Notebook: Dale Earnhardt Jr. ’still relevant’ to National Enquirer

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Speedwaymedia.com
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Brian France Talks State of NASCAR

Friday, November 20th, 2009

fanhouse.com
by Holly Cain
Filed under: Chase for the Sprint Cup
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — NASCAR Chairman Brian France held an impromptu news conference Friday at Homestead Miami Speedway, addressing topics from NASCAR’s legal battle with driver Jeremy Mayfield, to shortening the schedule, to the Chase for the Championship format and the possibility of Danica Patrick coming to NASCAR.
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Johnson Wins Pole for Homestead Finale

Friday, November 20th, 2009

fanhouse.com
by Holly Cain
Filed under: Jimmie Johnson, Mark Martin, Chase for the Sprint Cup
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — The hard-core conspirators will think NASCAR scripted it. The reality is Jimmie Johnson was the fastest driver of the day.
Johnson will start his No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet from the pole position in Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway [...]

Jimmie Johnson Signs Contract Extension With Hendrick

Friday, November 20th, 2009

fanhouse.com
by Holly Cain
Filed under: Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Two days before he attempts to wrap up a historic fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship, Jimmie Johnson has announced a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep the champ driving the No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet through the 2015 season.
“It’s the only car [...]

Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Nascar.com
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Junior still tabloid fodder; Gordon still has a desire

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Nascar.com
After his qualifying laps Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Dale Earnhardt Jr. made light of a recent story in the tabloid National Enquirer, which described him as a “train wreck” headed for an emotional breakdown.
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Jimmie Johnson might own the weekend, but Juan Pablo Montoya owns Miami

Friday, November 20th, 2009

espn.com
This weekend belongs to Jimmie Johnson and the championship Chase, but Miami belongs to Juan Pablo Montoya. It’s a different vibe, and Montoya taps into it as no other driver can.
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Almirola hoping to shine at Homestead-Miami finale

Friday, November 20th, 2009

nascar.com Camping world Truck Series
Aric Almirola has enjoyed a superb season in the Truck Series with seven top fives including two second-place finishes in 15 races. Almirola could bring it to a dazzling conclusion with his first victory in Friday’s Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Harvick wins the race, celebrates owners’ title

Friday, November 20th, 2009

nascar.com Camping world Truck Series
Kevin and Delana Harvick were an extremely happy couple Friday night.
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Kevin Harvick, Ron Hornaday cap off championship year for KHI

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Scenedaily.com
HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Kevin Harvick capped off a championship season for Kevin Harvick Inc. on Friday night at Homestead-Miami Speedway, winning the Ford 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
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