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Jimmie Johnson completes NASCAR Sprint Cup three-peat; Edwards wins Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway

Move over, Cale Yarborough. You have company today. Jimmie Johnson is now the second driver ever to win three straight championships in NASCAR’s top series, finishing 15th in Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Yarborough, who won three straight Winston...

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NASCAR star Carl Edwards appreciates 2008, regardless of what happens at Homestead

Carl Edwards enters Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend with slim chances to capture the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series championships. But if Edwards leaves South Florida without a championship trophy, he said that his 2008 accomplishments won’t be forgotten. “I've...

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Jimmie Johnson: 'I am the jacka#@ from El Cajon'

Rusty Wallace asked a long, drawn out question to Jimmie Johnson during Thursday's press conference at Homestead-Miami Speedway. At the question's core was, if Jimmie wins his third Sprint Cup championship this weekend, could he just relax, be himself and...

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Carl Edwards can beat Jimmie Johnson for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title

For Carl Edwards to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in Sunday’s Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he needs a miracle. But miracles can happen, right? Well, in this case, it would take a major miracle. NASCAR presents this winning...

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NASCAR could become "Must See TV" once again

If NASCAR can’t beat ’em, it might as well join ’em. That’s right. If NASCAR can’t compete with the likes of America’s Funniest Home Videos, it might as well quit the racing business and go into television production. Here are...

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Kurt Busch on NASCAR Chase: Jimmie Johnson's run is "something special"

Kurt Busch has often gotten a bad rep on the racetrack, and he's been a punching bag for the likes of Tony Stewart and Jimmy Spencer. But I've always found the guy to be gracious and open with his comments,...

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Jimmie Johnson converts stress to success with Phoenix triumph

Jimmie Johnson admits he was a mess before Sunday's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. He bombed last week at Texas and had a poor practice session on Saturday. Still, Johnson overcame that stress to win his...

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Jimmie Johnson needs to do this at Homestead to win his third NASCAR Sprint Cup championship

Jimmie Johnson needs to finish 36th or better in the Ford 400 on Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win his third straight NASCAR Sprint Cup championship. This from NASCAR: Even if second-place Carl Edwards wins and leads the most laps...

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Jimmie Johnson wins Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix, nearly secures third straight championship

Rain, dust, red flag and America's Funniest Home Videos: All seemed like they were out to get Jimmie Johnson on Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. But the NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader blocked out all of those distractions and won...

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NASCAR at Phoenix: ABC gives up on race at 7:28 EST, moves broadcast to ESPN2

What a bush-league move by ABC. It's moving the finish of the Checker O'Reilly 500 at Phoenix International Raceway to ESPN2 at 7:28 EST. Why? So it can show America's Funniest Home Videos! Wow. A pair of red flags has...

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes a run, can he catch Jimmie Johnson

Lost in this Jimmie Johnson-Carl Edwards duel for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship is the strong run by Dale Earnhardt Jr. today at Phoenix International Raceway. Under caution with 50 laps left, Junior sits in second place after earning the...

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Carl Edwards making gains, but is it enough to catch Jimmie Johnson?

Carl Edwards has worked his way up to seventh place with 100 laps left, but he's having a tough time catching Jimmie Johnson. Johnson is running second behind Jamie McMurray -- yes, that's not a typo -- but Jimmie has...

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NASCAR at Phoenix: Jimmie Johnson keeps pounding nails in Carl Edwards' championship coffin

Each lap Jimmie Johnson turns seems to be pounding another nail in Carl Edwards' NASCAR Sprint Cup championship coffin. Johnson leads and Carl Edwards is ninth, and showing few signs that he has anything for the Sprint cup leader after...

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Rain forces NASCAR to wave red flag in Phoenix

They're under red flag conditions at Phoenix International Raceway, and drivers are parked on pit road. I don't know about you, but it's funny seeing rain in the desert. Kurt Busch is leading, Jimmie Johnson is second and Carl Edwards...

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Carl Edwards wins Nationwide Series race at Phoenix, pulls closer within 56 points of Clint Bowyer

Carl Edwards won Saturday night's Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway, pulling within 56 points of points leader Clint Bowyer heading into next week's season finale at Homestead. Bowyer finished fourth, working his way back from 30th after a...

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Denny Hamlin calls Jimmie Johnson, Carl Edwards NASCAR haves, everybody else have-nots

There’s a lot of talk these days about the growing gap between NASCAR’s “haves” and “have-nots” and how that gap could grow in today’s tough economy. But Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin offers a different perspective.

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Jimmie Johnson: Don't read NASCAR exit polls, because this Chase is not over

Jimmie Johnson isn’t paying any attention to the NASCAR exit polls, you know the ones that say he has his third championship in the bag. Unlike many of us, Johnson has realized for a while this Chase for the Sprint...

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Give Carl Edwards credit for not conceding the championship

It may have sounded silly two weeks ago when guys like Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards were telling us this thing was not over, but they were absolutely right. It's not that common for a driver to say it and...

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Jimmie Johnson must do this to clinch NASCAR Sprint Cup title in Phoenix

According to NASCAR, here is what Jimmie Johnson needs to do to clinch his third-consecutive Sprint Cup championship in Phoenix -- leave with a 196-point lead. This from NASCAR: In other words, Johnson must beat Edwards by 90 points and...

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Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, cuts into Jimmie Johnson's Sprint Cup lead

Carl Edwards milked 69 laps out of his final tank of fuel, and the gamble paid off to put him back in the hunt for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship. Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson finished one lap down...

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Strange things afoot at Texas Motor Speedway; Jamie McMurray leads with 50 laps left

You know it's a strange day at Texas Motor Speedway when: With 50 laps left, Jamie McMurrray leads. Jimmie Johnson is a lap down. Greg Biffle jumps over Carl Edwards in the Sprint Cup standings (again). Empty seats are plentiful....

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Carl Edwards puts Jimmie Johnson one lap down at Texas Motor Speedway; the plot thickens

We're 100 laps into the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, and Carl Edwards leads. He just lapped NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson, who just can't get his car right in the Lone Star State. He's currently 29th....

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NASCAR gambler isn't betting on Texas "dark horse" even though Jimmie Johnson isn't his favorite to win

To those who gamble on NASCAR (and why would you do something like that) this isn't the weekend to go with a dark horse. So says Robby Maddux at BetUs.com, who says Carl Edwards is the best bet Sunday in...

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Jimmie Johnson fears three NASCAR drivers not involved in Sprint Cup Chase

Jim Pedley of the Kansas City Star, one of my favorite NASCAR journalists, had a story about who Jimmie Johnson fears heading into Sunday's Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway (read it here). Of course, Johnson named his top NASCAR...

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NASCAR odds: Carl Edwards, not Jimmie Johnson, favored to win Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

According to the daily Glantz/Culver odds, Carl Edwards is a 4-1 favorite to win Sunday's Dickie's 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. Sprint Cup points leader Jimmie Johnson is 5-1 to win. Way to go out on a limb, linesmakers. Edwards...

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Carl Edwards may be a NASCAR bridesmaid, but he's the captain of its Love Boat

Sign 3,539 that this NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup is over: A portion of Tuesday’s weekly teleconference was devoted to Carl Edwards’ love life. Edwards is second in both the Sprint Cup and Nationwide standings, yet a reporter wanted...

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Jack Roush calls for a Mulligan in NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase

Car owner Jack Roush has a suggestion to liven up the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup. Give each team a “Mulligan” – a free pass – a chance to throw out one finish in the Chase and count the...

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Carl Edwards wins Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta, but Johnson solidifies points lead

Carl Edwards will go into the record books as the winner of Sunday's Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, but the day will be remembered for Jimmie Johnson's second-place finish. The NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader battled back...

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Radio: Carl Edwards would want to face Kevin Harvick in a NASCAR MMA fight

Looking at the photos that came out of the fight between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick in Charlotte, it really looked like Harvick won that fight. But photos can be deceiving, especially without context. And if you listen to Carl...

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Carl Edwards gains ground on Clint Bowyer after Nationwide Series win in Memphis

Flipper flipped some unexpected excitement into the Nationwide Series championship race on Saturday. Carl Edwards won at Memphis Motorsports Park and pulled within 116 points of series leader Clint Bowyer, who finished 16th. There are three races remaining on the...

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Atlanta Motor Speedway: Carl Edwards and the crock pot

Just got Carl Edwards in the media center and someone asked him if there'd be any good-natured trash-talking between he and Jimmie Johnson. Edwards answer began with a crock pot. "I don’t’ know if you’ve seen those crock pots they...

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards must resort to mind games as they chase Jimmie Johnson

Former Sentinel colleague and renowned auto racing scribe Ed Hinton summed up the Sprint Cup Chase the best with his latest column for ESPN. He characterized Greg Biffle, Jeff Burton and Carl Edwards as “wishful thinkers” in their pursuit of...

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NASCAR Martinsville update: Carl Edwards tries to spoil Hendrick Motorsports' party

Give it up for Carl Edwards. We're about 340 laps through the Tums QuikPak 500 at Martinsville Speedway, and the Roush Fenway driver is having a strong run on the .526-mile paperclip. He's currently battling Hendrick Motorsports stalwarts Jimmie Johnson,...

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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Dale Earnhardt Jr. can't catch Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville, but who can?

1. Jimmie Johnson Points: 5878, Last week at Lowe's: Finished 6th Best/Worst Martinsville finish: 1st (four times)/35th (2002) The Buzz: Drivers hoping to gain ground on Jimmie Johnson this weekend shouldn't have high hopes. Other than his 35th place finish...

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If Jeff Burton wins the Sprint Cup, will Ms. Sprint spraypaint his AT&T firesuit?

It's a shame that Jeff Burton's first Chase win of the season was overshadowed by a fight that happened on Thursday, but that's OK. Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards' Thursday shoving match added a little excitement to the weekend and...

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Lowe's Motor Speedway -- Carl Edwards falls two laps down after car stalls on track

Carl Edwards felt a vibration, then messed up his pit stop and went a lap down. We're on Lap 71 and Edwards had to be pushed off the track after his car stalled on it. His car is now off....

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Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards fight photos obtained at Lowe's Motor Speedway. See them here!

This just in from Tania Ganguli at Lowe's Motor Speedway. We have photos of Thursday's Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick fight at Lowe's Motor Speedway. There are five photos in total courtesy of the AP. Click here to see a gallery...

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Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick NASCAR fight can't match this most famous fight of all

We may never see the photos of the Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards fight from Thursday afternoon, but Lord knows it could never match this NASCAR fistfight between the Allison brothers and Cale Yarborough at the end of the 1979 Daytona...

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Eddie Gossage gets it right when it comes to Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards fight

Alas, somebody involved with NASCAR is listening. Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage told this to The Associated Press regarding the Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards fight at Lowe's Motor Speedway: “It’s always good when you have a rivalry because we’d...

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Lowe's Motor Speedway (with audio) -- Carl Edwards says "I am what I am, he is what he is, if those things are different, it doesn't bother me."

Carl Edwards pulled onto pit road after his Nationwide qualifying laps and knew the questions were coming. Kevin Harvick had just slapped him around to reporters, again, and we all wanted to know if Edwards, a day later, would say...

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Lowe's Motor Speedway (with audio) -- Kevin Harvick says "I could give two [bleeps] about who Carl Edwards is."

Hooray for Nationwide qualifying! Without it we wouldn't have gotten these gems out of Kevin Harvick about his fight with Carl Edwards yesterday. Listen to the unedited audio here. Disclaimer: The audio includes some bad language. Harvick did not back...

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Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick NASCAR fight photos being suppressed

Updated: AP has obtained the fight photos. See them here! Photographers from CIA Stock Photography and Lowe’s Motor Speedway shot Thursday's fight between Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick in the Nationwide Series garage area, but both parties have refused to...

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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Carl Edwards, Kevin Harvick and Co. bring the fight to Lowe's Motor Speedway

1. Jimmie Johnson Points: 5718, Last week at Talladega: 9th Best/Worst Lowe's finish: 1st (2003, 2004X2, 2005X2)/39th (2001, 2008) The Buzz: Jimmie Johnson makes his 250th start this week, and it comes at a track that bears his sponsor's name....

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Lowe's Motor Speedway -- Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick duel

A lot of drivers were mad at Carl Edwards after last week's race in which Edwards bump-drafted Greg Biffle a little too hard and started an 11-car wreck that included his Roush Fenway teammates. Kevin Harvick even called him a...

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No matter how you Kimbo Slice it, NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase is too close to call heading into Talladega

John McCain has fallen in the presidential polls. Kimbo Slice had his butt kicked by a replacement fighter on national TV. Kyle Busch has vanished from the NASCAR Chase. What's happening here? Well, what it is ain't exactly clear --...

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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Will Carl Edwards be competitive at Talladega Superspeedway?

2. Carl Edwards Points: 5565 (-10), Last week at Kansas: Finished 2nd Best/Worst Talladega finish: 5th (2005)/42nd (2004, 2007) The Buzz: Forget the slingshot pass. Carl Edwards employed a ricochet tactic on the final lap at Kansas Speedway hitting the...

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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Talladega Amp Energy 500 preview (a driver-by-driver analysis)

1. Jimmie Johnson Points: 5575, Last week at Kansas: Won Best/Worst Talladega finish: 1st (2006)/37th (2002, 2004) The Buzz: Jimmie Johnson seized the Chase for the Sprint Cup lead by holding off Carl Edwards in a wild finish last week...

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Carl Edwards should be worried as NASCAR heads to Talladega

NASCAR star Carl Edwards enters Sunday's Amp Energy 500 second in points, only 10 points behind leader Jimmie Johnson in the Sprint Cup Chase. But unless Edwards can buck history, that deficit could increase significantly at Talladega Superspeedway. The 2.66-mile...

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What's the secret to Jimmie Johnson's success?

A buddy of mine and I talk NASCAR nearly every Sunday night, and we discuss how the Sprint Cup race is taking shape. For most of this season, he told me, "Hey, it's all setting up for Jimmie Johnson. He's...

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Video: NASCAR Chase delivers yet another thrilling finish at Kansas Speedway

In the NASCAR video below, Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards talk about Sunday's thrilling finish in the Camping World RV 400 at Kansas Speedway. I was listening to Johnson's in-car audio during those final laps, and Johnson was completely taken...

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Jimmie Johnson claims Sprint Cup lead after thrilling Kansas Speedway finish

Jimmie Johnson had the lead on the final lap, lost it, then regained it when it counted to earn his fifth win of the season and claim the Sprint Cup points lead Sunday at Kansas Speedway. A hard-charging Carl Edwards...

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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Carl Edwards faces identity crisis at Kansas Speedway

1. Carl Edwards Points: 5390, Last week at Dover: Finished 3rd Best/Worst Kansas finish: 3rd (2005)/37th (2007) The Buzz: Carl Edwards is from Columbia, Mo. so Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway will be a friends and family special at what...

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NASCAR Chasers pursue Carl Edwards at his "home" track, Kansas Speedway? (a driver-by-driver look at the Chase for the Sprint Cup)

1. Carl Edwards Points: 5390, Last week at Dover: Finished 3rd Best/Worst Kansas finish: 3rd (2005)/37th (2007) The Buzz: Carl Edwards is from Columbia, Mo. so Sunday's race at Kansas Speedway will be a friends and family special at what...

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Carl Edwards extends NASCAR Chase lead despite failed pit-road gamble at Dover

Bob Osborne, the crew chief for Carl Edwards' Ford, gambled by taking only 2 tires on Edwards' final pit stop Sunday at Dover International Speedway -- a move that cost Edwards a win in the Camping World RV 400. Edwards...

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NASCAR Camping World 400 at Dover: Jimmie Johnson gets stuck in a Roush Fenway sandwich

Jimmie Johnson was dominating the Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway until this last restart. The Roush Fenway cars of Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle and Matt Kenseth ganged up on the 48 car and blew by him for...

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NASCAR Camping World 400 at Dover: Carl Edwards avoids early disaster on the Monster Mile

A spinning Patrick Carpentier nearly spoiled the day for current Chase leader Carl Edwards at Dover International Speedway. Edwards' Ford made contact with Carpentier's spinning machine, but he was able to escape without any major damage. Ah, looks like it's...

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Carl Edwards vs. Kyle Busch -- who'll you take?

Everybody loves a feud in NASCAR and we got our latest out of Bristol last night. In case you missed it, Edwards passed Busch late in the race, testily, and tensions were high. Edwards won the race -- his second...

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Where would Dale Earnhardt Jr. rank if NASCAR started its Chase for the Championship at Infineon?

The answer, as you can see by this NASCAR graphic, is fifth, even though he is currently third in points -- 84 points behind Sprint Cup leader Kyle Busch. With NASCAR awarding bonus points for victories, multiple wins by Busch,...

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Kasey Kahne wins pole for Sunday's NASCAR Pocono 500; Kyle Busch will start 10th

Kasey Kahne has won the pole position for Sunday's Pocono 500 at Pocono Raceway. Jimmie Johnson is on the outside of Row 1.Mark Martin, Regan Smith and Joe Nemechek round out the top five, giving Chevy four of the top...

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Pocono Raceway: Carl Edwards talks about NASCAR's triangle of terror and thrills

NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series visits one of the most unique tracks in all of motorsports Sunday for the Pocono 500. It's a triangle track that features three unique turns that test drivers' ability to break, shift and hit their marks....

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Carl Edwards is ready to get dirty with NASCAR stars at Eldora

Dirt-track racing is racing at its roots -- a motorsport that marries mud with machine and produces a product that puts you on the edge of your seat. That's why Carl Edwards, a dirt tracker at heart, is so excited...

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When laundry trumps a NASCAR race for thrills, NASCAR has a problem

Let me grant a point to the NASCAR haters -- left-turn racing can be boring every now and then. At least that was the case Sunday at Dover International Speedway, when the Best Buy 400 turned in to the Bore...

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Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speedway

The Monster Mile became The Monster Bore on Sunday, thanks to another dominant performance by Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch. Busch increased his stranglehold on the championship lead by blowing away the field at Dover International Raceway, taking home...

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NASCAR Best Buy 400 update: Kyle Busch leads this snoozer with 50 laps to go at Dover International Speedway

The Best Buy 400 at Dover International Speed has devolved into the NASCAR Sprint Cup snoozer of the year. Kyle Busch leads and looks like he's well on his to his fourth race this season. Only seven cars are on...

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NASCAR Best Buy 400 update: Kyle Busch still leads, but he's not pulling away with 125 to go at Dover International Speedway

Sprint Cup points leader Kyle Busch leads Carl Edwards buy nearly a second with 125 laps left at Dover International Speedway, but he's not pulling away from the field. Busch is now stuck in lapped traffic, so Edwards and Greg...

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NASCAR Best Buy 400 update: Carl Edwards takes lead from Greg Biffle

Carl Edwards is our new leader at Dover International Speedway, passing Greg Biffle at Lap 172. Biffle, who was running away with this race, seems to be having some major electrical issues. Lots of chatter now on his radio. They're...

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Don't ask Carl Edwards why he's been going so fast

For weeks other teams have marvelled at how fast the No. 99 car, driven by Carl Edwards has been going and this weekend, some drivers spoke to an answer that's come up: Edwards' car is yawed out more than anyone...

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Report: UPS will sponsor Carl Edwards in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series

Jim Utter of the Charlotte Observer reports that Carl Edwards could be the next NASCAR star to drive "the Big, Brown Truck." Here's his report: By Jim Utter, McClatchy Newspapers RICHMOND, Va. — Carl Edwards could be the next NASCAR...

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More details on Carl Edwards re-signing with Roush Fenway Racing

Carl Edwards wouldn't elaborate on the conditions of his contract, but when asked if it was a three-year deal, Jack Roush said, "To the best of my knowledge." "What we had hoped for was more than that," Roush said. "But...

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Carl Edwards signs NASCAR contract extension with Roush Fenway Racing

The Associated Press reports that Carl Edwards has taken himself off the free agent market, agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him at Roush Fenway Racing. Good move by both parties. "I’m staying with Roush," Edwards said Friday....

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Bob Osborne returns to the No. 99 team that's missed him

Carl Edwards' dominance hasn't been as pronounced since he lost crew chief Bob Osborne a couple months ago. Osborne was suspended for six races after the Great Oil-Tank Lid Debacle in Las Vegas. He's had one win, so I suppose...

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Carl Edwards blows a tire, second caution comes out, has to leave race

First there were vibrations, then a blown tire, and now Carl Edwards is out of the race. He said he hopes a Ford Fusion still ends up in the race. Edwards has completed every race this season except the Atlanta...

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Carl Edwards wins the NASCAR Sprint Cup Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, does another backflip (three videos)

Here's video from YouTube of his backflip Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway ... And here's his flip from Las Vegas And here's his flip from California (fast forward to 3:31)... Hooray!!! Three flips for Carl Edwards!!!!

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Video: Carl Edwards triumphs in Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway

Here's his post-race press conference with Chris Andrews and Jack Roush. Check out the Cat in the Hat's new hat!!!! Enjoy!

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David Poole of the Charlotte Observer says we shouldn't be surprised Carl Edwards spanked the field at Texas Motor Speedway

This from David Poole of the Charlotte Observer and his account of Sunday's Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: So it shouldn’t have surprised anybody that Edwards beat the collective pants off the rest of the field Sunday. Edwards took...

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Photos: Carl Edwards flips for the third time this season at Texas Motor Speedway

Here's a collection of Carl Edwards' three backflips this season following Sprint Cup wins: From left, Texas, Vegas and California. Enjoy. PHOTOS: AP, GETTY IMAGES

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Carl Edwards wins NASCAR Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: Flip out, Carl

Carl Edwards claims his third win of the season, keeping a safe distance from Jimmie Johnson in a green-white-checker finish to win Sunday's Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway. The back-flipping driver for Roush Fenway Racing fulfills Darrell Waltrip's pre-race...

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Crunch time at Texas Motor Speedway; Carl Edwards leads

Restart with 35 laps to go, Carl Edwards leads at Texas Motor Speedway, making Darrell Waltrip's prerace prediction look pretty darn good ... not so good for my pick of Dale Earnhardt Jr. who is battling an ill-handling racecar.

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Darrell Waltrip picks Carl Edwards to win the Samsung 500

Boogity, boogity, boogity! Darrell Waltrip goes from saying Carl Edwards will win the race to one of three guys, Carl Edwards, Dale Earnahardt Jr. or Kyle Busch will win the race. Wait five more minutes and I think he'll pick...

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Carl Edwards leads by five seconds

Looking for redemption, Carl Edwards is the race leader right now. He leads Kyle Busch by five seconds and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., who recovered after falling back to ninth place, by seven.

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Kurt Busch, Jeff Burton, Greg Biffle, Elliott Sadler, Ryan Newman react to No. 99's penalties

Pretty much every driver made available today has been asked for their thoughts on the oil-tank lid fiasco. Some were more verbose than others. Here's some of what they've said:

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Carl Edwards and No. 99 team penalized 100 driver and owner points for Las Vegas violation

NASCAR determined its penalties on Wednesday against Carl Edwards, the winner of last weekend's race in Las Vegas who failed his post-race inspection. Edwards was penalized 100 driver championship points and docked the 10 Chase bonus points for the win....

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