New signing Fernando Alonso says he’s under pressure to deliver F1 title to FerrariSUZUKA, Japan — New Ferrari signing Fernando Alonso is already under pressure to deliver the Italian team a Formula One title. Patrick testing at Homestead for IRL finale, not revealing much in the way of plans after thatHOMESTEAD, Fla. — If Danica Patrick knows specifically what her future after this season holds, she’s not saying. Johnson dominates again in Dover sweep, wins 2nd Chase race at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in winning a crucial Chase race. Toyota says its future in F1 is unclear, dependent upon financial performance, cost reductionsTOKYO — The Toyota Formula One team says its continued participation in the sport is still unclear and is dependent upon the financial performance of its parent company and cost reductions in F1. Jimmie Johnson dominates 2nd Chase for championship race with his 5th overall win at DoverDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson says winning a Chase race gives his No. 48 team direction. If the last three seasons are his map, all roads lead toward another Sprint Cup championship. 3-time Cup champion Johnson wins 2nd Chase race at Dover International SpeedwayDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson dominated again in a Chase race, sweeping the season races at Dover International Speedway to accelerate his bid for an unprecedented fourth straight Sprint Cup title. Liverpool co-owners Hicks and Gillett Jr. confirm investment search, no agreements signedMANCHESTER, England — Liverpool co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr. have confirmed they are looking for outside investors. Beyonce and Aerosmith headline Abu Dhabi’s first Formula 1 race; Timbaland slated tooDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An entertainment promoter says Beyonce and Aerosmith will headline concerts at the first ever Formula One race in Abu Dhabi. Lewis Hamilton wins Singapore GP and Button extends overall F1 lead by a pointSINGAPORE — McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, while Brawn GP driver Jenson Button extended his Formula One championship lead by one point. Robert Hight races to 2nd straight Funny Car playoff winENNIS, Texas — Robert Hight raced to his second Funny Car victory in two playoff events, winning the NHRA Fall Nationals on Sunday at Texas Motorplex. Johnny Sauter races to first Trucks victory, holding Crafton in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Johnny Sauter raced to his first career NASCAR Trucks Series victory, taking the lead from Matt Crafton with 16 laps left and holding on to win the Las Vegas 350 on Saturday night. Edwards tops Pro Stock qualifying in Texas, earns maximum 12 pointsENNIS, Texas — Pro Stock racer Mike Edwards took advantage of NHRA’s new qualifying bonus point system and earned the maximum 12 points during two days of qualifying at the O’Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals. Bowyer wins Nationwide race at Dover International; Kyle Busch runs 4th to keep points leadDOVER, Del. — Denny Hamlin’s day appeared over. His No. 20 Toyota was in the garage after Brad Keselowski spun him into the wall late in the Nationwide Series race. Cup leader Martin won’t let age slow him down as he chases his elusive 1st championshipDOVER, Del. — The oldest driver in Sprint Cup happens to be the best one in the sport this season. He’s won more races than Tony Stewart. Has more poles than Jimmie Johnson. Robert Hight leads Funny Car qualifying at Texas MotorplexENNIS, Texas — Robert Hight raced to the Funny Car qualifying lead Friday in the O’Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals. Busch says more attention to detail paid to No. 2 team with only 1 day to work with crew chiefDOVER, Del. — Kurt Busch says preparation for the Sprint Cup race at Dover International Speedway went “maybe better than normal” because having only one day to meet with his crew chief forced his team to focus. 3-time defending champion Johnson takes pole at Dover International Speedway; Montoya 2ndDOVER, Del. — Jimmie Johnson will go for the Dover sweep from the pole. Ex-Cup champion Stewart understands losing regular season points lead part of Chase racingDOVER, Del. — Tony Stewart understands losing his regular-season points lead is part of Chase racing. He’s just puzzled why so many critics want to change the points system. Report: Danica Patrick agrees to 3-year contract to stay with Andretti Green RacingDanica Patrick has agreed to a three-year contract to remain at Andretti Green Racing and stay in the IndyCar Series, according to a report in the Indianapolis Star. Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois retires, ending 18-year NHL careerMONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois retired Thursday, ending his 18-year NHL career with plans to drive on NASCAR’s Canadian series. Points leader Jenson Button debates tactics to maintain Formula 1 championship leadSINGAPORE — Jenson Button is debating how to approach the remaining races of the Formula One season as he attempts to hang on to his lead in the drivers’ championship. NASCAR to open 2010 testing to regional series tracksDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR will allow teams to test next season at tracks that host regional touring events. Montoya still learning after late-race strategy gives Martin victoryCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Juan Pablo Montoya is still smarting from Mark Martin’s late-race strategy that prevented Montoya from winning at New Hampshire. Kurt Busch says Tryson ban won’t hurt Chase performanceCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kurt Busch said it was business as usual Tuesday, the only day of the week his crew chief is allowed inside the race shop. NASCAR goes dry: Jim Beam joins Jack Daniels in ending Sprint Cup sponsorshipsCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The maker of Jim Beam Bourbon will stop sponsoring Robby Gordon’s Sprint Cup team next season, sending another liquor company to the NASCAR sidelines. NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked a federal judge to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem. Exciting New Hampshire race gives hope for exciting NASCAR title ChaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — If the first round of the Chase for the championship is any indication, NASCAR is in for a doozy of a title race. Renault receives suspended ban from F1 in crash scandal; Briatore bannedPARIS — Nelson Piquet Jr. wishes every day he had refused orders to deliberately crash at a race. Renault handed 2-year suspended ban from F1 in crash scandal; Briatore bannedPARIS — Renault escaped severe punishment Monday for ordering former driver Nelson Piquet Jr. to deliberately crash, receiving only a suspended two-year ban from Formula One’s governing body. Martin extends points lead by winning Chase opener at New HampshireLOUDON, N.H. — Through three years in NASCAR, Juan Pablo Montoya had exactly zero experience lining up for a double-file restart with a win on the line. Kahne’s title hopes take a serious hit after engine mishap at New HampshireLOUDON, N.H. — Kasey Kahne’s bid for his first NASCAR title may have lasted all of 66 laps. Penske Racing shuts Busch crew chief out of weekly meetings in race shopLOUDON, N.H. — Penske Racing crew chief Pat Tryson says he’s only welcome at the race shop for the once-weekly debrief meeting. Larry Dixon takes No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel at Carolinas NationalsCONCORD, N.C. — Two-time champion Larry Dixon handled the Top Fuel field Saturday to earn the No. 1 qualifying position for Sunday’s NHRA Carolinas Nationals, the first race in NHRA’s six-race playoff. Kyle Busch holds on for Truck win as Hornaday and Harvick tussle for secondLOUDON, N.H. — Kyle Busch kept looking in his mirror, expecting to see Kevin Harvick on his bumper ready to challenge for the lead. Dixon wins Indy Japan to take series lead; Briscoe falls to 3rd after pit lane mishapMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon’s IndyCar series championship hopes got a huge boost at the Indy Japan 300, while Ryan Briscoe’s took a hit from a pylon at the end of pit lane. |
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