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Kurt Busch 1st, Jimmie Johnson wrecks

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:50:26 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas - Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta. ...

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VIDEO: NASCAR Texas highlights

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:28:57 +0000

While Jimmie Johnson's Chase lead took a hit at Texas, Kurt Busch got to soak up the glory of a comeback win. See the highlights here.

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It works out for one Busch brother

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:24:37 +0000

Kyle runs out of gas after leading most of the way in the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and Kurt wins it. Points leader Jimmie Johnson crashes but returns to race and finishes 38th. > Kyle runs out of gas after leading most of the way in the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway and Kurt wins it. Points leader Jimmie Johnson crashes but returns to race and finishes 38th.

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Johnson crashes, lead shrinks

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:29:15 +0000

Kurt Busch drove to victory lane at Texas, finishing 129 laps ahead of the rebuilt car driven by Jimmie Johnson, who saw his points lead slashed from 184 to 73 over Hendrick teammate Mark Martin with two races left.

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Kurt Busch wins at Texas

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:14:44 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against a wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

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Bruce Martin: Texas crash won't stop Johnson from record-setting Sprint Cup title

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:06:59 +0000

In his weekly notes, Bruce Martin details IndyCar's landmark sponsorship agreement, Kurt Busch's lottery-style lucky day and Jimmie Johnson's revised chances for making history.

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Jimmie Johnson's decision not to exit the 48 car as it sat a mangled mess in the garage at Texas Motor Speedway just may have saved his season

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:57:30 +0000

Even when the 48 car was a mangled mess sitting in the garage at Texas Motor Speedway, Jimmie Johnson refused to exit. That decision just may have saved his season.

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Crash opens window of opportunity for Martin (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:29:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's early wreck let Mark Martin get back into the Chase and keep the playoffs interesting.

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Rogers' debut with Busch flames out on a fuel call

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:13:33 +0000

A dream debut for Joe Gibbs Racing's Kyle Busch and crew chief Dave Rogers went up in fumes with less than three laps left in Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway.

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In garage area, a different kind of championship effort (NASCAR.com)

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 03:03:44 +0000

In garage area, a different kind of championship effort

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PHOTOS: Action from Texas

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:57:03 +0000

Miss any of the action this weekend? From the Busch family's big weekend to the big crashes, we've got the best images here.

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Mark Martin took advantage of Jimmie Johnson's misfortune, while Jeff Gordon really didn't

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:46:59 +0000

The break no one expected came early at Texas Motor Speedway when Jimmie Johnson wrecked on the third lap. His nearest pursuer, Mark Martin, took advantage.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s car ruled too low in post-race inspection

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:23:59 +0000

The No. 1 Chevrolet driven by Martin Truex Jr. failed a post-race inspection when NASCAR officials found the height of the car was too low.

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Truex's ride fails postrace inspection at Texas

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:17:21 +0000

Martin Truex Jr.'s car failed postrace inspection at Texas Motor Speedway.

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The Hot Pass: Chasers get lifeline, but most falter

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:13:38 +0000

The Chase is on, but just barely as Jimmie Johnson turned a horrible start at Texas into a points-saving day, Lee Spencer says.

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Truex's ride fails postrace inspection

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:11:20 +0000

Martin Truex Jr.'s car failed postrace inspection at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Busch out-fuels his brother for first Texas victory

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:44:18 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

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Kurt Busch thwarts brother Kyle Busch's hopes in Texas Motor Speedway win

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 01:18:37 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

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Kurt Busch wins on fumes, Martin back in title hunt

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:12:50 +0000

While Jimmie Johnson's title lead took a big hit in Texas, Kurt Busch was good to the last drop of fuel en route to victory.

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Kurt Busch wins at Texas; Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:11:15 +0000

History will show that Kurt Busch claimed honors in Fort Worth, but Jimmie Johnnson grabbed the headlines for wrecking on the 3rd lap, thus adding a little spice to the Sprint Cup chase.

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Kurt Busch wins at Texas

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:10:07 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's drive to history took a hard hit against the wall and Kyle Busch ran out of gas trying to complete an unprecedented NASCAR trifecta.

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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing staying with Chevrolet

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:33:15 +0000

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing will stay with Chevrolet as the manufacturer for its racing teams next season, ending a courtship with Toyota, multiple sources said Sunday.

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Hamlin calls out Gordon for whining to NASCAR

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 22:46:08 +0000

Denny Hamlin is not happy with Jeff Gordon, and he's lashing out. He tells Lee Spencer what's got him fired up.

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Johnson wrecks car on 3rd lap in Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:55:33 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson has crashed early in the NASCAR race at Texas, where he is trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

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Johnson's crash tightens Chase race in Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:55:26 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's seemingly inevitable march toward his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup title was thrust into doubt on the third lap Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

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Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas (PA SportsTicker)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:45:30 +0000

By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer

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Jimmie Johnson wrecks on Lap 3 at Texas; in garage

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:21:15 +0000

Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

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Hamlin questions Gordon's motives on bump drafting

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:19:04 +0000

So what provoked Denny Hamlin to tweet "Jeff G told NASCAR we shouldn't be bump drafting ... Cuz they never did in the past. Who's running this sport?"

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Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas (AP)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:07:47 +0000

Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of the NASCAR race at Texas, where he was trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

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Texas wreck puts dent in Johnson's Chase lead

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:55:51 +0000

Jimmie Johnson has crashed early in the NASCAR race at Texas, where he is trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

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Johnson crashes early at Texas, dents points lead

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:54:54 +0000

NASCAR points leader Jimmie Johnson crashed on the third lap of Sunday's race at Texas Motor Speedway, giving his rivals a chance ...

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Jimmie Johnson wrecks on 3rd lap in Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:52:10 +0000

Jimmie Johnson has crashed early in the NASCAR race at Texas, where he is trying to move closer to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Sprint Cup season championship.

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LIVE: Chase leader Johnson wrecks at Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:41:07 +0000

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LIVE: Chasers try to keep pace with Johnson

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 20:16:30 +0000

Kyle Busch and Jimmie Johnson are seeking history today, but Jeff Gordon starts up front. Who will win? Follow the action LIVE.

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Lap-by-Lap: Texas (NASCAR.com)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:35:43 +0000

Lap-by-Lap: Texas

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Sunday's poll: Which of these is your favorite sport

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:55:51 +0000

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Lap-by-Lap: Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:51:03 +0000

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Ganassi flirts with Toyota, stays with Chevrolet

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:45:20 +0000

Sunday was decision day for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.

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Kyle Busch sets up chance for trifecta

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:11:27 +0000

After winning Nationwide race Saturday to go with his trucks race win on Friday, the driver will try for an unprecedented triple in Sunday s Sprint Cup race. > After winning Nationwide race Saturday to go with his trucks race win on Friday, the driver will try for an unprecedented triple in Sunday's Sprint Cup race.

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Idled Carl Edwards not flipping out

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 06:25:56 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas - Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season. "It's not that we haven't had no...

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Auto racing | Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Nationwide Series event in Texas

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 02:32:59 +0000

Kyle Busch won his fourth consecutive Nationwide Series race at the 1 ½-mile, high-banked track Saturday.

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The Hot Pass: Toyota leaves F1, but stays in NASCAR

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 00:27:41 +0000

Toyota may have ditched its F1 program, but its U.S. racing boss says it's sticking with NASCAR, Lee Spencer says.

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Texas Motor Speedway is the real wild card in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Chase

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:59:16 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas -- From the first lap ever turned at this place, Texas Motor Speedway often has made the unexpected a reality. > It began with a multicar crash on the first turn 12 years ago. No one would have guessed Jeff Burton, a fourth-year driver who was winless in his career at the time, would go to Victory Lane in that first race in 1997. > And who would have thought 10 years would pass before Burton became the first driver to win twice at Texas, a track that had 12 different winners before...

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NASCAR trifecta in reach for Kyle Busch at Texas

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:47:02 +0000

Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first. Busch won his fourth consecutive Nationwide Series race at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track Saturday, a dominating victory a day after winning his fifth truck race in a row this season. He will try to complete an unprecedented trifecta Sunday and become the first driver ever to win all three of NASCAR's national series on the same weekend.

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Drivers to watch at Texas

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:40:42 +0000

Junior Nation, rejoice! Past and present performances at Texas suggest your driver is one to watch on race day, Lee Spencer says.

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Kyle Busch's new crew chief ready for 1st tirade

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:49:37 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kyle Busch's new crew chief knows what's coming.

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Zero Cup wins for Edwards after nine last season

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:48:18 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Carl Edwards has found a way to try to mask the frustration of his winless NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

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Kyle Busch wins N'wide race, eyes Texas sweep

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 22:48:05 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.

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O'Reilly Challenge results

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:32:11 +0000

At Texas Motor Speedway; Fort Worth, Texas FIN ST CAR DRIVER MAKE PTS LAPS STATUS 1 1 18 Kyle Busch Toyota 195 200 Running 2 7 29 Casey Mears Chevrolet 170 200 Running 3 9 38 Jason Leffler Toyota 165 200 Running 4 2 16 Matt Kenseth Ford 165 200 Running 5 5 88 Brad ...

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Kyle Busch extends Texas Motor Speedway Nationwide run, nears sweep

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 21:28:52 +0000

Kyle Busch keeps extending streaks at Texas in search of a NASCAR first.

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