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<h1 style="font-size: large; line-height: 18px; text-align: center;">inside-line nascar-today</h1>
<h2>[previously 2013-04]&nbsp;</h2>
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<li>] check out the previous weeks story's -&nbsp;] our daily entries for the week, view the top articles, video's and quotes from the nascar world at a glance,&nbsp;</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;<a href="articles?id=340" target="_blank">week ended 2013-03-31</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>]&nbsp;<a href="articles?id=341" target="_blank">week ended 2013-04-07</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>]&nbsp;<a href="articles?id=342" target="_blank">week ended 2013-04-14</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>]&nbsp;<a href="articles?id=344" target="_blank">week ended 2013-04-21</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>]&nbsp;<a href="articles?id=345" target="_blank">week ended 2013-04-28</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>[today 2013-04-26]&nbsp;</h2>
<h2>[on track]&nbsp;</h2>
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<li>] EVENT - THIS WEEK'S RACE PREVIEW -&nbsp;<a href="task?id=1563#content" target="_blank">Toyota Owners 400</a>&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href="location?id=236#content" target="_blank">Richmond-International-Raceway(RIR)</a>&nbsp;"EVENTS PAGE" for&nbsp;all the stories related to THIS RACE&nbsp;including ...&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] pre race -&nbsp;*] experts pick for this race,&nbsp;] whos fast? - IN ] qualifying results, ] practice 1, ] practice 2 ] practice 3 (final)&nbsp;&nbsp;] Starting Line Up &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>] race -&nbsp;] lap by lap breakdown of what happened in the race and when, ] links to VIDEO highlights of on track action and ] race highlights videos packages and more ...</li>
<li>] post race -&nbsp;] race results ] new points standings ]&nbsp;press conference, ] interview transcripts from some driver interviews, ] post race reports from some teams</li>
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<li>LOCATION &nbsp;check out our&nbsp;<a href="location?id=236#content" target="_blank">Richmond-International-Raceway(RIR)</a>&nbsp;Track-Page</li>
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<li>TLDR Check out our NEW LOCATIONS page(aka Track Guide) for the RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY that has links to ?all? that you need to know if your planning on attending this track&nbsp;<a href="location?id=236#content" target="_blank">Richmond International Raceway</a>&nbsp;] more details on the track, ] address, ] google maps, ] mobile apps for this track, ] links to the official RIR site for ] tickets, ] directions ] parking ] faq, ] ... ] fan's recon guide to area ] race facts sheet for this race, all races @ track ] more&nbsp;</li>
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<li>x]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jayski.com/stats/2013/pdfs/09rir2013entry.pdf" target="_blank">Toyota Owners 400 Entry List for Richmond</a></li>
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<li>] TLDR&nbsp;43 drivers competing for the 43 starting spots&nbsp;-&nbsp;this week we see Brian Keselowski (brother of Brad) entered in the #52 family owned team.&nbsp;AJ Allmendinger is piloting the #51 Chevy for James Finch's Phoenix racing and Brian Vickers is still subbing for the injured Denny Hamlin in the #11</li>
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<li>x] RICHMOND -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nascar.com/paint-scheme-preview.html" target="_blank">Paint Scheme Previews</a>&nbsp;@:nascar.com</li>
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<li>] TLDR - a look at the cars that will be running new/different paint schemes this weekend including 2, 15, 29, 39, 42,&nbsp;</li>
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<li>x] VIDEO[05:00]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/zbn86wm6" target="_blank">RICHMOND - Preview Show</a></li>
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<li>] TLDR - nascar.com reporters Alan Cavana and guest David Caraviello preview the upcoming weekends race, discuss Matt Kenseths performance,&nbsp;</li>
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<li>x] VIDEO[30:00]&nbsp;<a href="http://youtu.be/N1hbmx3izY0" target="_blank">RICHMOND - Garage Cam</a></li>
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<li>] TLDR - nascar.com reporter Joe Bush goes behind the scenes into the garage at Fridays practice in Richmond &nbsp;</li>
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<li>] 2013-04-26 - Driver Rankings(aka the Best Pool Picks) for the&nbsp;TOYOTA OWNERS 400&nbsp;at RIR&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] by espn.com -&nbsp;<a href="http://games.espn.go.com/stock-car-challenge/2013/en/story?pageName=stockcar\richmond130425" target="_blank">REPORT on Toyoto Owners 400</a>&nbsp;- 18, 15, 5, 24, 48</li>
<li>] by mrn.com -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/News/Articles/2013/04/Richmond-Driver-Handicaps.aspx" target="_blank">REPORT on Toyota Owners 400</a>&nbsp;- 18, 29, 15, 14, 24</li>
<li>] @&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vegasinsider.com/auto-racing/odds/futures/" target="_blank">Vegas Insider</a>&nbsp;- 18, 48, (15, 99), 88</li>
<li>] @&nbsp;<a href="http://sports.bovada.lv/sports-betting/motorsports-nascar-racing.jsp" target="_blank">Bovada</a>&nbsp;- (18, 20), (15, 24, 5)</li>
<li>] @&nbsp;<a href="http://sportsdirect.usatoday.com/odds/usatoday/nascar.aspx" target="_blank">sportsdirect</a>&nbsp;- 18, (5, 24), 20, 15&nbsp;</li>
<li>* NOTE - bracketed drivers indicate drivers have the same odds</li>
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<li>x] 2013-04-26 who's fast - CUP PRACTICE 1</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jayski.com/stats/2013/pdfs/09rir2013prac1.pdf" target="_blank">Results-Pactice 1</a>&nbsp;- 55, 2, 18, 20, 11, 29, 99, 78, 15, 42 &nbsp;(fast lap time =&nbsp;21.301,&nbsp;spread between top 10 fastest&nbsp;=0.321)</li>
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<li>x] 2013-04-26 who's fast - CUP PRACTICE(final)</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jayski.com/stats/2013/pdfs/09rir2013prac2.pdf" target="_blank">Results-Practice(final)</a>&nbsp;- 24,&nbsp;42,&nbsp;11, 27, 1, 51, 56, 31, 88,&nbsp;99&nbsp;&nbsp;(fast lap time =&nbsp;21.266,&nbsp;spread between top 10 fastest&nbsp;=0.259)</li>
<li>]&nbsp;HIGHLIGHTED drivers&nbsp;were fast(top 10) in both practice sessions today</li>
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<li>x]&nbsp;2013-04-26 - CUP QUALIFYING - &nbsp;</li>
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<li>]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.motorracingnetwork.com/Race-Series/NASCAR-Sprint-Cup/Statistics/Season-Stats/Statistics.aspx?SubSeriesID=1&amp;YearID=42&amp;RaceID=6039&amp;StatType=Qualifying" target="_blank">Complete Results</a>&nbsp;- 20, 11, 24, 5, 15, 42, 22, 18, 56, 55&nbsp;(fast lap time =&nbsp;20.716,&nbsp;spread between top 10 fastest&nbsp;=0.121)</li>
<li>]&nbsp;<a href="person?id=145#content" target="_blank">Matt Kenseth</a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9216137/matt-kenseth-wins-richmond-pole-penalties" target="_blank">captures Richmond pole</a>&nbsp;with a 20.716 second lap @ 130.334 mph which is a new track qualifying record. &nbsp;</li>
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<li>] <a href="task?id=1573#content" target="_blank">NNS-Race-7-Richmond-Toyota-250</a></li>
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<li>] TLDR - RACE RECAP - includes ] Starting line up,] Race summary ] Finishing Results ] VIDEO Highlights for the NASCAR NATIONWIDE Series(NNS)Race# 7 @ Richmond won by Brad Keselowski 2) Kevin Harvick 3) Kyle Busch 4) Brian Vickers 5) Regan Smith</li>
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<li>] EVENT - RACE RECAP - LAST WEEK'S RACE &nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="task?id=1543#content" target="_blank">STP 400</a>&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href="location?id=235#content" target="_blank">Kansas Speedway(KS)</a>&nbsp;check out the "EVENTS PAGE" for&nbsp;all the stories related to THIS RACE&nbsp;including ...&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] pre race -&nbsp;x] experts pick for this race, ] whos fast? - IN x] qualifying results, x] practice 1, x] practice 2 ] practice 3 (final)&nbsp;&nbsp;x] Starting Line Up &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>] race -&nbsp;x] lap by lap breakdown of what happened in the race and when, x] links to VIDEO highlights of on track action and x] race highlights videos packages and more ...</li>
<li>] post race -&nbsp;x] race results x] new points standings ]&nbsp;press conference, ] interview transcripts from some driver interviews, x] post race reports from some teams and drivers&nbsp;</li>
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<li>] DID YOU KNOW we have RACE RECAPS(see description above) available for&nbsp;<a href="../view/tasks.cshtml?id=120&amp;calendar=nations&amp;planId=61&amp;plan=planning&amp;taskgroup=nascar" target="_blank">all the 2013 NASCAR CUP SERIES RACES</a>&nbsp;this season</li>
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<li>2013-02-24&nbsp;<a href="../view/task?id=1450&amp;calendar=nations&amp;plan=planning&amp;taskgroup=nascar" target="_blank">Daytona 500</a>&nbsp;@ <a href="location?id=224#content" target="_blank">Daytona International Speedway(DIS)</a></li>
<li>2013-03-03&nbsp;<a href="../view/task?id=1451#content" target="_blank">Subway Fresh Fit 500</a>&nbsp;@ <a href="location?id=219#content" target="_blank">Phoenix International Raceway(PIR)</a></li>
<li>2013-03-10&nbsp;<a href="../view/task?id=1452#content" target="_blank">Kobalt Tools 400</a>&nbsp;@ <a href="location?id=221#content" target="_blank">Las Vegas Motor Speedway(LVMS)</a></li>
<li>2013-03-17&nbsp;<a href="../view/task?id=1490#content" target="_blank">Food City 500</a>&nbsp;@ <a href="location?id=222#content" target="_blank">Bristol Motor Speedway(BMS)</a></li>
<li>2013-03-24&nbsp;<a href="../view/task?id=1467#content" target="_blank">Auto Club 400</a>&nbsp;@ <a href="location?id=223#content" target="_blank">Auto Club Speedway(ACS)</a></li>
<li>2013-04-07&nbsp;<a href="task?id=1505#content" target="_blank">STP Gas Booster 500</a>&nbsp;@&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href="location?id=233#content" target="_blank">Martinsville Speedway(MS)</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>2013-04-13&nbsp;<a href="task?id=1505#content" target="_blank">NRA 500</a>&nbsp;@&nbsp;@&nbsp;<a href="location?id=234#content" target="_blank">Texas Motor Speedway(TMS)</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>[off track]</h2>
<h3><a href="article?id=1348#content" target="_blank">JGR-Penalized-for-connecting-rod-being-too-light</a></h3>
TLDR - Following CUP Race# 8 @ Kansas Speedway, the JGR car of race winner #20 Matt Kenseth failed post race tech inspection due to an engine component(connecting rod) weighing 3g less then the minimum weight. Heavy penalties were assessed including a $200k fine, 6 week ...
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<li>PENALTIES:&nbsp;looks like +NASCAR tech inspectors are working overtime this season!! Today the latest penalties handed out to last weeks race winner Matt Kenseth and his Joe Gibbs Racing team, included the loss of 50 championship points(driver and owner), a $200,000 fine and a 6 race suspension for crew cheif Jason Ratcliff</li>
<li>INFRACTION: 1 connecting rod that was approximately 3g lighter than the minimum weight of 525g.&nbsp;</li>
<li>REACTION:&nbsp;JGR will appeal penalties</li>
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<li>UPDATE VIDEO[01:52] <a href="http://bcove.me/tli0bkkq" target="_blank">Robin Pemberton</a></li>
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<li>&nbsp;TLDW NASCAR director of competition Pemberton defends the penalties assessed to JGR - QUOTE: "Engine, Tires and Fuel, common thread thats been understood, for 65 years, dont mess with those areas, the penalties are severe" it &nbsp;stops at the crew chief, its not a gray area, theres a number in the book.</li>
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<li>UPDATE VIDEO[02:15]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/eyakxzhx" target="_blank">Joe Gibbs</a></li>
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<li>TLDW Team owner Gibbs speaks to the penalties assessed by NASCAR this week to his organization QUOTE: "we value our relationship with NASCAR, we do not want to be on the wrong side of any rules, the intent was not to get an unfair advantage, since the start of the season, 10 TRD engines have been torn down(inspected by NASCAR) , 8 from JGR, nothing from those engines was found to be a problem" &nbsp;</li>
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<h3>NASCAR hires Stefanyshyn as innovation and racing development VP</h3>
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<li>TLDR -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/04/25/stefanyshyn--leader-nascar-racing-innovation.html" target="_blank">NASCAR announced today that Eugene (Gene) Stefanyshyn has been named Vice President, Innovation and Racing Development</a> to drive continual improvements in racing performance. He will be based at NASCAR&rsquo;s Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C. QUOTE &nbsp;"It has been a stated goal to raise the level of science and technology utilized throughout NASCAR to an entirely new level, and I&rsquo;m confident that we have found the right leader in Gene to build on our very strong foundation. NASCAR&rsquo;s aim is to be a recognized leader when it comes to putting the best, most engaging product forward and this is another strong step in that direction."&nbsp;--NASCAR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian France</li>
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<h3>Rivals - Patrick VS Gilliland</h3>
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<li>TLDR -&nbsp;<a href="http://espn.go.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/9215373/danica-patrick-wants-david-gilliland-race-fair-square">Danica wants fair-and-square racing from foe</a>&nbsp;David Gilliland thinks Danica Patrick should "shut up and race." Patrick wants Gilliland to race her the same way he races other drivers.</li>
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<h3>Denny Hamlin - <a href="article?id=1297#content" target="_blank">Injury Report</a>&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>TLDR - <a href="http://www.nascar.com/en_us/news-media/articles/2013/04/25/denny-hamlin-speaks-at-richmond.html" target="_blank">More details</a> on the specifics of Denny's current injury status and pending return at Talladega</li>
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<h2>[next 2013-04-26 &gt;&gt;]&nbsp;</h2>
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<li>x] 2013-04-22 - Monday</li>
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<li>] 18:00 - RaceHub ON speed TV ] <a href="http://bcove.me/dj72qkje" target="_blank">Winners Weekend</a> ] <a href="http://bcove.me/ctmmdkyd" target="_blank">Kansas Teardown</a> ] <a href="http://bcove.me/r2z3blbi" target="_blank">Jamie Mcmurray</a></li>
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<li>x] 2013-04-23 - Tuesday</li>
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<li>] 18:00 - RaceHub ON speed TV &nbsp;] <a href="http://www.speedtv.com/video/nascar/race-hub/nascar-race-hub-radioactive-kansas-2013-2323485940001/" target="_blank">RadioActive Segment</a>&nbsp;]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.speedtv.com/video/nascar/race-hub/nascar-race-hub-truex-jr-looks-for-a-win-2013-2323502591001/1#_vtop" target="_blank">Interview - Martin Truex Jr</a> ] <a href="http://www.speedtv.com/video/nascar/race-hub/jimmys-take-come-on-denny-2323449329001/1#_vtop" target="_blank">Jimmy Spencer's advice for Denny</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>x] 2013-04-24 - Wednesday</li>
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<li>] 12:00 - STP 400 Replay ON Speed TV &nbsp;</li>
<li>] 18:00 - RaceHub ON speed TV ]&nbsp;<a href="http://www.speedtv.com/video/nascar/race-hub/nascar-race-hub-david-wilson-of-trd-2013-2326197447001/1#_vtop" target="_blank">Interview David Wilson</a>(TRD) ]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/n77nagdo" target="_blank">Matt Crafton</a>&nbsp;]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/k8gjs60r" target="_blank">Ron Hornaday Jr</a></li>
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<li>] 2013-04-25 - Thursday</li>
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<li>] 18:00 - RaceHub&nbsp;]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/1ijthkyn" target="_blank">Jimmie Spencer</a>&nbsp;]&nbsp;<a href="http://bcove.me/qt3ps6jm" target="_blank">Christmas Abbot Feature</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>] Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown - Charity Event @ RIR</li>
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<li>] 2013-04-26 - Friday</li>
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<li>] 11:30 - NASCAR Live</li>
<li>] 12:00 - CUP Practice ON Speed TV</li>
<li>] 14:00 - NASCAR Live</li>
<li>] 14:30 - CUP Practice(final) ON Speed TV</li>
<li>] 15:30 - Trackside ON Speed TV&nbsp;</li>
<li>] 17:30 - CUP Qualifying ON Speed TV</li>
<li>] 16:00 - NNS Race# 7 - Qualifying on ESPN2</li>
<li>] 19:30 - NNS Pre Race Show(NASCAR Countdown) ON ESPN2</li>
<li>] 19:30 - NNS Race# 7 Toyota 250 ON ESPN2</li>
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<li>] 2013-04-27 &nbsp;- Saturday</li>
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<li>] 16:00 - TV - SpeedCenter NASCAR edition&nbsp;on Speed TV</li>
<li>] 16:30 - TV - RaceDay&nbsp;on Speed TV</li>
<li>] 18:30 - TV - PreRace Show ON FOX TV</li>
<li>] 19:00 - TV - RACE# 9 Toyota Owners 400 on FOX TV &nbsp;</li>
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<li>] 2013-04-28 - Sunday</li>
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<li>] 00:30 - TV - Victory Lane on Speed TV</li>
<li>] 20:00 - TV - Wind Tunnel on Speed TV&nbsp;</li>
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