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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15:  John Darby (L), NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet in the garage during the NASCAR Aerodynamic and Fuel Injection Test at Daytona International Speedway on November 15, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15:  John Darby (L), NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet in the garage during the NASCAR Aerodynamic and Fuel Injection Test at Daytona International Speedway on November 15, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 06:  NASCAR president Mike Helton presents a plaque to Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, commemorating his 85th win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 6, 2011 in Hampton, Georgia.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 21:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, poses with the Championship trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 and the 2011 Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  Series Champion Tony Stewart speaks during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 02:  (L-R) Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards shake hands after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 2, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Miss Sprint Cup Monica Palumbo (C), Kim Coon (L) and Jaclyn Roney (R) poses with the cast of Viva ELVIS by Cirque - Presented by Cirque du Soleil during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on November 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  Driver Jeff Gordon signs his autograph at the Fan Fesitval presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week at the Fremont Street Experience on November 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29:  2011 Series Champion Tony Stewart poses with his trophy during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week on November 29, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on behalf of 'Joining Forces'  - a group that helps military families - during the pre-race driver's meeting before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida. Obama and Dr. Jill Biden will also serve as grand marshalls of the race.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, looks at his car from in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18:  David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, stands next to his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, is interviewed after an engine failure during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 12:  David Ragan, driver of the #6 UPS My Choice Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 12, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11:  David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Tums Toyota, drives in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05:  Michael McDowell, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, looks inside his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, climbs from his car after qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 23:  (EDITORS NOTE: This Image was made with a panoramic film camera and scanned into a digital file.  Talladega is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base and is a beacon for NASCAR fans with a seating capacity of 175,000. NASCAR logs more of the 20 highest-attended sporting events in the country than any other sport and NASCAR races are televised in more than 150 countries.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 23:  Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Companies Chevrolet, crashes as Mark Martin, driver of the #5 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, make contact during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 17:  John Darby, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director, explains the Freescale/McLaren Engine Control Unit during NASCAR Electronic Fuel Injection Testing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 17, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 15:  Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 Amp Energy/National Guard/Chevy 100th Anniversary Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 15, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 14:  NASCAR official Kenny Lawson (C), speaks with team owner Joe Gibbs (L), and  Dave Rogers (R), crew chief for Kyle Busch (not pictured) driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, in the garage area after practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 14, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The #18 Toyota's engine had to be change due to a part failure discovered after practice concluded.
  • LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 25:  The 'Sprint Cup' championship trophy is seen on pit road prior to the start of the Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 25, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 23:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Haas Automation Chevrolet, talks with Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 23, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 18:  Race fans wait out a rain delay at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 18, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois. The rain forced the race to be postponed until Monday September 19.
  • HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 06:  Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, celebrates with crew members in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 6, 2011 in Hampton, Georgia.
  • BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 27:  Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Crown Royal Ford, races Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 27, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19:  Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 JDRF/Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, signs his autograph for a fan during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 14:  Joey Logano (R), driver of the #20 The Home Depot Toyota, talks with Adam Richman (L), host of Man v. Food in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 14, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • LONG POND, PA - AUGUST 07:  Joey Logano, driver of the #20 The Home Depot Toyota, and Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, lead the field to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam RV Insurance 500 at Pocono Raceway on August 7, 2011 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, and Martin Truex Jr. , driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05:  NASCAR President Mike Helton speaks with the media at a press conference announcing that Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, will be suspended for the remainder of the race weekend during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Busch is being suspended due to an on track incident with Ron Hornaday Jr. , driver of the #33 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, during the running of the NASCAR Camping World Series WinStar World Casino 350k.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, climbs up the M&M's Pit Box after being parked by NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael McDowell will take over driving the #18 M&M's Toyota, because of incident between Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch in Firdays Truck Race which lead to Busch being Parked by NASCAR.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 23:  Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 Aaron's Dream Machine/Darrell Waltrip NASCAR Hall of Fame Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29:  2011 Series Champion Tony Stewart poses with his trophy at the House of Blues Foundation Room inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week on November 29, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19:  Kurt Busch, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 10:  The car of Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, is towed to the garage area after crashing during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 10, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 14:  NASCAR Officials stand on the grid with umbrellas in the rain prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 14, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 07:  U.S. President Barack Obama (C) poses for a group picture with NASCAR drivers (L-R) Jeff Burton, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, and Clint Bowyer during an East Room event September 7, 2011 at the White House in Washington, DC. Obama hosted the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Jimmie Johnson to honor his win. Johnson is the only driver in the NASCAR history to win in five consecutive years.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01:  David Ragan, driver of the #6 UPS Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • SPARTA, KY - JULY 07:  Ricky Stenhouse Jr. drives the #121 Roush Fenway Racing Ford with the electronic fuel injection system during testing for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kentucky Speedway on July 7, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 19:  NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore stands with Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army 236th Birthday/Bud Moore NASCAR Hall of Fame Chevrolet, prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - JUNE 05:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on June 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Scotch-Blue Painter's Tape Ford, celebrates with Doug Turnbull after setting the pole position in qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 09:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Freight Toyota, races Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, and Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 9, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  Driver Matt Kenseth (C) and Carl Edwards (L) attend the Fan Fesitval presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week at the Fremont Street Experience on November 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  (L-R) Drivers Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart attend the Fan Fesitval presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week at the Fremont Street Experience on November 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  Driver Brad Keselowski signs his autograph at the Fan Fesitval presented by Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week at the Fremont Street Experience on November 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, races Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr. , driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, three wide during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  Cole Whitt, driver of the #84 Red Bull Racing Team Toyota, collides with Landon Cassill, driver of the #51 Thank A Teacher Today/Security Benefit Chevrolet, after an incident during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida.
  • HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20:  (R) Driver Carl Edwards along with Dr. Jill Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama speak with military families on behalf of 'Joining Forces' - a group that helps military families - before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2011 in Homestead, Florida. Obama and Biden will also serve as grand marshalls of the race.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  A view of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, in victory lane after Kasey Kahne drove to victory in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 13:  Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 11:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, speaks to members of the media with team owner Joe Gibbs prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt Tools 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 11, 2011 in Avondale, Arizona.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, poses in victory lane after he won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, screws his name plate in to the Wall of Champions in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage (L) poses with Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  JetPack Man flies through the air and onto the frontstretch to present TMS President Eddie Gossage and SMI Chairman Bruton Smith with the “No Limits” flag that flew on the final Space Shuttle mission with Atlantis prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 06:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, sits on the M&M's Pit Box after being parked by NASCAR for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 6, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Michael McDowell will take over driving the #18 M&M's Toyota, because of incident between Ron Hornaday Jr. and Kyle Busch in Firdays Truck Race which lead to Busch being 'Parked'.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05:  Michael McDowell, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 05: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, enters the NASCAR hauler prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 5, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas. Busch was suspended for the weekend following an incident with Ron Hornaday Jr. in the Camping World Truck Series race Friday.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  A view of the car of Danica Patrick at a press conference unveiling her #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season following practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  Danica Patrick speaks at a press conference unveiling her #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season following practice for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  Danica Patrick unveils her #10 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for the 2012 season with team owner Tony Stewart following practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, speaks with the media outside of his hauler during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 04:  Ken Butler, President of Aaron Sales and Lease poses with driver Mark Martin and team owner Michael Waltrip after announcing Martin's move to the #00 Aaron's Toyota prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 4, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 30:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.
  • MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 30:  Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 30, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.
  • MARTINSVILLE, VA - OCTOBER 29:  Greg Biffle (L), driver of the #16 3M Filtrete Ford, argues with Kevin Harvick (R), driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, in the garage area after an incident in practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway on October 29, 2011 in Martinsville, Virginia.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 23:  Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Chevy 100 Years Chevrolet, leads Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, across the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 23, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 21:  A sticker in memory of Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a crash on October 16, 2011 during the IZOD IndyCar series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is seen on the car of Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 El Monterey/Office Depot Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 21, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 21:  A sticker in memory of Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a crash on October 16, 2011 during the IZOD IndyCar series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is seen on the helmet of Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 MyLowe's Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 21, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 21:  A sticker and name plate in memory of Dan Wheldon, who was killed in a crash on October 16, 2011 during the IZOD IndyCar series finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, is seen on the car of T.J. Bell, driver of the #77 TRG Motorsports Ford, prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 21, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 09:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 9, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 02:  Kurt Busch, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, celebrates with his crew in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 2, 2011 in Dover, Delaware.
  • DOVER, DE - OCTOBER 02:  Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 National Guard/Amp Energy Chevrolet, participates in driver introductions during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 2, 2011 in Dover, Delaware.
  • DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 30:  A general view of the door on the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet driven by Tony Stewart (not pictured), in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2011 in Dover, Delaware.
  • DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 30:  Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 No. 29 Rheem 'Chasing the Cure' Chevrolet, drives on track during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 30, 2011 in Dover, Delaware.
  • JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 19:  Jeff Gordon (L), driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, and Jimmie Johnson (2R), driver of the #48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, look at Jimmie's daughter Genevieve Marie (R) on the grid prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 19, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois.
  • JOLIET, IL - SEPTEMBER 18:  (L-R) The 2011 Chase contenders Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Wrigley's Doublemint Toyota, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet, Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Ollie's Bargain Outlet Ford, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg's/Cheez-it Ford, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, Ryan Newman, Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Medicine Chevrolet, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 Amp Energy/National Guard Chevrolet, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, pose on stage prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 18, 2011 in Joliet, Illinois.
  • CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 15:  Fans listen and ask questions to Nascar's top 12 drivers Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon, Matt Kenseth, Carl Edwards, Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Dale Earnhardt Jr. , Brad Keselowski and Denny Hamlin meet with the media and fans during Nascar Chase for the Sprint Cup Media Day on September 15, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.
  • TROPHY CLUB, TX - SEPTEMBER 14:  Byron Nelson High School football coach Brian Polk (L) trades autographed helmets with five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson during a Texas football-style pep rally at Byron Nelson High School on September 14, 2011 in Roanoke, Texas.
  • RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 10:  Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Chevrolet, Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kellogg's/Cheez-it Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, Kurt Busch, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, and Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army-9/11 Chevrolet, celebrate clinching spots in the 'Chase for the Sprint Cup' following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 10, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 10:  Fans hold American flags in tribute to the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 10, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 09:  A view of a sticker on on the car of Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, commemorating the events of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway on September 9, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • HAMPTON, GA - SEPTEMBER 03:  Kasey Kahne, driver of the #4 Red Bull Toyota, looks on after setting the pole position in qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AdvoCare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on September 3, 2011 in Hampton, Georgia.
  • BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 27:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Bass Pro Shops/Realtree Outfitters Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 27, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.
  • BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 27:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 Bass Pro Shops/Realtree Outfitters Chevrolet, leads the field at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 27, 2011 in Bristol, Tennessee.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 19:  Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 15:  Marcos Ambrose, driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, races Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 15, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 15:  Marcos Ambrose (R), driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, celebrates with his crew chief Todd Parrott (L) in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 15, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 15:  Marcos Ambrose(R), driver of the #9 Stanley Ford, gets handed the checkered flag by NASCAR official Rodney Wise (L) after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 15, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12:  Tony Stewart drives the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 12:  A.J. Allmendinger drives the #43 Best Buy Ford during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 12, 2011 in Watkins Glen, New York.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 31:  Paul Menard, driver of the #27 NIBCO/Menards Chevrolet, poses as he kisses the bricks after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 31:  Paul Menard (L), driver of the #27 NIBCO/Menards Chevrolet, celebrates with team owner Richard Childress (R) in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 31, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 29:  Kurt Busch (L), driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, talks with his brother, Kyle Busch (R), driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 29, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • LOUDON, NH - JULY 17:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • LOUDON, NH - JULY 17:  Ryan Newman (R), driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, is congratulated by team owner and second place finisher, Tony Stewart (L), driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • LOUDON, NH - JULY 17:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, celebrates with a crew member after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • LOUDON, NH - JULY 17:  Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, is congratulated by teammate Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet, after Newman won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 17, 2011 in Loudon, New Hampshire.
  • SPARTA, KY - JULY 08:  A view of the back of Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 Aaron's/Darrell Waltrip NASCAR Hall of Fame Toyota, that reads, 'Congrats Bro' on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway on July 8, 2011 in Sparta, Kentucky.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02:  Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Subway Ford, greets fans during driver introductions prior to the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02:  David Ragan, driver of the #6 UPS Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02:  A multi-car crash involving several drivers including Kurt Busch, driver of the #22 Shell/Pennzoil Dodge, Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Carquest/GoDaddy.com Chevrolet, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Wheaties Fuel Chevrolet, Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr. , driver of the #56 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02:  2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, signs autographs for fans while participating in a cermony presenting him with his marker on the 'Daytona 500 Champions Walk of Fame' prior to the running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 02:  2011 Daytona 500 champion Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, participates in a cermony presenting him with his marker on the 'Daytona 500 Champions Walk of Fame' prior to the running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coke ZERO 400 Powered by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 2, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 19:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 19:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 19:  Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Office Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 19, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • BROOKLYN, MI - JUNE 18:  NASCAR Hall of Famer Bud Moore poses by a photograph of himself on the car of Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army 236th Birthday/Bud Moore NASCAR Hall of Fame Chevrolet, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 18, 2011 in Brooklyn, Michigan.
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - JUNE 05:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on June 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - JUNE 05:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on June 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • KANSAS CITY, KS - JUNE 05:  Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series STP 400 at Kansas Speedway on June 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Kansas.
  • CONCORD, NC - MAY 29:  Kevin Harvick (L), driver of the #29 Budweiser Armed Forces Tribute Chevrolet, hugs team owner Richard Childress (R) in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Concord, North Carolina.
  • CONCORD, NC - MAY 29:  Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Armed Forces Tribute Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Concord, North Carolina.
  • CONCORD, NC - MAY 29:  Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Budweiser Armed Forces Tribute Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 29, 2011 in Concord, North Carolina.
  • DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 07:  Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Companies Chevrolet, celebrates with his crew in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SHOWTIME Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2011 in Darlington, South Carolina.
  • DARLINGTON, SC - MAY 07:  Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Companies Chevrolet, celebrates with in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series SHOWTIME Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on May 7, 2011 in Darlington, South Carolina.
  • RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 30:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Pretzel Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 30, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 30: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Pretzel Toyota races past Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Medicine Chevrolet  during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 30, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 30:  Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Pretzel Toyota, is pushed by a wrecker after running out of gas on his way to victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 30, 2011 in Richmond, Virginia.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 17:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, crosses the finish line ahead of Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 BB&T Chevrolet, and Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger/AARP Chevrolet,  to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 17, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 17:  Jimmie Johnson (C), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds his daughter Genevieve Marie in Victory Lane as teammate Jeff Gordon (R), driver of the #24 Drive to End Hunger/AARP Chevrolet, congratulates him for winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 17, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 15: Trevor Bayne (R), driver of the #21 Good Sam Club/Camping World Ford, laughs with Landon Cassill (L), driver of the #09 Security Benefit Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 15, 2011 in Talladega, Alabama.
  • FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 09:  Matt Kenseth (L), driver of the #17 Crown Royal Black Ford, and team owner Jack Roush (R) pose in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Samsung Mobile 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 9, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 10:  (L-R) David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, Michael Waltrip, driver of the #15 NAPA Toyota, and Martin Truex Jr. , driver of the #56 NAPA Toyota, pose during the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on February 10, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20:  Hall of fame driver and team owner Richard Petty celebrates with NASCAR legend Leonard Wood in Victory Lane after Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
  • DAYTONA BEACH, FL - FEBRUARY 20:  Trevor Bayne, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford, celebrates with NASCAR Hall of Famer Ned Jarrett in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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NASCAR Daytona Fuel Injection Testing

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 15: John Darby (L), NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Director talks with Dale Earnhardt Jr. , driver of the #88 National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet in the garage during the NASCAR Aerodynamic and Fuel Injection Test at Daytona International Speedway on November 15, 2011 in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Credit: Jerry Markland/Getty Images for NASCAR Date: November 15, 2011
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