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Gibson finalizes deal to be Newman’s crew chief
Tony Gibson has finalized a deal to become the crew chief for Ryan Newman at Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009 and he hopes to bring with him the rest of his No. 8 crew from Dale Earnhardt Inc.

Pit calls make difference as Benson wins truck title
A two-tire stop and a late decision to stay on track during a caution period were just enough to give Johnny Benson the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series title by seven points over Ron Hornaday on Friday night in a race that went to overtime.

Maintaining success new goal for Gibbs team
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Bowyer 5th, but claims 1st Nationwide title
Carl Edwards won the season-ending Ford 300 on Saturday night, but came up 21 points short in his attempt to overtake Clint Bowyer for the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship.

Inside The Hauler: Jimmie, Carl or Kyle?
Let’s say you’re starting your own Sprint Cup team in 2009. Who would you want driving your team’s flagship race car? We know the man Junior Johnson and Cale Yarborough would pick. Their No. 1 choice might surprise you, writes David Newton.

France addresses NASCAR’s financial problems
NASCAR chairman Brian France said Sunday that the sanctioning body will become more aggressive about cutting costs in difficult economic times.