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The new WTCC calendar released by the FIA has revealed that the Curitiba is in danger, and that a 13th round has been added to the mix.

The Curitiba Brazilian round was first removed from the 2013 calendar, then put back on it for July 28. As of now however, it is still in danger.

The WTCC racing in Curitiba (Photo: FIAWTCC.com)

A "TBA" mark stands beside it, and 13th round has been announced.

The mysterious 13th round could take place in India, an increasingly interesting market for the manufacturers that could lure Renault or Citroën to the series next season.

Brad Keselowski, the defending 2012 Sprint Cup Champion, got a gift when rain washed out qualifying at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Under NASCAR rules, this early in the season the 43-car grid is set by the final, 2012, points standings. And Clint Bowyer will start second alongside Keselowski.

“Yeah, that is a really good deal,” Keselowski said. “It is one of the perks I guess of being the champion in the first few races. Obviously with the rain coming you are kind of getting a great deal there. That is the first time I have had a decent starting position in a rainout. That is great.”

Looking ahead to the race, Keselowski, who has finished fourth in Daytona and Phoenix, would like to get back in the win column.

Qualifying was rained out in Las Vegas (Photo: NASCAR.com)

“Obviously whenever you can start up front it is a big deal and you get the first pit stall and all those things that make a big difference on pit road,” Keselowski continued.

“The way our car has been running the last two weeks, and off of what I saw in practice yesterday I feel like we are in position to hopefully keep that for a very long time in the race and hopefully close it out. We have been really close to doing that the last two weeks. We were in position to win and just came up a little bit short. Hopefully this will be the catalyst we need to close it out.”

Five-time champion, Jimmie Johnson, will start third followed by Kasey Kahne and Greg Biffle.

Danica Patrick will start 37th , by virtue of Stewart Haas purchasing points, and Mike Bliss is the only driver who will be sent home.

Monday morning was bustling at One Autoweek Tower, as information on debuts from the Geneva motor show flooded our inboxes. Important debuts included the

Federal safety investigators are looking into a Subaru recall to determine if a defect in the remote engine starter could affect other automakers.

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is thanking Minnesota lawmakers who blocked legislation that would prevent the electric vehicle maker from opening stores in that state. But the legislative tussle is far from over.

Also in this episode: Denny Hamlin receives fine, EV-charging stations form Collaboratev.

After a delayed flight and a hilarious but disturbing security incident at the Detroit airport (bath salts are, apparently, one hell of a drug), we've made it safely to Amelia Island.

Toyota regained considerable value to once again be the world's most valuable automotive brand at $26 billion, up 6 percent from last year, according to marketing consultancy Brand Finance.

News 7 Jun, 2013

The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport's release date and full price list has officially been unveiled

General Motors is investing $250 million in an Ontario assembly plant to support future vehicle production.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each of the following vehicles is a world premiere at the show.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each of the following vehicles is a world premiere at the show.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.

The media days for the 2013 Frankfurt Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) are 10 & 11 September. Each time a vehicle or concept world premiere is confirmed for this biennial event, our preview list is updated.