Top stories: Thursday, Jan. 27

NASCAR confirms new points system

NASCAR officials announced a new point system for the 2011 season, along with changes to the way drivers qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup and a number of rule adjustments.
 

VW's Dakar racer for the road

A street-legal concept version of Volkswagen's Dakar Rally Touareg could make it into limited production, company officials have revealed to Autocar at the Qatar motor show.
 

Vickers admits he doubted prospects for NASCAR comeback

Brian Vickers has admitted to being unsure about his return to the Sprint Cup series at one point, but is thrilled to be making it back in 2011 with the Red Bull Racing team.
 

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Earnhardt Jr. calls for shorter NASCAR races

Hendrick driver calls out Pocono events, in particular, as being too long for modern audiences.
 

Conquest to test Vernay at Sebring

Jean-Karl Vernay will have his first IndyCar test for Conquest Racing at Sebring next week.
 

Lowe becomes McLaren's tech director

McLaren has undertaken a staffing reshuffle ahead of the 2011 season, as former engineering director Paddy Lowe becomes its new technical director.
 

IndyCar to return to Houston next year?

IndyCar CEO Randy Bernard visited city officials in Houston about a new push to get the Grand Prix of Houston at the Reliant Park street circuit back on the IZOD IndyCar Series schedule for 2012.
 

Schumacher: I can win an eighth title

Michael Schumacher remains convinced that he will add an eighth F1 World Championship title to his name, despite his comeback having proved difficult at times last year.
 

Rossi still in pain in return to action

Valentino Rossi made his return to action on Wednesday when he tested a Ducati 1198 Superbike at the Misano circuit in Italy.
 

ALMS to be featured by U.S. Department of Energy at Washington motor show

The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón will be a featured part of the U.S. Department of Energy's "green racing" display at the Washington Auto Show, Jan. 26-Feb. 6.
 

ESPN extends contract of Rusty Wallace through 2014

Ex-NASCAR ace will remain the network's lead studio analyst for auto racing for the next four years.
 

Piccini joins Hexis Aston Martin team

Andrea Piccini has signed up to lead the Hexis AMR's Aston Martin team in this year's GT1 World Championship.
 

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