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Edwards notches fifth Cup win of season

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:45:07 GMT

Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

Double Play: Carl Edwards Wins Cup Race at Michigan:

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:22:43 GMT

Carl Edwards won twice this weekend at MIS. LAT Carl Edwards didn't have to keep an eye NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series points leader, because Kyle Busch was behind him as the 3M Performance 400 came to a close ...

Food City 500 up next in night race at the worlds fastest half-mile

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:45:22 GMT

Racin' Steve Mickey Bristol Motor Speedway first turned its lights on for a night Cup race back in August of 1978 and since then the half-mile track has become the hottest ticket on the entire Sprint Cup ...

Edwards closes in on Busch with win at Michigan

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:51:26 GMT

Carl Edwards looked in his mirrors and saw the guy he had to beat. With two laps remaining and one final restart coming up in Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, Kyle Busch - the ...

Edwards gets fifth Cup win of season

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:56:01 GMT

Look out Kyle Busch, here comes Carl Edwards. Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Busch off pit road on their last stops and ...

Turning things upside down at MIS

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:30:31 GMT

There are still three more races to go before the 10-race playoff begins in NASCAR.

Edwards' win could be a preview of Cup Chase

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:18:10 GMT

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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:58:08 GMT

Challenger: Edwards closing in on Kyle Busch

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup: 3M Performance 400 Edition

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:22:33 GMT

The Frontstretch: Who's Hot / Who's Not in Sprint Cup: 3M Performance 400 Edition by Mike Lovecchio -- Tuesday August 19, 2008 With the Chase fast approaching, the number of races left for contenders to reel in ...

Why I Don't Hate The Chase -- And You Shouldn't, Either

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:22:14 GMT

The Frontstretch: Why I Don't Hate The Chase -- And You Shouldn't, Either by Danny Peters -- Tuesday August 19, 2008 Soccer's English Premier League runs from mid-August to mid-May. It's a relentless 38-game, ...

Running Their Mouth : 3M Performance 400

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:21:42 GMT

Each week, we'll go through media reports, interviews, PR, and all our own stuff to find the best quotes from the Sprint Cup race, capturing the story of how the weekend unfolded.

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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:51:00 GMT

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With Chase looming, three ready to rule

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:43:15 GMT

So here we are, 23 races down and three to go in the regular season before things really get interesting in the Sprint Cup's final 10-race championship playoff and we have essentially a three-driver fight: ...

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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:58:08 GMT

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Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:32:54 GMT

Jeff Gordon was upset. So was Denny Hamlin. Add Kasey Kahne to the list. Even Matt Kenseth, who finished fifth in the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway, was grumbling and wouldn't try to ...

Carl Edwards wins twice at Michigan

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:09 GMT

Carl Edwards celebrated his 29th birthday this past weekend by winning both NASCAR races at Michigan.

Menzer: Visit 'home' for Roush more meaningful in victory

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:58:30 GMT

They were calling him to the center of all the attention in Victory Lane. After all, as the architect of the remarkable day that had just unfolded at Michigan International Speedway , he deserved to be there, ...

Gordon drops to ninth, finds himself in fight for Chase bid

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:26:35 GMT

What: Sharpie 500, 24th of 36 races for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series. Where: Bristol Motor Speedway, .533-mile oval.

the Strong Thrive

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:08:52 GMT

Roush Fenway Racing drivers dominate at Michigan International Speedway. Kyle Busch is dominating the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.

Power Rankings: Edwards gives Busch something to think about

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:34:00 GMT

Though there are still three races until the Chase for the Championship officially begins, with Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards dominating the win column, the battle began long ago.

Raybestos Rookie News and Notes: Sharpie 500

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:06:54 GMT

A Sam Hornish Jr. was the RaybestosA Rookie of the Race in the August 17 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Points Leaders - International Herald Tribune

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:34:00 GMT

1. Kyle Busch, 3,429. 2. Carl Edwards, 3,207. 3. Jimmie Johnson, 3,127. 4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3,084. 5. Jeff Burton, 3,080. 6. Tony Stewart, 2,871. 7. Greg Biffle, 2,854. 8. Kevin Harvick, 2,812. 9. Jeff Gordon, 2,791. 10. Matt Kenseth, 2,783. 11 ...

NASCAR Sprint Cup Leaders - International Herald Tribune

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:19:00 GMT

1, Kyle Busch, 3,429. 2, Carl Edwards, 3,207. 3, Jimmie Johnson, 3,127. 4, Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3,084. 5, Jeff Burton, 3,080. 6, Tony Stewart, 2,871. 7, Greg Biffle, 2,854. 8, Kevin Harvick, 2,812. 9, Jeff Gordon, 2,791. 10, Matt Kenseth, 2,783. 11 ...

Sprint Cup drivers flock to Food City 250

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:02:17 GMT

Last summer's Food City 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway was considered by many to be the best that series had ever produced at the World's Fastest Half-Mile. The first Nationwide ...

Edwards's pit crew gathers speed

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:45:44 GMT

Carl Edwards held off NASCAR Sprint Cup Series leader Kyle Busch to win the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday.

Carl Edwards captures fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup win of season

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:29:31 GMT

Edwards wins, but others feeling pressure of upcoming Chase - Detroit News

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:12:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Jeff Gordon was upset. So was Denny Hamlin. Add Kasey Kahne to the list. Even Matt Kenseth, who finished fifth in the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway, was grumbling and wouldn't try to find a silver lining ...

Edwards finds plenty to celebrate - Detroit News

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:50:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Move over, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards showed he will also be a big factor when the Chase for the Cup begins. Edwards capped off his 29th birthday weekend Sunday by holding off Busch to win the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan ...

The Hot Pass: Edwards proves he's in title fight - FOXSports.com

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:54:00 GMT

Lee Spencer is senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She also is a correspondent for "Around the Track" on FOX Sports Net. Hope you enjoyed the Carl Edwards vs. Kyle Busch battle at Michigan International Speedway. It's likely a precursor for the ...

Edwards wins at MIS again - Detroit Free Press

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:33:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. ? Look out Kyle Busch, here comes Carl Edwards. Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Busch off pit road on their last stops and driving off for his ...

Edwards gets 5th Sprint Cup win, moves in on Busch - Miami Herald

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:26:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. Carl Edwards sent a not-so-subtle message to Kyle Busch Sunday at Michigan International Speedway. "We're winning races," Edwards said after pulling away from runner-up Busch for his fifth NASCAR Sprint Cup victory of the season. "We ...

'09 TMS schedule unchanged

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:52:00 GMT

ANTHONY ANDRO Texas Motor Speedway president Eddie Gossage isn't just paying attention to what's going on in the racing world.Gossage is also keeping an eye on the economy, which is reflected in the speedway's ...

Edwards closes in on Busch with win at Michigan

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:10:34 GMT

Edwards get fifth Cup win of season - San Diego Union-Tribune

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:48:00 GMT

Edwards completed a weekend sweep at Michigan International Speedway on Sunday, beating NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Busch off pit road on their last stops and driving off to his fifth Cup win of the season and second in the last three races ...

SPRINT CUP STARTING GRID - Detroit Free Press

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:08:00 GMT

1 83 Brian Vickers Toyota Looking for another top five in '08 at MIS with fifth career pole. 2 48 Jimmie Johnson Chevy Has four consecutive top-10 finishes and momentum on his side. 3 19 Elliott Sadler Dodge Best qualifying effort in a Cup points ...

Cheating alleged against Joe Gibbs Racing - Star News Online

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:42:00 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) ? The No. 18 and No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing teams in the Nationwide Series will likely face big penalties after efforts to alter the results of a chassis dyno test. 1. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 188.536 mph. 2. (48) Jimmie ...

Edwards wins at Michigan, closes on Busch - Kansas City Star

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:55:00 GMT

Carl Edwards flipped out at Michigan Speedway on Sunday after winning the 3M Performance 400. Edwards is second in the standings. BROOKLYN, Mich. | Carl Edwards completed a weekend sweep Sunday with a victory in the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan ...

Roush Fenway Racing's Geoff Smith 'more than likely' to retire after ... - ESPN.com

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:50:00 GMT

Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) used Brian Vickers to clear some stray trash off his front splitter. BROOKLYN, Mich. -- Roush Fenway Racing president Geoff Smith is putting plans in place to retire after the 2009 season. "More than likely," Smith said before ...

Edwards holds off Busch to win in Michigan - Guardian Unlimited

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:35:00 GMT

CHICAGO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Carl Edwards held off NASCAR Sprint Cup Series leader Kyle Busch to win the 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan on Sunday. Edwards, driving a Ford, survived two late cautions in the ...

Edwards is peaking at perfect time - CNN Sports Illustrated

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:35:00 GMT

On Friday at Michigan I asked several drivers who they thought was the favorite to win the championship, and the majority uttered the same name: Edwards. Though Kyle Busch has taken more checkered flags than anyone else on the circuit (eight ...

Edwards, Roush dominate Michigan again - Miami Herald

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:07:00 GMT

Carl Edwards scored a weekend sweep at the Michigan International Speedway Sunday by winning the 3M Performance 400. Edwards, who also captured the victory in Saturday's Nationwide Series race, held off points leader Kyle Busch in a final two-lap ...

NASCAR-3M Performance 400 Results - International Herald Tribune

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

5. (14) Matt Kenseth, Ford, 200, 100.6, 155, $134,516. 6. (15) Mark Martin, Chevrolet, 200, 92.7, 150, $123,908. 7. (1) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 200, 118.4, 151, $99,800. 8. (38) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 200, 86.1, 142, $134,186. 9. (3) Elliott Sadler ...

TIM KENNEDY'S RACING SCENE COLUMN ? BRICKYARD 400 - Racing West

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:34:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES, California -- The July 27 NASCAR Sprint Cup 15th annual Brickyard 400, officially called the Allstate 400, made news for the wrong reasons this year. The reported crowd was an impressive 200,000 as usual. However, race-long tire problems ...

NASCAR-Sprint Cup-3M Performance 400 Lineup - International Herald Tribune

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:02:00 GMT

1. (83) Brian Vickers, Toyota, 188.536 mph. 2. (48) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 187.028. 3. (19) Elliott Sadler, Dodge, 186.577. 4. (88) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 186.321. 5. (24) Jeff Gordon, Chevrolet, 186.032. 7. (44) David Reutimann, Toyota ...

Tony Stewart to leave Gibbs, run own team - ChicagoSports.com

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:54:00 GMT

The big news Wednesday, of course, centered on Tony Stewart, who now is set to leave Joe Gibbs Racing at season's end to become an owner-driver at Haas CNC Racing. Stewart is scheduled to discuss details of that move Thursday in a news conference at ...

Pick 'em: Michigan - NASCAR

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:18:00 GMT

Each week the staff at NASCAR.COM will pick a race winner, a dark horse for the checkers and the ain't-got-a-chance driver (no scrubs; someone with a Q score). Our scoring system: Experts receive as many points as the "winner" pick gets in the race ...

Roush tries to extend Michigan dominance - NBC Sports

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:21:00 GMT

Carl Edwards has one win and seven top-10 finishes in eight races at the 2-mile oval in Michigan. Jack Roush and Michigan International Speedway. They go together like Detroit and the automobile. Or in this case, Detroit and Ford. Roush Fenway Racing ...

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Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:58:08 GMT

Spin the Black Circle: 3M Performance 400 - ESPN.com

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:09:00 GMT

Well, the current top 5 in the standings -- Kyle Busch , Carl Edwards , Jimmie Johnson , Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Jeff Burton -- are safe as can be. But the next nine drivers are in competition for seven spots, and with only four races left until the ...