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Pedrosa sidelined after surgery
Dani Pedrosa could miss pre-season testing after surgery on a broken hand.

Dale Jr. clears up confusion about feelings toward DEI
Dale Earnhardt Jr. said his feelings about the removal of show cars and memorabilia at Dale Earnhardt Inc. were mischaracterized, and he has no ill will toward his late father’s company. Max Siegel, president of DEI’s global operations, said Wednesday that the cars and memorabilia were returned to the showroom after the media luncheon on Jan 23. “There is no anger or ill-feeling towards DEI, period,” Earnhardt wrote Wednesday on his Web site.

Recovered bust unveiled at club
A bronze bust of racing legend Graham Hill is presented to the British Racing Drivers’ Club at Silverstone.

Topic of the week: What do you want from NASCAR?
What do you want from NASCAR this season? Check out the Topic of the Week and tell us what you hope for this year.

Alonso puts new Renault to test
Fernando Alonso’s first drive in Renault’s new F1 car takes place at the Cheste circuit in Spain.