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4 hrs ago | Penticton Herald

Long way from track, suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield holds large auction

Auctioneers look at a Dodge Viper before a public auction Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, at suspended NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield's Catawba, N.C. property.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Revelocity Racing, Mike Garvey, Jeremy Mayfield, Mayfield Motorsports

8 hrs ago | Andover Advertiser

Jordan expects Schumacher comeback

Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button at the newly-named Mercedes team for next season.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Brawn GP, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Ferrari, Felipe Massa

12 hrs ago | The Age

Williams sell minority F1 stake

Formula One team Williams has sold a minority stake to Austrian investor Christian "Toto" Wolff, according to a report on the British team's website.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Williams F1 Racing

17 hrs ago | National Speed Sport News

Verizon To Sponsor Will Power For Full 2010 Slate

Penske Racing said it wanted to keep Will Power in the fold. Now it has the sponsorship to do it.

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Related Topix: Sports, Tad Geschickter, Brian Keselowski, Bryan Clauson, Nate Monteith, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Michael Valiante, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Pilgrim, Andy Belmont

Thu Nov 19, 2009

WGN-TV Chicago

Rusty Wallace Racing to move from Chevrolet to Toyota in 2010

Rusty Wallace Racing is moving its Nationwide Series team from Chevrolet to Toyota next season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Rusty Wallace, Steve Wallace, Nascar Drivers, Clarence Brewer, Brendan Gaughan, Michael Gaughan

WXMI

A 9th NASCAR title awaits Rick Hendrick, who might make more history with a 1-2-3 finish

There will be much for Hendrick Motorsports to celebrate on Sunday night. A record-tying ninth NASCAR title, either from Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martin.

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Related Topix: Sports, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Benny Gordon, Randy MacDonald, Brian Keselowski, Bryan Clauson, Michael Valiante, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Pilgrim, Andy Belmont

Free Press

Former F1 champ Raikkonen will miss at least 2010 after failed McLaren talks

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirms he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and says it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, McLaren, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, Fernando Alonso, ING Renault F1 Racing, Jenson Button, Brawn GP

Motorsport.com

F1: No Lotus contract for Trulli yet

Jarno Trulli has denied suggestions he is already signed to race with the new Lotus F1 team in 2010.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Jarno Trulli, Toyota Racing, Max Papis, Todd Braun, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Stephen Germain, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Belmont, Revelocity Racing, Jacques Villeneuve, Mike Garvey

Formula 1 Blog

Kubica confirms more rally races

As expected, Robert Kubica will be taking on another round of rallying, jumping behind the wheel of a Clio Sport R3 Maxi at the Rallye du Var in France later this month.

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Related Topix: Sports, Robert Kubica, Formula-1 Racing, BMW Sauber F1

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Motorsport.com

F1: Administrators say Donington GP possible in 2011

The operator of the Donington Park circuit has been placed into administration, but a Grand Prix at the British circuit in 2011 is not being ruled out.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing

Fox Sports

Sources: McMurray signs deal for Ganassi return

Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net.

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Related Topix: Sports, Brian Keselowski, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Michael McDowell, Auggie Vidovich, Jack Roush, Ashton Lewis Jr., Joe Fox, John Graham, Ed Rensi, Eric McClure

Crash

Webber demos new GP3 car

Red Bull Racing F1 star Mark Webber drives new GP3 car following its official launch at Paul Ricard.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Red Bull Racing, Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Team

NASCAR Nuts & Bolts

Former F1 driver Mika Salo tests at New Smyrna

Tuesday, he finally got his chance to test a NASCAR Sprnt Cup car with Michael Waltrip Racing at New Smyrna Speedway.

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Related Topix: Sports, Max Papis, Todd Braun, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Stephen Germain, Jacques Villeneuve, Justin Marks, Greg Pollex, Phillip McGilton, Formula-1 Racing, CART Racing, Mika Salo

Motorsport.com

F1: Piquet names Force India as option

Nelson Piquet has named Force India as a possible employer for the future. The 23-year-old Brazilian was sacked by Renault's Flavio Briatore earlier this year and then embroiled in the crash-gate scandal, but emerged without a ban due to his whistleblower deal with the FIA.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, ING Renault F1 Racing, NASCAR

The Straits Times

Young Senna keen on F1

BRUNO Senna has carried a burden of expectation ever since he first stepped into a racing car and it will only grow heavier when he makes his Formula One debut next year.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing

Tue Nov 17, 2009

WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Johnson wins at Phoenix to cruise into finale

Jimmie Johnson rebounded from a rare bad race with a dominating victory at Phoenix International Raceway that pushed him to the edge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship.

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Related Topix: Sports, Benny Gordon, NASCAR, Randy MacDonald, Nascar Drivers, Andy Pilgrim, Niclas Jonsson, Kevin Harvick, Burney Lamar, John Borneman III, Mike MacKenzie

The Auto Channel

2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP Tickets On Sale

INDIANAPOLIS, November 17, 2009: Tickets for the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP go on sale Monday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Moto GP, Sports, Brian Keselowski, Bryan Clauson, NASCAR, Nascar Drivers, Jack Roush, Andy Belmont Motorsports, Andy Pilgrim, Andy Belmont, Michael McDowell

WHAS-TV Louisville

Churchill Downs expanding night racing

Churchill Downs is doubling down on night racing next year. The home of the Kentucky Derby announced plans Tuesday to host six night racing events in 2010.

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Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing, Kentucky Derby

SportingLife.com

What the Papers Say

THE TIMES: Rafael Benitez reassured supporters last night that he would never sanction the sale of Fernando Torres to pay part of the club's debt.

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Related Topix: Sports, World Soccer, More Sports, Chelsea, Formula-1 Racing, Jenson Button, Brawn GP, McLaren, Lewis Hamilton, England, FIFA Soccer

Telegraph.co.uk

German driver Timo Glock signs for Manor Grand Prix in 2010

"I had several options for 2010, some of them with more established teams," the 27-year-old German said.

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Related Topix: Sports, Formula-1 Racing, Timo Glock, Toyota Racing

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