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The sport has never been the same, and many of Earnhardt's fans -- who sport his number three on hats, t-shirts and bumper stickers -- mourn him still.

Justin Allgaier drives the No. 12 Dodge for Penske Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

The only thing that had a worse 2009 than Tiger Woods was the global economy. I don't want to bore you with the details of why things tanked, but I do want to explain how the economy turned motorsports upside down in 2009, enough to be our No.

A picture of NASCAR crew chief Steve Addington. Steve Addington is moving to Penske Racing to be the crew chief for Kurt Busch.

Sprint Cup driver Kyle Busch will announce his plans to purchase a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team on Friday.

Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, celebrates by firing two Beretta's into the air on victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on November 8, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Search the Frontstretch! 2009 Driver Review Schedule Miss out on your favorite driver's report card / season preview? Just click the link above and you can find them all archived together! Tuesday: With the season over and the series' top drivers hitting up Las Vegas for the banquet, it's time to take a look back at how they fared in the playoffs.

Penske Racing's Sam Hornish Jr. gained ground in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series this season, finishing the year 28th in the standings.

There was a time in the Nationwide Series when manufacturer Dodge was on top of the world.

As if Kyle Busch didn't have enough to worry about on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway trying to choose the right line, listening to his spotter NASCAR had made his job even more difficult.

Yates Racing's Paul Menard managed to move his team into the top 35 in owners points and keep it there for much of the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

The 2009 NASCAR season is in the books. We all witnessed history when Jimmie Johnson wrapped up his fourth consecutive Sprint Cup championship last week at Miami Homestead.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. was extremely frustrated after qualifying 39th for the Oct. 17 race at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Kyle Busch has won the Nationwide Series championship. Busch only needed to start the race Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win his first NASCAR title.

The Associated Press AVONDALE, Ariz. -- The record books will list Ron Hornaday as the oldest champion in NASCAR history.

Note: the quotes in this article are fictional. 1. Jimmie Johnson - Johnson dominated in Phoenix, whipping the field for his fourth victory of the Chase.

Penske Racing's Kurt Busch finished sixth in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway.

Last Sunday's win at Texas Motor Speedway was more than just a victory - it was extremely special for many reasons.

Martin Truex Jr. bounced back from a midweek NASCAR penalty with a pole-winning run at Phoenix International Raceway.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. 1. Jimmie Johnsona 'Johnson's worst fears were realized on lap three at Texas Motor Speedway, when contact between David Reutimann and Sam Hornish sent the No.