It was back to the world’s fastest half mile this weekend as NASCAR inches closer to the start of the chase for the championship. It was more Silly Season news that led the headlines this week. Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday Marcos Ambrose would be the driver of the #9 in 2011. Ambrose will be sponsored by Stanley Tools. And Richard Childress Racing announced Budweiser would sponsor Kevin Harvick in 2011. Budweiser takes over, partially, from the departing Shell/Pennzoil. And finally Brian Vickers announced on Saturday he has been cleared to race in 2011. Vickers has been sidelined since May because of blood clots. This is the NASCAR week that was, August 15 to 21, 2010.

Ballew an example of succeeding against the odds

NASCAR’s Star Mangled Banner

NASCAR fans unhappy…But why?

Q&A: Brian France ponders changes

Almirola’s rise gains steam

Vintage Insiders

Not Every Crew Guy Is Making $100k A Year

The Other Side of the Garage

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