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Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay for court fight Photo
CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items. more
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Jimmy Johnson, sponsor Lowe's sign contract extensions with Hendrick Motorsports Photo
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. more
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Four-time Cup champion Gordon has no immediate plans to retire
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire. more
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Formula One team Williams sells minority stake to Austrian investment group
Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday. more
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Former F1 champ Raikkonen will miss 2010 after failed McLaren talks; 2011 return not certain Photo
LONDON (AP) — Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirmed Thursday that he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and said it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011. more
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Rusty Wallace Racing to move from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2010
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season. more
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A 9th NASCAR title awaits Rick Hendrick, who might make more history with a 1-2-3 finish
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night. more
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Ready to Rock At Lime Rock Video
Time to fire up the engines anew, as the green flag waves on Lime Rock Park's 2009 season Memorial Day weekend. Lime Rock's familiar refrain is "Been there, loved it", but even if you have been to this jewel of a location, there's something entirely new to love. For the first time, Lime Rock is... more
