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Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

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Jimmie Johnson climbs from his car after practice for the NASCAR Ford 400 Sprint Cup series auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Johnson and Martin take title race into finale

Mark Martin has lost to Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart — some of NASCAR’s greatest drivers — in his frustrating bid for an elusive championship. Standing in his way now? Jimmie Johnson, who takes a 108-point lead over Martin...

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October 28, 2009

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October 27, 2009

No title shot, but Hamlin still has drive

MARTINSVILLE Denny Hamlin is learning to relish making the best of things after the end of his championship bid, and trying to set himself up to be somebody...


October 26, 2009

Hamlin collects win and revenge at Martinsville
Hamlin collects win and revenge at Martinsville

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October 25, 2009

NASCAR: Chesterfield’s Denny Hamlin wins in Martinsville

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October 24, 2009

Newman claims pole at Martinsville

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In Sprint Cup, one good turn deserves another

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October 22, 2009

R&R Racing: Jimmie’s total domination

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NASCAR: Childress shuffling crew chiefs

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October 18, 2009

Johnson boosts margin with win
Johnson boosts margin with win

CONCORD, N.C.—Jimmie Johnson raced to his third victory in the Chase for the Sprint Cup last night to widen his lead in the championship standings....

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October 17, 2009

R&R Racing Extra: Denny Hamlin talks about last week’s disappointment

Barring a miracle, former Chesterfield resident Denny Hamlin’s title hopes are gone, but he looks as though he could be one to watch tonight.

Hamlin: Last week’s debacle forgotten

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NASCAR notes: Earnhardt frustrated with season

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October 15, 2009

NASCAR’s Johnson to film series with HBO Sports

CONCORD, N.C. (AP)—NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is opening his life for HBO Sports’ award-winning “24/7” program.


October 14, 2009

R&R Racing: Hall of Fame

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October 13, 2009

Kasey Kahne accuses NASCAR of creating bogus caution

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October 12, 2009

Bernstein snaps long Top Fuel losing streak
Bernstein snaps long Top Fuel losing streak

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Once again, the driver’s seat belongs to Johnson

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October 11, 2009

Johnson rolls to victory in California
Johnson rolls to victory in California

FONTANA, Calif. (AP)—Jimmie Johnson is back in control of NASCAR’s Chase for the Championship. The three-time defending champion easily pulled...

Matt Hagan claims third seed in today’s Virginia Nationals
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R&R Racing Extra: Three to watch for in Sunday’s race

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Johnson tells Danica don’t go to NASCAR part-time

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