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'Tis the season to take some time off from racing

Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - 'Twas the quiet time for NASCAR when all throughout the country not a race was running at the track, not even a single car taking a practice lap. ... more

NASCAR settles discrimination lawsuit with former official

Daytona Beach, FL (Sports Network) - NASCAR has settled a $225 million racial discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit filed earlier this year by former Nationwide Series official Mauricia Grant. ... more

Blickensderfer takes over as Kenseth's crew chief

Concord, NC (Sports Network) - Roush Fenway Racing has made changes to Matt Kenseth's team in the Sprint Cup Series, as Drew Blickensderfer will take over crew chief duties for the 2009 season. ... more

Blickensderfer takes over as Kenseth's crew chief at Roush Fenway

Labonte parts ways with Petty Enterprises

Mooresville, NC (Sports Network) - Bobby Labonte has been released from his contract with Petty Enterprises as driver of the No.43 Dodge in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. ... more

NHRA's Schumacher named 2008 Driver of the Year

Glendora, CA (Sports Network) - NHRA POWERade Series Top Fuel world champion Tony Schumacher topped NASCAR superstars Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards for the 2008 Driver of the Year Award. Schumacher becomes just the third NHRA driver to win the award in its 42-year history. ... more

Yarborough adds to Johnson's celebration at awards ceremony

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson's championship week in New York City was capped off with an unexpected on-stage appearance by Cale Yarborough during Friday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Ceremony at the Waldorf- Astoria Hotel. Yarborough presented Johnson his champi... more

Yarborough adds to Johnson's celebration at NASCAR awards ceremony

Johnson, others recognized for achievements during 2008 season

New York, NY (Sports Network) - Jimmie Johnson will be honored for his third consecutive championship Friday night at the annual Sprint Cup Series awards ceremony at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Johnson became just the second driver in NASCAR's 60-year history to win three consecu... more

Wingo reunites with McMurray at Roush Fenway Racing

Concord, NC (Sports Network) - Roush Fenway Racing has named Donnie Wingo as Jamie McMurray's crew chief for the 2009 Sprint Cup Series season. Wingo and McMurray are paired again after working together for three seasons at Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates. ... more

Red Bull announces 2009 driver, crew chief lineup

Mooresville, NC (Sports Network) - Red Bull Racing set its 2009 Sprint Cup Series roster Monday with Ryan Pemberton serving as Brian Vickers' new crew chief and Jimmy Elledge guiding Scott Speed as he runs for rookie of the year honors. ... more

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