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Moon here, along with my buddy Blake Smith, all set for Sunday's second race in the Sprint Cup Series, the Sylvania 300. Here's Blake's analysis with a little from Fox News tossed in.

Following a somewhat controversial pass for the win during last weekend’s Geico 400, the drivers and teams on the Sprint Cup Series head northeast to Louden  for this weekend’s Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway. This will be the tours second stop at the “magic mile” this season. Kasey Kahne and the #5 team scored their 2nd victory of the season back in July.

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After a drama and rain-filled Federated Auto Parts 400 in Richmond, the 12-driver field for the “Chase for the Championship” was decided in the wee hours of Sunday morning. The Chase field which is separated by only 12 points includes points leader Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski, Greg Biffle, Clint Bowyer, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Matt Kenseth, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr, Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon

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Moon here with Blake Smith's review of the Federated Auto Parts 400.

Ever since the season-opening, Daytona 500 fans have heard drivers and teams talk about the “Chase for the Championship.” After 25 races, the touring series will make their 26th and final stop of the regular season, Saturday night in Richmond, Va. At the conclusion of Saturday night’s 400 miles, the field of 12 drivers will be set to battle for the cup.

Before we preview Saturday night’s race and the Chase, it has been a busy week for announcements in the Sprint Cup Garage. Last Friday, it was announced that Martin Truex, Jr. has re-upped with Michael Waltrip Racing and Napa Auto Parts for a 3-year contract extension.

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Following an exciting race at Bristol on Saturday night, the Sprint Cup Series will stay in the Southeast for this Sunday night’s Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Originally called Atlanta International Raceway, the 1.5 mile track held it’s first NASCAR event in 1970 where Fireball Roberts won the race from the pole position. The track was renamed Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1990.

It has been reported this week that Martin Truex, Jr. has agreed to a contract extension with Michael Waltrip and primary sponsor, Napa Auto Parts. A press conference that will include the unveiling of the 2013 paint scheme is scheduled for Friday at Atlanta Motor Speedway. The details of the extension will also be announced on Friday.

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WBKR NASCAR Preview: Pure Michigan 400

After a weekend of both left and right turns, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will make their 2nd visit of the season at Michigan International Speedway, the sight of this weekend’s event. NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be trying to defend his title at Michigan after going to victory lane in the June event.

Last week’s winner, Marcos Ambrose set a qualifying record at the 2-mile oval in June with a speed of over 203 MPH. Since then, drivers and teams have returned to the track for a Goodyear tire test where NASCAR tested and developed a new tire for this weekend’s event. Speeds are expected to be slower this weekend due to the tire compound change and wear on the track’s repaved asphalt. Can he make it two in a row? Marcus told Fox News, “We really got a good shot at it there. We have to really concentrate on car speed”.

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WBKR NASCAR Preview: Pennsylvania 400 by Blake Smith and Moon Mullins

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will make its 2nd trip of the season to the “Tricky Triangle” at Pocono in Long Pond, Pennsylvania for this weekend’s Pennsylvania 400. Joey Logano visited victory lane back in June after a late race battle with veteran, Mark Martin. This will also mark the 2nd trip since it was repaved during the off season.

Drivers and teams have had a busy week following Sunday’s race at the Brickyard. 28 drivers and teams visited the Michigan Speedway for a tire test on Monday. Top speeds at the end of the straight-aways topped 210 MPH with average speeds of 195 MPH. Tony Stewart took a break from the track and put developmental driver, Danica Patrick in his #14 Chevrolet in Monday’s test session. Danica continued her week of bad luck at the Brickyard when she made contact with the wall in the 2nd turn, early in the test session.

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WBKR NASCAR Preview: Crown Royal Curtiss Shaver 400

By Moon Mullins and Blake Smith

After a much deserved weekend off, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be making their 19th annual stop in Indianapolis Motorspeedway, known in NASCAR as "The Brickyard", for this weekend’s Crown Royal Curtiss Shaver 400. The track was built in 1909 but didn’t welcome NASCAR until 1992 when a small test session was held with NASCAR’s top teams.

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Blake Smith is here and ready to fill you in on the NASCAR Spring Cup Series action for Sunday.

WBKR NASCAR Preview: Lenox Industrial Tools 301

Following an exciting weekend of racing in Daytona, the Sprint Cup Series will trek northeast for this weekend’s event at New Hampshire Speedway. The track was constructed in 1989, even though the first Sprint Cup race was held in 1993 at the track nicknamed “The Magic Mile.” Don’t get confused, this track has nothing to do with Channing Tatum.

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Get ready for restrictor plate and tandem racing. We check in with our NASCAR and Hank Jr. fan, Blake Smith, for this week's review.

WBKR NASCAR Preview: Coke Zero 400

 After a hot steamy weekend in the bluegrass state, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads south to the birthplace of speed, Daytona, for this Saturday night’s event.

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For the 2nd year in a row, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be making a stop in the Bluegrass state for this weekend’s Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway. In last year’s inaugural Quaker State 400, Kyle Busch piloted his #18 M&M’s Toyota to victory lane in front of a near sold out crowd. It has been a busy week in NASCAR and I am going to recap this week’s events and  preview this weekend’s race.

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Last Sunday brought smiling faces to many NASCAR fans as Dale Earnhardt, Jr. took the #88 to victory lane after a 4 year winless drought. This weekend, the touring series f inds themselves at one of the most unique venues of the season. The drivers and teams will be making their 16th stop of the season at Sonoma for
the Toyota/Savemart 350.

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Big week in racing. A shorter race, a legend passes and a Busch is suspended. Here's Blake Smith's review of Sunday's action.

WBKR NASCAR Preview: Pocono 400

Since the inaugural race in 1974, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has been visiting the Pocono Mountains. Nestled in the “honeymoon capitol of the world” is the tricky triangle of Pocono Raceway. The NASCAR Cup Series will be making their 14th stop of the 2012 season this Sunday for the Pocono 400, 10 miles shorter than last year.

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