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Once looked upon as an understudy to Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson has placed Gordon in his rear-view mirror the past two seasons. In 2007, Johnson became the first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Cup championships since Gordon accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. Ten of his 33 career wins came in 2007, including a remarkable run of four straight during the Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. And at 32, the El Cajon, Calif., native is on a fast track to becoming one of the sport's all-time greats. Since making his Cup debut in 2002, he has never finished worse than fifth in the season standings. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 48, Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motor...
Once looked upon as an understudy to Jeff Gordon at Hendrick Motorsports, Jimmie Johnson has placed Gordon in his rear-view mirror the past two seasons. In 2007, Johnson became the first driver to win consecutive NASCAR Cup championships since Gordon accomplished the feat in 1997 and 1998. Ten of his 33 career wins came in 2007, including a remarkable run of four straight during the Nextel Cup Chase for the Championship. And at 32, the El Cajon, Calif., native is on a fast track to becoming one of the sport's all-time greats. Since making his Cup debut in 2002, he has never finished worse than fifth in the season standings. In 2008, he'll drive the No. 48, Lowe's Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.
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Johnson on a mission
Every driver is motivated. Every one believes he has a shot. Everybody is excited. That's all hunky-dory. The 2012 NASCAR season has yet to start and the optimistic rumble from the garages always precedes the realistic rumble on the track, when the usual...Tags: Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Chad, Butterfly Ballots
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End of love-bug racing?
NASCAR has heard the cries of racing fans who hate tandem — or love-bug — racing. The official memo was released last week: Squash all love bugs. There will be no Talladega Tandems. NASCAR is moving to a larger restrictor plate for next...Tags: Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Jeff Gordon, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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Something up sleeve?
There are two ways this can go for Jimmie Johnson: He will either be celebrating his sixth consecutive NASCAR title, or … The other possibility is obvious after some bouncy finishes of late — perhaps there is a flicker of self-doubt in...Tags: Tony Stewart, International Speedway Corp., Homestead, Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch
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Safety revolution protecting drivers
NFL players are getting dinged every week with concussions. Sidney Crosby, the best player in the NHL, hasn't played since January because of a concussion. Yet it's interesting to note that no one in NASCAR is missing significant time after getting his...Tags: Carl Edwards, Daytona 500, National Hockey League, Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle
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NASCAR is locked in
The NBA is on lockdown. Fortunately, all doors are open for business at NASCAR. Let the good times roll, preferably as fast as possible. The sport roars into the final weeks of the season energized by one of the most competitive Chases in Sprint Cup...Tags: Tony Stewart, Daytona 500, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Brad Keselowski, Basketball
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They'll be playing it safe
Welcome to NASCAR's wild-card weekend. It's Talladega, baby, where wreckin' and racin' are part of the lore of one of NASCAR's famed superspeedways. For the handful of guys still in the hunt for a Cup title, it means a conservative approach for much...Tags: Carl Edwards, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, NASCAR
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Drive for Diversity is showing results
NASCAR has been trying for a long time to change the complexion in the garage. For all those efforts, you don't see a lot of black or brown faces in the pits or behind the wheel. But you have to credit the organization for its continued push to change...Tags: Bank of America Corp., Joe Gibbs, Dan Wheldon, Matt Kenseth, NASCAR
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Title chase takes backseat
As years go, it hasn't been a great one for Jimmie Johnson. He still has a fighting chance to claim his unprecedented sixth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup title, but that's strictly an optimistic spin. Johnson's shot at winning the title would rely on...Tags: Tony Stewart, Carl Edwards, Bodies of Water, NASCAR, Auto Racing
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Kyle Busch a growing contender
— When the news broke in early June, the public vitriol aimed at NASCAR driver Kyle Busch burst into view. Reports had surfaced that NASCAR team owner Richard Childress, fed up with Busch running into this drivers in recent races, grabbed Busch...Tags: Speedway, Television, Auto Racing, David Ragan, Carl Edwards
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Busch league maneuver
Think what you want about the Busch brothers — whether they spice up every race weekend with a feisty edge or are an embarrassment to the brand. This much we know: They sure get everybody's attention. After Kyle Busch gathered much of the...Tags: Vehicles, Kyle Busch, NASCAR, Auto Racing, Kevin Harvick
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They're all a bit punchy
Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch have just been downgraded to the undercard in NASCAR's contentious Summer Slam Series. Make way for Greg Biffle and Boris Said. Their post-race road rage at Watkins Glen on Monday had all the feisty elements necessary for a...Tags: Vehicles, Boris Said, Kyle Busch, Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch
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Call it the chase before the Chase
It's shaping up to be a wild ride as NASCAR heads into the last two regular-season races (Atlanta, Sunday night) and Richmond (Sept. 10) before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase. Five guys are in: Kyle Busch, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Carl...Tags: Fox Sports (tv network), Tony Stewart, Contracts, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Speedway Motorsports Incorporated
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