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  • Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:34:42 EST

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  • Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:18 EST

    Jimmie Johnson kept his promise -- to try to qualify up front -- and at the same time took another giant step toward his record fourth consecutive Cup Series championship.


  • Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:23:32 EST

    After winning last year's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Carl Edwards could never have expected to find Victory Lane so elusive since. But here it is, the season finale, and Edwards, who won nine times last season, knows Sunday's race will be "our last shot" for win No. 1.


  • Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:08:05 EST

    With a nod toward the likely historic achievement that will be Jimmie Johnson's fourth consecutive Cup championship barring unforeseen developments, Brian France faced the media Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway and answered a wide spectrum of questions regarding the state of NASCAR.


  • Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:12 EST

    Rick Hendrick understands you don't mess with a good thing. That's perhaps why one of his top priorities was to sign potential four-time champion Jimmie Johnson and sponsor Lowe's Companies, Inc. to long-term contract extensions, something that was announced Friday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.


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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Aric Almirola, driver of the #15 Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Ron Hornaday Jr. , driver of the #33 Longhorn Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Todd Bodine, driver of the #30 Copart Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Miccosukee Resorts/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, leads Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Australian Gold Chevrolet, and Mike Skinner, driver of the #5 Exide Toyota, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead,...
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Ron Hornaday Jr. , driver of the #33 Longhorn Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Johnny Sauter, driver of the #13 Fun Sand/Rodney Atkins/Curb Records Chevrolet, leads a group of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Georgia Boot Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Ron Hornaday Jr. , driver of the #33 Longhorn Chevrolet, sits on pit road wall on the grid prior to start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Miccosukee Resorts/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Brian Scott, driver of the #16 Xpress Motorsports Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mike Skinner, driver of the #5 Exide Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #51 Miccosukee Resorts/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo (L) Montoya, driver of the #42 Sprint Cup Series Target Chevrolet, talks with Ricky Carmichael, driver of the #31 Monster Energy Chevrolet, on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John...
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Aric Almirola, driver of the #15 Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Colin Braun, driver of the #6 Con-Way Freight/TrueLTL.com Ford, leads the field to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch (R), driver of the #51 Miccosukee Resorts/Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota, and his girlfriend Samantha Sarcinella (L) take pictures on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John...
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Chad McCumbee, driver of the #07 Valvoline Fuel Proof/tiwi Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Colin Braun, driver of the #6 Con-Way/TrueLTL.com Ford, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the first position to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Ford 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, wins the pole award after qualifying first for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: (R-L) Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid and talks with Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for...
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Regan Smith, driver of the #78 Furniture Row Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, points from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, answers questions during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, smiles on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Martin Truex Jr.,driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: TV personality Mike Rowe stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #19 Best Buy Dodge, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Bobby Labonte, driver of the #71 TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 US ARMY All-American Bowl Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Cheerios/Hamburger Helper Chevrolet, smiles on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR legend and team owner Richrd Petty stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #12 Penske Dodge, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, gets into his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Michael Waltrip, driver of the #55 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: (L-R) TV personality Mike Rowe stands on the grid with Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Paul Menard, driver of the #98 Johns Manville/Menards Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: TV personality Mike Rowe stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: A.J. Allmendinger, driver of the #44 Ford - Drive One Ford, smiles on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: David Reutimann, driver of the #00 Aaron's Dream Machine Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: David Ragan, driver of the #6 UPS Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Casey Mears, driver of the #07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 Crown Royal Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 US ARMY All-American Bowl Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, sits in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: TV personality Mike Rowe stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 Dewalt Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: (R-L) Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, talks with crew chief Lance McGrew in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Paul Menard, driver of the #98 Johns Manville/Menards Ford, sits in his car in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, looks on from the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Greg Biffle, driver of the #16 3M Ford, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, looks on from the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: David Stremme, driver of the #09 Miccosukee Indian Gaming & Resort Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Terry Labonte, driver of the #08 FanCar Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #19 Best Buy Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: John Andretti, driver of the #34 Taco Bell Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Aflac Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Chad Knaus, crew chief of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Team owner Richard Petty stands on top of the team hauler during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Team owner Richard Childress looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #12 Penske Dodge, looks on from the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Team owner Richard Childress looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin drives the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Casey Mears, driver of the #07 Jack Daniel's Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands by his team hauler in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Kevin Harvick (L), driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, climbs in his car prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Chad Knaus, crew chief of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Chad Knaus, crew chief of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, climbs in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, climbs in his car in the garage prior practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France speaks to the media during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson (R), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands with his crew chief Chad Knaus (L) in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, walks in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands next to his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, walks in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, signs autographs in the garage area prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, sits in his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 National Guard/AMP Energy Chevrolet, stands next to his car in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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    HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 20: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, stands in the garage prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 20, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Dodge, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet, team owner Rick Hendrick, and Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speak with the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty...
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet, team owner Rick Hendrick, and Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speak with the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty...
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Team owner Rick Hendrick speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Dodge, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Team owner Rick Hendrick speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: NASCAR legend Bobby Allison speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin (L), driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet, and team owner Rick Hendrick pose with the NASCAR Nextel Cup trophy during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by...
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevorlet speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevorlet, speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CORAL GABLES, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Team owner Rick Hendrick speaks to the media during the NASCAR Championship Contenders Press Conference on November 19, 2009 in Coral Gables, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Kyle Busch, Ron Hornaday Jr., Karl Edwards and other drivers and fans attend the NASCAR and Nationwide Fan Event at Lummus park on November 18, 2009 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A multi car incident involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet takes place on the frontstrech during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Fans watch as Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson (R), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, and his crew celebrate in victory lane with champagne after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet leads the field during a restart during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet smiles during an interview following his win in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives to victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson (L), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane with team owner Rick Hendrick (R) after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A fan takes a photograph during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane with champagne after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates by doing a burnout in turn one after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates with his crew members by doing a burnout on the front stretch after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Elliott Sadler, driver of the #19 Best Buy Dodge, is introduced prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag from a NASCAR official after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates with his crew members by doing a burnout on the front stretch after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, leads Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout next to his crew after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout next to his crew after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, performs a burnout after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway from his pit box on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Burton pits the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #43 PVA.org Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 IRWIN Ford, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 USG Ford, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in the garage after being involved in a crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, watches the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway from his pit box on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A fan watches race action during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, climbs into his car on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Fans watch as Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in the garage after being involved in a crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet races Mark Martin, driver of the #5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet during a restart for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon pits the #24 DuPont Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, waves to the crowd on a parade lap prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale,...
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Max Papis, driver of the #13 Geico Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Scott Speed, driver of the #82 Red Bull Toyota, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Erik Darnell, driver of the #96 Valvoline Ford, leans on his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 USG Ford, leans on his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano (L), driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, talks with crew chief Greg Zipadelli (R) before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, waits by his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, waits on pit road before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 IRWIN Ford, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, races Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet, stands by his car prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew chief Greg Zipadelli (L) talks with Joey Logano (R), driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, leans on his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Cars race through turns one and two at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet, stands by his car prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Reed Sorenson (L), driver of the #43 PVA.org Dodge, talks with crew chief Sammy Johns (R) before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Actor and recording artist Tyrese Gibson sings the national anthem prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Senator John McCain speaks at a press conference during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Senator John McCain speaks at a press conference during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Senator John McCain speaks at a press conference during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour shakes hands with Whelen Technologies Director of Motorsports Phil Kurze during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty...
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Ranger winner of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series poses with his ring after receiving it from NASCAR's George Silvermann during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Ranger (C) winner of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series poses with Bob Duvall (L) and Brad Moran of NASCAR during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour stands on stage after winning during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Truex winner during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Champions (L-R) Donny Lia NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Champion, Ryan Truex NASCAR Camping World Series East Champion, Andrew Ranger NASCAR Canadian Tire Champion and George Brunnhoelzl III NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Champion during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord...
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour and his dad George Brunnhoelzl II during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner Donny Lia poses with his crew during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner Donny Lia shakes hands with Whelen Technologies Director of Motorsports Phil Kurze during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Ranger winner of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series gives his acceptance speach during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Truex winner of the NASCAR Camping World Series East poses with NASCAR's George Silbermann during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Team owner Bob Bruncati gives an acceptance speech for his driver Jason Bowles who won with NASCAR Camping World Series West during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Team owner Bob Bruncati poses with his team after winning the NASCAR Camping World Series West during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour poses with his crew during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Team owner Bob Bruncati gives an acceptance speech for his driver Jason Bowles who won with NASCAR Camping World Series West during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Truex winner of the NASCAR Camping World Series East poses with Camping World's Rodger Anderson during the NASCAR Night of during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for...
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour poses with his ring and NASCAR's George Silbermann during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: George Brunnhoelzl III winner of the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour gives his acceptance speach during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner Donny Lia shows off his ring with NASCAR's George Silbermann during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Ranger winner of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series poses with his crew during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Truex winner of the NASCAR Camping World Series East gives his acceptance speech during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    CONCORD, NC - NOVEMBER 14: NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner Donny Lia gives his acceptance speach during the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Series Awards Gala at the Concord Convention Center on November 14, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Mike Bliss driver of the #11 Ridemarkerz.com Toyota leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kenny Wallace driver of the #28 U.S. Border Patrol Chevrolet leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford leads the field at a restart during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #20 Gamestop Toyota, leads Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline Ford, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kevin Conway driver of the #26 Extenze Ford leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kenny Wallace driver of the #28 U.S. Border Patrol Chevrolet leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: David Ragan, driver of the #6 Discount Tire Ford leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Reed Sorenson, driver of the #32 Dollar General Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #99 Aaron's Toyota, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #88 Godaddy.com Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #20 Gamestop Toyota, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Rheem Chevrolet, leads Denny Hamlin, driver of the #20 Gamestop Toyota, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #33 Rheem Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Toyota, races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #88 Godaddy.com Chevrolet, is interviewed by members of the media following the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates on the track after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates on the track after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #29 Holiday Inn Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Toyota, races during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)
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    AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Carl Edwards, driver of the #60 Valvoline/O'Reilly Auto Parts Ford, takes the checkered flag from the NASCAR official after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Able Body Labor 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 14, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)