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Vanguard seeks to terminate relationship with Robby Gordon (AP)
A security software firm wants Robby Gordon to remove its logos from his uniforms and equipment as part of a contract dispute that began when the Dakar Rally was canceled because of terrorism threats.

Notebook: Chrissy Wallace set for debut
Chrissy Wallace will make her Craftsman Truck Series debut this weekend at Martinsville Speedway, the same track where her father began his career in 1990. The 19-year-old daughter of longtime NASCAR driver Mike Wallace will drive a Toyota Tundra for Germain Motor Company. “Obviously, this is a big opportunity for me,” Wallace said. “Our goal is to go out there and run a smart race and finish. We had a good test.

Martinsville should spark Hendrick (PA SportsTicker)
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Qualifying and brakes will decide Martinsville winner
Denny Hamlin is favored at Martinsville, but he needs to take care of his brakes if he wants to win, Larry McReynolds says.

Smith hopes for change in fortune
Oxfordshire’s Bradley Smith is keen to put his Qatar disappointment behind him in the latest MotoGP in Jerez.

Goody’s Cool Orange 500 entry list
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Wimmer wins in Nashville; Bowyer takes Nationwide Series lead (AP)

Scott Wimmer passed Richard Childress Racing teammate Clint Bowyer with 21 laps to go and held on to win the Nationwide Series’ Pepsi 300 on Saturday at Nashville Superspeedway.