NASCAR extends testing ban

NASCAR officials have decided to extend the NASCAR-wide ban on testing through the '10 racing season. But there was a "slight change" in the policy, as testing for the three national series – plus the Camping World East and West regional tours – will be "allowed at NASCAR-sanctioned tracks that host a regional touring event but do not host a national series event." Testing was not allowed in '09 at tracks that host a regional or national event Daytona Beach NEWS-JOURNAL