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Can Ex-NASCAR WAG out model this...?

NASCAR fans have a reason to turn into reality TV this mid-season -- either out of genuine interest ... or in hopes of seeing a trainwreck.

The CW has announced the contestants of America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 and there is a familiar face among them:

NASCAR, Country Music and Swimsuit Models: Six degrees of this...

Ms. Hawaiian Tropic 2008 Shana Prevette

Q. On the Denny Hamlin episode of CMT's "Cribs," they showed a woman that he introduced as Ms. Hawaiian Tropic. She looks familiar. Are they dating now?
A. No. While popular NASCARolina swimsuit model Shana Prevette has been linked with a few NASCAR drivers, including Robby Gordon, David Stremme and the recently engaged Anthony Foyt IV, she is now married. The new bride met her husband, Aaron Hershman, last fall. They got hitched less than two weeks later in Las Vegas.

Q. Speaking of Stremme and Gordon ... status please.
A.  David Stremme is still seeing Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s former girlfriend, Elizabeth Peschock. Sources say the couple is "mostly on" but the relationship is still in the first-three-month-trial phase. Given that this is the off season--that's like a guaranteed return policy. All bets are off 'til reality sets in after Daytona. Robby Gordon spent time over the holidays with baby Max and baby mama Sarah, but it was his girlfriend Sherry that accompanied him to South America for the Dakar Rally. To each his own definition of this status.

RELATED GALLERY: SPEED AND SOUND

NASCAR stars come out for country music's Speed and Sound

NASCAR: Twitter me this...

The NASCAR on Twitter Directory has moved to www.nascarontwitter.com.

Fans spy a baby bump underneath this...

UPDATE: Jeff Gordon has confirmed that wife Ingrid is expecting their second child.

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon and his wife Ingrid Vandebosch arrive for the premiere of the film "Notorious" in New York City. (Photo: Lucas Jackson)

Q. Are Jeff and Ingrid expecting?
A. Unknown. Fans are speculating based on the potential baby bump Ingrid was rockin' at the premiere of "Notorious."

Comparison: Post-baby body in Sports Illustrated

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Drivers embark on journey to the altar with this...

NASCAR driver Casey Mears and fiancée Trisha Grablander

Congratulations are in order after all! Casey Mears' mom has confirmed that he and Trisha Grablander are indeed engaged. The new parents will tie the knot during the next off-season.

Indy Royalty Merger

Best of luck to Casey Irsay, daughter of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who has accepted a proposal of marriage put forth by A.J. Foyt IV. 25-year-old Casey, who was born into NFL ownership, is the VP of marketing and community relations for The Colts. The Indianapolis football and racing family merger will take place on July 18--not in Indy, but in Sonoma, Calif. FAIL. Assuming the merger goes through, I'd like to propose they hold the wedding ceremony at The Brickyard. It would be way better if the bride walked down the bricks. I'm sure you agree. Sidenote: The driver's other "girlfriend" had no comment on his engagement.