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Sprinting for awards (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:41:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson isn't the only driver worthy of some hardware after this season.

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Names & Faces

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph Friday to top qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway, a big boost for the star as he tries to become the first driver in NASCAR history to...

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Auto | Enumclaw's Kasey Kahne intends to shop around for a new team

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:21:03 +0000

Kasey Kahne of Enumclaw said he is strongly considering leaving Richard Petty Motorsports.

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Junior still tabloid fodder; Gordon still has a desire

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:07:05 +0000

After his qualifying laps Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made light of a recent story in the tabloid National Enquirer, which described him as a "train wreck" headed for an emotional breakdown.

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JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:44:37 +0000

While much of the focus this weekend will be on Jimmie Johnson's pending fourth straight championship, do not expect to see the No. 48 blowing the doors off the competition like it did at Phoenix. While Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus may say they go for the win at every race track, the Lowe's Chevy will have one of the more conservative setups in South Beach. So if you have already expended your picks this Chase on other drivers besides Johnson, you will not be disappointed. Expect the eventual champ, who only has to score 25th or better to clinch the title, to be a lock for the top 10 or top 15. That means if you are in the same position as the No. 48 team for your fantasy title, Johnson is a safe, conservative bet -- though he has never won at Homestead.

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Kevin and Delana Harvick claim two titles at Truck Series finale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:42:44 +0000

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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Ford 200 results

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:41:57 +0000

At Homestead-Miami Speedway; Homestead, Fla. FIN ST CAR DRIVER MAKE PTS LAPS STATUS 1 3 4 Kevin Harvick Chevrolet 195 136 Running 2 7 88 Matt Crafton Chevrolet 170 136 Running 3 1 6 Colin Braun Ford 170 136 Running 4 6 117 Timothy Peters Toyota 165 136 Running 5 14 30 ...

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A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:37:06 +0000

Kevin and Delana Harvick were an extremely happy couple Friday night.

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A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale (PA SportsTicker)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:05 +0000

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer

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Twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:29:47 +0000

Kevin Harvick made a late pass to cap a dominating show to win the season-ending Trucks Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, ...

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A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:10:37 +0000

Kevin and Delana Harvick were an extremely happy couple Friday night. 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. - who had already wrapped up his fourth Trucks title - finished eighth. "That's the way to put an end to a year, right there!" Harvick shrieked into the radio as he crossed the line.

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Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:50:53 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.

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Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:34:42 +0000

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Hamlin to have knee surgery after season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:17 +0000

Denny Hamlin will have minor knee surgery just days after NASCAR's season-finale.

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Miami's most popular driver not who you think (NASCAR.com)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:35 +0000

Miami's most popular driver not who you think

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Johnson will go for title from pole at Homstead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:13 +0000

Jimmie Johnson kept his promise -- to try to qualify up front -- and at the same time took another giant step toward his record fourth consecutive Cup Series championship.

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Homestead last chance for some to crack win column

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:23:32 +0000

After winning last year's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Carl Edwards could never have expected to find Victory Lane so elusive since. But here it is, the season finale, and Edwards, who won nine times last season, knows Sunday's race will be "our last shot" for win No. 1.

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Johnson takes pole for Ford 400 (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:04:28 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will go for a record fourth consecutive NASCAR title from the pole in the season-ending Ford 400 this weekend.

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Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:47:39 +0000

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

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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:31 +0000

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

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Great start: Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:22 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- 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

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:30 +0000

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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Johnson to start title drive up front, lands pole at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:09:27 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at ...

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Johnson takes pole at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:41 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole. Johnson turned a lap of 173.919 mph to win the pole at Homestead-Miami Speedway. He qualified first Friday hours after it was announced he signed a contract extension to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. Scott Speed was second. Marcos Ambrose was third. Mark Martin and Tony Stewart round out the top five.

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Johnson takes pole at Homestead (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:04 +0000

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

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Ratings, economy aside, France says sport is strong

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:05 +0000

With a nod toward the likely historic achievement that will be Jimmie Johnson's fourth consecutive Cup championship barring unforeseen developments, Brian France faced the media Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway and answered a wide spectrum of questions regarding the state of NASCAR.

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Inaugural Chase was best yet (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:59:00 +0000

The Chase has been void of suspense lately, but that wasn't always the case.

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Mayfield holds sizable auction, helps raise legal funding

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:48:16 +0000

Banned from driving by NASCAR after testing positive for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield has become an auction fanatic. Only ...

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Jeremy Mayfield holds auction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:10 +0000

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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LIVE: Drivers battle the clock in Cup qualifying

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:13 +0000

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France commends Johnson on his achievements

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:53 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR chairman Brian France doesn't think Jimmie Johnson's four-year reign signals a flaw in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship format.

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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:55 +0000

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

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Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:57:55 +0000

As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff.

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NASCAR: JJ's dominance should be embraced

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:40:23 +0000

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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Kasey Kahne says he'll look beyond Richard Petty Motorsports

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:18 +0000

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

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Johnson, Lowe's sign extension with Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:37:12 +0000

Rick Hendrick understands you don't mess with a good thing. That's perhaps why one of his top priorities was to sign potential four-time champion Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowe's Companies, Inc. to long-term contract extensions, something that was announced Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Lars Anderson: Johnson is prepared to make history at Homestead

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:28:14 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will make NASCAR history on Sunday at Homestead-Miami, writes Lars Anderson. The driver is prepared for anything to happen and absolutely refuses to lose.

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Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:27:03 +0000

As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff.

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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015 (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:32 +0000

Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension on Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

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Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:06 +0000

As NASCAR begins its season-ending weekend, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield is about 800 miles away selling his stuff.

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Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:16:03 +0000

Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.

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RPM driver Kahne will look elsewhere after 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:15:38 +0000

Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization. Kahne has been unhappy with many parts of RPM this season, including a planned merger with Yates Racing that has yet to happen. Kahne says the company needs to become focused and resolve its lingering issues in the offseason. Kahne said on Friday he will start looking at other teams in January.

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Kahne considering leaving RPM after 2010 season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:35 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne will strongly consider leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization.

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The surprise of Martin's life (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:14:00 +0000

With one race to go, Mark Martin still isn't concerned with racing for a championship. He just wants to win races.

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Kahne to look outside Petty team after 2010 season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:32 +0000

Kasey Kahne is strongly considering leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding ...

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Kahne may leave RPM after contract expiration in '10

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:01:08 +0000

Kasey Kahne is thinking about leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after his current contract expires.

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Game Room: Forza Motorsport 3 for XBOX 360

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:31 +0000

The third installment of the Forza series may very well be the best racing game made for the XBOX 360 to date. Read ahead for a complete review.

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VIDEO: How will Johnson race on Sunday?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:26:34 +0000

Jimmie Johnson is nearing history at Homestead. But will it change how he races on Sunday? Hear the plan from the man himself.

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The Hot Pass: Deal puts Johnson on path to history

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:07 +0000

Jimmie's going to get his fourth title Sunday. And with his new Hendrick deal, a record seventh isn't far-fetched, Lee Spencer says.

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Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:58 +0000

Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.

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