Drivers Impressed With New Spoiler – Kurt Busch sees no problems with the rear spoiler that NASCAR is in the process of adapting to replace the rear wing, a move that could enhance the passing ability of cars this season while providing a more traditional look. Tony Stewart, Greg Biffle, Brian Vickers and Busch did the first on-track testing of the spoiler, each running several laps with the aluminum spoiler instead of a rear wing during their Goodyear tire test at the 1 1/2 -mile, high-banked Texas Motor Speedway. Stewart said the balance of the car didn’t change dramatically with the spoiler, which is a good thing. “That means you won’t have to reinvent the wheel necessarily,” said Stewart, who is going into his second season as a driver-owner after finishing sixth in the championship chase last year. “There’s a lot more expensive changes to do than that. It’s really not that bad.” – Yahoo.com
Kyle Busch Signs Extension With Joe Gibbs Racing – Sprint Cup driver Kyle Busch has signed a multiyear extension with Joe Gibbs Racing, the organization announced on Monday. Busch, who would have been entering the last year of a three-year deal with JGR, said the contract actually was completed before the end of last season. Details were not revealed. JGR president J.D. Gibbs said only that it was for less than seven years. “Multiyears,” Busch said. “It means a secure future. Joe [Gibbs] and J.D. were very receptive to my ideas. I was receptive to their ideas on how to further along our relationship and our commitment to each other. To do that was to get the deal done to show our sponsors we’re committed to each other.” – ESPN.com
Drivers Discuss 2010 Rules Changes – Drivers react to some changes to the rules for the upcoming season. Among the changes are new restrictor plates, yellow line adjustments and the new spoiler. – NASCAR.com
Darlington Added to the 2010 Truck Series Schedule – NASCAR announced Wednesday the addition of Darlington Raceway to the 2010 Camping World Truck Series schedule. The Aug. 14 Too Tough To Tame 200 replaces an event at The Milwaukee Mile on the 25-race schedule and marks the series’ return to the 1.366-mile South Carolina track that hosted four races between 2001 and 2004. – NASCAR.com
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