16th December 2008

Labonte looking for work after Petty split (AP)

This April 4, 2008 file photo shows Bobby Labonte during qualifying for the NASCAR Samsung 500 auto race in Fort Worth, Texas.  Labonte has been released from his contract with Petty Enterprises. Petty Enterprises has been unable to find sponsorship for the former NASCAR champion and is in danger of closing its storied organization if it can't work out a merger with Gillett-Evernham Motorsports.

Former NASCAR champion Bobby Labonte said Tuesday he’s disappointed equity firm Boston Ventures couldn’t do more for Petty Enterprises.

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16th December 2008

R. Gordon switching to Toyota in 2009 (AP)

Robby Gordon will switch to Toyota in 2009, his fourth manufacturer change in four years.

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16th December 2008

Ryan Newman Foundation raises $155K with tourney

Cup driver Ryan Newman raised $155,000 for conservation and animal welfare efforts at the Ryan Newman Foundation’s fourth annual Charity Gala and Auction on Dec. 12 and the third annual Charity Fishing Tournament on Dec. 13 in Mooresville, N.C.

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16th December 2008

Reutimann gives donations to charities, local schools

David Reutimann, driver of the No. 00 Toyota in the Sprint Cup Series and the No. 99 Toyota in the Nationwide Series for Michael Waltrip Racing, hosted his fourth annual charity golf tournament, cook out and auction at Silverado Golf and Country Club the weekend after Thanksgiving in Zephyrhills, Fla.

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16th December 2008

Which Cup Series champ had the best overall year?

Jimmie Johnson is the second driver to win three consecutive Cup Series championships, joining Cale Yarborough (1976-78).

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16th December 2008

Which Cup Series driver had the best four-year run?

With NASCAR’s 60th season in the rear-view mirror — and the ripple effect of Jimmie Johnson’s third consecutive Cup Series championship still making its way across the landscape — the debate is raging over the No. 48 team’s place in history.

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16th December 2008

Petty Enterprises continues cutting, still seeks merger

Petty Enterprises released at least three dozen employees Monday as the team continues to search for either a merger or a miracle that would keep the famed organization operating in 2009.

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16th December 2008

If I could … drive one race (Yahoo! Sports)

Bristol is among the best NASCAR events in which would to race, but does Fontana really make the cut?

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16th December 2008

Subaru pulls out of 2009 World Rally Championship (AP)

The World Rally Championship lost one-third of its teams within 24 hours when Subaru announced Tuesday it was following Suzuki out of the competition. Both Japanese automakers cited concerns about the global economic crisis for quitting the sport, leaving Citroen and Ford as the only manufacturers in the FIA WRC competition for next season.

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16th December 2008

Benson secures Truck ride for 2009 (PA SportsTicker)

MOORESVILLE, North Carolina (Ticker) — Johnny Benson will be back to defend his championship in 2009.

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