Richard Petty

Jimmie Johnson has Sprint Cup virtually won

Published: Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009 12:09 a.m. MST Sheltered as he tries to stay away from the media distractions that would cloud his head, Jimmie Johnson can't avoid hearing what the ticket buyers and TV watchers have to say....

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The tachometer

Yes, Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports) is charged up for today, but Kurt Busch (Penske Racing) should feel pretty good about his season, too. The Dodge driver is fourth in Chase points and a threat to win the Ford 400....

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A twin win for Harvicks in Trucks Series finale

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -- Kevin and Delana Harvick were an extremely happy couple Friday night. Kevin Harvick made a late pass to cap a dominating show to win the season-ending Trucks Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and...

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THE TICKER: Race you there: Motor Sports Hall of Fame moving from Novi to Detroit

Novi's Motor Sports Hall of Fame of America is on the move. Trucks carrying race cars and boxes of rare motor sports documents and photographs have been heading this week for the Detroit Science Center, according to Hall of...

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Auto racing notes: Mayfield holds auction to help fund legal fight

Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer...

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France sees positives from 2009

France sees positives from 2009 NASCAR chairman Brian France looks back at the Sprint Cup season NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France highlighted the historical significance of Sunday's Sprint Cup race when he discussed the...

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Hendrick may make history with Johnson, Martin, Gordon finish

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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Kahne to look outside Petty team after 2010 season

is strongly considering leaving Richard Petty Motorsports after next season because of the instability surrounding the organization. Kahne has been unhappy with many parts of RPM this season, including a planned merger with...

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Five places: Crazy for cars

There are probably more than a few avid fans and collectors who see the automobile as one of humankind's greatest achievements - and who likely consider the discoveries of fire and the wheel as preludes to the main event....

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Adamson: A bit of good, lots of bad in '09 NASCAR season

By Scott Adamson Scripps Howard News Service The 2009 NASCAR season heads for an anticlimactic finish, with Jimmie Johnson needing to simply run around in the middle of the pack on Sunday to win an unprecedented fourth...

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