Richard Petty Motorsports led the news this week after Kasey Kahne was released from the team and subsequent news and rumors emerged regarding the financial health of the team. Team executives said this weekend many of the rumors were unsubstantiated. In other news, after weeks of speculation about his future, it was announced Scott Speed’s option was not picked up for 2011. Red Bull Racing GM Jay Frye said the team would only field two cars next season. This is the NASCAR week that was, October 17 to 23, 2010.

Honoring the true road warriors

NASCAR executive Steve Phelps goes ‘undercover’ for CBS hit show

RPM official hopes for the best but provides little about team’s future

One-on-one with Steve Park

Setting up to succeed at Sprint Cup racing

Vintage Insiders

The Chase Demands Perfection

An Open Letter to Wayne Auton

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