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Homestead: David Gilliland NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Recap

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:28:50 +0000

Homestead: David Gilliland NASCAR Sprint Cup Race Recap David Gilliland, driver of the No. 02 Farm Bureau Insurance Toyota in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series for Joe Gibbs Racing, finished 29th tonight in the Ford 400 from Homestead-Miami Speedway. On Friday afternoon, Gilliland qualified ...

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Homestead: David Reutimann NASCAR Nationwide Race Recap

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:30:14 +0000

Homestead: David Reutimann NASCAR Nationwide Race Recap The Nationwide Series traveled to southern Florida this weekend for the 2009 season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Making his fifth start in the No. 32 Dollar General Toyota, David Reutimann earned his career best Nationwide ...

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Tiger, You Are Not Alone

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:28:00 +0000

Yesterday's news about Tiger Woods hitting a hydrant, then a tree, then being dragged from his SUV by his gold-club-wielding wife is bizarre in the extreme. Perhaps I'm a cynic, but if I were the investigating officer, I'd file that accident report in the "There's More To That Story" ...

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ESPN analyst Evernham wants to be back on racetrack

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:00 +0000

ESPN racing analyst Ray Evernham used to be a crew chief and a car owner. Now he's working on TV and has a minority stake in Richard Petty Motorsports. That minority stake has got to burn sometimes since the team used to be known as Gillett Evernham Motorsports and simply as Evernham ...

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Message to Gordon: "No Ray, No Way!"

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:00 +0000

When NASCAR fans get together, table talk, inevitably turns to racing.Even Thanksgiving dinner is no exception. My own holiday was spent with a group of dear friends, off a red dirt road in the Carolina pines. I was well aware that I was sharing turkey with a group of self-proclaimed NASCAR ...

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Aric Almirola drops suit against Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, DEI

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:40:32 +0000

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2009 Sprint Cup season in review: Paul Menard

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:22:51 +0000

Driver of the #98 Menard's Ford, Paul Menard Getty Images/Sam GreenwoodThis is the third installment of our look at the 2009 Sprint Cup season, and this is the third team, we have looked at that seems to have some questions for 2010. We do know that ...

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ Victory Lap

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:35:00 +0000

December 3rd 3:30PM – 4:00PM The Top 12 drivers of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will complete a Victory Lap along Las Vegas Boulevard, kicking off in front of M&M;’s World. The lap will take drivers north on Las Vegas Boulevard until they reach Spring Mountain Road. At Spring Mountain ...

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HT Motorsports Truck team trims number of employees

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:50:37 +0000

HT Motorsports, which fields the Nos. 24 and 25 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams, trimmed an undisclosed number of employees on Monday for the winter months, blaming the current economic climate.

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Driver Profile: Gary Carlton

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:30:28 +0000

It was an early spring morning in 1995. Gary Carlton and his father George were about to start a new venture. The duo had been observing local go-kart races for a few weeks and decided it looked like a fun hobby. That morning, in 1995, the Carltons set foot in the paddock as ...

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Salo on course for Nationwide season

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:58:40 +0000

Mika Salo is on course to take part in next year's NASCAR Nationwide Series after completing a successful first test in a stock car last week

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Old Vs. New Points: 2009 Final Report

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +0000

There is one thing I should have probably explained before I embarked on this series of old vs. new points. Strategies can and will change depending upon the way NASCAR hands out points. All we're dealing with here is raw data, and I can't even begin to guess how strategies would ...

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2009 Sprint Cup season in review: Robby Gordon

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:39:54 +0000

Robby Gordon led his self owned #7 team to a 34th finish in the final 2009 Sprint Cup Owner’s Points. However it doesn’t seem like that is going to matter since it does not appear that Robby will run the entire 2010 season. As it st...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:12:00 +0000

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Celebrate With Jimmie Johnson

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

If you're a fan of Jimmie Johnson (and let's face it, isn't everyone these days?) and you happen to be near the West Coast, head on over to the Lowe's in Santee, Calif. on Monday, Nov. 30 for a championship celebration.That's when Team Lowe's will be marking Johnson's history-making championship ...

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NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Begins In California

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:09:10 +0000

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Week Begins In California Champion’s Week, a two-state affair in 2009, gets underway Monday, Nov. 30 near NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson’s hometown of El Cajon, Calif. The Jimmie Johnson Foundation will award grants to several public ...

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Sound & Speed set for Jan. 8-9 in Nashville

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:06:04 +0000

Several NASCAR drivers will make the trip to Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 8 and 9, 2010, for the fifth-annual Sound & Speed festival to race money for the Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Drivers and cou...

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Homestead: Ron Hornaday NASCAR Truck Race Recap

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:31:01 +0000

Homestead: Ron Hornaday NASCAR Truck Race Recap Ron Hornaday and the No. 33 Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) Longhorn team went to Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway as the 2009 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champions. The race prior to that at Phoenix International Raceway, Hornaday became only ...

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Homestead: Ryan Newman NASCAR Nationwide Race Recap

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:32:16 +0000

Homestead: Ryan Newman NASCAR Nationwide Race Recap Gearing up for the final race of the 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series season, Ryan Newman took over the driver seat of the No. 33 Copart Chevrolet. Making his fifth start of the season for Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) , Newman started the Ford ...

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Homestead: Kevin Harvick NASCAR Truck Race Recap

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:33:20 +0000

Homestead: Kevin Harvick NASCAR Truck Race Recap Fresh off his Truck Series victory at Phoenix International Raceway Nov. 13th, Kevin Harvick looked to repeat his win in the season finale at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway. With a dominating truck, Harvick started the Ford 200 behind the ...

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Knaus not close to contract extension (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:50:34 +0000

Chad Knaus believes he and Jimmie Johnson can continue to add to their championship total for years to come.

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Kyle Busch would consider Nationwide title his biggest achievement in NASCAR

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:18:08 +0000

Kyle Busch admits that winning a NASCAR Nationwide Series title isn’t the same as winning a Sprint Cup Series crown, nor would it entirely atone for him missing this year’s Chase For The Sprint Cup.

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Nominees announced for third 'Stewie Awards'

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:49:00 +0000

SIRIUS XM Radio and two-time Cup Series champion Tony Stewart announced today the nominees for the third annual 'Stewie Awards,' honoring the most memorable moments of the 2009 season. The 'Stewies,' which first debuted in 2007, will be awarded during a live broadcast hosted by Stewart and ...

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2009 Sprint Cup season in review: John Andretti

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:54:23 +0000

John Andretti driver of the #34 Front Ro Motor Sports team, Getty Images/Sam GreenwoodNow that the 2009 Sprint Cup season is over, we can start to evaluate it driver by driver. We will start with those drivers who ended the 2009 campaign in the Top 3...

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2010 USF2000 National Championship Schedule

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:33:07 +0000

The USF2000 National Championship released their 2010 schedule earlier today. The breakdown looks like this: 75% permanent road courses 16.67% ovals 8.33% temporary street circuits The schedule looks good. The drivers will run alongside the likes of Star Mazda, the Atlantic Championship, ...

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Jimmie and Chad - So Happy Together

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:58:00 +0000

They're as good together as peanut butter jelly. They're in tune like The Captain and Tennille. They're as comfy as a pair of Levi's and a worn t-shirt.And apparently, this match made in that big garage in the sky is staying together for several years to come.This weekend, Chad Knaus signed a ...

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Congratulations Brad Keselowski!

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000

For the second-consecutive year, JR Motorsports driver Brad Keselowski has won the NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver Award. The announcement came during the series' awards ceremony at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Monday evening, and is the result of a season-long fan vote. The ...

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Johnson and Knaus - So Happy Together

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:25:00 +0000

They go together like PB&J. Gin and tonic. The Captain and Tennille. Brad and Angelina.And apparently this match made in that big garage in the sky is going to stay together for several years to come.This weekend, Knaus signed a contract extension that will keep him with Jimmie Johnson until the ...

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Johnson secures title as Hamlin wins

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson claimed an unprecedented fourth consecutive title in NASCAR's premier championship by finishing fifth in the Sprint Cup season finale at Homestead

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Stuck dismisses VW NASCAR talk

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Volkswagen motorsport head Hans-Joachim Stuck visited the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season finale at Homestead this weekend, but denied press reports suggesting the German brand is considering the series as a future platform

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Vettel: F1 can learn from NASCAR

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:59:00 +0000

Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1 can learn something from NASCAR after making a visit to the Sprint Cup Series finale at Homestead

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Jimmie Johnson celebrates crown, with Damon assist (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:15:07 +0000

Jimmie Johnson has put together the kind of winning streak that Johnny Damon and the Yankees can certainly appreciate. It took Damon four years to win his first World Series in New York. Johnson has won an unprecedented four straight championships in NASCAR's premier series. Johnson received a proclamation from the mayor's office designating Tuesday "Jimmie Johnson Day" in New York...

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NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Enjoys Highest Rated Televison Season Ever

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:09:05 +0000

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Enjoys Highest Rated Televison Season Ever The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on SPEED enjoyed its highest-rated television season ever in 2009, averaging a Nielsen Household Rating of .81 (597,000 households), up one percent from last year’s .80 and 35 ...

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Does anyone have anything for Johnson, HMS?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:29:04 +0000

NASCAR fans witnessed history in several forms on Sunday following the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Jimmie Johnson became the first driver to ever win four-consecutive Cup-level titles when he was declared the Sprint Cup Series Champ...

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Hendrick misses finale to be with niece (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:40:01 +0000

NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick is not at Homestead-Miami Speedway because he stayed in North Carolina to be with an ailing niece.

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Four Scored

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:35:54 +0000

Four scored in eight seasons, Jimmie came to cup. Riding in Chevy horsepower, And we wondered, Would it be enough? The first in our history, To achieve such a feat! Ask any driver, He’s real hard to beat. Four scored consecutive, History now made, This season, will never ever fade. See it took ...

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Historic Indy 500 Journal – 1958

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:08:13 +0000

In today’s Indy journal, we look at 1958. Dad graduated from high school the night before the race and Pat O’Conner was killed on the opening lap. 1958 Memorial Day came on Friday this year. My graduation from high school was the night before, Thursday, the 29th. When Dad found out ...

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NASCAR needs Kyle Busch and Earnhardt Jr. to step it up in 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:38:46 +0000

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Happy Hour: The great debate (Yahoo! Sports)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Where does Jimmie Johnson's accomlishment rank in NASCAR history? Readers disagree.

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A Few Things We Won't Miss in the Off-Season - Admen Take Note

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:13:00 +0000

To a NASCAR fan there are few things more annoying than 50 single file laps in a row or a 1-hour rain delay on race day. But bad television commercials during the race might just trump all grievances.It's bad enough that there often seems to be more ad time than race time. But when those ...

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Fourget the arguments -- Johnson now stands alone (NASCAR.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:16:37 +0000

Fourget the arguments -- Johnson now stands alone

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Fryer's Five: Here comes Denny (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:56:30 +0000

Denny Hamlin showed in the season finale why he will be Jimmie Johnson's toughest challenger.

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Challenger for Johnson in '10? Evernham likes Busch (NASCAR.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:36:37 +0000

Challenger for Johnson in '10? Evernham likes Busch

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The Joy of NASCAR

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:08:00 +0000

I watch the TV shows on SPEED TV and other networks, and see the fans in the background while the talking heads, namely John Roberts, Kenny Wallace, and Jimmy Spencer talk about the racing that is to take place this weekend. If you look closely, in the background, you can see kids. Kids ...

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All Jimmie Johnson does is win (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:14:35 +0000

Apparently there's no pleasing some people, including all those NASCAR fans who keep scanning the horizon in search of the next big thing. They just missed the biggest thing that's likely to happen in the sport during their lifetime. "I'm accused of not being the most colorful person," Jimmie Johnson chuckled softly during a telephone interview Sunday night.

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Another 2nd place, and no regrets for Mark Martin (AP)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:16:44 +0000

Mark Martin found his way to Victory Lane for NASCAR's championship celebration, albeit only as a gracious runner-up.

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Johnson wins 4th straight NASCAR championship (PA SportsTicker)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:34 +0000

By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

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Johnson chases down NASCAR history (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:14:08 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won a record fourth straight Cup title to establish Hendrick Motorsports as one of sport's all-time dynasties.

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Only question remaining is, how far can Johnson go? (NASCAR.com)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:53:59 +0000

Only question remaining is, how far can Johnson go?

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Montoya's season ends with a thump

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:06:13 +0000

Tony Stewart and Juan Montoya wer involved in several incidents Sunday at Homestead Getty Images/Chris GrayWhen people ask, “What is wrong with NASCAR,” everyone’s answer should be the penalty NASCAR gave Juan Montoya for handling h...

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