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Johnson outlast Keselowski for Texas win

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Chevrolet, celebrates with champagne in Victory Lane after winning the AAA Texas 500
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By NASCAR Wire Service

No. 48 team extends Chase points lead to seven with two races remaining

The haymaker Jimmie Johnson delivered Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway turned out to be an eight-point swing.

Taking advantage of a late caution and four fresh tires to Brad Keselowski‘s two, Johnson pulled away from Keselowski in a green-white-checkered-flag finish to win the AAA Texas 500 and tighten his grip on a possible sixth Sprint Cup Series championship. Continue reading →

AAA Texas 500 Preview

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By Jason Schultz

Race Info

Date- Sunday November 4th, 2012

Location- Fort Worth, Texas

Start time- 3:16 PM EST/ 2:16 PM CT

Distance- 334 Laps, 501 Miles

Broadcast TV- ESPN

Broadcast Radio- PRN Continue reading →

Are HMS’ Technical Alliances Limiting Competition in NASCAR?

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Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson at Martinsville 2011
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By Michelle Lesener and Sharon Burton

Technical alliances in NASCAR allow teams to get equipment and technical support from another team, which is great for many of the smaller teams. But does it also help the team providing technical support and limit the competitive nature of the sport? Continue reading →

Chase Tracker – The Contenders after Martinsville

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By Jordan Dodson and Sharon Burton

Martinsville Speedway is known for exciting races and shaking things up and Sunday’s Tums Fast Relief 500 lived up to expectations.

Chase drivers knew Sunday’s race could make or break their season and for some, their 2012 Chase hopes diminished. Two contenders are still clinging to their chances in the next three Chase events, while two other drivers came out on top, fighting for the Sprint Cup championship top spot, while yet another driver lost their chance to compete for the coveted title. Continue reading →