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Williams Formula One team to lose big sponsor LONDON (AP) — Royal Bank of Scotland will end its sponsorship of the Williams Formula One team next year and cut half its sports funding because of the global economic crisis.

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Busch brothers claim front row in Las Vegas The Busch brothers claimed the front row at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but an engine change will prevent Kyle and Kurt Busch from starting next to each other Sunday.

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Dixon leads as IndyCar Series opens up testing HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) -Reigning champion Scott Dixon led the way Tuesday night on the first of two days of preseason testing for the IndyCar Series.

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Branson hints at F1 involvementVirgin boss Richard Branson admits he would be interested in becoming involved in Formula One, but only if it met certain financial and environmental conditions.

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US team plans to enter F1 in 2010The founders of a proposed Formula One team from the United States say they have the backing needed to enter the sport next year.

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Rainout brings decline in Daytona 500 ratings The Daytona 500’s television ratings declined as the rain-shortened race missed out on the final laps that typically draw the most viewers.

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Nationwide stays with sponsorships All over, corporations are bailing on sports.

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Terry Blount: Matt Kenseth can go where no driver has gone before — three wins to open the season No NASCAR driver has won three races to open a season. Will Matt Kenseth make history in Las Vegas? Don’t bet against it, writes Terry Blount.

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Global crisis hits Renault teamThe Renault Formula One team are hit by the global economic crisis as main sponsor ING withdraws its support.

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Stewart off to strong start with new team (AP) Tony Stewart was all smiles Sunday after his second straight eighth-place finish of 2009.

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