Archive for February 11th, 2008

Two years ago, Kasey Kahne was fighting for a title. Now, his team’s in rebuilding mode and looks to return to form, Rea White says.

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Greatest NASCAR moments: Nos. 50-41

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

As the 50th running of the Daytona 500 nears, the NASCAR on FOX team counts down the greatest moments in the sport’s history.

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Busch and Tryson set to put Penske team on top

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

After finding all the right answers in the second half of 2007, Kurt Busch and crew chief Pat Tryson are brimming with confidence heading into the new season.

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2009 Dakar Rally moves to South America

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

Argentina and Chile will host the 2009 edition of the Dakar Rally, which was canceled this year because of fears of terrorism in Africa.

Organizers said Monday the race will start in Buenos Aires on Jan. 2 and finish in the Argentine capital Jan. 18. The full route will be announced Tuesday in Argentina by Patrice Clerc, who runs the company that organizes the rally.

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Off to a great start in 2008

Posted by on February 11th, 2008

From NASCAR’s decision to let things cool off to Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Shootout victory, DW says we are off to a great start in 2008.

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A cheating scandal sent Michael Waltrip’s career careening out of control, and he almost lost it all.

But here’s the great thing about racing: Go fast enough, and you can put your troubles in the rearview mirror.

Waltrip took a big step toward outrunning the stain of last year’s Speedweeks debacle by posting the second-best speed in pole qualifying Sunday to secure his spot on the front row for the Daytona 500.

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