expected the 27-year-old [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of NASCAR: AAA Texas will serve as the title sponsor of the fall Sprint Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway through 2014 as part of a comprehensive race entitlement package. The five-year agreement between AAA Texas and TMS will showcase the title sponsorship of the Cup Series race [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Mercedes GP Secures Another Sponsor – Report: Mercedes GP will reportedly unveil another major sponsor prior to the Bahrain season opener. The German sport business publication ‘Sponsors’ said the funding was secured due to the involvement of returning seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The magazine said [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of NASCAR: 24 — Laps Ryan Newman failed to complete in the Sprint Cup Series in 2009, when he completed 10,468 of the 10,492 laps run (99.8 percent). Newman and Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Tony Stewart tied for the series lead in laps completed.       117 — Laps Newman has [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of NASCAR: All grandstand seating, mezzanines, concession and restroom buildings, suites and chalets at Michigan International Speedway will be smoke-free, track officials announced Wednesday. The ban comes on the heels of a state measure that will go into effect May 1, banning smoking in public places. Smokers may choose [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Sato Said No To Campos And USF1: Takuma Sato said no to making a return to Formula One this year with the struggling new teams Campos or USF1. The Japanese, who contested nearly 100 Grands Prix until 2008, announced this week he will race in America’s [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Di Resta To Test Again In Barcelona: Paul di Resta will drive Force India’s new car again at the last test of the pre-season. The 23-year-old Scot, recently signed as the Silverstone based team’s reserve and Friday driver for 2010, drove the VJM03 at Jerez on [...]

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Lots of news tidbits from the world of NASCAR, courtesy of NASCAR.com: MIS Live! — a web-based teleconference hosted by Michigan International Speedway president Roger Curtis and staff members — returns at 7 p.m. ET on Feb. 24. Curtis will discuss a variety of topics, including the track’s Value Pricing Period and Danica Patrick preparing [...]