The NASCAR Week That Was: Jan. 17-23

Just two and a half weeks left until Daytona and you know what that means? It was media tour time around Charlotte this week and the sport was buzzing. Through all of that NASCAR led the news with rule changes and the announced promotion of Cup Series Director John Darby. Among the changes, NASCAR made the move to the spoiler official, announced a larger restrictor plate, and instituted crew limits in the Nationwide Series. NASCAR also announced this week that the Truck Series would return to Darlington Raceway. The addition comes after Milwaukee lost its date.  And finally some drivers found homes for the season. Keyed-Up Motorsports announced Casey Mears would drive for them in 2010, while David Gilliand will drive for BAM Racing in Daytona and Front Row for most of the rest of 2010. This is the NASCAR week that was January 17 to 23, 2010.

Lessons learned from Harry Davis

NASCAR to Drivers: “Boys, Have At It.”

Fox responds to Roush’s critical comments

Ganassi nods to workers, says media should too

Not even Kenseth safe from declining economy (submitted by Rebecca Kivak of Skirts and Scuffs)

Vintage Insiders

I’m In A Daytona State of Mind

A Drag Race To The Board Room

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