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Jimmie Johnson on pole for Ford 400 as he vies for fourth series title in row

Taking the pole for Sunday's Ford 400 gave Jimmie Johnson a boost and some peace of mind as he tries to win his fourth Sprint Cup title in a row.

NASCAR's present, future looking good

Neatly crease the wrapping paper at the corners. Scotch Tape the end flaps. Get ready to tie the ribbon and add the fancy bow, probably in the colors of Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet.
- Jimmie Johnson on pole for Ford 400 as he vies for fourth series title in row
Volkswagen program head in Homestead

The head of Volkswagen's motor sports program is at Homestead-Miami Speedway, fueling speculation that automaker is interested in joining Toyota as the second foreign manufacturer in NASCAR. 1258838286
Edwards nabs Nationwide pole at Homestead

Carl Edwards will start on the pole for Saturday's Ford 300 Nationwide Series race after topping the charts in qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway. 1258830778
CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES FORD 200

Kevin Harvick wins Ford 200 truck race, owners' title

Kevin Harvick won the Ford 200 truck race, and his driver, Ron Hornaday Jr., won the series title and helped him to the owners' title, too.
- Jimmie Johnson on pole for Ford 400 as he vies for fourth series title in row

Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports agree to contract extension

Points leader Jimmie Johnson signed a five- year contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsport...
Braun captures Homestead pole

Jimmie Johnson kicked off his probable championship weekend by winning Friday's qualifying for the Ford 400...
NASCAR - Sprint Cup - Ford 400 Preview

Date: Sunday, November 22nd ...
This Week in Auto Racing November 20 - 22

Sprint Cup Series
Johnson, Hendrick looking to make NASCAR history at Homestead

Johnson rebounded from his Texas setback by winning last weekend's race at Phoenix. He now leads second-pla...
Hamlin, Keselowski rivalry is at its boiling point

The rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski reached its apex in last Saturday's Nationwide Series ...
Johnson makes championship statement with Phoenix win

Carl Edwards did all he had to do to postpone Kyle Busch's opportunity to clinch the Nationwide Series unti...
- Labonte secures ride with TRG Motorsports in 2010
- Truex Jr. tops in Phoenix qualifying
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Edwards nabs Nationwide pole at Homestead

Carl Edwards will start on the pole for Saturday's Ford 300 Nationwide Series race after topping the charts...
Busch ready to wrap up the title in Homestead

Carl Edwards postponed Busch's inevitable championship by leading the most laps and winning at Phoenix. Bus...
NASCAR - Nationwide - Ford 300 Preview

Date: Saturday, November 21st ...
Hamlin grabs Nationwide pole at Phoenix

Denny Hamlin will start on the pole for Saturday's Able Body Labor 200 Nationwide Series race after setting...
Johnson makes championship statement with Phoenix win

Carl Edwards did all he had to do to postpone Kyle Busch's opportunity to clinch the Nationwide Series unti...
Busch on the verge of clinching Nationwide title

"It's pretty cool," Busch said. "I wish I could have gotten it done as soon as possible, but as soon as pos...
Busch on the verge of clinching Nationwide title

"It's pretty cool," Busch said. "I wish I could have gotten it done as soon as possible, but as soon as pos...
- NASCAR - Nationwide - Able Body Labor 200 Preview
- Busch cruises to fourth straight win at Texas
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Mercedes acquires F1 team Brawn GP

Mercedes-Benz announced on Monday it has taken over Brawn GP and will compete in Formula One in 2010 as the...
IndyCar Series picks up title sponsorship with Izod

Officials from the Indy Racing League announced on Thursday that Izod, a clothing division of Phillips-Van ...
Toyota to withdraw from Formula One

In an effort to cut costs, Toyota Motor Corporation announced Wednesday it was going to pull out of Formula...
Barrichello moving over to Williams for 2010

The Williams Formula One team named their driver lineup for the 2010 season on Monday, with Rubens Barriche...
Vettel wins inaugural Abu Dhabi GP

Sebastian Vettel concluded the 2009 Formula One season with a convincing victory in the first Abu Dhabi Gra...
Hamilton captures pole for inaugural Abu Dhabi GP

Lewis Hamilton claimed the pole for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after topping Red Bull drivers Sebas...
Formula One - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Preview

Date: Sunday, November 1st ...
- F1 season comes to a close in Abu Dhabi
- Button clinches F1 title in Brazilian GP
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Braun captures Homestead pole

Jimmie Johnson kicked off his probable championship weekend by winning Friday's qualifying for the Ford 400...
Owner's title still on the line at Homestead

While Hornaday has wrapped up the title, the owners championship has yet to be decided. Kevin Harvick Inc. ...
NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Ford 200 Preview

Date: Friday, November 20th ...
Truex Jr. tops in Phoenix qualifying

Johnny Sauter will start on the pole for Friday's Lucas Oil 150 Camping World Truck Series race after posti...
Hornaday Jr. going for record fourth truck title

Last year, Hornaday was engaged in a tight points battle with Johnny Benson heading into Phoenix. Benson he...
Bliss in, Cook out at HT Motorsports

Mike Bliss will replace Terry Cook in the No.25 Toyota for Friday's Camping World Truck Series race at Phoe...
NASCAR - Camping World Truck - Lucas Oil 150 Preview

Date: Friday, November 13th ...
- Kenseth takes Texas Nationwide pole
- NASCAR - Camping World Truck - WinStar World Casino 350k Preview
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