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Logano passes Busch late for Nationwide victory

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- That horrific crash certainly didn't slow Joey Logano down.
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Earnhardt endorses crew chief McGrew for 2010

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KANSAS CITY, Kansas (AP) -- Dale Earnhardt Jr. has given a formal endorsement for crew chief Lance McGrew.
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Gillett says Richard Petty-Yates merger on track

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- George Gillett says the proposed merger between Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing is still on track, and the new organization will field at least three teams in 2010.
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Vettel on pole ofr Japan GP; Glock hurt in crash

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SUZUKA, Japan (AP) -- Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, keeping alive his slim hopes of a Formula One championship.
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Mayfield to hire high-profile lawyer in drug case

NEW YORK (AP) -- Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is in the final stages of hiring high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension.
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Martin earns Kansas City pole; seventh of year

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Mark Martin has another pole in his race to win the Chase.
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Hendrick trio set to dominate Kansas

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On the last corner of the last lap of this very race last year, Carl Edwards attempted what he later termed as a "banzai" move in a desperate attempt to wrestle the lead away from Jimmie Johnson. The move was ultimately unsuccessful; Edwards slammed into the wall and Johnson...
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Hamlin issues warning to Keselowski at Kansas

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- The feud between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski is not over.
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Logano eager to race again after Dover wreck

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- Joey Logano did not hesitate as he climbed back into his car Friday and headed onto the track for the first time since his harrowing accident at Dover.
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Hendrick team warned on inspection close calls

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) -- NASCAR has warned Hendrick Motorsports that the cars of Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin came very close to failing post-race inspection following their 1-2 finish at Dover last week.
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Johnson-Martin duel a tame bout by NASCAR standards

There's no trading paint, pit-road altercations or flared tempers. The Jimmie Johnson-Mark Martin rivalry is tame by racing standards, says Mark Beech.
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Lars Anderson: Five reasons Jimmie Johnson won't win the Chase for the Championship

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Jimmie Johnson is expected by the racing world to cruise to his fourth Cup title. But SI.com's Lars Anderson wonders if trouble lies ahead for No. 48?
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Junior's Hendrick move helped many, but not himself

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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s move to Hendrick was suppsoed to help him win a Cup. But Tom Bowles finds Junior's decision has only helped his rivals.
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Ferrari signs Alonso for 3 years, Raikkonen out

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MARANELLO, Italy (AP) -- Ferrari reached an agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso on Wednesday, replacing Kimi Raikkonen starting next season.
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Hendrick team may be difficult to catch in Chase

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DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Chad Knaus slung the champagne bottle over his shoulder the way a businessman would carry his jacket after a long day of work. The casual approach seemed fitting for Jimmie Johnson's crew chief. Winning a Chase race and celebrating in Victory Lane really has...
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Johnson doubtful he can match Cup title record

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CONCORD, N.C. (AP) -- Jimmie Johnson has three championships under his belt and is full steam ahead in pursuit of a fourth.
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Brant James: Montoya in title contention right on time

Juan Pablo Montoya thought he would contend for a Cup three years after joining NASCAR. Turns out he was right. SI.com's Brant James explains why.
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Massa practices for first time since skull injury

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SAO PAULO (AP) -Formula One driver Felipe Massa got behind the wheels of a kart, practicing for the first time in public since sustaining multiple skull fractures in a crash.
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Bruce Martin: Johnson making earlier-than-usual move for Chase title

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Jimmie Johnson is already making his big move toward another Chase title, writes Bruce Martin.
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Johnson takes Dover again, extends Chase lead

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Jimmie Johnson continued his mastery of Delaware by taking the Dover Chase race, putting him just 10 points behind leader and teammate Mark Martin.
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Hamilton wins Singapore; Button extends lead

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SINGAPORE (AP) -- McLaren's Lewis Hamilton has won the Singapore Grand Prix and Brawn GP's Jenson Button has extended his Formula One championship lead by one point.
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Sauter tops Crafton, earns first-ever Trucks win

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Johnny Sauter raced to his first career NASCAR Trucks Series victory, taking the lead from Matt Crafton with 16 laps left and holding on to win the Las Vegas 350 on Saturday night.
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Bowyer wins at Dover for 2nd Nationwide title

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DOVER, Del. (AP) -- Clint Bowyer has raced to his second Nationwide Series victory of the season, taking the lead with 83 laps left to win on the concrete at Dover International Speedway.
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Hamilton claims pole position for Singapore GP

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SINGAPORE (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton of McLaren has taken pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, while Red Bull's cars will start ahead of championship rivals Brawn GP.
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Hight leads Funny Car qualifying at Fall Nationals

ENNIS, Texas (AP) -- Robert Hight raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead Friday in the O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals.
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