8/27/2008
The 2009 Budweiser Shootout at Daytona will have a new format that puts more emphasis on the series’ four manufacturers – and the same star-power appeal that has become a season-opening tradition for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and its fans.
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8/27/2008
When Carl Edwards (No. 99 AFLAC Ford) bumped Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota) out of his way on Lap 470 at Bristol Motor Speedway, he was doing more than just trying to win the race. He was sending a message to Busch – and the entire NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field – that he is a true contender for the championship and won’t back down from anybody.
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8/27/2008
Two races remain before the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup and the 12 Chase participants are far from set. Only 101 points separate the drivers currently in positions 11 through 14. Denny Hamlin (No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota) (11th place), Clint Bowyer (No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet) (12th) and David Ragan (No. 6 AAA Ford) (13th) each moved up one position after Kasey Kahne (No. 9 Budweiser Dodge) finished 40th at Bristol, dropping him to 14th in the standings.
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8/27/2008
Only two drivers – Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards – have clinched a position in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, leaving the final 10 spots up for grabs. Three drivers control their own destiny this weekend, with six others having the opportunity to clinch based on others’ results.
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8/27/2008
It’s not often that a two-time defending champion is overlooked as a title contender in any sport. However, Jimmie Johnson finds himself in exactly that position as Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards dominate most championship predictions. Johnson obviously disagrees with the masses.
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8/27/2008
Scott Riggs (No. 66 State Water Heater Chevrolet) finished 27th at Bristol, bringing his Joe Custer-owned Chevrolet to 34th in the owner standings above Sam Hornish Jr. (No. 77 Penske Truck Rental Dodge) who finished 37th. The No. 77, owned by Roger Penske, sits 35th in the standings, the final locked-in position.
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8/27/2008
Jimmie and Chandra Johnson will host the second annual Jimmie Johnson Foundation Golf Tournament on Wednesday with funds to benefit the San Diego chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The events will start Tuesday as the Johnsons will put the finishing touches on one of two Habitat for Humanity homes being built with proceeds from last year’s tournament.
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8/26/2008
Below is a look at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Top 12 along with other notable drivers, going into the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway. (Note: Drivers listed below who are outside the top 12 are chosen based on past performances at the upcoming track and/or are within striking distance of the top 12.)
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