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Richard Petty | Kahne to look elsewhere after 2010 season
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:52:04 -0800
Jeff Gluck, of SceneDaily.com, reports Richard Petty Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne said he will explore other teams after his contract ends following the 2010 season. "I got to the point where I've got one year left, and I want to do everything I can to do the best job I can for Richard Petty Motorsports in my final year, and it's up to them what happens," Kahne said. "They do their thing, and I'll do mine. All I can do is what I can do."
Tommy Baldwin Racing | Wave Energy extends sponsorship agreement
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:33:05 -0800
SceneDaily.com reports Wave Energy Drink has agreed to a sponsorship extension with Tommy Baldwin Racing for the 2010 Sprint Cup season. The company will appear as the primary sponsor in 14 select events, beginning with the Daytona 500 in February. They will also be the primary sponsor in the non-points All-Star race in May and an associate sponsor for the remaining 2010 races. Wave Energy Drink will appear as the primary sponsor in the races at Atlanta, Texas, Richmond, Charlotte, Michigan, Watkins Glen, Dover, Kansas, California and Homestead. Financial terms of the sponsorship were not disclosed.
Penske Championship Racing | Busch leads Cup practice Friday
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:32:26 -0800
FOXSports.com reports Penske Championship Racing driver Kurt Busch led the Sprint Cup practice at Homestead-Miami Speedway Friday, Nov. 20, with a lap of 173.433 mph.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:44 -0800
The Associated Press reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson signed a contract extension through the 2015 season Friday, Nov. 20. It is his third contract extension since joining the team in 2001. Home improvement chain Lowe's also has signed an extension as the primary sponsor of Johnson's No. 48 Chevrolet through the 2013 season. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:59:21 -0800
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick is working on a lifetime deal with crew chief Chad Knaus, the crew chief for driver Jimmie Johnson.
Hendrick | Gordon to drive through 2013 season
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:53:14 -0800
David Newton, of ESPN.com, reports Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon will drive through at least the 2013 season, according to team owner Rick Hendrick. There has been speculation that Gordon will retire within the next few years. "He's committed to at least 2013, maybe 2014," Hendrick said. "I'm hoping he's going to drive a bunch of more years. We know it's going to be at least three or four." Hendrick is also negotiating a new deal with DuPont, the primary sponsor for Gordon's car since 1992.
Robby Gordon | Gordon has struggled at Homestead
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:24:15 -0800
Robby Gordon Motorsports driver Robby Gordon has a career best finish of 14th in seven career Sprint Cup starts at Homestead-Miami Speedway.