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Knaus says he's not close to contract extension

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:51:48 +0000

Chad Knaus believes he and Jimmie Johnson can continue to add to their championship total for years to come. But the crew chief first needs a new contract. Knaus on Wednesday denied an ESPN report that he's agreed to lead Johnson through 2015, the length of Johnson's new contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. Knaus, who has guided Johnson to four straight titles and 47 victories since 2002, is still working under an extension signed in 2006 that runs through next season.

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Hendrick indicates deal in the works to secure Knaus

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:12:07 +0000

Rick Hendrick said Tuesday during a teleconference that he is working to extend Chad Knaus' contract and expects the championship crew chief to "retire" at Hendrick Motorsports.

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Dale Jr. is Hendrick's No. 1 offseason priority

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:39:08 +0000

Getting Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s team back on track is Rick Hendrick's top priority now that Jimmie Johnson has his record fourth consecutive NASCAR championship. The owner of Hendrick Motorsports says Earnhardt's team will be the organization's primary focus this offseason. Johnson gave Hendrick his record 12th championship in Sunday's season finale, and Hendrick drivers swept the top three spots in the standings. But Earnhardt finished a distant 25th after one of the worst seasons of his career.

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Greatest sports dynasties

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:04:27 +0000

Hendrick Motorsports added another trophy on Sunday, but where does it rank among sports greatest dynasties?

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Earnhardt Jr. strikes a hopeful tone in exclusive Q&A

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:40:24 +0000

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has 18 victories in his 10 full Sprint Cup seasons but has struggled in his second season with Hendrick Motorsports. ...

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Johnson chases down NASCAR history (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:53:00 +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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Jimmie Johnson wins his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup title

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:35:00 +0000

He finishes fifth in the final race of the season to clinch the championship as Hendrick Motorsports sweeps top three spots in series. > He finishes fifth in the final race of the season to clinch the championship as Hendrick Motorsports sweeps top three spots in series.

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Sprint Cup Chase: Emergency keeps Rick Hendrick from celebrating win

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:23:27 +0000

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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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 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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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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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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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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Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:26 +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. Gordon said on Friday that his achy back has improved and he's still having fun racing. Gordon is third in the points standings and has one victory this season heading into Sunday's finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Gordon doesn't want to put a number on how many years he has left.

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Gordon to drive Hendrick for rest of Cup career

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:12:12 +0000

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- 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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Hendrick may make history with 1-2-3 Cup finish

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:57:34 +0000

CORAL GABLES, Florida (AP) -- If either Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin finishes the Ford 400 on Sunday with the NASCAR championship, Hendrick Motorsports -- which owns both cars -- will have plenty to celebrate.

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Jeff Gordon sticking with Rick Hendrick Motorsports through at least 2013

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:29 +0000

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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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:16:02 +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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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:56:47 +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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Hendrick, Lowe's lock up Johnson with new deals

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:11:23 +0000

Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports through 2015. Home improvement chain Lowe's also signed an extension as primary sponsor of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2013 season. Johnson's extension is a five-year deal and comes on the verge of his record fourth consecutive Cup championship.

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Jimmie Johnson signs multiyear extension with Hendrick Motorsports

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:02:45 +0000

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

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Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015 (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:00 +0000

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

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With Johnson, Martin, final race a no-lose situation for Hendrick

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:44:26 +0000

Mark Martin says he can taste victory. Jimmie Johnson says he's itchin' to get on the track Sunday. The Hendrick Motorsports ...

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Teamwork ignited Hendrick's historic run (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:21:00 +0000

In a sport where teammates compete against each other, Hendrick Motorsports has made a killing by pooling resources.

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Rick Hendrick is the driving force behind Hendrick Motorsports

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:56:22 +0000

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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For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:56:42 +0000

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.

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For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:35:24 +0000

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.

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For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:28:19 +0000

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.

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Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:35:47 +0000

Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway. Johnson led 238 laps Sunday to win his seventh race of the season, and fourth since the start of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. The win stretched his lead to 108 points over Hendrick Motorsports teammate Mark Martin heading into next week's finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Martin finished fourth, but it wasn't enough to derail Johnson.

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Dale Jr.'s crew involved in prerace crash

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:16:37 +0000

The No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports pit crew was involved in a car wreck on the way to Phoenix International Raceway this morning.

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Drivers to watch at Phoenix

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:15:48 +0000

We know Hendrick Motorsports is good at Phoenix, but they aren't the only ones worth watching at Phoenix, Lee Spencer says.

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Three Hendrick Motorsports drivers -- Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon -- have swept the past five races at Phoenix. Will Dale Earnhardt Jr. join the party Sunday?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:11:09 +0000

Three Hendrick drivers -- Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon -- have swept the past five races at Phoenix. Will teammate Dale Earnhardt Jr. join the party Sunday?

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CARQUEST extends deal with Hendrick, Martin

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:34:32 +0000

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- CARQUEST Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin.

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Carquest extends sponsorship deal with Hendrick, Martin

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:10:09 +0000

Carquest Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin. The two-year contract ...

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Hendrick Motorsports, Mark Martin extend deal with CARQUEST to 2010

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:12:29 +0000

CARQUEST Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin.

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CARQUEST extends deal with Hendrick, Martin

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:18 +0000

CARQUEST Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin. The two-year contract extension will make CARQUEST the primary sponsor for Martin in eight races next season. The auto parts supplier will be an associate sponsor the rest of the year. GoDaddy.com had previously announced it will be the primary sponsor for Martin for 20 races next season, while Delphi has two races.

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CARQUEST extends deal with Hendrick, Martin (AP)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:05:54 +0000

CARQUEST Auto Parts has extended its sponsorship deal with Hendrick Motorsports and driver Mark Martin.

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