N'Wide: Logano leads Chicagoland practice 1

Joey Logano posted the fastest single lap in the first Nationwide Series practice, with a speed of 173.947 mph.

Our View: This session was dominated by Claim Jumpers, but Nationwide Regulars including Steve Wallace in fourth and Justin Allgaier in fifth.

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N'Wide: Trouble brewing for Wallace sponsor

According to NASCARDaily.com, trouble is brewing for one of Rusty Wallace's sponsors. "At last count, 40 Attorneys General were actively involved in pursuing criminal complaints against US Fidelis," they report.

Our View: There is also a nice mugshot of the CEO of the company at the above link, listing his record of Theft, Burglary, Forgery and Counterfeiting.

Even in these tough economic times, teams have an ethical obligation to the fans not to advertise fraudulent products and services. Kevin Conway has sponsorship from a male enhancement product named Extense that is also under scrutiny.

N'Wide: Edwards fastest in Nashville practice 2

With rain cancelling Friday activities at Pocono, Carl Edwards made his way to Nashville Superspeedway and posted the fastest time in Happy Hour for the Federated Auto Parts 300.

Our View: Brad Coleman in a Gibbs' car, Steve Wallace, Mike Bliss and Sean Caisse in a Childress car rounded out the top five. Kyle Busch also made the long commute from Pocono, but he was only 12th fastest. Jason Leffler—who won the first session—clocked in eighth best on this chart.

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