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Brant James: Earnhardt carries weight of NASCAR's future into '08

 
After long stressing it is bigger than its stars, NASCAR has called for its biggest name to rekindle its popularity. SI.com's Brant James explores if Dale Earnhardt Jr. is up to the job. (link)

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