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Tuesday
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Allmendinger?s business manager says he tested positive for amphetamines
AJ Allmendinger's business manager said Wednesday that the driver tested positive for amphetamines, however, they were unsure of what the amphetamine exactly was.
Allmendinger's business manager, Tara Ragan, confirmed multiple media reports Wednesday that an amphetamine triggered the positive test. Ragan said Allmendinger was waiting for additional data from the laboratory that might help identify the source of the amphetamine.
''What is it, exactly? That, we still don't know,'' Ragan said.
NASCAR spokesman David Higdon said on SPEED's Race Hub Wednesday night that it was protocol to inform Allmendinger of the specific substance. Allmendinger was suspended indefinitely from NASCAR Tuesday after his 'B' sample corroborated with the positive drug test of his 'A' sample after the Kentucky race on June 30.
"Actually, specific substance, not stimulant, that is something that they said. We don't reveal the actual substance," Higdon said. "But it's part of the protocol that's outlined in our rulebook, the medical review officer does in fact inform the competitor of the exact substance that he or she has tested positive for. That information is also conveyed to NASCAR."
Well then, that's interesting, isn't it? Penske Racing President Tim Cindric said that the team hasn't been notified of the specifics, saying that all the team knows is what's been released by Allmendinger's camp publicly.
Earlier Wednesday, Ragan confirmed that Allmendinger would be entering NASCAR's Road to Recovery Program immediately in an attempt to return to the track as fast as possible. Given the likely timeline of the program ? generally five months or so ? it's doubtful that Allmendinger will be eligible to compete before the end of the season. Sam Hornish is scheduled to be in the car on Sunday at Indianapolis and the following weekend at Pocono.
Chad Norris to take over as crew chief for Carl Edwards
Carl Edwards will have a new crew chief for the rest of 2012.
Bob Osborne, Edwards' crew chief for all but 27 races of his Sprint Cup Series career, is stepping down from his post atop the No. 99 pit box for medical reasons. Chad Norris will become Edwards' crew chief.
"I have had the pleasure of working with Carl Edwards for the past nine years and, during that time, my focus has been building a championship-caliber program," Osborne said in a release. "I'm proud of the 18 wins we've had together in Sprint Cup Series competition and our two second-place points finishes.
"At this time in my life, however, concerns with my health have necessitated that I change my role within the organization," Osborne added. "This transition is not an easy one, but I'm thankful to have the full support of Jack [Roush], Carl and the entire organization. I also have every confidence in Chad Norris, and I look forward to working with him as we continue to pursue a championship in 2012. I also appreciate the privacy and respect that the community will give me and my family during this difficult time."
[Power Rankings: When in doubt go with Jimmie Johnson]
Osborne will remain with Roush as a senior member of the company's management team and steering committee. Norris has been with Roush Fenway since 2005 and was in charge of Roush's R&D team and was the crew chief for Ricky Stenhouse in the Daytona 500.
Edwards, who finished second to Tony Stewart in last year's Chase, is currently in 11th place in the Sprint Cup points standings ?�46 points behind 10th place Brad Keselowski. However, Edwards is currently sitting outside the Chase at the moment with zero wins. His last win was at Las Vegas back in March of 2011. Stewart and Edwards were tied in the points column at the end of last season, but Stewart had five wins to Edwards' one.
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Following a 20th-place finish at Kentucky in which Edwards had to stop late for fuel, Edwards backed Osborne, calling him the best crew chief in the business and �urged his team to stick together.
"I cannot say enough good things about Bob Osborne," Edwards said in a statement. "I'm so thankful for what he's done for me as a driver, and he is without a doubt one of the smartest guys in the sport. I'm also appreciative of the fact that he'll continue to be a resource for me and our team as we focus on these final races. We're very fortunate to have Chad Norris as part of our organization to take over for the No. 99. I've known Chad for a long time and he is a fierce competitor. We've got our work cut out for us over the next seven races, and I've got every confidence Chad can lead our team to where we need to be."
Will Norris be the spark that Edwards needs over the final seven races to snag a wild card or move into the top 10?
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Monday
Power Rankings: Not much doubt about the top
The race is done, and that means it's time for Power Rankings. Each week throughout the season, we'll size up who's rising and who's falling, based on current standings, behind-the-scenes changes, expected staying power, recent history and general gut feelings. It is not scientific, nor is it meant to be. And remember, whoever your favorite driver is, we're biased against him and like someone else better. We continue with a guy who's back in the front yet again...
Dropping out of the rankings: Joey Logano.
Lucky Dog: Mark Martin, who brought home another strong finish. Why's this cat not racing full time again?
The Carl Edwards DNF: Carl Edwards, who began the Chad Norris era with an ignominious engine misfire. Getting tighter around the 99 camp...
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UPDATE: Fan killed; nine injured by lightning after Pocono race
UPDATE: Shortly after 7:30 p.m. ET Sunday, Pocono Raceway officials announced that a fan was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital. Details have not been released.
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Tough news out of Pocono, as the same storm that shut down the race after 98 of a scheduled 160 laps also sent down a lightning strike that injured 10 fans just outside the track.
Pocono officials indicated that several of the fans were treated and released from the infield care center, but that five were transported directly to local hospitals. Their names and conditions were not released. In all, two fans are listed as critical, one as moderate, two as minor, and five treated and released.
"Me and my friend just ran into our truck during all the nasty weather," Kyle Manger, a race fan from New Jersey, told The Sporting News. "The visibility was very poor and all of a sudden �[I] saw a bolt of lightning right in front of our windshield. When it became a little more visible, we saw two bodies next to a destroyed tent with people scrambling."
Jeff Gordon, the race's winner, recalled seeing lightning strikes right after the race ended, including the one that may have injured the fans. "I'm pretty sure I know which one it was," he said. "We were walking down pit road, the umbrellas weren't doing any good, there was a huge, huge crack from lightning. You could tell it was very close. That's the thing that's going to take away from the victory, is the fact that somebody was affected by that."
NASCAR fans have been struck by lightning at tracks in the past. Three fans suffered minor injuries during a thunderstorm in Daytona in 2004. And in 1983, two spectators were killed and six injured during a storm at Dover.
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2012 Silverstone WSBK Friday Round Up: Rain, Rumours and Results
One of the paddock's worst-kept secrets was the cancellation of the Portimao round at the end of the 2012 World Superbike championship. Luckily for fans of the Portugese circuit, the track was confirmed as definitely being on the calendar, as the financial penalties for its not being held were greater than the costs. This, however, wasn't the biggest rumour to hit the paddock as, fresh on the heels of Ben Spies being almost certain to join the BWM Motorrad Italia team next year alongside Marco Melandri, we were treated with hints that Valentino Rossi would possibly be joining the Superbike paddock on a Yamaha in 2015.
How I Saw It? The Three-Peat Edition
The 1.75 mile bull ring street circuit had it all, and an honest to goodness pass for the lead. The drivers even gave us nearly 82 laps of more or less clean and professional driving. They didn?t even need to … Continue reading 
Source: http://anotherindycarblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/09/how-i-saw-it-the-three-peat-edition/
Sunday
AJ Allmendinger failed random NASCAR drug test, Hornish to replace him at Daytona
Just hours before the Coke Zero 400, NASCAR has announced that AJ Allmendinger has failed a random drug test and has been pulled from the seat of the No. 22 Shell Dodge. Sam Hornish Jr. will be his replacement, and had to fly to Daytona from Charlotte with barely two hours' notice.
NASCAR tested Allmendinger during the Kentucky race weekend. According to NASCAR Vice President Steve O'Donnell, Allmendinger's "A" sample tested positive; according to NASCAR, he has the right to request a test of his "B" sample within 72 hours. O'Donnell spoke to the media at 6 p.m. Eastern but took no questions. There was no indication of what substance triggered the failure.
Allmendinger has been "temporarily suspended," with no word on how long he will be out.
"NASCAR notified Penske Racing this afternoon that AJ Allmendinger was administered a drug test earlier this week, and those results tested positive," Penske said in a statement. "NASCAR has a strict drug testing program that Penske Racing fully supports. Penske Racing will work with NASCAR through this process and its next steps. Sam Hornish Jr., will drive the No. 22 car in tonight's Coke Zero 400."
Allmendinger's teammate Brad Keselowski responded almost immediately on Twitter, noting "No comments on 22 car tonight as we focus on tonight's race. Thank u in advance."
Further details as they become available.
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2012 Silverstone WSBK Superpole: Wet Conditions
Superpole was, unsurprisingly, wet. Two twenty-minute sessions, with only eight riders able to qualify for the second round in with tricky conditions.
Video: AJ Allmendinger questions, retiring numbers
There are several big questions orbiting NASCAR this week, none bigger than the fate of AJ Allmendinger. Though the story is still in progress, we kick around the key components of the issue right here. And on a less solemn note: should numbers be retired from NASCAR? Busbee says yes, Hart says no. Listen to our arguments and have your say right here. Enjoy, friends.
Burnouts and Fandom at IMS
Programming Note: I am awash with guilt because NASCAR and Grand-Am are receiving features on a website specifically devoted to indycar racing. However, this weekend?s events took place at our open wheel home so we were all paying a bit … Continue reading 
Source: http://anotherindycarblog.wordpress.com/2012/07/30/burnouts-and-fandom-at-ims/
Saturday
Sebastian Vettel: ?I was fighting as much as I could?
Sebastian Vettel has kept his championship challenge firmly on track with a solid fourth place in Hungary, but the German felt he had the speed to do a lot better. After starting third Vettel was passed by Jenson Button at … Continue reading 
Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2012/07/29/sebastian-vettel-i-was-fighting-as-much-as-i-could/
Ricciardo Expects To Be At Toro Rosso For 2013
Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that he expects to be racing for Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2013 season, unless things go ?very badly? in the next few races. The young Australian joined the Italian outfit, alongside fellow rookie Jean-Eric Vergne, for the start of the current season replacing Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi. The pair [...]
Do They Need To Show Some Fight Before Their Season Is Over?
The Hungarian Grand Prix was meant to be an opportunity for Mercedes Benz to showcase their new upgrades in performance and to launch their assault on the title race, but in the end it resulted in farce. Lets not forget, the Mercedes Grand Prix team is essentially the skeleton of the old Brawn GP outfit, [...]
Kurt Busch Is In The 51 For A Reason
There was a post yesterday over at SB Nation, written by Jordan Bianchi, that was titled “If I Were A NASCAR Owner, I’d Hire Kurt Busch.” In it, Bianchi makes a case for why a big time owner should hire Kurt Busch, despite his very recent and past problems. His main point is that Busch [...] 
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Friday
Audi RS3 Sportback Features And Price
The RS3 Sportback is one of the most aggressive models on the market, riding a five-cylinder engine and direct injection turbocharged, 2.5-liter TFSI, Audi debuted successfully in the TT RS. In addition this engine is combined with Quattro all-wheel drive, so characteristic of the brand with the four rings and an automatic gearbox S tronic [...]
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