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Patrick left the IZOD IndyCar Series at the end of last season to compete in NASCAR full-time this year, running the entire 33-race schedule in the Nationwide Series and at least 10 races in Sprint Cup.

 

Last November, Patrick and her team owner, Tony Stewart, who is the reigning Sprint Cup champion, announced eight of her 10-scheduled races, beginning with the February 26 season-opening Daytona 500. She is also slated to compete at Darlington (May 12), Bristol (August 25), Atlanta (September 2), Chicagoland (Sept. 16), Dover (Sept. 30), Texas (November 4) and Phoenix (Nov. 11).

 

Charlotte becomes the ninth race added to Patrick's Sprint Cup schedule. Her tenth event will announced at a later date. Stewart-Haas Racing is hopeful she will run a full-time schedule in NASCAR's premier series in 2013.

 

Regarding this year's race at Indy, Patrick noted "It was just something that didn't quite work out on the business side of things."

 

"The entire NASCAR family is saddened by the loss of a true icon in our sport, Dr. Joe Mattioli," NASCAR chairman and chief executive officer Brian France said in a statement. "Doc's relationship with my family reaches three generations, all the way back to my grandfather [NASCAR founder William H.G. France]. His passion for the sport will live on in the hearts of his family and our fans. His contributions to our sport are wide-spread. We have lost a great leader - and a great person. NASCAR offers its deepest condolences to his wife, Rose, and the entire Mattioli family."

 

In 2009, Mattioli received the Philanthropic Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals for his contributions to local civic organizations, hospitals, schools and charities. He served on the board of directors of numerous organizations and was dedicated to improving the quality of life in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

 

Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Unlike 2011, NASCAR will not make any major alterations in its rules for the upcoming season. Officials from the sanctioning body, including NASCAR chairman and chief executive officer Brian France and president Mike Helton, held a press conference Thursday to address the "state of the sport."

 

NASCAR made such drastic changes to help improve track attendance and television ratings, which had both slumped in recent years.

 

The 2011 season in NASCAR's premier series -- now known as the Sprint Cup Series -- featured the closest battle for the championship. Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards ended the season in a points tie (2,403 each), but Stewart captured his third title by virtue of his five wins -- all of them in the Chase -- compared to only one for Edwards.

 

"The way to top that is to have three drivers or four going for the championship if that's possible," France said in regards to the upcoming season.

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•    Same!! RT phillybosslady A lot of big events happening this year that require I purchase cute dresseR2Y

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•    ultimo sprint ! Viernessssss.

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•    Maybe some of you don't know this, but I have Phonophobia, fear of loud sounds, that's why I hate chinese new year's firecrackers.

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•    sorry to hear of the passing of "Doc" Joe Mattioli. AKA #3. heavy hearts and condolences to the entire Mattioli family

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•    Thirsty thursday

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•    i feel soo bad for my baby [phone]. =( her screen is shattered. smh. && sprint bitch asses wont take my shit!!

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•    Te diria que sos el amor de mi vida, pero existen Chris Zylka, Patrick Wilson y David Giuntoli♥

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•    #imagine Liam making Archimedes walk over to you with a note on his back saying "you make my heart Race"

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•    Omg, it breaks my heart seeing my family go through this. :'(

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