NASCAR Nationwide Series Going Through Changes for 2011

As the NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule garners the majority of the discussion, the NASCAR Nationwide Series schedule is also getting flipped upside down. The majority of the changes center on the changes of the Cup schedule, though some are unique to the Nationwide Series. Daytona International Speedway will still open the schedule, starting the season on February 19th. Phoenix International Raceway becomes race No. 2 as it replaces Auto Club Speedway (Fontana). Fontana will become race No. 5 as it goes back to its traditional slot, replacing Nashville Superspeedway. Texas Motor Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway each will move up a lot on the schedule as a result of the changes, with Nashville taking Talladega’s old date in slot No. 8. ...

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