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Fan’s View: 2012 Drive for Diversity Stresses Quality, Not Quantity
Instituted by NASCAR in 2004, the Drive for Diversity program aims to attract minorities and women to the sport of auto racing as drivers and crew members. Previous classes have yielded as many as 12 drivers into the program, but the 2012 class features just six drivers who will...

NASCAR: Roush Fenway preview
Will cutting back strengthen Roush Fenway?

Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes diverse class
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Family was the prevailing theme as NASCAR inducted its third, and most diverse, class into the Hall of Fame.

Auto Racing Capsules: Waltrip headlines NASCAR's third Hall of Fame class
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Darrell Waltrip was nicknamed "Jaws" as a driver for his outrageous trash-talking. His loquaciousness launched his second career, as one of NASCAR's most recognized — and outspoken — television analysts.

Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR wants to reduce two-car drafting this year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Since the system isn't broken, NASCAR officials have no plans to change it — at least nothing radical. The sport enjoyed one of its most exciting seasons ever last year, culminating with Tony Stewart winning his third Sprint Cup championship in the last race of the season.

What NASCAR fans can expect in 2012
NASCAR sheds light on technical & rules changes as 2012 season nears.

Auto Racing Capsules: NASCAR to do away with undisclosed fines
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — NASCAR said Wednesday it will stop issuing undisclosed fines going forward, a practice that made fans distrust the sanctioning body.

Auto Racing Notes
Since the system isn't broken, NASCAR officials have no plans to change it — at least nothing radical.

NASCAR to do away with undisclosed fines
JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR says it will stop issuing undisclosed fines going forward and will no longer keep certain penalties private. The practice of NASCAR issuing "secret fines" came to light midway through the 2010 season when Denny Hamlin was penalized for comments he made on Twitter. It was then learned that Ryan Newman had also been fined for critical ...