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Long way from the track, suspended Mayfield holds large auction to help pay for court fight Photo
CATAWBA, N.C. (AP) — Jeremy Mayfield sat in the back of his large barn Friday morning about 800 miles from where NASCAR's season-ending weekend was kicking off. Several hundred people surrounded him, listening intently as a fast-speaking auctioneer sold dozens of items. more
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Jimmy Johnson, sponsor Lowe's sign contract extensions with Hendrick Motorsports Photo
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season. more
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Four-time Cup champion Gordon has no immediate plans to retire
HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick expects Jeff Gordon to drive at least "three or four" more seasons and the four-time Cup champion says he has no immediate plans to retire. more
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Formula One team Williams sells minority stake to Austrian investment group
Frank Williams says he is not preparing to relinquish control of the Williams Formula One team despite selling a minority stake on Friday. more
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Former F1 champ Raikkonen will miss 2010 after failed McLaren talks; 2011 return not certain Photo
LONDON (AP) — Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen confirmed Thursday that he will take a one-year sabbatical from Formula One next season and said it's uncertain whether he will return in 2011. more
