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The domestication of this generation of NASCAR drivers is moving full speed ahead. The NASCAR family has grown since last season.  Here's a quick recap of happenings on the domestic front.

   Penn Joseph Sauter                Garrett Robert Gordon

NEW ADDITIONS

Lucky #13
Johnny Sauter and wife Cortney welcomed their first son, Penn Joseph (PIC), on January 13th. Johnny is the driver of the #13 Thor Sport Racing truck in the Camping World series. With any luck, their number will bring them success in the rain-delayed running of the NextEra Energy Resources 250 tonight, Penn's one month birthday.

#7, It's A 'G' Thing, Baby
Athena Barber gave birth to Garrett Robert Gordon (PIC) on January 28th. This lil' one looks just like his namesake -- and he's built for speed with racing in both mom's and dad's genes and a solid racing name: Garrett Gordon. Reserve the #7. For G, of course.

HOT BUNS IN THE OVEN

Several drivers and a fan favorite crew member are expecting:

• Carl Edwards and Kate - Annie arrived February 24!
• Elliott Sadler and Amanda - Wyatt arrived February 15!
• Jimmie Johnson and Chandra - due in July
• Juan Pablo Montoya and Connie - due in July
• Jeff Gordon and Ingrid - due in August
• TJ Majors and Tamela

Carl and Kate are hoping the baby hangs in there 'til he gets home from Daytona. "She's got her legs crossed, and I've got my fingers crossed." [SBnation.com] Four-time champion Jimmie Johnson says he'll miss a race if necessary to be present for the birth. [NYTimes.com]

Wedding bells to ring again for this...

Dale Earnhardt's Kids Split Marriage Gene

NASCAR fans got their first off season gossip shocker yesterday when 27-year-old Charlotte singer-songwriter Travis Powell, who's been dating Kelley Earnhardt for a few months, changed his relationship status on Facebook to "engaged." While there's been no public confirmation, Kelley was sporting a ring on that special finger at this morning's JR Motorsports press conference. The marriage would be the third for the eldest daughter of the late Dale Earnhardt, who himself was married three times.

Update: Maybe third time's not a charm after all. As of Feb. 28, Kelley's status is once again "single."

Meanwhile, Kelley's chronically bachelor-statused brother, Dale Earnhardt Jr., shows no signs of acquainting himself with an altar, despite allegedly heading into his second off season with the same woman. Like most who have gone before her, his current female companion has gone publicly unacknowledged and has still managed to earn disapproval of his fans, primarily due to her questionable marital status.

Travis Powell Performs with Gavin DeGraw at Whisky River

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