By David Scott -- dscott@charlotteobserver.com The Penske Racing teams of defending NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano were hit hard with penalties by NASCAR on Wednesday after failing pre-race inspection for using illegal rear-end parts last week at Texas Motor Speedway.
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Penske teams hit hard with penalties
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Nascar announces 2010 testing policy
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Danica Patrick pays $196 fine for speeding
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Ryan Newman to leave Penske Racing
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Sprint cars are returning to Speedway
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Tiger Woods cited for careless driving
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Revis ticketed for speeding, careless driving
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Brad Keselowski wins 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup series championship
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NASCAR fines Kyle Busch $50,000, placed on probation
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NASCAR to use group qualifying at road courses
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Harvick leaves it late
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COTA driver cited for running light before crash
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Plant fined for safety violations
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MAN drove while disqualified
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33 fans were injured during NASCAR race
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Nascar suspends Allmendinger
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State Trooper involved in accident