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Johnson makes NASCAR history

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Jimmie Johnson won a NASCAR-record fourth consecutive championship with a fifth-place finish in the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday. Denny Hamlin finished first.
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Busch clinches Nationwide Series championship

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Kyle Busch has won the Nationwide Series championship.
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Head of Volkswagon to talk to NASCAR officials

HOMESTEAD, Florida (AP) -- The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation the automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR.
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JJ aside, bank on Biffle at Homestead

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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...
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Great start: Johnson takes pole at Homestead

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.
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France commends Johnson on his achievements

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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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Lars Anderson: Johnson is prepared to make history at Homestead

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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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Kahne considering leaving RPM after 2010 season

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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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Game Room: Forza Motorsport 3 for XBOX 360

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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Season-ending banquet to be at Wynn Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Comedian Frank Caliendo will host NASCAR's season-ending banquet in December in Las Vegas.
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Gordon to drive Hendrick for rest of Cup career

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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

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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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Johnson will drive with Hendrick through 2015

BC-CAR--NASCAR-Hendrick-Johnson, 1st Ld-Writethru,0417 Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015 Eds: UPDATES with quotes, details. AP Photo FLLS101, FLLS104 By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
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Tom Bowles: What went wrong with the rest of the 2009 Chasers?

If only they could have a re-do. SI's Tom Bowles lays out all of the could haves, would haves, and should haves for the other 11 Chasers in the 2009 Spring Cup Championship.
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Ganassi hires McMurray to drive No. 1 Chevrolet

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HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Jamie McMurray has been hired to drive the No. 1 Chevrolet for Earnhardt Ganassi Racing.
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Brant James: Johnson keeping laser-vision focus on winning fourth title

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He's smiled for the cameras. Hung out with Regis and Kelly. Had a pie fight on a television show. But for Jimmie Johnson, the PR whirl is just a background buzz, writes Brant James.
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Formula One champ Button signs with McLaren

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LONDON (AP) -- Formula One champion Jenson Button has signed for McLaren to partner Lewis Hamilton, giving the English team a potent lineup for next season featuring the two most recent title holders.
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Tim Tuttle: Burton and Berrier hope to build on 2009 success

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Jeff Burton has been extremely successful with new crew chief Todd Berrier, writes Tim Tuttle. The pair hope that their momentum will carry over into the 2010 season.
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Mercedes taking over Formula 1 champs Brawn

FRANKFURT (AP) -- Mercedes-Benz is taking over champion team Brawn GP to return to Formula One racing under its own name for the first time in 55 years.
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Montoya warns Keselowski crew chief: watch out

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski's crew chief was headed to the pre-race driver meeting when Juan Pablo Montoya cut him off at the door.
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Bruce Martin: Martin happy with career, Danica's move not imminent

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Mark Martin is likely headed for his fifth second-place finish. But there's not a hint of frustration from the 50-year-old, says Bruce Martin. Plus, the latest on Danica Patrick and more.
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Lars Anderson: Five things we learned at Phoenix International Raceway

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Barring a freak crash, Jimmie Johnson will be Sprint Cup champion. Mark Martin isn't upset either, writes Lars Anderson, of the driver who is having a great year on and off the road.
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Keselowski meets with France after latest run-in

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AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Brad Keselowski met with top NASCAR officials for about 20 minutes before Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway, where the young driver had yet another on-track run-in with Denny Hamlin.
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Johnson wins at Phoenix, closes in on fourth title

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Jimmie Johnson moved closer to a record fourth straight Cup title with a dominant win at Phoenix. He heads to the Homestead finale with a 108-point lead over teammate Mark Martin.
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Hendrick: 'Nothing is imminent' on Patrick deal

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AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Rick Hendrick said Sunday 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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