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The roast of Sprint Cup champ Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway was the best show in town

 

Published 3 hours ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

They couldn't derail the four-time Cup champ on the racetrack. But the Chase drivers did make Jimmie Johnson squirm plenty at the celebrity roast Wednesday in Vegas.

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Jimmie Johnson to compete at the Rolex 24 at Daytona

 

Published 7 hours ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson will compete in the Rolex 24 at Daytona, officials announced on Wednesday.

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Jay Guy replaces Roy McCauley as Brad Keselowski's crew chief

 

Published 34 hours ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jay Guy will replace Roy McCauley as the crew chief for the No. 12 Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski at Penske Racing in 2010.

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Did NASCAR do the right thing by moving its season-ending Champion's Week celebration from Manhattan to Sin City?

 

Published 36 hours ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Did NASCAR do the right thing by moving its season-ending Champion's Week celebration from Manhattan to Sin City? By all indications, it figures to be a win-Wynn proposition.

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Jimmie Johnson awards nearly $1M in grants to schools

 

Published 2 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has awarded nearly $1 million in education grants to school districts in California, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

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Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest

 

Published 2 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Chad Knaus is on track to become one of the greatest crew chiefs of all time, perhaps the greatest. One thing we know for sure: He already is the most committed.

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Danica Patrick signs Indy extension with Andretti Autosport, clearing way for NASCAR deal

 

Published 2 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Danica Patrick confirmed a sponsor deal to drive an IndyCar for the next three years on Monday -- and her plans to drive a part-time schedule for JR Motorsports in NASCAR's Nationwide Series in 2010 remain on track as well.

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Tony Stewart the owner and driver is a far cry from the man who stormed the sport 11 years ago

 

Published 5 days ago by Marty Smith at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Tony Stewart stormed -- nearly literally -- onto the NASCAR stage 11 years ago. How different is he now as an owner and driver from how he was then? His home in Indiana holds some clues.

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NASCAR's Jeremy Mayfield sued by attorney Bill Diehl claming unpaid legal fees

 

Published 7 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Attorney Bill Diehl filed a lawsuit Wednesday against suspended Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield for unpaid legal fees.

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Crowning moment of 10-race Chase for NASCAR's Sprint Cup? A fourth straight title for Jimmie Johnson

 

Published 7 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

It started at New Hampshire and ended at Homestead-Miami. The crowning moment of the 10-race Chase for the Cup? A fourth straight title for a guy named Jimmie Johnson.

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Jimmie Johnson's title run impresses New York Yankees' Johnny Damon

 

Published 8 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Johnny Damon knows how difficult it can be to win a championship. That's why even he marvels at Jimmie Johnson, who wrapped up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup championship.

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Chad Knaus agrees to stay with Jimmie Johnson through 2015

 

Published 8 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Chad Knaus has committed to being Jimmie Johnson's crew chief at least through the 2015 season, team owner Rick Hendrick said on Tuesday.

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NASCAR wants lawyers for Jeremy Mayfield barred from collecting information from Brian France's ex-wife

 

Published 8 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR has asked a federal court to stop lawyers for suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield from collecting information from the ex-wife of chairman Brian France.

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Rick Hendrick: Family needs more important than over seeing Jimmie Johnson clinch

 

Published 8 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

As much as Rick Hendrick wanted to be a part of Jimmie Johnson's record-breaking run on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, his family's needs were more important.

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It took us 30 years to fully appreciate the magnitude of Cale Yarborough's three-peat. Let's hope it won't take that long for us to acknowledge Jimmie Johnson's place in NASCAR history.

 

Published 9 days ago by Ed Hinton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

It took us 30 years to fully appreciate the magnitude of Cale Yarborough's three-peat. Let's hope it won't take that long for us to acknowledge Jimmie Johnson's place in NASCAR history.

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Jimmie Johnson's quest for five straight Cup titles begins Feb. 14 at Daytona

 

Published 9 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson's quest for five straight Cup titles begins Feb. 14 at Daytona. Will anyone be able to stop the 48?

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The 2009 Sprint Cup season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya

 

Published 10 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Go figure. The 2009 NASCAR season ends just as the real fun begins. Now we have to wait until February for Denny Hamlin's title run and the rematch between Tony Stewart and Juan Pablo Montoya.

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Jimmie Johnson works his way to NASCAR immortality

 

Published 10 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson might make it look easy, but winning his fourth straight title was anything but, right down the the final laps at Homestead.

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Jimmie Johnson claims historic fourth straight Sprint Cup title

 

Published 10 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson has won a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Mark Martin falls short, a Sprint Cup runner-up for fifth time

 

Published 10 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Mark Martin accepted NASCAR's silver medal for the fifth time Sunday, unable in the season-ending Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway to make a run at derailing Jimmie Johnson's march toward stock-car immortality.

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Sprint Cup Chase: Emergency keeps Rick Hendrick from celebrating win

 

Published 10 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

A family emergency will keep team owner Rick Hendrick from celebrating a record-tying ninth Sprint Cup championship for Hendrick Motorsports on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson on verge of one of NASCAR's defining moments

 

Published 11 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Many years from now, lots of people will say, "I was there." > The crowd of 75,000 for the Ford 400 Sunday will grow to about 750,000 in 2020. It's human nature, just a little white lie. It always happens on the rare occasions of ...

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Jimmie Johnson doesn't just want to win the title; he wants to win the last race, too

 

Published 11 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson's hoping to give NASCAR fans something they've only seen once in the modern era. That's to win the championship and the last race of the season, too.

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Kyle Busch clinches Nationwide title over Carl Edwards

 

Published 11 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kyle Busch has won the Nationwide Series championship.

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VW motorsports head Hans-Joachim Stuck attends NASCAR finale

 

Published 11 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.

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Kevin and Delana Harvick claim two titles at Truck Series finale

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kevin Harvick made a late pass to cap a dominating show to win the season-ending Trucks Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and wife Delana clinched the owners' championship when Ron Hornaday Jr. finished eighth.

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Sprint Cup: Jimmie Johnson will chase fourth straight title from pole

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.

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Jimmie Johnson may own the weekend, but Juan Pablo Montoya owns Miami

 

Published 12 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

This weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It's a different vibe and Montoya taps into it like no other driver can.

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Jeremy Mayfield holds auction

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield put on a giant auction on Friday with about $5 million worth of items ranging from a home, cars, dirt bikes and bulldozers to weed-whackers, humidifiers and sunglasses.

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Kasey Kahne says he'll look beyond Richard Petty Motorsports

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization.

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NASCAR: JJ's dominance should be embraced

 

Published 12 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR chairman Brian France said Friday it's wrong to blame the Chase format for failing to produce a closer championship battle at a time when Jimmie Johnson is dominating Sprint Cup.

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Jeff Gordon sticking with Rick Hendrick Motorsports through at least 2013

 

Published 12 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Four-time Sprint Cup champion Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season for Hendrick Motorsports, team owner Rick Hendrick said.

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Jimmie Johnson signs multiyear extension with Hendrick Motorsports

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015.

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Former Sprint Cup champ Bobby Allison paved the way for the venerable Mark Martin

 

Published 13 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

At least one former Cup champion would love to see Mark Martin pull the rug from under Jimmie Johnson this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Remember Bobby Allison?

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Rick Hendrick is the driving force behind Hendrick Motorsports

 

Published 13 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson winning a fourth straight title is a great story. So is Mark Martin winning his first at age 50. But lost in the shuffle could be the best story of all: Rick Hendrick.

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Rusty Wallace Racing makes swtich from Chevrolet to Toyotas

 

Published 13 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

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Crunching Sprint Cup numbers for Homestead

 

Published 13 days ago by Matt Willis at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Dealing in statistics and general bloggery (next-to-last column and inventing a new word!) means that I generally see a lot of information. I then turn said information around to make some notes, to inform my reading audience and to make predictions ...

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Jamie McMurray named driver of No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing

 

Published 14 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jamie McMurray was named the driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in 2010 on Wednesday.

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He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

 

Published 14 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

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Jimmie Johnson should win, Kyle Busch will win and a Ford could win at Homestead

 

Published 15 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson should win, Mark Martin and maybe even a Ford driver could win and Kyle Busch will win. How does all that figure? Homestead is the place to be this weekend to sort it all out.

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NASCAR - Ryan McGee - On Mark Martin's four biggest Sprint Cup title misses and the effectiveness of NASCAR's drug policy

 

Published 16 days ago by Ryan McGee at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Ryan McGee's blog for November 16, 2009 looks at four examples of Mark Martin nearly missing the Sprint Cup title before 2009 -- and also gazes at the effectiveness of the NASCAR drug policy.

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Jimmie Johnson's quest for a fourth straight Sprint Cup title looks like a sure thing

 

Published 17 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

The message rang loud and clear Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway: Jimmie Johnson is well on his way to winning a fourth straight Cup title. In a cakewalk.

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Mark Martin still has hope he can win a first title, but the odds are getting long

 

Published 17 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Mark Martin has finished second for the championship before, and he's very likely to finish there again next Sunday. But he can live what that. Besides, there's always hope.

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Jimmie Johnson closer to 4th Sprint Cup title with Phoenix International Raceway win

 

Published 17 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway. >

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Rick Hendrick denies he has deal done with Danica Patrick

 

Published 17 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Rick Hendrick says he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season.

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NASCAR talks to Brad Keselowski about over-aggressive driving

 

Published 17 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR officials talked to rookie Brad Keselowski before Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.

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Crew workers for Dale Earnhardt Jr. unhurt in auto crash near track

 

Published 17 days ago by Terry Blount and Angelique Chengelis at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Six pit crew workers for Dale Earnhardt Jr. were involved in a car accident Sunday morning on the way to Phoenix International Raceway.

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Carl Edwards wins Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway

 

Published 18 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title.

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Tony Stewart pleased with first season as Sprint Cup team owner

 

Published 18 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Tony Stewart considers his first season as an owner a success. >

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Kyle Busch wrecks early in Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway

 

Published 18 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kyle Busch wrecked nine laps into the Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.

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