CONCORD - It's one of the most iconic names in NASCAR, and after this year, it's gone. Dodge announced Tuesday afternoon that it would not be back to race once the final checkered flag falls this season.

"We've spent an intense five months working to identify and evaluate all options for our future involvement in NASCAR," said Ralph Gilles, head of Street and Racing Technology (SRT) for Chrysler. "A number of opportunities emerged, and our team worked diligently to put a structure together to fit our overall business and competitive objectives. While we have been pleased and enthused with the amount of interest from teams and sponsors over that time, in the end, we simply couldn't develop the right structure."

Gilles said they everyone from fans to factory workers begged Dodge officials to stay in NASCAR, but he said today that without a deal to field cars for one of the sport's top teams, they just wouldn't do it.

Charlotte, NC -- Wednesday, Jiffy Lube announced their participation in the Muscle Up promotion in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).

The promotion aims to support MDA’s mission to make life better for those affected by muscular dystrophy and other neuromuscular diseases, and alleviate some of their worry.

Jiffy Lube seeks to raise $1 million through this promotion. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Muscle Up promotion will go to MDA, will be allocated on a national and local basis and will benefit local MDA chapters in the communities in which they were raised.

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