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According to NASCAR.com, Bobby Labonte has signed a one-year deal to driver for TRG Motorsports in 2010.

Our View:Labonte is definitely an upgarde from TRG's standpoint, but it isn't exactly a first-class ride for the former champ. The ownership at TRG is confident that they will be more competitive next season, but fantasy owners shouldn't expect to see the No. 71 car posting top 10s any time soon.

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For the fourth straight time, Kyle Busch dominated a Nationwide race at Texas Motor Speedway on his way to a win, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Our View:The last driver to win four straight races at the same track in the series was Jamie McMurray, who won four in a row at Rockingham from 2002-2004. Busch has a chance to complete a Texas trifecta this weekend. He won the Truck Series event Friday as well.

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According to Jayski.com, Kasey Kahne will run the R6 engine in this weekend's Cup race at Texas.

Our View:Kahne has used the new motor sporadically this year, but Richard Petty Motorsports has had issues with durability with the engine. It has performed well thus far this weekend. Kahne was strong in practice and will start on the outside of the front row.

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According to FOX Sports, Casey Mears will replace Jeff Burton in the RCR No. 29 in this weekend's Nationwide race at Texas.

Our View:Burton wrecked in the first practice session for the Nationwide race on the exit of Turn 2. The swap was precautionary, and Burton is expected to be fine for the Cup race. However, fantasy owners should remember to remove Burton from their Nationwide lineups.

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When Juan Pablo Montoya begins the 2010 season, it could be behind the wheel of a Toyota, according to Yahoo! Sports.

Our View:The organization is reportedly considering a switch from Chevroley to Toyota, but the nothing has been finalized. With GM's financial issues, a move to Toyota offers the organization more security. However, Teresa Earnhardt is apparently holding up the swap because she is worried about going with a non-American manufacturer.

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According NASCAR.com, John Wes Townley has reached a deal to drive full-time in the Nationwide Series for Richard Childress Racing in 2010.

Our View:In 2008, Townley finished seventh in the ARCA Series standings. The 19-year-old driver is 24th in the Nationwide standings this year, having competed in 23 of 32 events. It is unknown what his car number will be, but Zaxby is expected to be the sponsor.

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Dale Earnhardt, Jr is close to signing IRL driver Danica Patrick to a two-year deal to drive for his JR Motorsports Nationwide team.

Our View:Rumors have swirled around a possible NASCAR ride for Patrick for several months now, but this deal appears to be almost a done deal. Patrick, who recently signed an extension with Andretti Green Racing is sure to attract plenty of sponsorship offers in NASCAR.

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According Yahoo! Sports, Brad Keselowski will replace David Stremme behind the wheel of the No. 12 car for the final three Cup races of 2009.

Our View:Stremme was 31st in points through 33 races this year so there was no reason not to make the switch. Keselowski will continue to drive for JR Motorsports in the Nationwide Series for the rest of this season, before taking over duties in the No. 12 full-time in 2010. Fantasy owners should feel free to utilize Keselowski down the stretch this year in both series.

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Despite Dale Earnhardt, Jr's ongoing struggles, crew chief Lance McGrew will return full-time next season atop the pit box of the No. 88, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View:While it can be argued that McGrew has made Junior more competitive, he hasn't been prodcuing better results. Bad luck continues to plague Junior. With all of his Hendrick Motorsports teammates thriving, Junior has to turn things around soon.

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Brad Keselowski will be the last driver to win at Memphis Motorsports Park, after track officials decided to close the track, according to RacingOne.com.

Our View:Nashville Superspeedway will replace Memphis on the Nationwide Series schedule, and the event will swap dates with an event at Gateway International Raceway. It is always sad to see a track close down, particularly one as unique as Memphis.