The stories to watch as racing season revs up

My latest Globe and Mail column...

With the 2010 season-opening 24 Hours of Daytona only weeks away, there are many interesting stories already developing in the racing world.

There will always be dramatic events that no one could have predicted, such as the Crashgate scandal that rocked Formula One in 2009 and David Donohue winning last January's 24 Hours of Daytona on the 40th anniversary of his late father Mark's only Florida triumph.

That said, here are some stories that racing fans might want to keep an eye on in 2010:

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