Archive for November 19th, 2008

U.S. Auto Club driver Cameron Dodson has been critically injured in a crash along a rural Hancock County road.

The 20-year-old Dodson drives for NASCAR driver Carl Edwards’ team and was the USAC Silver Crown series rookie of the year in 2007. He won one race in four starts this year.

Methodist Hospital spokesman Gene Ford said Dodson was in critical condition Wednesday evening but did not disclose the nature of the injuries.

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Most drivers in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series are looking forward to getting some rest now that the 2008 season is over. Robby Gordon isn’t among them.

After finishing 26th in the Cup season-finale Sunday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Gordon headed straight for Ensenada, Mexico, to compete in the 41st annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 that begins on Friday.

Gordon has three victories in the off-road classic. He will drive the No. 77 Chevrolet CK 1500 trophy truck in this year’s race.

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Carl Edwards couldn’t win the title in the end, but his Homestead run put him on the right side of Kristen Valus’ Hot or Not.

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Jimmie Johnson’s three straight Cup titles is a heck of a feat, but where does it land on our list of top threepeats (and beyond)?

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Hall of Fame Racing, the NASCAR team owned by Arizona Diamondbacks executives, will cut its staff even if it secures sponsorship to run a full 2009 season.

Other teams aren’t waiting.

Petty Enterprises, The Wood Brothers, Bill Davis Racing and Ernie Elliott’s engine shop all reduced their staffs in the two days since Sunday’s season finale.

Although exact numbers are hard to pin down, Petty chief marketing officer Mike Bartelli said the company released 30 employees.

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Sure, Jimmie Johsnon won his title trifecta, but don’t get carried away. DW says it’s too early to crown him the all-time greatest.

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