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Kevin and Delana Harvick claim two titles at Truck Series finale

 

Published 7 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 12 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 13 hours ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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Jeremy Mayfield holds auction

 

Published 14 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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NASCAR: JJ's dominance should be embraced

 

Published 15 hours ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 15 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

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Jeff Gordon sticking with Rick Hendrick Motorsports through at least 2013

 

Published 18 hours ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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Jimmie Johnson signs multiyear extension with Hendrick Motorsports

 

Published 21 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

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Former Sprint Cup champ Bobby Allison paved the way for the venerable Mark Martin

 

Published 35 hours ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

At least one former Cup champion would love to see Mark Martin pull the rug from under Jimmie Johnson this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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Rick Hendrick is the driving force behind Hendrick Motorsports

 

Published 35 hours ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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Rusty Wallace Racing makes swtich from Chevrolet to Toyotas

 

Published 36 hours ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

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Crunching Sprint Cup numbers for Homestead

 

Published 42 hours ago by Matt Willis at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Dealing in statistics and general bloggery (next-to-last column and inventing a new word!) means that I generally see a lot of information. I then turn said information around to make some notes, to inform my reading audience and to make predictions ...

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Jamie McMurray named driver of No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing

 

Published 2 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jamie McMurray was named the driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing in 2010 on Wednesday.

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He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

 

Published 2 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

He has the looks. He's articulate. He has three Sprint Cup titles and is closing in on a fourth. So why aren't the advertisers beating down Jimmie Johnson's door?

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Jimmie Johnson should win, Kyle Busch will win and a Ford could win at Homestead

 

Published 3 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson should win, Mark Martin and maybe even a Ford driver could win and Kyle Busch will win. How does all that figure? Homestead is the place to be this weekend to sort it all out.

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NASCAR - Ryan McGee - On Mark Martin's four biggest Sprint Cup title misses and the effectiveness of NASCAR's drug policy

 

Published 4 days ago by Ryan McGee at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Ryan McGee's blog for November 16, 2009 looks at four examples of Mark Martin nearly missing the Sprint Cup title before 2009 -- and also gazes at the effectiveness of the NASCAR drug policy.

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Mark Martin still has hope that he can win a first title, but the odds are getting long

 

Published 5 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Mark Martin has finished second for the championship before, and he's very likely to finish there again next Sunday. But he can live with that. Besides, there's always hope.

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Jimmie Johnson's quest for a fourth straight Sprint Cup title looks like a sure thing

 

Published 5 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

The message rang loud and clear Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway: Jimmie Johnson is well on his way to winning a fourth straight Cup title. In a cakewalk.

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Jimmie Johnson closer to 4th Sprint Cup title with Phoenix International Raceway win

 

Published 5 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson has moved closer to a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship with a dominating win at Phoenix International Raceway. >

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Rick Hendrick denies he has deal done with Danica Patrick

 

Published 5 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Rick Hendrick says he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season.

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NASCAR talks to Brad Keselowski about over-aggressive driving

 

Published 5 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR officials talked to rookie Brad Keselowski before Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.

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Crew workers for Dale Earnhardt Jr. unhurt in auto crash near track

 

Published 5 days ago by Terry Blount and Angelique Chengelis at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Six pit crew workers for Dale Earnhardt Jr. were involved in a car accident Sunday morning on the way to Phoenix International Raceway.

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Carl Edwards wins Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway

 

Published 6 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title.

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Tony Stewart pleased with first season as Sprint Cup team owner

 

Published 6 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Tony Stewart considers his first season as an owner a success. >

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Kyle Busch wrecks early in Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway

 

Published 6 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kyle Busch wrecked nine laps into the Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.

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Teamwork fuels Jimmie Johnson and the No. 48 Chevrolet in Sprint Cup

 

Published 6 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

They are the unsung heroes of the 48 team. They are the offensive linemen of Sprint Cup. And they never make the headlines. Until last Sunday at Texas.

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Jimmie Johnson is still a lock to win his fourth straight Sprint Cup title

 

Published 6 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Perception isn't always reality when it comes to Jimmie Johnson. > Perception: The emotionless machine in the driver's seat on a methodical quest for his fourth consecutive title. > Reality: A relentlessly driven man, churning ...

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Bobby Labonte gets full-time ride with TRG Motorsports

 

Published 6 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Former Sprint Cup champion Bobby Labonte will drive the No. 71 of TRG Motorsports fulltime in 2010.

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Michael Waltrip Racing signs deal with Toyota through 2012 season

 

Published 6 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Toyota has signed a multiyear extension to continue as the manufacturer for Michael Waltrip Racing through the 2012 season, Waltrip and Toyota officials announced Saturday.

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Ron Hornaday wins record 4th Trucks title

 

Published 7 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Ron Hornaday has won a NASCAR-record fourth Trucks Series championship with a fourth-place finish at Phoenix. >

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David Ragan expects change in crew chief for 2010

 

Published 7 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

David Ragan doesn't expect Jimmy Fennig to be his crew chief in 2010.

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Martin Truex Jr., Kurt Busch capture top spots at Phoenix

 

Published 7 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Martin Truex Jr. has won the pole at Phoenix International Raceway.

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U.S. Army renews NASCAR, NHRA sponsorships

 

Published 7 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

The U.S. Army will continue to sponsor drivers in NASCAR and the NHRA next season.

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The Sprint Cup racers are hogging the spotlight in the Nationwide Series

 

Published 7 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Kyle Busch likely will lock up the Nationwide Series championship Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway. Let's hope he's the last full-time Cup racer to do it.

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Jimmie Johnson spreads blame from crash with Sam Hornish Jr.

 

Published 7 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Upon further review, Jimmie Johnson believes he probably blamed Sam Hornish Jr. a little too much for their costly accident last week at Texas Motor Speedway.

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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?

 

Published 7 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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Sponsor-limited Robby Gordon faces short 2010

 

Published 7 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Robby Gordon, who has run a full Sprint Cup schedule as a driver/owner since 2006, says he has enough sponsorship for only eight races in 2010.

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Hendrick Motorsports, Mark Martin extend deal with CARQUEST to 2010

 

Published 7 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

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Things are looking looking up at Richard Childress Racing

 

Published 8 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Maybe you haven't noticed, but Richard Childress Racing is improving. And Sunday's race could gauge just how far RCR has come. > Everyone at RCR is disappointed about the organization's lackluster results in 2009, no victories ...

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Don't expect any changes for the Sprint Cup for the foreseeable future

 

Published 8 days ago by Ed Hinton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

For NASCAR fans hoping changes are coming to the Sprint Cup car -- aka Contraption Of Turmoil -- you can keep on waiting. The league seems convinced the car is not a problem.

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NASCAR docks Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points for failing inspection

 

Published 9 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

NASCAR has docked Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points and fined crew chief Jason Ratcliff $5,000 after Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota failed inspection before last week's race at Texas.

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Jimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas Motor Speedway. It could happen again in the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway

 

Published 9 days ago by David Newton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Jimmie Johnson got taken out at Texas. It could happen again at Phoenix. Which drivers should the three-time defending champ try to avoid?

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Jimmie Johnson's misfortune at Texas livens things up, but only a little

 

Published 10 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

Before you get too excited about the Chase being back on with Jimmie Johnson's wreck at Texas, realize it will still take an epic collapse for him to lose the title.

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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

 

Published 12 days ago by Ed Hinton at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 12 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 12 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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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Jimmie Johnson wrecks on Lap 3 at Texas; in garage

 

Published 12 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

 

Published 13 days ago by Terry Blount at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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 ...

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Kyle Busch extends Texas Motor Speedway Nationwide run, nears sweep

 

Published 13 days ago by Associated Press at ESPN.com - NASCAR

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

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