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Knaus closing in on NASCAR history (AP)

The notes fluttered from Chad Knaus’ notebook last November just as Jimmie Johnson began his celebratory lap around Homestead-Miami Speedway. The duo had just won their second consecutive championship, but Knaus was more concerned with making sure his strategies didn’t land in the hands of a rival.

Silverstone will keep GP - Moss
Sir Stirling Moss believes Donnington Park will not be ready in time to host the Grand Prix in 2010 and so Silverstone will keep the event.

Rossi cruises to win in Malaysia
Valentino Rossi eases to victory ahead of Dani Pedrosa at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Red Bull fires supervisor after violation, penalties
Red Bull Racing has fired a supervisor and reprimanded several other employees for their involvement in the violation that resulted in major points penalties and suspensions for Brian Vickers’ team, general manager Jay Frye said on Friday.

FCC to sponsor No. 38 in digital TV publicity bid
Hoping to rev up awareness for the transition to digital TV, the Federal Communications Commission is putting up $350,000 to sponsor NASCAR team No. 38.

Schrader wins charity race (AP)
Ken Schrader wowed the crowd at Dixie Speedway last Saturday night, holding off fellow NASCAR stars Tony Stewart and Davey Blaney for a victory in a 25-lap celebrity race for charity at the inaugural Bill Elliott 50 Red Dirt Dash.

Schumacher expects Hamilton reign
Michael Schumacher believes his record of seven world titles can be beaten - and that Lewis Hamilton could do it.