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Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports Agree To Contract Extension

Jimmie Johnson, who is aiming to win his unprecedented fourth straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship this weekend, has signed a contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports that will keep him with the organization through the 2015 season.

Johnson, Hendrick Looking To Make NASCAR History At Homestead

Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, November 22. Race: Ford 400. Site: Homestead-Miami Speedway. Track: 1.5-mile oval. Start time: 3:15 p.m. (et). Laps: 267. Miles: 400. Defending winner: Carl Edwards. Television: ABC. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN) /SIRIUS NASCAR Radio.

This Week In Auto Racing November 20 - 22

While all three of NASCAR's national touring series will wrap up their 2009 seasons this weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Jimmie Johnson will attempt to make history by winning his record fourth straight Sprint Cup Series championship.

Hamlin, Keselowski Rivalry Is At Its Boiling Point

The rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Brad Keselowski reached its apex in last Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Phoenix, and chances are the heated feud will boil over into this weekend's season finale at Homestead.

Johnson Makes Championship Statement With Phoenix Win

Jimmie Johnson is on the verge of capturing his record-setting fourth straight Sprint Cup Series championship after winning Sunday's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 in convincing style at Phoenix International Raceway.

Labonte Secures Ride With TRG Motorsports In 2010

Bobby Labonte will drive for TRG Motorsports full-time in next year's Sprint Cup Series campaign, with TaxSlayer.com sponsoring his team's efforts in a limited number of races.

Truex Jr. Tops In Phoenix Qualifying

Martin Truex Jr. shrugged off a penalty assessed by NASCAR to his team earlier this week by winning the pole for Sunday's Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway.

Points Battle Tightens As Chase Heads To Phoenix

Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday,November 15. Race: Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500. Site: Phoenix International Raceway. Track: one-mile oval. Start time: 3:15 p.m. (et). Laps: 312. Miles: 312 (500 kilometers). Defending winner: Jimmie Johnson. Television: ABC. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)/SIRIUS XM Satellite.

This Week In Auto Racing November 13 - 15

The battle for the Sprint Cup Series championship continues at Phoenix International Raceway, while Kyle Busch has an opportunity to clinch the Nationwide Series title and Ron Hornaday Jr. can wrap up the Camping World Truck Series championship there this weekend.

Truex Jr.'s Team Receives Penalty For Texas Violation

NASCAR assessed a 50-point penalty to both driver Martin Truex, Jr. and car owner Teresa Earnhardt and fined crew chief Kevin Manion $50,000 after Truex's No.1 Chevrolet failed post-race inspection last Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway.

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2008 Sprint Cup Schedule

Date	Race	Venue/Winner
02/17/08	Daytona 500	Ryan Newman
02/24/08	Auto Club 500	Carl Edwards
03/02/08	UAW-Dodge 400	Carl Edwards
03/09/08	Kobalt Tools 500	Kyle Busch
03/16/08	Food City 500	Jeff Burton
03/30/08	Goody's Cool Orange 500	Denny Hamlin
04/06/08	Samsung 500	Carl Edwards
04/12/08	Subway Fresh Fit 500	Jimmie Johnson
04/27/08	Aaron's 499	Kyle Busch
05/03/08	Crown Royal Presents the Your Name Here 400	Clint Bowyer
05/10/08	Dodge Challenger 500	Kyle Busch
05/20/08	Sprint All-Star Race	Kasey Kahne
05/25/08	Coca-Cola 500	Kasey Kahne
06/01/08	Dover 400	Kyle Busch
06/08/08	Pocono 500	Kasey Kahne
06/15/08	Michigan 400	Dale Earnhardt Jr.
06/22/08	Toyota / SaveMart 350	Kyle Busch
06/29/08	Lenox Industrial Tools 301	Kurt Busch
07/05/08	Sprint Cup Series 400	Kyle Busch
07/12/08	Chicagoland 400	Kyle Busch
07/27/08	Allstate 400 at the Brickyard	Jimmie Johnson
08/03/08	Pennsylvania 500	Carl Edwards
08/10/08	Centurian Boats At The Glen	Kyle Busch
08/17/08	3M Performance 400	Carl Edwards
08/23/08	Sharpie 500	Carl Edwards
08/31/08	NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 500	Jimmie Johnson
09/06/08	Chevy Rock and Roll 400	Jimmie Johnson
09/14/08	Sylvania 300	Greg Biffle
09/21/08	Dover 400	Greg Biffle
09/28/08	Kansas 400	Jimmie Johnson
10/05/08	Amp Energy 500	Tony Stewart
10/11/08	Bank Of America 500	Jeff Burton
10/19/08	Sprint Cup Series 500	Jimmie Johnson
10/26/08	Pep Boys Auto 500	Carl Edwards
11/02/08	Dickies 500	Carl Edwards
11/09/08	Checker Auto Parts 500	Jimmie Johnson
11/16/08	Ford 400	Carl Edwards

Standings

Sprint Cup
2008 Standings
1	Jimmie Johnson	----
2	Carl Edwards	-69
3	Greg Biffle	-217
4	Kevin Harvick	-276
5	Clint Bowyer	-303
6	Jeff Burton	-349
7	Jeff Gordon	-368
8	Denny Hamlin	-470
9	Tony Stewart	-482
10	Kyle Busch	-498
11	Matt Kenseth	-500
10	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	-557

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