Mike Skinner takes pole for NASCAR Camping World Truck race at New HampshireLOUDON, N.H. — Mike Skinner has won the pole for the NASCAR Camping World Truck race at New Hampshire. Scott Dixon wins Indy Japan 300 to take over series leadMOTEGI, Japan — Scott Dixon won the Indy Japan 300 on Saturday to take over the IndyCar series points lead with one race remaining. Montoya sets record at New Hampshire to win pole, open Chase for championship on front rowLOUDON, N.H. — Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps driving like this. Tryson calls decision to leave Penske personal and not related to Kurt BuschLOUDON, N.H. — Crew chief Pat Tryson would not discuss his reasons for leaving Penske Racing at the end of this season, saying only that the decision has nothing to do with driver Kurt Busch. Kahne trying to stay focused on Chase, not the uncertainty at RPMLOUDON, N.H. — Kasey Kahne knows his Richard Petty Motorsports team can’t afford a slow start when the Chase for the championship begins on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mark Martin agrees to drive No. 5 car for Hendrick through 2011LOUDON, N.H. — NASCAR championship contender Mark Martin will drive for Hendrick Motorsports through 2011, an easy commitment for a driver at the top of his game. NASCAR’s 12 championship drivers unwind in New York before Chase beginsNEW YORK — Three-time defending NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson’s whirlwind day came to a close when four Knicks City Dancers presented him with a cake to celebrate his 34th birthday. Danica Patrick and Ryan Briscoe looking for success at Indy Japan 300MOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick will be looking to repeat history. Ryan Briscoe is hoping to make his own at the Indy Japan 300, the penultimate event of the 2009 IndyCar series. Flavio Briatore, Pat Symonds out at Renault; F1 team won’t dispute charges of planned crashLONDON — Renault split with team principal Flavio Briatore on Wednesday and said it would not contest a charge that Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered to crash during a Formula One race. Funny Car drivers John Force and Tony Pedregon trying to mend fences after feudFunny Car driver John Force is trying to forgive and forget a recent spat with Tony Pedregon. Only minor tweaks to 2010 NASCAR schedulesDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series schedule has only three minor changes that involve race dates at Phoenix, Texas and Dover, Del. Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. to buy BMW Sauber Formula One teamMUNICH — Swiss-based foundation Qadbak Investments Ltd. will buy the BMW Sauber Formula One team under an agreement signed Tuesday. Lotus team, out of Formula One since 1994, granted entry into F1 starting in 2010PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — Lotus is returning to Formula One racing. Lotus team, out of Formula One since 1994, granted entry into F1 starting in 2010 seasonPARIS — Lotus is returning to Formula One racing. Hamlin takes momentum from Richmond win into start of the ChaseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Denny Hamlin set his mind on a championship during the offseason, when he vowed to make the personal changes needed to make this a breakthrough season. Settlement of dispute paves way for Formula One race to return to Montreal next yearMONTREAL — Formula One is set to return to Montreal next year. Pat Tryson moving to Michael Waltrip Racing to be crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. in 2010CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Waltrip Racing has hired Pat Tryson as the crew chief for Martin Truex Jr. next season. Jenson Button or Rubens Barrichello? Who will be Formula One’s new champion?MONZA, Italy — Don’t be deceived by the blood-red nail polish and twinkly silver shoes. Fashion model Jessica Michibata has been around Formula One long enough to become as cutthroat as anyone when it comes to rooting for her man — in her case, boyfriend Jenson Button, quite possibly F1’s next world champion. Barrichello wins Italian GP to lead Brawn to 1-2 finish that tightens Formula One title fightMONZA, Italy — Rubens Barrichello picked up his second win in three races to lead Brawn GP to a 1-2 finish at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday that put the British team in the driver’s seat for the Formula One title. A glance at the 12 drivers racing in NASCAR’s Chase for the championshipRICHMOND, Va. — A glance at the 12 drivers competing for NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship after the field was set Saturday night at Richmond International Raceway: Kyle Busch misses NASCAR’s Chase for the championship despite fifth-place finish at RichmondRICHMOND, Va. — NASCAR’s bad boy won’t have a chance to race for the championship, and Kyle Busch figures he only has himself to blame. Hamlin finally grabs Richmond win but teammate Busch misses ChaseRICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin suffered his fair share of heartbreak at Richmond International Raceway, the home track where he so desperately wanted a win. Three-time champion viewed as favorite by some to make it 4 straight once Chase beginsRICHMOND, Va. — Several drivers think Jimmie Johnson is the favorite in the Chase, even though no driver in NASCAR’s Cup-level history has won four championships in a row. Edwards uses late pit stop to grab lead from Harvick and then cruises to Nationwide victoryRICHMOND, Va. — Carl Edwards grabbed the lead from Kevin Harvick on pit road with 24 laps to go Friday night and won the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Richmond. Mark Martin gains top starting spot in final race to set Chase fieldRICHMOND, Va. — Mark Martin’s final push for a spot in NASCAR’s Chase for the championship will start from the best spot in the field on Saturday night. Dodge will move on with Penske after Petty decision to move to FordsRICHMOND, Va. — The head of Dodge Motorsports on Friday called Richard Petty’s defection a “business decision” that won’t affect the manufacturer’s participation in NASCAR. Renault F1 takes legal action against Piquet and son over race-fixing claims and blackmail tryMONZA, Italy — Renault has taken legal action against Nelson Piquet and his son over race-fixing claims that could lead to the French team being thrown out of Formula One. Richard Petty Motorsports to merge with Yates and switch from Dodge to Ford in 2010STATESVILLE, N.C. — Richard Petty Motorsports and Yates Racing plan to merge in 2010, with the four-car team running Fords under the RPM banner. Sprint Cup leader Tony Stewart wins his own dirt-track charity race for 3rd time in 5 yearsROSSBURG, Ohio — It’s quickly becoming home-field advantage. Tony Stewart knows every dimple on the dirt track at Eldora Speedway — and it shows. Tony Stewart wins his own dirt-track charity race, taking lead for good on the 13th lapROSSBURG, Ohio — Tony Stewart won his own dirt-track charity race in dominating fashion on Wednesday. AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Fans, drivers get chance to connect by tweeting and then meetingJOLIET, Ill. — Hours before the race, under a large white tent in the midway at Chicagoland Speedway, things are already moving along briskly at Vision Racing’s “tweetup.” In The Pits: Somehow, some way, Danica Patrick will leave IndyCars in the dust for NASCARCHARLOTTE, N.C. — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out Danica Patrick plans to give NASCAR a try. Ready to step in for now, Fisichella has no designs on replacing Massa permanently at FerrariFIORANO, Italy — Giancarlo Fisichella made it clear that he has no plan to become a full-time replacement for injured driver Felipe Massa at Ferrari. Vitantonio Liuzzi to race for Force India until end of season after replacing FisichellaLONDON — Vitantonio Liuzzi has replaced fellow Italian Giancarlo Fisichella at Force India for the rest of the Formula One season after Fisichella joined Ferrari for the final five races. On to Richmond: Kahne pulls away for Chase-enhancing win in Atlanta after fortunate yellowHAMPTON, Ga. — Four guys are in the Chase for the Championship. Ten others are sweating it out. |
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