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If they refer to you as a legend and put you on the same stage as Darrell Waltrip and Ernie Irvan, you must be old, right?

A four-time champ, a three-time defending champ, the most popular driver and the sentimental favorite. Just call it an embarrassment of riches for Rick Hendrick.

The Sprint Cup Series has several team changes and new drivers for the 2009 season. A handful of teams shut down due to economic woes and lack of sponsorship; some teams merged and contracted to stay competitive; and a handful of full-time newcomers are ready to take their shot at the rookie of the year award.