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Sauter filling in for Wood at Las Vegas
Johnny Sauter will drive the No. 21 Air Force Ford for the Wood Brothers this weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

2008 Las Vegas Cup entry list
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Salley says he wants to be an owner in Sprint Cup
Former NBA star and current talk show host John Salley is in the preliminary stages of seeking ownership in the Sprint Cup Series.

Edwards outduels reigning NASCAR champion to win in California (AP)

The latest race-winning performance by Carl Edwards was no surprise to his team’s co-owner.

Stewart, Kurt Busch put on probation
NASCAR is placing drivers Kurt Busch and Tony Stewart on probation for six races, beginning with Sunday’s Daytona 500.

Daytona winner Newman finishes 10th at California (AP)
A week after winning the Daytona 500, Ryan Newman added a 10th-place finish in the rain-delayed Auto Club 500.