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Passing The Torch

Jimmie Johnson
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Yarborough, right, surprised JJ during the Sprint Cup awards ceremony.
Cale Yarborough was the first to win three straight Cup titles. So it was only appropriate that he appear Friday at the Waldorf=Astoria to honor NASCAR's newest three-peat champ, Jimmie Johnson. Smith blog

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GM Assembly Line

The wobbling economy has people wondering how long GM, and specifically Chevy, will stay in NASCAR. Fear not, Bowtie Brigade, writes Marty Smith. Story
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Jimmie Johnson

As a boy, Jimmie Johnson worshipped the asphalt Cale Yarborough drove on. Guess who's been admiring JJ of late? The hero is now a fan, writes Ed Hinton. Story
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Farewell, King?

It has been a long decline for Petty Enterprises; no wins in nearly a decade, no titles in 25 years. The saddest part as talks of a merger swirl? The hero with the sunglasses and feathered hat has to answer to the suits after all. Terry Blount
• Sources: Petty, Gillett Evernham talking merger

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