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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

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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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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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: 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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The week ahead

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

TODAY So little to choose from, and so much time. The Cable Watch enters Day 7, Vince Young tries to rehabilitate himself further against the 49ers, NASCAR enters its final tedious three weeks with the Dickies 500 (Jimmie Johnson won the damned thing already,...

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Johnson might be extra-aggressive at Texas

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:46:26 +0000

With the cushion he has, Jimmie Johnson might try to burn the competition and put the Chase away at Texas, Larry McReynolds says.

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Hamlin: We can beat Jimmie Johnson (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:23:00 +0000

Denny Hamlin believes this year's championship was his to lose, and he did.

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The week ahead

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Gordon earns pole at Texas, his 1st of season

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 23:34:47 +0000

Jeff Gordon is on the pole in Texas. Gordon won his first pole of the season with a qualifying lap of 191.117 mph at the 1 1/2-mile, high-banked track where he got his only victory of the season in April. It was his first win in Texas. It is the 68th career pole for the four-time champion, who is third in the standings this season. Points leader Jimmie Johnson, who is going for his unprecedented fourth consecutive title, qualified 12th.

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Field continues to chase front-running Johnson

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 19:21:53 +0000

Well, we won't have the "T" word to kick around anymore. Talladega and all the wild-card talk is history. Jamie McMurray won the race, Jimmie Johnson avoided disaster and now there are three races standing between Johnson and even more history. Here's the breakdown of the top 12 heading to Texas Motor Speedway.

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Lars Anderson: Johnson will increase lead over pack at Texas

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 18:30:38 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will win at Texas Motor Speedway en route to winning the Sprint Cup, writes Lars Anderson. Johnson won't let up on the competition in his quest to make history.

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Johnson should inch closer to championship at Texas

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:30:41 +0000

Texas Motor Speedway should prove to be a stepping stone to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Cup Series title for Jimmie Johnson.

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Jimmie Johnson says chase for Cup title not over yet

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:24:44 +0000

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jimmie Johnson is sitting almost exactly where he was at this time a year ago. With three races remaining in NASCAR's Chase for the Sprint Cup,...

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Brant James: The 10 things Jimmie Johnson fears the most

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:32:02 +0000

Crown him now? Not so fast. Here's how J.J. could lose.

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Jimmie Johnson is bearing down on a record fourth consecutive Cup championship

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 20:21:12 +0000

The world's greatest driver grew up in a trailer park. He gets carsick. He's friendly and charming. So why, Joe Posnanski writes, do people criticize him for being too boring?

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Why isn't Jimmie Johnson the most popular man in NASCAR?

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 18:12:59 +0000

Jimmie Johnson is on the cusp of staking claim to being one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, so why isn't he revered? The man who holds that "greatest" title thinks the problem is you.

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Busch to share experience with new teammate

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:04:06 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Kurt Busch says that everyone needs to stop seeking new formats and appreciate the run that Jimmie Johnson and his team have put together this year. Busch is working hard to narrow the list of things he thinks the No. 48 does better as he and his team prepare for next season, including the addition of Brad Keselowski as a teammate.

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Ron Hornaday has been simply dominating in truck series

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:27:32 +0000

FORT WORTH, Texas - If Jimmie Johnson's racing in the Dickies 500 is nothing more than a Sunday drive for the likely Sprint Cup champion, what's Ron Hornaday's...

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Charting the Chasers into Texas

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 02:58:25 +0000

Jimmie Johnson pulled away even further in the Chase at Talladega. How'd he do it? Charting the Chasers has the answer.

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Lars Anderson: McMurray gets much-needed win, but Johnson widens Chase lead

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 20:50:20 +0000

Jimmie Johnson won't lose focus in his quest for fourth straight Cup, writes Lars Anderson. Plus, Jamie McMurray ends 86-race slump, Ryan Newman's devastating crash at Talladega.

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Sports shorts

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 07:33:49 +0000

AUTO: McMurray wins at messy Talladega In Talladega, Ala., Jamie McMurray snapped an 86-race winless streak with a victory at Talladega Superspeedway. Three-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson is being credited with an eighth-place finish...

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McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 06:08:17 +0000

Jamie McMurray has snapped an 86-race winless streak with a victory at Talladega Superspeedway. Three-time defending series champion Jimmie Johnson is being credited with an eighth-place finish - enough to likely wrap up a NASCAR record fourth consecutive title. The race ended under caution because of a last lap accident that sent Mark Martin's car flipping across the track. It was the second harrowing accident in the final five laps.

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jamie McMurray wins, Jimmie Johnson's lead grows

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:18:33 +0000

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Jamie McMurray was the unlikely winner of an uncharacteristically dull race yesteday at Talladega Superspeedway, where a ban on bump-drafting forced most...

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Bruce Martin: Talladega still a house of horrors

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 03:53:38 +0000

From single-file racing to big crashes near the finish, Talladega lived up to its dreadful reputation, writes Bruce Martin. Plus, Jimmie Johnson all but locks up the Cup and more notes.

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Jimmie Johnson all but locked up his fourth straight title at Talladega

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:32:08 +0000

Jamie McMurray won the race Sunday at Talladega, and Jimmie Johnson won the title. Oh, not officially for Johnson, not yet. But it will take a miracle to catch him now.

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Johnson extends lead at Talladega

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:12:37 +0000

Jimmie Johnson walked up to crew chief Chad Knaus in the fading twilight at Talladega on Sunday, gave him a little bro-hug and exhaled. "Dude, seriously?" Johnson asked after his improbable sixth-place finish extended his points lead to 184 with three races left in the season. Seriously.

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Jimmie Johnson has broken the Chase (Yahoo! Sports)

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 01:11:00 +0000

With three races to go, the three-time defending champion has stripped NASCAR's playoff of all drama.

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Johnson rides in the back, gets fuel, increases lead

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:55:48 +0000

Whatever slim chance the rest of the Chase for the Sprint Cup field had of making major inroads into Jimmie Johnson's points lead pretty much ran out of gas in the closing laps of Sunday's Amp Energy 500.

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Johnson extends lead at Talladega (AP)

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:40:35 +0000

Jimmie Johnson walked up to crew chief Chad Knaus in the fading twilight at Talladega on Sunday, gave him a little bro-hug and exhaled.

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McMurray snaps 86-race winless streak

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 22:17:43 +0000

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Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at Talladega

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 05:17:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin will start in front as field is set on points. > Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin will start in front as field is set on points.

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Auto Racing | NASCAR stresses safety at Talladega track

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 02:17:18 +0000

Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson's car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR's fastest track.

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Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:53:15 +0000

Jimmie Johnson last started from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway in 2002, as the points leader, lined up next to Mark Martin.

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NASCAR tries to avoid another Talladega disaster

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:18:07 +0000

Michael Waltrip pulled up to the back of Jimmie Johnson's car, settled in on his bumper and shoved him all the way around Talladega Superspeedway as the two drivers worked on a strategy for NASCAR's fastest race track.

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Rain at Talladega gives Johnson the pole position

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:31:24 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will be starting from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway after rain washed out qualifying and the field was set by points.

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DW cam: What makes No. 48 so great?

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:25:02 +0000

Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 team has consistency, focus and dedication, which makes it the best Darrell Waltrip has ever seen.

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Jimmie Johnson gets pole after Talladega qualifying rained out

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:13:08 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will be starting from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway after rain washed out qualifying and the field was set by points.

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Qualifying rainout hands pole to Johnson at Talladega

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:13:04 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will be starting from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway after rain washed out qualifying and the field was set ...

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Storylines: Flirting with disaster (Yahoo! Sports)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:04:00 +0000

Jimmie Johnson has a knack for avoiding danger. The fate of the Chase hinges on him doing it one more time at Talladega.

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Rain washes out qualifying at Talladega

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:03:22 +0000

Jimmie Johnson will be starting from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway after rain washed out qualifying and the field was set by points.

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Rain washes out Talladega qualifying; J.J. on pole

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:56:39 +0000

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson will be starting from the pole at Talladega Superspeedway after rain washed out qualifying and the field was set by points.

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