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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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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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Las Vegas braces for 427-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race

It's not a misprint, folks. Las Vegas' next Sprint Cup race will be 427 miles long. Yes, 427 miles. Las Vegas Motor Speedway announced on Wednesday that next year's Sprint Cup event at the 1.5-mile track will be the Shelby...

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Atlanta Motor Speedway: Denny Hamlin votes for shorter Cup races

Fresh off a third-place finish in the 130-lap E-Z Go 200 truck race, Denny Hamlin was asked what the biggest difference is between running a truck race and running a cup race. His answer: "I’m voting that all races are...

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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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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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Denny Hamlin cleared to race in Charlotte

NASCAR's consulting physician, Dr. Jerry Petty, cleared Denny Hamlin to race on Saturday in Charlotte. Hamlin took a pretty bad hit on Sunday in Talladega when his tire blew as he led the race. Hamlin's No. 11 Chevrolet shot up...

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Denny Hamlin released from hospital, will have to be cleared by NASCAR to race next weekend

There's nothing wrong with Denny Hamlin's foot, but there might be something wrong with his head. The driver of the No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota will have to be cleared by doctors in order to race next week. Hamlin...

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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: Denny Hamlin seeks Joe Gibbs Racing turnaround at Talladega

10. Denny Hamlin Points: 5332 (-243), Last week at Kansas: 11th Best/Worst Talladega finish: 3rd (2008)/22nd (2006) The Buzz: When NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series visited Talladega Superspeedway in April, Joe Gibbs Racing ruled the world. Kyle Busch was strong. Denny...

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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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Inside the NASCAR Chase: Denny Hamlin has reason to worry at Kansas Speedway

11. Denny Hamlin Points: 5197, Last week at Dover: 38th Best/Worst Kansas finish: 18th (2006)/32nd (2005) The Buzz: Be afraid, Denny Hamlin, be very afraid. You've started in the top 10 in two of your three races there, but you've...

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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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NASCAR Best Buy 400 update: Prerace video from Dover International Speedway

Nationwide champ Denny Hamlin talks about his win in Saturday night's Nationwide race; Joey Logano talks about his sixth-place Nationwide finish (zzzzzzz) and Scott Speed talks about painting his toenails blue before Friday's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race.

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The Denny Hamlin/Brad Keselowski post-race press conference

As expected, the post-race press conference between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski was tense. Hamlin finished the race second and Keselowski finished third. While this transpired behind him, Kyle Busch picked up another win under caution. Hamlin and Keselowski might...

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Happy Birthday Joey Logano, welcome to the big show

NASCAR's most anticipated 18th birthday is here. Joey Logano, the prodigy from Connecticut, turns 18 today and will finally get to race in NASCAR's national series. He'll start with the Nationwide Series next weekend in Dover, driving the No. 20...

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Denny Hamlin: "It's been a bad day"

Denny Hamlin had the 11th fastest time when he qualified and has slipped to 15th since then. I couldn't get him between qualifying sessions, but found him sulking out of the garages after his Cup qualifying run. As Matt mentioned...

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Denny Hamlin crashes during Nationwide qualifying; out of tonight's race

This has not been Denny Hamlin's week. Hamlin, who won the past two Nationwide Series events at Darlington Raceway, hit the wall during qualifying and did not make Friday night’s Nationwide race. Hamlin is still part of Saturday night’s Dodge...

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Denny Hamlin keeps blowing away the Sprint Cup field at Richmond

We're halfway through The Dan Lowry 400 at Richmond International Raceway, and it doesn't look like anybody has what it takes to keep up with for Denny Hamlin. The No. 11 Toyota has led from the start. Mark Martin still...

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Denny Hamlin, Mark Martin on front row for Saturday night's NASCAR race at Richmond

Denny Hamlin won the pole position for Saturday night's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Richmond International Raceway and Mark Martin will start on the outside of the front row. Hamlin, a Virginia native, turned a lap of 126.198 mph to...

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Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin are destroying the field together

Tony Stewart and Denny Hamlin went about 205 miles out of a turn drafting together. The teammates have hooked up and are destroying the field right now. On lap 86, they are more than a second faster than the rest...

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Denny Hamlin jumps into the lead

From all the way back in 12th, Denny Hamlin jumped in front of the pack with some strategic drafting. He nestled himself behind Jamie McMurray and the two zoomed forward on the outside. Hamlin then shifted left and knocked McMurray...

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Tony Stewart needs to perform like a NASCAR Sprint Cup free agent for Joe Gibbs Racing

Tony Stewart's contract with Joe Gibbs Racing is up at the end of 2009, and according to some reports, he's trying to get out of his deal a year early. Stewart denies that he's looking to bolt JGR, but said...

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Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin hope to avoid mechanical issues in Texas

This season hasn't gone poorly for Kyle Busch or Denny Hamlin by any means this season, but both drivers feel they've had to deal with too many mechanical issues this season. Today, at Texas Motor Speedway, both drivers discussed what...

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Video: Denny Hamlin slideshow celebrating Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup win at Martinsville

Compiled by Matt Humphrey, photos from AP, NASCAR, GETTY IMAGES

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Jack Roush is taking aim at the wrong Toyota team

Much was made last week over Jack Roush's continuing feud with Toyota. He took aim at Michael Waltrip Racing for an alleged theft of a swaybar from the Roush team and NASCAR's "Cat in the Hat" did everything but ask...

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NASCAR news/stories/columns links from Martinsville

Here's a recap of top stories/columns written from Martinsville. Sporting News -- race story Seattle Times -- race story Sporting News sidebar on Jeff Gordon Fox Sports -- race story ESPN -- race story Dallas Morning News -- race story...

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Video: Jeff Gordon tells us why he couldn't catch Denny Hamlin at the end of Sunday's Goody's Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville

COURTESY OF NASCAR

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VIDEO: Denny Hamlin tells us why he won Sunday's NASCAR race at Martinsville

COURTESY OF NASCAR

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Here is the AP account of Denny Hamlin's win in Martinsville

By HANK KURZ Jr." AP Sports Writer" MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin finally broke through at Martinsville Speedway after two close calls, and it wasn’t Hendrick Motorsports he had to beat. Hendrick’s drivers dominated all race, but Hamlin foiled...

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Howdy, all. Welcome to our cozy little corner of the blogosphere, a homey haven where gearheads and casual NASCAR fans can get their daily (or hourly) racing fix. We will deliver up to the minute news and analysis, while also...

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