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Johnson takes pole at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson will go for his fourth straight Cup title from the pole.
Far from track, suspended Mayfield holds auction

CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items.
Johnson signs extension with Hendrick through 2015

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.
Gordon wants to keep driving for Hendrick

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire.
Rusty Wallace to field Toyotas next season

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.
For Hendrick, a 1-2-3 finish might make history

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night.
Johnson cruising into finale after Phoenix victory

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson won't plan any parties this week, or waste a minute pondering his place in NASCAR history.
Keselowski meets with NASCAR before race

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Brad Keselowski met with top NASCAR officials for about 20 minutes before Sunday's race at Phoenix International Raceway, where the young driver had yet another on-track run-in with Denny Hamlin.
Hendrick denies having a deal with Patrick

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Rick Hendrick said Sunday he has no deal to bring IndyCar superstar Danica Patrick to NASCAR, and there's no certainty she'll even be driving stock cars next season.
Edwards' win staves off Busch title

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Carl Edwards rolled to a dominating win at Phoenix International Speedway that temporarily staved off Kyle Busch's bid to clinch the Nationwide Series title.

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