Instead of celebrating Jimmie Johnson's record-tying third consecutive Sprint Cup series championship, the mood in NASCAR is somber.
The distressing economy is hitting NASCAR hard. Teams are laying off employees and some lack sponsors for next season.
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Mario Andretti knew he was receiving a "spirit of competition" award Wednesday night at the dedication of the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum.
- Teresa Earnhardt and Chip Ganassi will combine their sponsorship-strapped race teams next season, an effort to stabilize their organizations in a tough economic time.
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SLIDE OVER, Cale Yarborough. Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Gordon, Bobby Allison and David Pearson, make a little room, please: Jimmie Johnson is joining your elite racing class.
- Ford 400 Homestead-Miami Speedway Homestead, Fla. When: Sunday, 3:45 p.m. TV/radio: ABC (Channel 6)/WXTU (92.5-FM), WNPV (1440-AM) Race course: 1.5-mile oval
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